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        <pubDate>2026-05-08T04:44:08.638+00:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Bridging minds and machines: perception of artificial intelligence in scientific writing across Latin America]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Carlos Enrique George-Reyes</author><author>Silvia Patricia Bustamante-Ruiz</author><author>Mariana Buenestado-Fernández</author><author>Lucina Monzalvo-Serrano</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study examined the acceptance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for scientific writing among 71 graduate students from sampled institutions in Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia who used AI during a three-month workshop focused on the development of a research protocol. Data were collected through a questionnaire conceptually informed by the UTAUT2 model and a rubric designed to assess students' performance in dimensions such as writing efficiency, organization of ideas, reference management, and autonomy. The results showed generally favorable perceptions of AI, particularly regarding its usefulness for tasks related to literature review and language precision. However, the rubric-based evaluation revealed more moderate performance, especially in autonomy and skills development, suggesting a difference between students' positive perceptions of AI and their actual use of these tools in academic writing tasks. Correlational analyses indicated positive associations among perceived usefulness, ease of use, and perceived value, while descriptive and inferential comparisons showed some variation across the sampled country groups. Overall, the findings provide an exploratory view of how AI is perceived and used in graduate-level scientific writing contexts and highlight the importance of promoting autonomous, critical, and ethically informed use of these tools in higher education.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Factors influencing teacher's perception and acceptance of generative AI in architecture education—a cross-sectional study]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Amal Abdelsattar</author><author>Wafa Labib</author><author>Marwa Abdelalim</author><author>Eman Abowardah</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Integrating GAI into architecture education has significantly transformed traditional pedagogical methods, resulting in additional challenges for architecture teachers. Furthermore, external pressures from stakeholders seeking GAI integration through policies and practices have introduced new concerns, including low awareness, negative perceptions, and low acceptance among teachers. A more human-centered and responsible approach to AI implementation in educational settings is essential to address these issues. This study seeks to investigate teachers’ perception and acceptance of GAI in architecture education and the factors influencing them. A questionnaire was designed to collect data from 298 architecture teachers across universities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Graphs were developed to visualize the teachers’ knowledge, perception, and acceptance of GAI. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to analyze data. The study reported a high level of perception and acceptance of GAI among architecture teachers. Drawing on SCT theory, the study reported that teachers are engaged in a social dilemma of connecting opportunities such as design automation, design innovation, and energy efficiency with their existing knowledge of GAI. Furthermore, they face various technical and ethical challenges, including concerns related to privacy, accuracy, accountability, and originality, which enhance their technical, conceptual, and ethical knowledge. The development of such three-dimensional knowledge fosters acceptance and perceived conception. This implies that external pressure from stakeholders can be taken as an opportunity to transform traditional teaching practices by building on teachers’ knowledge and experience. The integration of GAI into architecture education should be goal-oriented, aiming to enhance both students’ learning and teaching practices.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Generative AI in the Peruvian Amazon: a qualitative study on university teachers’ perceptions after a training workshop]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Davis Velarde-Camaqui</author><author>Iris Cristina Peláez-Sánchez</author><author>Hans Mejía-Guerrero</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is reshaping higher education by enabling personalized learning, automating assessment processes, and enhancing student support. In regions such as the Peruvian Amazon, the integration of GenAI presents both opportunities and significant contextual challenges due to disparities in infrastructure, digital skills, and pedagogical training. However, there is a lack of qualitative studies exploring how university teachers in marginalized territories perceive the pedagogical implications of GenAI, especially after receiving targeted training. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of university professors from a public Amazonian institution regarding the impact, challenges, and educational opportunities of GenAI following a professional development workshop. A qualitative approach was used, analyzing the transcriptions of 35 video responses using IRaMuTeQ (0.8 alpha 7), an R-based textual analysis software. Results showed that teachers associated GenAI with enhancing academic rigor and student-centered practices, but also expressed concerns about ethical use and technological dependence. Key challenges included limited access to infrastructure, the need for pedagogical training, and digital equity in rural contexts. The analysis also revealed that teachers valued hands-on training and proposed contextually grounded strategies to integrate GenAI in their classrooms. In conclusion: a) GenAI is perceived as a pedagogically rather than a threat, b) ethical, technical, and contextual factors shape its adoption, c) professional development is essential to bridge knowledge gaps, and d) the Amazonian perspective offers unique insights into inclusive and sustainable AI integration in higher education.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Modeling the impact of teachers’ digital pedagogical content knowledge (DPACK) on instructional quality and student mathematics achievement]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Isaac Davor</author><author>Francis Ohene Boateng</author><author>Emmanuel Akweittey</author>
