Cumulative Grade Point Average Research Articles

The Association between Body Mass Index and Lifestyle with Academic Performance of College of Medicine Students, Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia

Introduction:Obesity rates have risen rapidly in both industrialised and developing countries, across all age groups and genders. The researchers wanted to see if there was a link between body mass index (BMI) and lifestyle and academic performance among College of Medicine students at Majmaah University in Saudi Arabia.Materials and Methods:Male and female students studying at college of medicine who were registered for the academic year 2020–2021 studying in levels 2–6 were included in this cross-sectional study. A total of 269 participants were chosen as part of the sample. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect the information.Results:Males made up more than half of the participants (153, or 56.6%), with the majority (245, or 91.1%) being between the ages of 17 and 24 years. Participants' BMIs ranged from 15.2 to 43.2, with an average SD of 24.5 5.3. One hundred and fifty (55.8%) of the kids were of average weight. The statistical research indicated a link between cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and BMI. In comparison to the rest, normal-weight participants had a higher CGPA.Conclusion:Being a male, younger age, high family income, second-year level and parents' education are all linked to strong academic achievement, according to the study. Normal weight, nutritional and sleeping habits are also linked to good academic performance.

Association Between Levels of Stress with Academic Performance of Nursing Students at Institute of Nursing, Wah Cantt.

Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to your overall well-being. Academic performance/ achievement is the extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has attained their short or long-term educational goals and is measured either by continuous assessment or cumulative grade point average (CGPA). The study aim will be to assess the relationship between stress and academic performance of nursing students and also determine the major stressors of students. Descriptive correlational study design will be used. 53 nursing students will be selected through non-probability convenient sampling. Questionnaire will be distributed to Nursing students, perceived stress scale will be used to collect the data. This study will identify the stress level and academic performance of nursing students studying in Institute of Nursing, Wah Cantt.

MSU-Main Selected Civic Welfare Training Service Students’ Challenges in Online Distance Learning and their Academic Performance

The main point of this study is to know their academic performance of the Civic Welfare Training Service Students in the online distance learning It partially sought to answer the following question; What is the demographic profile of the respondents?; What are the challenges of Online Distance learning among MSU-Main CWTS-students in terms of learning modality, financial circumstances, internet connection; What is the academic performance or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the students?; and Is there any relationship between the challenges of the student in Online Distance Learning and academic performance? Based on the data that was gathered, it was found that there was a significant relationship between the challenges encountered in the online distance learning and respondents' academic performance. The way you cope with the new delivery of instructions of the new normal is a sign of progress in academic performance. Thus, there is really a tremendous effect on academic performance if the learners already aware of the learning modality they have, but your academic performance only depends on the learner's ability to perform based on the criteria set by the teacher. Furthermore, challenges in online distance learning affects the academic performance of the student, while academic performance can't affect the online distance learning, thus it is very important to know the modality, learning styles of the learners in the online distance learning to get a high academic performance.

Final-semester nursing studentś knowledge and attitude regarding pain management in resources limited setting

BackgroundStudies suggest that pain assessment and management by appropriately trained and knowledgeable nurses significantly reduce patients suffering. This study aimed to investigate final-semester nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes toward pain management. MethodologyA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the knowledge and attitudes of 190 final-semester nursing students regarding pain management. The Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitude Survey Regarding Pain (NKASRP) tool was used to collect data. We surveyed all final-semester nursing students from the Asmara College of Health Sciences. The collected data were entered into SPSS version 25. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data, and a p value < 0.05 was considered significant throughout the analysis. ResultThe mean score for knowledge and attitude was 47.8 % (SD = 11.50). One-way ANOVA revealed that the influence of education and nursing specialisation was statistically significant, p < 0.001. Students in the bachelor’s programme [mean (M) = 52.72 %, standard deviation (SD) = 12.48] and master’s programme (M = 59.03 %, SD = 12.54) scored higher than those in the diploma programme (M = 43.67 %, SD = 8.40), p < 0.001. Similarly, nurse anaesthesia students (M = 61.60, SD = 11.46) and nurse midwifery students (M = 45.14, SD = 8.98) scored significantly higher than general nursing students (M = 58.01, SD = 16.37), p < 0.001. Finally, students’ average knowledge and attitude correlated significantly and positively with their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), r = 0.26, p < 0.001. ConclusionFinal semester nursing students had inadequate knowledge and attitudes towards pain management. Therefore, the current nursing curriculum should be revised to include courses that improve nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes about pain management. Courses related to pain focusing on pain physiology, opioid pharmacology, and pain assessment should be included in nursing curricula.

