Educational Support Research Articles

APPROVAL OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE FORMATION OF THE READINESS OF FUTURE FIRE TRAINING INSTRUCTORS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH THE EMPHASIZED USE OF SPECIAL PHYSICAL TRAINING TOOLS

The article is devoted to the topical issues of forming the readiness of future fire training instructors for professional activity with an emphasis on the use of special physical training tools. According to the results of the analysis of scientific-methodical, special and reference literature (monitoring of specialized Internet resources), the members of the scientific research group found that studies that comprehensively reveal the peculiarities of the organization of the system of training future instructors in fire training (including with an accented use of means physical and special physical training) are rare. Taking into account the realities of today, this proves the timeliness and relevance, as well as the practical component of the chosen direction of scientific research. During the research and analytical work, the organizational and pedagogical conditions for the formation of the readiness of future fire training instructors for professional activity with an emphasis on the use of special physical training tools were adjusted and tested. The organizational and pedagogical conditions developed by the members of the research group were implemented during three stages: organizational and diagnostic, formative and constant (with appropriate educational, methodological and technical support). For the first time, with the use of modern scientific tools, indicators at the level of the biomechanical control subsystem were obtained. Prospects for further research in the chosen direction of scientific intelligence include the development of a methodology for the formation of military applied skills (techniques) of shooting with automatic small arms of recruits of the National Guard of Ukraine at the initial stage of primary military professional training.

Unusual Lifespan of Edwards' Syndrome in COVID-19 Era

Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome on the 18th chromosome. Patients with this diagnosis have median survival of only 3-14.5 days, with the majority of infants with full trisomy 18 type die before or shortly after they are born. There is only supportive treatment available for Edwards’ syndrome. During the COVID-19 pandemic, providing health services was challenging, leading to less than optimum treatments added by patients’ reluctance to visit healthcare facilities due to the fear of COVID-19 transmission. This case study presented an infant with Edwards’ syndrome with major malformation. The patient had several organ problems, was admitted to the NICU, and continued with home care for monitoring for 6 months. Patient then died at 9 months of age. Maintaining the best quality of life for this patient was very challenging for parents and healthcare providers. Since the management for this type of sydnome is more palliative, good education, information, and psychosocial supports for the parents are needed to prepare them with the worst conditions, which was especially more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic.

중국 4대 직할시 온라인 플랫폼 창업자의 창업동기, 개인역량, 창업환경요인이 창업행동에 미치는 영향 : 사업기회포착의 매개효과를 중심으로

With the technological advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, traditional manufacturing industries are transitioning to platform entrepreneurship utilizing AI and robotics technology. This shift contributes to national economic growth and job creation, aligning with the “Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation” initiative advocated by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in 2015, which drives the development of the platform economy. This study empirically analyzes the impact of entrepreneurial motivation, individual competencies, and entrepreneurial environmental factors on entrepreneurial behavior, with a mediating effect of business opportunity recognition, based on data collected from 515 online platform entrepreneurs in China’s four major municipalities. Using SPSS V. 24.0 and Process Macro 4.0 for analysis, the results indicate that economic and non-economic motivations, interpersonal competencies, digital utilization competencies, entrepreneurial education, financial status evaluation, and entrepreneurial support programs positively influence entrepreneurial behavior, with business opportunity recognition playing a crucial mediating role. Among these factors, financial status evaluation emerged as the most significant variable affecting entrepreneurial behavior. This finding demonstrates that an entrepreneur's ability to identify and evaluate business opportunities significantly impacts their entrepreneurial preparation and execution. Conversely, problem-solving competencies showed no direct effect on entrepreneurial behavior nor a mediating effect through business opportunity recognition. The traditional Chinese culture emphasizing guanxi (relationships) highlights the greater importance of interpersonal competencies over problem-solving or digital utilization competencies in business success. Therefore, to promote online platform entrepreneurship, it is essential to provide systematic financial education and continuous entrepreneurial support, enable networking and interpersonal skill‘s development programs, and offer practical support measures considering the impact of entrepreneurial environmental factors such as financial status evaluation on entrepreneurial behavior.