        <description><![CDATA[The implementation of digital technologies in the teaching of mathematics is still an issue that is not fully addressed, especially in developing educational contexts. This study aims to explore the relationships between teachers’ digital pedagogical content knowledge (DPACK), teachers’ self-efficacy (TSE), teaching quality (TQ), and students’ perceived mathematics achievement (PMA) in the context of Ghanaian Senior High Schools. A concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design was used for the study. Quantitative data were collected from 264 math teachers, while the qualitative data involved 12 semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that DPACK significantly influences PMA through a direct effect and an indirect effect mediated by teachers’ self-efficacy, accounting for 35.9% of the total effect. In addition, teaching quality was found to significantly influence PMA. The qualitative part of the study also supported the quantitative findings, emphasizing the role of teachers’ confidence as an important factor in the effective implementation of DPACK. This study contributes to the global knowledge pool on the subject by extending the TPACK framework through the validated mediation model.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sustainable leadership and teacher performance: mediating roles of work engagement and innovative work behaviour]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Nurdinni Tilova</author><author>Joeliaty Joeliaty</author><author>Yunizar Yunizar</author><author>Wa Ode Zusnita Muiz</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionSustainable leadership has gained increasing attention as a long-term and value-based approach to improving school quality. However, the mechanisms through which it is associated with teacher performance remain insufficiently specified in the educational leadership literature. Prior research has often reported direct associations, offering limited empirical clarification of the psychological and behavioural processes underlying these effects.MethodsTo address this gap, the present study examines how sustainable leadership relates to teacher performance through two internal mechanisms: work engagement and innovative work behaviour. Using a quantitative explanatory survey design, data were collected from 225 elementary and secondary school teachers across Banten Province, Indonesia. The data were analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).ResultsThe findings indicate that sustainable leadership is positively associated with teachers' work engagement and innovative work behaviour. Both mechanisms are significantly related to teacher performance. Additionally, the results show that the influence of sustainable leadership on performance operates indirectly through these motivational and behavioural pathways, rather than as a direct effect.DiscussionBy empirically clarifying the mediating roles of engagement and innovation within a single integrative model, this study refines existing sustainable leadership research and responds to calls for more mechanism-oriented explanations in educational settings. While the cross-sectional and self-reported nature of the data warrants cautious interpretation, the findings offer meaningful theoretical insight into how leadership practices are linked to teacher outcomes. The study also provides practical implications for school leaders and policymakers seeking to foster sustained engagement, innovation, and teaching effectiveness.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[A multi-method cognitive and observation assessment model for identifying learning needs in Indian inclusive classrooms]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Simmi Mahajan</author><author>Alexander Ma</author><author>Vinay Singh</author><author>Shantanu Virendra</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This pilot cohort study examined whether combining a computerized cognitive assessment with a teacher-administered observation tool (Project Inclusion) can support early identification of learning and behavioural needs in Indian inclusive classrooms. Twenty-three students (ages 7–15) completed both assessments. The computerized assessment, the Cognitive Skills Assessment—Academic Edition (CSA-ACAD), is a brief digital battery that evaluates core cognitive processes underlying academic learning. Spearman correlations and ranked regressions identified 33 statistically significant links between CSA-ACAD cognitive skills and teacher-reported academic or behavioural concerns, with the strongest associations involving divided attention, shifting, and estimation. Subgroup analyses further revealed distinct cognitive profiles among students with sensory sensitivities or temperament-based classroom behaviours. Findings indicate that a combined cognitive–observational model is feasible, complementary, and potentially valuable for early identification in resource-constrained educational settings.