Academic Education Research Articles

Developing Graduate Curriculum for Digital Language Archive Stewardship

Our interdisciplinary team including information and language scholars and educators and practicing information professionals at University of North Texas (UNT) and Indiana University (IU) is developing an evidence-based practice-oriented online curriculum to train library, archives, and museums (LAM) professionals in the archiving, curation, and ethical dissemination of resources that provide the means to revitalize community memory and language. During this 2-year project, over 30 LAM students will complete the project-developed UNT graduate course INFO 5385 Community Language Archiving and Curation for Information Professionals, and additional estimated 100 students at UNT and IU will complete individual project-developed learning modules integrated into other courses. Development of the learning materials is informed by digital language archive practices, research, and existing training materials for archive depositors. Resulting open-access adaptable learning resources are expected to be widely used by academic programs and educators for training LAM students and by participatory archives as continuing education resources.

Ai, ei, oi: A Project-Based Interdisciplinary Project Against Gender-Based Violence

Competence describes pedagogical processes involving teachers, students, contents, methodologies, and skills for new social and academic grounds. It encompasses gender equality-based awareness to enhance students’ critical thinking as active educators. This longitudinal study describes an interdisciplinary project to raise awareness of gender equality at secondary school, provides a space for teachers and students to address gender-based violence in a flexible student-based and response-based PBL methodology while self-sustained engagement and motivation heightens more complex cognitive development and competence. Results conclude that intrinsic motivation levels increase dramatically when students’ awareness regarding social impact is accomplished, schools benefit from students’ inclusion in planning and decision-making processes, and gender awareness is enhanced as they become active social educators. Most importantly, students’ self-motivated and sustained increase of meta-awareness and metacognitive strategies relate to active decision-making in the context of gender-based violence and social and academic education.

Forschen ist Silber, Publizieren ist Gold. Publikationsverhalten im Wissenschaftsbetrieb

Abstract As the current higher education system also ranks the performance of individual researchers through quantitative methods, i.e. according to scientific productivity and the citation of publications in relevant journals, the article critically examines the effects of common evaluation procedures of scientific practice, which have led to a change in publication practice. Since publications abroad and in English-language journals are considered proof of internationally competitive science and academic education, the accumulation of credit points from such types of publication is gaining in importance to fulfill the formal requirements for a career at universities. In this context, not only the publication behavior of young scientists after their doctorate is considered, but also the publication practice of experienced researchers.

Perspectives and experiences of health sciences academics regarding ChatGPT: A qualitative study

Purpose This study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of healthcare academics regarding the impact of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI)-supported language model, on education and research. Sample and methods This qualitative study employed a phenomenological analysis approach. The study sample consisted of nine academics from the Faculty of Health Sciences at a university in Türkiye, selected through purposive sampling method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, coded using the MAXQDA software, and analyzed using content analysis. Results The participants highlighted that while ChatGPT offers rapid access to information, it occasionally fails to provide current and accurate data. They also noted that the students’ misuse of ChatGPT for assignments and exams has a negative effect on their critical thinking and information retrieval skills. The academics reported that there is a need for expert oversight and verification of the data generated by ChatGPT. Conclusion While ChatGPT offers significant benefits such as enhanced efficiency in academic research and education, it also presents challenges, including accuracy and ethical concerns. Institutions should integrate ChatGPT with clear guidelines to maximize its benefits while maintaining academic integrity. Future studies should explore the long-term impacts of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, on educational outcomes and their application across various disciplines.

Exploring the impact of generative AI technologies on education: Academic expert perspectives, trends, and implications for sustainable development goals

This study provides empirical data on the impact of generative AI in education, with special emphasis on sustainable development goals (SDGs). By conducting a thorough analysis of the relationship between generative AI technologies and educational outcomes, this research fills a critical gap in the literature. The insights offered are valuable for policymakers seeking to leverage new educational technologies to support sustainable development. Using Smart-PLS4, five hypotheses derived from the research questions were tested based on data collected from an E-Questionnaire distributed to academic faculty members and education managers. Of the 311 valid responses, the measurement model assessment confirmed the validity and reliability of the data, while the structural model assessment validated the hypotheses. The study’s findings reveal that New Approaches to Learning Outcome Assessment (NALOA) significantly contribute to achieving SDGs, with a path coefficient of 0.477 (p < 0.001). Similarly, the Use of Generative AI Technologies (UGAIT) has a notable positive impact on SDGs, with a value of 0.221 (p < 0.001). A Paradigm Shift in Education and Educational Process Organization (PSEPQ) also demonstrates a significant, though smaller, effect on SDGs with a coefficient of 0.142 (p = 0.008). However, the Opportunities and Risks of Generative AI in Education (ORGIE) study did not find statistically significant evidence of an impact on SDGs (p = 0.390). These findings highlight the potential opportunities and challenges of using generative AI technologies in education and underscore their key role in advancing sustainable development goals. The study also offers a strategic roadmap for educational institutions, particularly in Oman to harness AI technology in support of sustainable development objectives.