Factors Associated with Breakfast Skipping and Its Attitude among Undergraduate Students of King Khalid University

Background: Breakfast is one of the essential meals needed for normal growth. Skipping breakfast can cause poor concentration, fatigue, irritability, obesity, and high blood pressure, in university students. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with skipping breakfast and its attitude among university students. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a sample of 368 students. The sample was selected by a simple random sampling technique. A web-based, self-administered, electronic questionnaire was used to collect the data. Results: Breakfast skipping was found in 62.4% of the participants. The most common reasons for breakfast skipping included not getting up early, not feeling hungry in the morning, and the burden of learning. The most common types of food consumed by the study subjects were juices, eggs, and cheese. A statistically significant negative relationship was found between breakfast skipping and students' overall breakfast attitudes as well as between skipping breakfast and the Cumulative Grade Point Average of the studied participants. However, there is a statistically significant positive relationship between breakfast skipping, body mass index, and the time of early morning awakening of the respondents. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that breakfast skipping was prevalent among students and their overall attitudes toward breakfast were neutral. Raising public awareness about the importance of breakfast and its impact on academic achievement by organizing and executing nutritional programs, particularly for the university students is required.

LIFE SATISFACTION, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND WORK READINESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Today's workplace needs highly skilled workers and work readiness is important as it is used to predict how much students perform in the future in terms of competency. Life satisfaction is a measure of quality of life and many studies show that it influences work readiness. As for academic achievement, the more students scored in the examination, indicating that they attain more knowledge and skills learned. In Borneo, there is still a lack of studies being carried out to investigate these three factors. Thus the aim of this study is to investigate the correlation between life satisfaction and work readiness; and academic achievement and work readiness. Two measures were used, i.e. Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLC) and Work Readiness Inventory (WRI). As for academic achievement, cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of the past semester was used. The participants were 265 undergraduate students. Results showed that life satisfaction has a positive correlation with all aspects of work readiness except self-view. Results also showed that there was no significant correlation between academic achievement and work readiness with all the 6 aspects of work readiness. Academic achievement no doubt is important, but it does not have a correlation with work readiness in this study, suggesting that there are other variables, probably like on-site training such as practicum and internship are important to get students ready for work.

Applying Bayesian neural network to evaluate the influence of specialized mini projects on final performance of engineering students: A case study

In this article, deep learning probabilistic models are applied to a case study on evaluating the influence of specialized mini projects (SMPs) on the performance of engineering students on their final year project (FYP) and cumulative grade point average (CGPA). This approach also creates a basis to predict the final performance of undergraduate students based on their SMP scores, which is a vital characteristic of engineering training. The study is conducted in two steps: (i) establishing a database by collecting 2890 SMP and FYP scores and the associated CGPA of a group of engineering students that graduated in 2022 in Hanoi; and (ii) engineering two deep learning probabilistic models based on Bayesian neural networks (BNNs) with the corresponding architectures of 8/16/16/1 and 9/16/16/1 for FYP and CGPA, respectively. The significance of this study is that the proposed probabilistic models are capable of (i) providing reasonable analysis results such as the feature importance score of individual SMPs as well as an estimated FYP and CGPA; and (ii) predicting relatively close estimations with mean relative errors from 6.8% to 12.1%. Based on the obtained results, academic activities to support student progress can be proposed for engineering universities.

The Correlation Between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance in Undergraduate Students

A cross-sectional correlational study conducted in Kohat University of Science &amp; Technology investigated the association between emotional intelligence, the capability of an individual to effectively perceive, understand, manage, and utilize his or her own emotions, and academic performance in terms of Cumulative Grade Point Average. The Emotional Intelligence Scale was employed to collect participants’ level of intelligence in the 11 sub-dimensions, and statistical tools such as multiple linear regression and Pearson’s product-moment correlation were used to assess the relationship between the two variables. Findings reveal that there is an overall positive correlation between all sub-dimensions of emotional intelligence and success among undergraduates, though the strength of the correlation varies. Several sub-dimensions have also been shown to predict academic success of undergraduates. Likewise, in another study that measured the relationship between emotional intelligence and job burnout, it was found that an increase in emotional intelligence is directly related to decreased job stress for hospital staff. Overall, research shows that emotional intelligence has a positive influence on life success and is beneficial for excelling in schools and the workplace. Hence, emotional intelligence training should be integrated into the school curriculum at each level to produce emotionally academically competent students. Training students how to understand and manage their own and others’ emotions will prepare them for future career success.