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Enhancing pre-service teachers’ psychological well-being through service-learning in physical education]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Oscar Chiva-Bartoll</author><author>Celina Salvador-Garcia</author><author>María Maravé-Vivas</author><author>Jesús Gil-Gómez</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Psychological well-being is crucial for pre-service teachers, influencing academic performance, personal growth, and professional preparedness. University students face complex academic, social, and emotional demands that can affect both personal and professional development. Service-Learning (SL), integrating community collaboration with academic learning and structured reflection, has been shown to enhance aspects of well-being such as self-esteem, happiness, and social engagement. However, few studies have examined all six dimensions of psychological well-being (self-esteem, happiness, self-control and control over events, balance, social participation, and sociability) particularly in Physical Education contexts. This study investigated whether a targeted SL program could enhance pre-service teachers’ well-being across these dimensions. 33 undergraduate students enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program participated in body expression sessions for children with special needs at a Special Education Center. A pre-experimental, pretest–posttest design was employed, and psychological well-being was measured using the Spanish EMMBEP scale. Pretest and posttest scores were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank and paired t-tests. Results indicated significant improvements in overall well-being, notably in self-esteem, happiness, and self-control and control over events, while balance, social participation, and sociability showed positive but non-significant trends. These findings suggest that SL may foster emotional regulation, self-perception, social skills, and practical self-management, supporting both personal and professional development. Given the sample and context, results should be interpreted cautiously. Nevertheless, the study highlights the potential of structured reflection, active participation, and authentic community engagement in promoting holistic well-being, resilience, and socio-emotional competence among future educators, emphasizing SL as a promising approach for teacher education.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[The application of generative artificial intelligence in the cultivation of scientific research literacy of nursing postgraduates: a scoping review]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Jing-Jing Ban</author><author>Hong Qi</author><author>Na-Na Wang</author><author>Hui-Min Guo</author><author>Shan Tang</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Background/objectiveGenerative artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming the field of nursing. Nursing education needs to make corresponding progress to cultivate nursing personnel who can adapt to the technological environment. Conduct a scoping review on the application of generative artificial intelligence in cultivating research literacy among nursing graduate students to provide a reference for future paradigm shifts in graduate education.MethodFollowing the methodological framework of scoping reviews, relevant studies were systematically retrieved from Chinese and English databases. The search period spanned from the inception of the databases to January 10, 2026. Two researchers independently screened and extracted data, and summarized and analyzed the included literature.ResultsA total of 12 articles were included. The application of Gen AI in nursing graduate research literacy training primarily encompasses paper writing and revision, enhancing innovative and critical thinking skills, and improving learning and research efficiency. Nevertheless, caution is still required regarding information accuracy and ethical safety.ConclusionGen AI may play a positive role in cultivating research literacy among nursing graduate students, but corresponding research is still in its early stages. Future research should strengthen experimental studies, provide empirical research containing data, actively integrate cutting-edge technologies, promote their in-depth application in this field, while ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the technology, thereby effectively promoting innovation and development in nursing.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Exploring the local adaptation of a multimedia program for families with young children]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Scott Alan Pattison</author><author>Camellia Sanford-Dolly</author><author>Smirla Ramos Montañez</author><author>Viviana López Burgos</author><author>Bryce LC Becker</author><author>Siobhan O'Malley</author><author>Saray Garcia</author><author>María Quijano</author><author>Momo Hayakawa</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Despite the long-standing focus on spread and scaling of programs in education, there is a lack of research on program adaptations and often limited guidance for educators and communities who must make adaptations when implementing new programs. This is especially true in the context of informal or family-based programs. This study contributes to this gap in the literature by exploring the scaling and local adaptation of a multimedia educational program intended for families with children ages 5–8 years. The team conducted a qualitative, participatory case study in partnership with a community-based organization that had agreed to implement and provide feedback on the pilot version of the program with primarily Spanish-speaking families. Development and collaborative review of the case study highlighted three primary adaptations that educators made to the program: (1) content selection, (2) bilingual support, and (3) facilitation strategies. In our paper, we explore how and why these adaptations were made to effectively serve families, and we describe implications for those seeking to develop programs that can be successfully and sustainably adapted for local communities.