Essential Competencies for Oncology in Physical Therapist Professional Education Programs: Results of a Mixed Methods Modified Delphi Study.

The objective was to establish consensus-based competencies for oncology within physical therapist professional education programs in the United States. A mixed-methods approach implementing a sequential exploratory design that included 3 phases was used to establish oncology competencies for physical therapist professional education programs. Participants in each phase were physical therapists representing diverse practice settings, experience levels, and geographical regions. Student physical therapists were included in phases 2 and 3. Three online focus groups were followed by an in-person group discussion to establish cancer-related themes, domains of practice, and competencies. Participants evaluated the competencies in a 3-round modified Delphi study for relevance and clarity. Each competency required 80% consensus using a Likert scale (1 = not at all relevant/clear, 5 = extremely relevant/clear). It was not accepted if a competency did not meet the 80% threshold by the end of round 3. Six domains of practice and 28 competencies were developed and evaluated. Within the 6 domains, 21 competencies were accepted: general cancer concepts (n = 4), musculoskeletal system (n = 3), neurologic system (n = 5), integumentary system (n = 2), cardiovascular and pulmonary system (n = 5), and involvement of multiple systems across the lifespan (n = 2). Along with the 21 competencies, participants also recommended 11 overarching oncology themes to incorporate into physical therapist professional education programs. Delivering cancer content using a body systems approach was recommended. As the number of survivors of cancer continues to grow, integration of these essential competencies within physical therapist professional education programs will improve the profession's capacity to provide quality care to meet the societal need of persons living with and beyond cancer. Academic and clinical educators should integrate these competencies to ensure that physical therapist professional education programs appropriately prepare physical therapists for providing care for persons living with and beyond cancer across the lifespan.

The Effects of Subjective Socioeconomic Status and Social Capital on Self-rated Health and Perceived Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Survey-based Study in a Minority Group in Iran.

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of subjective socioeconomic status and social capital on self-rated health and quality of life among a minority group in Iran. This cross-sectional study involved 800 individuals from a minority group in Iran. The sampling method was clustering, and data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version and Stata version 8. The results of logistic regression analysis revealed that subjective socioeconomic status (odds ratio [OR], 1.47; 95% CI, 1.34-1.61), belonging and empathy (OR, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.03-1.15), and trust (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.00-1.13) significantly impacted the quality of life. Additionally, the logistic regression analysis for factors influencing self-rated health demonstrated significant effects for the age group of 31-50 years (OR, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.38-0.91), gender (OR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.46-0.92), academic education (OR, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.22-3.26), subjective socioeconomic status (OR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.16-1.38), chronic disease (OR, 4.52; 95% CI, 2.49-8.19), belonging and empathy (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.01-1.11), and participation (OR, 1.11; 95% CI, 1.00-1.24). The findings indicate that bonding social capital significantly influences health levels and quality of life. Focusing on delegating local responsibilities to community members and striving to promote participation in health programs, along with increasing the socioeconomic status of minority groups, can effectively improve their health and quality of life.

No More Excuses: Strategies for Inclusive Pediatric Physical Therapy Education.

The purpose of this special communication is to provide practical, evidence-based recommendations and examples of inclusive and accessible teaching practices that can be effectively used in pediatric physical therapy (PT) education to: (1) ensure equity in education, (2) elevate all voices, and (3) facilitate anti-oppressive learning environments. Concrete action items and strategies addressing these 3 recommendations are provided at all levels of the ecological model framework. Pediatric PT clinical and academic educators must work proactively to ensure learning environments are inclusive of everyone. Pediatric PT educators need to take the time to self-reflect, change their behaviors, and use inclusive, accessible, and anti-oppressive education practices. This will create equitable learning opportunities to successfully meet the needs of our learners, children, and families with whom we engage regularly in our personal and professional lives.