Association of Academic Performance with Body Mass Index and Gender Among Physical Therapy Students

Objective: To determine the association of academic performance with body mass index and gender among undergraduate physical therapy students.&#x0D; Study Design: Cross-sectional study.&#x0D; Place and Duration of Study: University of South Asia, Lahore Pakistan, from Mar to Aug 2019.&#x0D; Methodology: Three hundred and twenty-one students (either gender) were selected through consecutive sampling technique. Body mass index scale and cumulative grade point average was used to collect data.&#x0D; Results: The mean age of the study participants was 19.65±1.369 years, mean body mass index was 22.7±4.7 kg/m2, and mean cumulative grade point average was 3.0518±0.78. Overweight participants were 51(15.8%), and obese were 16(5.0%). A significant association of academic performance (cumulative grade point average) with body mass index and gender (p-value was &lt;0.001). Females have good grades than males, with 16 males and 49 females with Grade-A, and 15 males and one female with Grade-D+.&#x0D; Conclusion: There was a significant association between academic performance (cumulative grade point average) with body mass index and gender. Female students had good grades than male students. High body mass index affects the academic performance of students.

Do students who participate in extracurricular activities have a higher or lower academic achievement than students who do not participate in extracurricular activities

This study explores the body of information regarding the value of extracurricular activities: this study is significant to me. I have a student who participates in 3 extracurricular activities, and they perform academically well. Is there a positive correlation between academic achievement and extracurricular activities? Students at Greenville High School were given the opportunity to reply to a series of survey questions that gave information regarding their involvement, or lack thereof, in extracurricular activities. In addition, students shared their perspectives on matters concerning their own participation in extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Along with their ACT results, students who participated and those who did not were also required to declare their cumulative grade point averages. After the research, I can inform the district and encourage my colleague's parents and students to participate in extracurricular activities, which would build a strong personality. It can also assist high school students in making better choices in their programs. If a correlation exists between extracurricular activity participation and academic achievement at our high school, then that exact correlation could be found in other high schools nationwide.

Academic Self-concept and its Relationship to Academic Achievement among University Students

This research sought to study the academic self-concept and the relationship between the academic self-concept and students’ academic achievement among university Qatari students. Research of the academic self-concept is well documented in Western cultures, but the academic self-concept research is limited among Qatari students. A sample composed of 274 undergraduate university students was utilized in this study. Tools of data collection consisted of demographic characteristics such as gender and age; students’ cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) as academic achievement; and the Academic Self-concept Questionnaire (Byrne, 1996) to measure the academic self-concept, which was composed of 40 items, distributed in 4 subscales namely Maths, Verbal, Academic, and Problem Solving. The result of the study revealed a significant but weak relationship between the academic self-concept and the academic achievement.

Predicting the Success of International Pharmacists in a Distance-Based US Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program: Results from a 5-Year Cohort.

Background: To establish the predictors of success in an international-trained PharmD (ITPD) program between admission criteria and academic performance. Methods: The primary outcome of this study was the correlation of admission criteria with didactic and experiential grade point averages (GPA) for the first 5 years. Candidates meeting the minimum criteria completed a competency exam or the US-Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Exam (US-FPGEE). Tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL(R) and ACTFL’s Oral Proficiency Interview) plus interview with faculty, students, and alumni were also required. Scores were correlated with both didactic and experiential GPAs. Results: The 23 students admitted to the ITPD program had a cumulative GPA of 3.72. There was a significant correlation between total admissions score and the median pharmacy and healthcare course category GPA (ρ 0.53), but not other categories. The composite TOEFL did not predict any performance but TOEFL writing and speaking did correlate with advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) performance. The OPI scores were associated with higher GPAs overall, in advanced integrated clinical sciences, and APPEs. The admission interview scores consistently and significantly correlated with preceptor-rated APPE GPA, practitioner skills, and professionalism (ρ > 0.5; p < 0.05). Performance in early courses significantly predicted the performance in advanced courses and experiential performance (ρ 0.48–0.61). Conclusion: The correlations between early and late course performance demonstrated the cohesiveness of this program. Further study is needed between the predictors of success using non-cognitive admission criteria.