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Parental self-compassion in the digital age: a shield against techno-family stress]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Shooroq Maberah</author><author>Mohammed Abu Al-Rub</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundThe pervasive integration of digital technology into family life creates significant stress for parents, termed techno-family stress. Self-compassion, characterized by self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness, is a known buffer against general parenting stress. However, its specific role in mitigating techno-family stress, particularly within non-Western contexts, remains unexplored. This study investigated whether parental self-compassion protects against techno-family stress and examined two potential mediators: reduced parental rumination and increased self-efficacy in digital mediation. Techno-family stress is conceptualized as the psychological strain and conflict arising from managing digital boundaries and screen-time within the domestic sphere.Participants and procedureA cross-sectional sample of 287 Jordanian parents from Irbid (Mage = 41.2 years; 73% mothers) completed an online survey. Measures included the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form, a culturally adapted Techno-Family Stress scale, the Ruminative Responses Scale, and a Digital Mediation Self-Efficacy scale, alongside covariates (general parenting stress, neuroticism).ResultsAs hypothesized, hierarchical regression confirmed that higher parental self-compassion predicted significantly lower techno-family stress (β = −.29, p < .001), even after controlling for covariates. Mediation analysis using bootstrapping revealed a significant indirect effect through reduced parental rumination [indirect effect = −.20, 95% CI (−.27, −.13)]. However, digital mediation self-efficacy was not a significant mediator.ConclusionsThe findings highlight parental self-compassion as a critical protective factor against the unique stresses of digital-age parenting in a Jordanian context. Its beneficial effect operates primarily by reducing ruminative thinking. This suggests that interventions aimed at fostering self-compassion could effectively enhance parental resilience and family well-being in the face of techno-family stress, offering a valuable complement to traditional digital literacy education. Theoretical contributions include extending Self-Compassion Theory to technology-specific stressors in a non-Western context by demonstrating that self-compassion buffers techno-family stress primarily through emotion regulation (reduced rumination) rather than solely through competence beliefs. This study also advances an adapted Family Stress Model by positioning self-compassion as a key intra-individual protective resource that shapes cognitive appraisal of digital demands in collectivist societies, where moral and cultural concerns around children's media exposure may intensify parental strain.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Teacher wellbeing in schools: a systematic review of job demands and job resources]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Systematic Review</category>
        <author>Maxime Moens</author><author>Bénédicte Vanblaere</author><author>Geert Devos</author><author>Melissa Tuytens</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Research indicates that while teachers generally love their jobs, teaching remains a highly stress-sensitive profession. In recent years, concerns related to work stress and burnout, categorised as psychosocial risks, have been on the rise. These challenges are further intensified by increasing teacher shortages and attrition rates. This systematic literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of job resources and job demands in relation to three outcome dimensions (stress, burn out and wellbeing) in existing research literature on education. A total of 366 empirical studies were included. Among the most frequently reported job demands were workload, student-related challenges and time pressure. In contrast, the most commonly identified job resources included collegial support, student-teacher relationships, collaboration, and relationships with school leaders. The review concludes by offering suggestions for future research and discussing practical implications.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Digital transformation and the accounting education design dilemma: balancing today's vs. tomorrow's digital competency requirements]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Richard Busulwa</author><author>Wahed Waheduzzaman</author><author>Nandana Pathiranage</author><author>Kwang-Jing Yii</author>
        <description><![CDATA[The curricula digital transformation imperative refers to the urgent need for educators to ensure curricula cultivate graduates' knowledge of digital technologies and their ability to use new digital or digitally enhanced work tools, both for today's entry-level requirements and for tomorrow's progression-oriented competency demands, especially as digital technology advancements and digital transformation accelerate. Using thematic and quantitative content analysis, we examine the gap between technology competencies required by the accounting profession owing to its digital transformation, and those signalled by employers in entry-level accounting job advertisements worldwide. Analysing 110 job advertisements across multiple regions, employer types, and accounting functions, we find that accounting and business systems competencies (e.g., proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems, proficiency with cloud accounting platforms) and data-related competencies (e.g., proficiency with data management, data analytics, and data visualisation tools) dominate today's employer requirements. By contrast, tomorrow-oriented competency requirements, such as advanced technical, emerging-technology, and strategic technology competencies, are rarely present in entry-level advertisements. Our findings point to an accounting education design dilemma: curricula must integrate sufficient digital competencies to enable graduates to get and succeed in entry-level job roles, while also laying sufficient conceptual foundations and learning dispositions to support acquisition of tomorrow-oriented competencies after initial education. We propose a coordinated, scaffolded approach to competency development designed to help educators effectively navigate this dilemma, to position the profession for effective cultivation of its required competencies, and to support Sustainable Development Goal 4-aligned lifelong learning across school, vocational pathways, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as continuing professional development.