Exploring patient perspective: using narrative DIPEx interviews and the ICF model for interprofessional learning.

The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) has been widely adopted in academic health profession education and is part of bachelor curricula since its introduction by the WHO in 2001. In this context, interprofessional exchange among health professionals from a biopsychosocial perspective has become increasingly important and is now a key part of bachelor's program curricula to learn with, about, and from each other regarding students' curiosity about interprofessional collaboration (IPC). This pilot study describes initial teaching experiences within an interprofessional elective module for health professions focused on patient-centeredness. It uses the ICF model to exemplify interprofessional exchange based on real patient experiences from the "DIPEx" database, which stands for "Database of Individual Patients' Experiences." Bachelor students from four healthcare professions learned in small interprofessional groups and selected case-related content from excerpts of real patient narratives from qualitative interviews in the DIPEx database. In a peer-to-peer process, students structured, analyzed, and reflected on selected patient experiences and presented their findings using the ICF model. Develop a shared understanding of the case from a biopsychosocial perspective using the ICF model to communicate and reflect on patient-centeredness in interprofessional groups for a common care strategy rooted in patient-centeredness. This study illustrates how the shared analysis of a patient's experience of illness can lead to different perspectives on professional concepts for practice. The ICF model serves as a guiding structure and analysis tool. The core of the IPC, patient-centeredness, becomes the focus of the collaborative actions of the health professions.

Caring in therapeutic radiography – perceptions and experiences of academic educators

Caring in therapeutic radiography – perceptions and experiences of academic educators

Teacher Professional Development Through Writing Scientific Papers

Objektive: This research aims to develop teacher professionalism through the writing of scientific papers. Theoretical Framework: Professional teachers will be reflected in the implementation of the service of tasks characterized by the presence of expertise, both in materials and methods. In addition, it is also shown through his responsibility in carrying out all his devotion. Professional teachers should be able to bear and carry out their responsibilities as teachers to their learners, parents, society, nation, state, and religion. Professional teachers have personal, social, academic, moral, and spiritual responsibilities. Method: The design used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The data sources are 139 Indonesian language teachers from the Gorontalo Province. The research data consists of scientific papers written as part of the development of teacher professionalism, with the sources being 139 teachers. Data analysis is based on three processes, namely data reduction, data display, and verification, focusing on scientific papers to develop teacher professionalism. Results and Discussion: The teacher is one of the components of education in schools that has an important and strategic role. Among a number of competencies of professional teachers, the most important thing we emphasize is competence in learning management. A profession is a skill and authority in a certain position that requires certain competencies (attitudes, knowledge, and skills) specifically obtained from intensive academic education. In relation with that compiling scientific work is one of the forms of teacher professional development activities. Writing scientific papers for teachers is actually a basic necessity for developing their profession. Furthermore, the development of the ability to write scientific papers for teachers will have two main impacts, namely (a) teachers earn additional income from writing scientific papers if they are published in the mass media and win competitions and (b) teachers’ insight and understanding of the world of education and learning more deeply and comprehensively. Research Implications: This research has implications for increasing teacher professionalism through the writing of scientific papers. Teachers' ability to correctly write scientific papers significantly impacts their professionalism in teaching. Teachers will have better teaching skills if their scientific writing skills are also good. Additionally, teachers will serve as exemplary role models for their students in scientific writing. Originality/Value: This research significantly contributes to the improvement of teacher professionalism. Teachers with previously low professionalism can be continuously improved through their ability to write scientific papers. Gradually but surely, the persistent training in scientific writing will lead to increased professionalism. This professionalism is

Social Justice Leadership: Creating Equity-Driven Advanced Placement Programs

ABSTRACT A rigorous academic education in high school is one of the most important predictors of college success. The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) program allows students to earn college credit and/or advanced placement in high school. However, the lack of equitable participation in the AP program has not gone unnoticed by educators, policymakers, or researchers. This qualitative study was designed to fill a gap in the existing research by investigating the implementation of equity-focused AP programs in two urban districts in the Midwest. This qualitative, multiple-case study centered on the voices of 29 participants in two urban school districts who shared descriptions of their beliefs, actions, and reflections about their leadership practices regarding their AP programs. The findings show evidence of community-engaged social justice leadership in the school leaders’ personal beliefs about student access to AP, their situational awareness of their respective school communities, and the equity-focused leadership actions in service of their AP programs. Findings also demonstrated the importance of building the capacity of educators in different roles to engage in leadership activities in service of the equity-focused AP program.