The nexus between emotional intelligence and academic performance

This paper attempts to understand how emotional intelligence (EI) can affect students’ academic performance by investigating the relationship between EI and student performance. A structured questionnaire comprising 25 questions was developed on a five-point Likert scale employing the five components of EI stated by Daniel Goleman. The five elements are self-analysis, self-control, self-motivation, empathy, and social skills. 350 MBA students from premier institutes in Warangal, India, were taken as a sample through a convenience sampling technique. Correlation analysis was performed amongst students’ EI and their cumulative grade point average (CGPA). The coefficient value obtained showed a minimal linear relationship between EI and student performance. For further analysis, students were segregated gender-wise, male and female, and then a correlation was performed. In the case of female students, a negative relationship is exhibited between EI and performance. In contrast, in the case of male students, a positive relationship is exhibited that is higher than the overall coefficient. Moreover, correlation is applied to each component separately to identify which of the five components has higher linear relationship. The findings concluded that self-control and empathy followed by self-motivation had linear relationship, especially in the case of male students. Finally, it was difficult to correlate the EI of female students with their performance.

Variables affecting pharmacy students' pursuit and attainment of postgraduate residency and fellowship positions

IntroductionPostgraduate pharmacy residency and fellowship positions have remained competitive. We evaluated factors predicting students' pursuit and attainment of postgraduate pharmacy training positions. MethodsA web-based survey was administered to students from a three-year accelerated pharmacy program. The survey asked questions regarding the participants' demographics, cumulative academic pharmacy grade point average (GPA), school leadership positions in organizations or committees, and research activities. Students' resilience was measured by the Academic Pharmacy Resilience Scale questionnaire. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine variables that predicted the pursuit and attainment of residency positions. ResultsThe survey response rate was 46.7%. Students with greater cumulative GPA (odds ratio [OR] 6.3; 95% CI, 2.25–17.68), research experience (OR 3.3; 95% CI, 1.29–8.45), resilience scores (OR 1.07; 95% CI, 1.03–1.12), and leadership in an organization (OR 3.27; 95% CI, 1.46–7.33) or school committee (OR 2.29; 95% CI, 1.04–5.07) were more likely to apply to a residency program. Students with greater cumulative GPA (OR 9.93; 95% CI, 1.33–74.23), self-rated performance score in the residency interview (OR 5.32; 95% CI, 2.47–11.44), and leadership experience on a school committee (OR 15.37; 95% CI, 3.94–59.93) were more likely to match with a residency program. The average scores on interview performance and networking were significantly higher in students who obtained a fellowship position compared to those who did not obtain that. ConclusionsThis study identified several predictors for the pursuit and attainment of residency or fellowship positions, which could inform pharmacy educators, students, and program directors.

Effect of Entry Requirement and Secondary School Type on Cumulative Grade Point Average of Students in Taraba State University, Nigeria

This paper considered the effect of student's entry requirements, Secondary school type and Cumulative Grade Point Average of the 2014/2015 final year students of the four faculties of the Taraba State University. Primary data was collected through the use of a questionnaire from the respondents of the selected programmes from each faculty. Correlation Analysis was carried out on the students', CGPA's at lower levels, UTME score, SSCE results and Secondary school type. It was discovered that only CGPA at the end of 300 level has significant relationship with CGPA at the current level while the stepwise regression analysis shows that only CGPA at 300 level is the best predictors of students' graduation CGPA all other variables are not significant and regression analysis was used to established models for predicting graduation CGPA. Based on the findings of the study, it can therefore be concluded that entry requirements have no effect in determining the performance of students while at the university. That only CGPA at 300 level has an effect in determining students’ performance. The study therefore recommends, among others, that since UTME scores are poor predictors of student academic performance, Taraba State University should be conducting a POST-UTME examination before giving admissions to students.

The Nexus between Prospective Teachers' Attitude towards Teaching Profession, Department Placement, and Their Academic Achievement in Ethiopia

This study aimed to determine the relationship between prospective teachers' attitudes towards teaching, department placement, and academic accomplishment at Hawassa College of Teachers' Education. Accordingly, the study used a correlational research design. To achieve the objectives of this study, 115 prospective teachers were selected using cluster sampling techniques. Based on the research aims and previous studies, a questionnaire was designed for prospective teachers. The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) results of the prospective teachers were obtained from the college's registrar's office. A one-sample t-test was used to examine prospective teachers' attitudes towards the teaching profession and the college's department placement. In addition, Pearson product-moment analysis was used to measure the relationships between independent and dependent variables. The findings of this study revealed that prospective teachers have considerable negative sentiments concerning teaching and department placement. In addition, there was a negative correlation between prospective teachers' attitudes regarding teaching, their department assignment, and academic accomplishment. On the basis of these findings, it was suggested that the College of Teacher Education should revise the way that prospective teachers are assigned to departments and work with new entry trainees to build their confidence and academic achievement. The government should also prioritise enhancing the teaching profession's prestige.