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Exploring the mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between job flexibility and career success among university lecturers in Nigeria]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Elom S. Omena</author><author>Gabriel C. Kanu</author><author>Maryann C. Okeke</author><author>Lawrence O. Amazue</author><author>Ikechukwu V. N. Ujoatuonu</author><author>Ogochukwu C. Kanu</author><author>Alexander U. Amaechi</author><author>Emmanuel A. Agu</author><author>Cecilia O. Apex-Apeh</author><author>Ijeoma L. Oji</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Career success serves as a primary determinant of professional satisfaction and achievement among university lecturers. At Nigerian universities, lecturers are required to demonstrate sustained engagement and dedication to address academic challenges and attain professional advancement. This study investigated the mediating role of work engagement in the relationship between job flexibility and career success among university lecturers in Nigeria. Four hundred and forty-one (441) lecturers consisting of 299 (67.8%) males and 142 (32.2%) females whose ages ranged from 27 to 63 years (M = 43.07, SD = 8.93) drawn from six federal universities in South-East Nigeria, participated in this study. Three instruments were used for data collection in the study, namely, Job flexibility Scale, Subjective Career Success Scale, and Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES-9). A two-wave investigation utilizing a time-lagged design was implemented over a one-month period, with a two-week interval between data collection points. Hayes PROCESS macro was used to analyze the data. Results showed that job flexibility positively correlated with career success. Job flexibility was positively related to work engagement. Work engagement and career success were positively related. Work engagement mediated the relationship between job flexibility and career success. The implications of the findings indicate that the academic profession requires the ability to adapt and demonstrate various roles, along with the necessary resources to support career advancement and personal growth. Also organizations that proactively support and enhance an employee’s work engagement and commitment through their career experiences have the potential to promote the employee’s professional growth, leading to various benefits for the organization.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[University dropout intention and its psychological dimensions: the role of academic stress in Peruvian students]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Janett V. Chavez-Sosa</author><author>Salomon Huancahuire-Vega</author><author>Daniela G. Casana Rojas</author><author>Darlith A. Terrones Huancas</author><author>Andrea A. Anaya Vilca</author><author>Edda E. Newball-Noriega</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionAcademic stress is a key psychological factor that influences student retention in higher education. Sustained stress can deteriorate self-efficacy, vocational decision, and social support networks, increasing the intention to dropout of University. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between academic stress and the intention to dropout, including its psychological dimensions, among university students from a private university in Lima, Peru.MethodsA cross-sectional analytical study was carried out with a sample of 297 students selected through non-probabilistic sampling. Validated instruments were used to measure academic stress and the intention to dropout, both globally and by dimension (self-efficacy, vocational decision, and functional social support). To measure the relationship between academic stress and academic dropout (and its dimensions) the Spearman correlation was used, for the multivariate analysis negative binomial regression models with robust variance were employed, estimating incidence rate ratios (IRR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).ResultsA higher level of academic stress was significantly associated with a higher overall intention to dropout (IRR = 1.01; 95% CI: 1,007–1,013; p < 0.001) and with lower levels of self-efficacy, vocational clarity, and functional social support. Women showed greater vulnerability in support networks (IRR = 1.11; 95% CI: 1.01–1.23; p = 0.034). Likewise, belonging to the Faculty of Health Sciences was a protective factor against dropout (IRR = 0.87; 95% CI: 0.80–0.96; p = 0.004).ConclusionsAcademic stress was identified as a significant predictor of the intention to dropout, as well as its psychological dimensions. The findings underscore the need to implement institutional counseling, resilience training, and gender-differentiated support programs to strengthen student retention.