Impact of Reputation and Brand Image on the Intention to Purchase Educational Services in Private Universities in Perú

In Peru, higher education has experienced significant growth due to the fact that public universities are unable to meet the demand of many young people who wish to pursue a university degree. In this context, the reputation and brand image of private universities are key factors in students’ choice of where to pursue their academic education. The objective of this study is to evaluate the influence of brand image and reputation on the purchase intention. This study has a quantitative approach, a non-experimental cross-sectional design, and an explanatory level through a structural equation model. The study sample is made up of 381 students from 3 private universities in the capital of Peru. The results of the theoretical model were accepted because the RMSEA and SRMR values are very close to zero, the CFI =1, Chi-square (X^2)= 0.000116, and the (df)=1. Also, a high correlation was found between reputation and brand image (β=0.793). It is concluded that a strong brand image together with a favorable reputation contribute considerably to explain the variability in the purchase intention and the successful performance of Peruvian private universities.

Types of Knowledge in Post-Scientistic Society

At times of informational deluge, the man in the street is especially vulnerable to the harmful influence of media, to which not only closed groups of people sharing the same beliefs and views contribute but also bots and trolls spreading fake news in the form of conspiracy theories, misinformation, disinformation and propaganda. This audience without proper education and not reflecting on the information gained, can spread more information of this type. Scholars closed in their own reality, conceived of only their inerrancy not only are unable to support, but also are not conducive to the development of science. They also vilify people having different views and the representatives of other disciplines, which they consider inferior. This introduction presents the value of different types of knowledge, not only the scientific ones, and shows its importance for people who may not have other possibilities to learn and understand true science which indicates the meaning of knowledge, which is accessible for people without an academic education. Different types of knowledge, even the seemingly non-scientific type, are the basics for human development and learning. The key to this development, however, is teaching critical thinking. Essential for any change is also the proper choice of academic powers, appreciating and supporting researchers who really affect science, apart from the closed environment of faithful fanatics, and who are able to do science at a global level.

Task-Based Language Teaching in Academic English Higher Education: A Case of Low-Proficiency Learners in Thailand

Task-Based Language Teaching in Academic English Higher Education: A Case of Low-Proficiency Learners in Thailand

Human rights education for nursing students: A scoping review.

Background: Human rights are an important part of nursing care, and nurses deal with human rights matter daily. Despite their relevance and acknowledgement of their importance, human rights issues remain limited in nursing education. Aim: The study's aim was to describe how human rights education has been addressed in nursing education. Method: A scoping review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) recommendations. The search was conducted in March 2023, with an updated search in February 2024. We searched in the following databases provided by EBSCO: Academic Search Elite, CINAHL, Education Source, ERIC, ScienceDirect and MEDLINE. Additionally, we also searched in Embase via Ovia and Scopus. The papers were screened for eligibility by title, abstract and full text independently by at least two reviewers, and the whole research team was involved in this process. Ethical considerations: The scoping review was guided by ethical conduct and scientific guidelines. Findings: Nine papers matched the inclusion criteria. Three thematic groups were identified: (a) focus of human rights education, (b) the learning design of the coursework and (c) learning outcomes in human rights education. Conclusion: Human rights education can benefit from being tailored to the students' experiences and including voices from the rights-holders. Bringing in the students' experiences and rights-holders' voices can enable self-reflection and discussion regarding human rights concerns. Hence, if the intention is to support nursing students to develop an awareness and act upon human rights concerns, the curriculum ought to include opportunities for reflection and discussion around human rights concerns and experiences in the students' own context.