Application of Online Pedagogy to Enhance Undergraduates’ Learning Outcomes in Chemistry

The low Cumulative Grade Point Average of most chemistry undergraduates results in their low achievement and motivation which poses a threat to the production of future chemistry teachers. The diversity of this problem has resulted in several suggestions concerning the application of Google Meet strategy to determine its efficacy in ameliorating this problem in the Nigerian educational setting. Two null hypotheses guided the research. This study was an ex-post facto and quasi-experimental designs that involved 125 chemistry undergraduates. Three research instruments were used in data collection. Data were analyzed using mean and analysis of variance. Results showed that undergraduates exposed to Google Meet Pedagogy (GMP) had greater achievement than those exposed to Classroom Teacher Approach (CTA). However, undergraduates exposed to CTA had better motivation in chemistry than those exposed to GMP. The finding showed a significant influence of course types on undergraduates’ achievement in chemistry. There was no significant influence of course types on undergraduates’ motivation. The study concludes that undergraduates should be provided with adequate online facilities to be skillful and knowledgeable. It suggests that university lecturers should be sponsored for professional development on the application of online pedagogies to enhance undergraduates’ achievement and motivation in chemistry.

Online Versus Face-to-Face: A Quantitative Study of Factors Influencing Students’ Choice of Study Mode using Chi-Square Test and Binary Logistic Regression

&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; For online learning in the January 2019 semester, students at the Singapore University of Social Sciences were able to choose whether they want to study in virtual or face-to-face mode in two courses. Virtual refers to full online learning whereby students study, in a six-week term, without the need to meet face-to-face with the instructor while face-to-face refers to blended e-learning whereby students received either six or three face-to-face lessons with e-learning resources. In full online mode, students will meet the instructor virtually via video conferencing on a weekly basis. Data were obtained to find out which variables actually had an effect of students’ choice of learning mode. 370 students were analysed and the variablesincluding gender, marital status, race, nationality, course, qualification, school, programme, intake, age (now), age (joint) and cumulative grade point average (CGPA) were examined. Each variable was compared with the students’ mode of study in order to identify if they are dependent (e.g. gender versus study mode, race versus study mode, etc.) based on a chi-square test. The significant variables were further investigated using a binary logistic regression model. It was found that qualification, intake and CGPA were found to be significant for students’ choice of learning.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;

Self-reported Sleep Quality and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Students in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution

Background: The quality and quantity of sleep is strongly related to physiological and physical health and other measures of wellbeing. Undergraduates are particularly susceptible to increasing academic and social demands that can cause sleep quality.&#x0D; Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of self-reported sleep quality among undergraduates and the association between certain academic and non-academic related factors and quality of sleep.&#x0D; Material and Method: A cross-sectional study among three hundred and twenty-seven undergraduates of the College of Health Sciences, faculty of law and faculty of art of Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife who registered for the 2018/2019 academic session. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain sociodemographic and academic information (including the number of courses per semester, Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and carried over course(s)). Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was used to assess sleep quality.&#x0D; Results: The mean age of participants was 22 years. The prevalence of self- reported sleep quality among the participants was 35.8%. Female students (66.3%) had better sleep quality when compared with their male counterparts (61.7%). Bivariate analysis shows a statistically significant association between the course of study and the quality of sleep (p=0.003). Total average sleep hour per day (p=0.002) and known environmental factors affecting bedtime or sleep pattern (p=0.01) also showed statistically significant association with sleep quality.&#x0D; Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of self-reported impaired sleep quality among the undergraduate population in which this study was conducted. The course being studied, total average sleep hours in a day and environmental factors were associated with the quality of sleep.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ACCOUNTING STUDENTS IN NIGERIA

Prior studies have associated the academic performance of accounting students to learning facilities and structure, learning methods and entry requirements. Although it is expected that these entry qualifications would have an impact on the students’ performance, studies have shown contradictory findings. This study was, therefore, conducted to investigate the relationship between university entry requirements and the performance of accounting students. Data were collected from the official records of 317 accounting students who graduated from three universities in Nigeria in the 2018/2019 academic session. The data was analyzed using correlation and multiple regression statistics with the aid of SPSS. The findings of this study indicate a positive and strong correlation but statistically insignificant relationship between Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) grade in English language, Mathematics, Economics and Accounting and the final Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). The implication of the findings and recommendations are provided.