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Physics for future doctors: bridging physics, medicine, and engineering through a multiversity initiative]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Muhammad Nafees</author><author>Sami El-Borgi</author><author>Shameel Abdulla</author><author>Muhammad Hanif</author><author>Rachid Bendriss</author><author>Mohammad S. Yousef</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionTraditional physics education has not always aligned with the interests and perceived needs of pre-medical and health science students due to a lack of perceived clinical relevance, leading to disengagement and shallow conceptual understanding. This paper evaluates the pilot implementation of “Physics for Future Doctors,” an innovative one-week interdisciplinary program designed to bridge the gap between physics, medicine, and engineering.MethodsThe curriculum anchors abstract mechanics in the context of biomechanics and features three key pedagogical innovations: (1) low-cost, hands-on experiments that render physical principles tangible; (2) a custom interactive digital simulation tool, StaticStudio, designed to enhance spatial reasoning in free-body diagrams; and (3) a unique “multiversity” peer-mentorship model that pairs teaching assistants from engineering and medical schools. Instructional delivery was deliberately scaffolded using Bloom's Taxonomy to guide students from foundational recall to creative application. The program's impact was evaluated through surveys administered to the pilot cohorts.ResultsSurvey results indicate a significant positive impact on student self-efficacy: the proportion of students rating their understanding at the highest level increased from 41% pre-program to 73% post-program. Furthermore, participants reported high satisfaction with the peer-mentorship model and the integration of digital and physical tools.DiscussionThese findings suggest that this context-driven, interdisciplinary framework is a highly effective model for overcoming the “relevance gap.” By combining tangible biomechanical applications with near-peer mentorship, the program successfully enhances student engagement in STEM education.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Beyond expectations: a three-dimensional perspective on pre-service and in-service teachers' engagement with teacher-oriented evidence media]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Linda Schirle</author><author>Christine Sälzer</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionTeacher education provides knowledge that supports (pre-service) teachers in continually improving their professional practice by introducing research evidence to prepare evidence-informed teaching. After completing their studies, teachers primarily access research evidence through professional development and engagement with various media sources. Technological advancements and open-access initiatives have widened the range of media communicating educational evidence—from academic journals to digital platforms and social media. While prerequisites for evidence-informed teaching, such as usefulness expectations, have been widely studied, the role of the communicating media has received little empirical attention.MethodsThis study examines how pre-service and in-service teachers engage with eight different types of teacher-oriented evidence media (TOE media) across three dimensions of engagement: familiarity, expectation of useful evidence, and use. By linking these dimensions to established barriers to evidence-informed teaching, the study provides insights into (pre-service) teachers’ perspectives on sources of evidence relevant to their professional practice. In a longitudinal research design, a digital survey was administered during the 2024/2025 school year among in-service teachers (nt1 = 137; nt3 = 111) and pre-service teachers (nt1 = 126; nt2 = 133; nt3 = 63) in one German federal state. Given limited longitudinal participation, stability analyses draw on the longitudinal subsamples (in-service: n = 37; pre-service: n = 65), while group comparisons are based on repeated cross-sectional samples.Results and DiscussionThe findings extend current perspectives on evidence-informed teaching in three ways. First, they emphasize that most pre-service and in-service teachers expect useful evidence in academic TOE media and platforms for sharing experiential knowledge, provided that they are familiar with these sources. Second, engagement with academic TOE media across all three dimensions—familiarity, expectation of useful evidence, and use—is consistently associated with higher practical knowledge and self-efficacy beliefs and less skepticism toward evidence-informed teaching. Third, systematic differences between pre-service and in-service teachers indicate that professional experience and the perceived demands of daily practice shape how evidence is sought, interpreted, and valued.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tertiary education massification and institutional dynamics: a longitudinal analysis of a South African university]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Olushola Adebayo Olatunji</author><author>Loquitur Maka</author><author>Olawale Akinrinde</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Amid the ongoing massification of higher education in Southern Africa, there remains limited empirical evidence on how expanded enrolments are reflected in institutional performance indicators and selected dimensions of academic quality in the South African context. This study examines institutional trends associated with the massification of tertiary education in South African higher education institutions, using a selected South African university as the unit of analysis. Employing desk research, a quantitative descriptive design, the study utilises secondary institutional data obtained from the Institutional Information Systems Unit of the selected university for the period 2019–2025. The study examines trends in enrolment, student performance, staff capacity, and institutional strategies. Findings indicate differentiated enrolment trajectories across faculties, relatively stable graduation rates with some fluctuations, improving student retention in recent years, and sustained reliance on both permanent and temporary academic staff. While the student-to-staff ratio remains relatively stable, variations across institutional indicators highlight the complexity of managing expansion within resource constraints. This study contributes to the understanding of how massification-related pressures are reflected in institutional patterns over time and provides a basis for further research on higher education dynamics in similar contexts.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[An umbrella review of the prevalence, characteristics, and impacts of cyberbullying among elementary students]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Systematic Review</category>