The Effectiveness of Instagram Account @Bima.Kemdikbudristek as a Medium for Disseminating Information for Lecturers of Academic Education Colleges

The Directorate of Research, Technology, and Community Service (DRTPM) disseminates research and community service information to lecturers of academic education colleges through social media @Bima.Kemdikbudristek. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Instagram account @Bima.Kemdikbudristek as a medium for disseminating information to lecturers of academic education colleges using the AISAS method (Attention, Interest, Search, Action, and Share) as well as factors related to the effectiveness of Instagram. The research method used in this research is a quantitative method with a survey method. Respondents in this study were 101 academic education college lecturers who were obtained using quota sampling techniques. The results of this study indicate that the dissemination of information carried out by the @Bima.Kemdikbudristek Instagram account is effective for disseminating information to lecturers of academic education colleges, and there are factors related to the effectiveness of Instagram as a medium for disseminating research and community service information, namely information quality (completeness, relevance, accuracy, timeliness, and presentation of information). The results show that information quality has a very real relationship with the effectiveness of the Instagram account @Bima.Kemdikbudristek.

The relationship between self-efficacy and sustainable Leanmanagement systems withinthe healthcare arena.

The purpose of this paper is to improve the understanding of the social contexts of sustainable Lean culture in healthcare by examining self-efficacy (SE) as a fundamental construct related to the value of perceived readiness, prior education of Lean and the importance of leadership's system-level support. A descriptive correlational study was conducted to identify the relationships between SE and Lean readiness factors, SE and prior Lean training, SE and clinical vs administrative roles and SE and perceived system-level support in a large health system. There was a statistically significant difference in self-reported readiness to use Lean tools between individuals who had received Lean training during their academic education and those who had not; however, their level of education did not impact SE. Lastly, and perhaps most important, the learner who embodies SE also has system-level support. Future directions of this research, in addition to assessing team readiness as other studies suggest, would be to evaluate individual team member readiness by gauging SE and addressing deficits prior to the deployment of process improvement (PI) projects to promote success and sustainability. This contributes to the ongoing scholarship of Lean management systems, providing clinical and non-clinical leaders with a contextual understanding of their supportive role in the SE of teams. This study demonstrates the value of understanding SE of individual team members and how it can contribute to overall improved team outcomes, directly impacting the sustainability of Lean change culture and its promotion of improved patient safety, cost efficiencies and access to care.

Knowledge and perception of antibiotic resistance and stewardship among pre-health and agriculture undergraduate students.

The global threat of antibiotic-resistant infections has resulted in health organizations compiling an Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP), in which the education of current and future medical prescribers and farmers is central to the preservation of current and future antimicrobial treatments. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the knowledge and perceived threat of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, as well as the perceived benefit of antibiotic stewardship education, among undergraduate students majoring in Biology and Agriculture at Fort Hays State University. I hypothesized that the difference in knowledge and perceptions between Biology and Agriculture students would be significantly different because of differences in curriculum requirements. Framed by the health belief model (HBM), a quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured online survey of 136 undergraduate student participants. A χ2 analysis was used to assess differences between the respondents in their knowledge and perceptions of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, and antibiotic stewardship education at the undergraduate level. Results showed that, although Agriculture students perceived antibiotic resistance as less threatening than Biology/pre-health students, both undergraduate groups were knowledgeable about the problem and wanted more academic education on the issue. These findings create a solid foundation to initiate a conversation on the curriculum development to meet ASP goals and objectives at the undergraduate level while contributing to an ongoing international effort to educate future prescribers and farmers on the importance of antibiotics in medicine and farming and to reduce antibiotic resistance.

The Relevance of Off-Campus Activities to the Achievement of College Students

When students finally face the work scene, they practice the theories and teaching methods they have learned in the classroom discussion with teachers, and their learning can be best reflected, which we call off-school activities. In fact, not everything can be studied in the four walls of the classroom. When students begin to explore outside the classroom, they can learn so much during their off-campus activities. In todays education ecology, after-school education activities, as an effective extension and enrichment of school education, are increasingly important, and their forms are more diversified, which accurately meet the diversified learning and development needs of students and parents. However, the rapid development of after-school education is also accompanied by the lack of norms, weak theoretical research and other problems, leading to the confusion in the practical and theoretical levels. The main problems include the vague definition of the nature, the policy system is not perfect, and the management system needs to be improved. Off-campus educational institutions are faced with challenges such as insufficient radiation force, limited resources, and the urgent need for improving facilities and teachers. Especially for college students, the increased participation in extracurricular activities highlights the seriousness of off-campus academic education, but the leading role of public institutions is limited, and the overall participation is insufficient. Therefore, it is very important to explore and solve these problems, to promote the healthy development of college students extracurricular education and to build a perfect theoretical framework of after-school education.