        <author>Ana Marie S. Liston</author><author>Analyn T. Pando</author><author>Jacinto D. Managbanag</author><author>Marie Rose Victoriano Managbanag</author><author>Mark Kenneth A. Maestre</author><author>Irene O. Mamites</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Cyberbullying is an escalating public health and educational concern that increasingly affects children at younger ages. While global research has expanded, evidence focused on elementary students in developing countries remains fragmented. This umbrella review synthesizes empirical studies examining cyberbullying among elementary school children in low-and-middle income contexts. Guided by PRISMA 2020 standards, records pertaining to the assessment of prevalence, mental health consequences, risk and protective factors, and prevention and intervention strategies were retrieved from multiple databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and ERIC) and exported into a reference manager, where automatic deduplication was performed prior to screening. Due to unified export and deduplication, per-database yield disaggregation was not retained. Findings indicate wide variability in prevalence estimates due to definitional and measurement inconsistencies, with emerging evidence suggesting elevated rates in urban settings. Cyberbullying is consistently associated with anxiety, depressive symptoms, and academic disengagement. However, culturally validated instruments and context specific intervention models remain limited. The review highlights the need for developmentally appropriate frameworks, standardized measurement approaches, and integrated school-based prevention strategies tailored to resource constrained environments.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Advancing inclusive higher education in South Africa: key enablers, constraints, and practical support strategies for students with disabilities]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Review</category>
        <author>Sithabile Ntombela</author><author>Mamochana Anacletta Ramatea</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionPersistent assumptions among educators often imply that all students learn in similar ways, yet this overlooks the considerable diversity within South African university classrooms. To address this diversity and reduce barriers to students’ learning and development, the South African government adopted inclusive education policy frameworks aimed at increasing access, participation, and success for all students. Although access to higher education has expanded over the past two decades, many students, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), continue to experience barriers that limit their meaningful participation. Universities in South Africa have made significant advances in promoting inclusion; however, gaps remain in the provision of quality education.MethodsGuided by the philosophy of inclusion, this narrative review synthesises existing research to identify key enablers, constraints, and practical strategies for advancing inclusive education in South African universities. Using Scopus, Web of Science, Eric, and Google Scholar searches, the review employs a thematic approach to analyze how universities in South Africa have responded to national inclusive education requirements, identify areas of progress, and highlight continuing barriers that hinder full students’ participation and success.ResultsThe findings indicated that while South African universities have made advancements toward inclusion, inconsistencies in inclusive practices persist due to uneven policy implementation, unclear accountability structures, and insufficient integration of strategies to promote inclusive curricula in universities.DiscussionsThe paper examines enabling conditions, such as strengthened disability support services and institutional commitment, that can help address the persistent barriers to inclusive education. It contributes to ongoing scholarly and policy conversations on strengthening inclusive practices and creating more equitable learning environments for students with SEND in South African universities.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Foreign language anxiety among Saudi university students: sources, gender variation, and perceived proficiency]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-07T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Oqab Alrashidi</author><author>Fahd Saud Alenezy</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Foreign language anxiety (FLA) is widely recognized as an important emotional factor that influences learners’ success in learning English. This study investigated the level and sources of FLA among Saudi university students enrolled in English for academic purposes courses. It also examined gender differences in anxiety and the relationship between FLA and students’ self-perceived English proficiency. A total of 196 first-year foundation students (144 males and 52 females) from different academic disciplines participated in the study. Data were collected using the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale. Descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-tests, and Pearson's correlation analyses were used to analyze the data. The results showed that students experienced an overall high level of FLA (M = 3.44, SD = 0.80). Among the three anxiety dimensions, communication apprehension was the most anxiety-inducing factor, followed by test anxiety, while fear of negative evaluation was reported at a moderate level. Gender analysis revealed a significant difference in fear of negative evaluation, with female students reporting higher levels than male students. However, no significant gender differences were found in communication apprehension or test anxiety. In addition, FLA was negatively correlated with students’ self-perceived English proficiency, indicating that higher anxiety was associated with lower confidence in English ability.]]></description>
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