디지털 약자 지원 사업 현황과 지원 방안 : 서울시 사례를 중심으로

The purpose of this study is to provide implications for effective interventions of the digital underprivileged in Seoul through the analysis of the current status of the underprivileged in the era of digital transformation. To this end, a survey analysis was conducted on the satisfaction and needs of 244 stakeholders of the non-face-to-face digital support project in Seoul through actual participation, and a survey analysis was conducted on the participation experience of 109 participants in the three pilot operations for the support service developed based on the participation survey analysis content. The results of this study are as follows. First, learners participated to resolve the inconvenience of daily life, and the intention to re-engage and the degree of help in daily life were high. In addition, they preferred 1:1 face-to-face classes, and the elderly were considered as the top priority of the inclusion policy. Second, instructors of the support group everywhere participated in the virtuous cycle of sharing and learning life experiences, and the degree of program necessity and help in daily life was high, and they preferred 1:1 face-to-face classes in the form of special lectures. Third, in terms of the support service advancement program, participants' ability to use, re-engagement intention, and program satisfaction were high in all regions, and there was a difference in preference for device by region. The implications of this study are as follows. First, a digital inclusion integrated model and a digital education support system for the digital weak. Second, a proposal for the establishment of a self-sustaining digital win-win learning system linked to generations.

An Analysis of Competency Requirements for Itinerant Special Education Teachers in Inclusive Education: Focusing on Special Education Support Center in Gyeonggi Province

An Analysis of Competency Requirements for Itinerant Special Education Teachers in Inclusive Education: Focusing on Special Education Support Center in Gyeonggi Province

The Impact of a Shared University's Curriculum, Administrative Support Service, and Educational Support System on the Self-efficacy of Participating University Students: Focus on the K-Shared University

The Impact of a Shared University's Curriculum, Administrative Support Service, and Educational Support System on the Self-efficacy of Participating University Students: Focus on the K-Shared University

Information market, educational and library environment in the contemporary digital setting: New trends and expectations (The annual paper delivered at the Eighth World Professional Forum “The Book. Culture. Education. Innovations” (“Gelendzhik-2024”))

The author reviews and analyzes the status and prospects for the educational and library technologies and information market within the digitalized community. The increasing AI role, its advantages and drawbacks in education and publishing are discussed. The library behavioral models under the new circumstances are evaluated. The libraries’ role in education support and user services is emphasized.

The Telehealth Education for Asthma Connecting Hospital and Home (TEACHH) pilot study

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of a novel intervention of health literacy-informed, telemedicine-enhanced asthma education and home management support for hospitalized children and caregivers, and assess caregiver perspectives of the intervention. Methods We conducted a pilot randomized trial of the Telehealth Education for Asthma Connecting Hospital and Home (TEACHH) intervention vs. standardized care (SC) for children (5–13 yrs) hospitalized with asthma. Participants in TEACHH received health literacy-informed teaching prior to discharge, including pictorial materials (e.g. flipchart, action plan), color- and shape-coded medication labels, and medication demonstration. Two Zoom-based follow-up teaching visits were completed within 1-month of discharge. Feasibility was assessed by tracking visit completion, and we measured preliminary outcomes using health records (i.e. total asthma-related acute healthcare visits) and blinded surveys of caregivers 2-, 4-, and 6-months post-discharge (i.e. symptom-free days, quality of life). We interviewed caregivers about their perceptions of TEACHH. Transcripts were coded inductively. Results We enrolled 26 children and interviewed 14 caregivers (9 TEACHH, 5 SC). All inpatient sessions were completed, as were 77% of virtual visits. Both groups experienced improved symptoms and quality of life over time. Caregivers valued the teaching, involvement of children, visual tools, and color-coded information of TEACHH. They described child-specific benefits, greater support after discharge, and improved asthma-related communication, and indicated that other families would benefit from similar teaching. Conclusions A novel program of patient-centered asthma education was feasible in both hospital and home settings and well received by caregivers. A larger study is needed to assess the impact of TEACHH on childhood asthma morbidity. Clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT04995692 (Registration date 8/9/2021)

Registered Nurses' Digital Client Work and Associating Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study.

To describe the frequency of digital client work among Finnish registered nurses, including video consultations, secured messaging and digital promotion of care without direct contact with the client. In addition, the study examines the association between various factors related to nurses' characteristics and work environment with digital client work and its frequency. A cross-sectional survey study. A total of 2970 nurses responded to a nationwide survey in spring 2023. Descriptive statistics were used to characterise the frequency of different types of digital client work. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to examine the associations. One-third of the respondents reported digital client work during the last 6 months. The majority had worked digitally with their clients daily or weekly. Secured messaging was the most frequently used type of digital client work, whereas video consultations were less frequent. Nurses working in acute care, home-based care or other environments worked more frequently digitally with their clients than those working in inpatient care. Nurses with higher digital dedication and collegial support had greater odds of digital client work than those with lower dedication. Among those who reported frequent digital client work, lower skills in information security were observed. Given the significant variation in the frequency of digital client work among nurses across different environments, assessing broader digitalisation adoption opportunities is essential. Organisations must ensure that nurses have sufficient skills for secure handling of client data, and efforts should be made in creating motivational and supportive work environments to facilitate digital client work. By understanding the factors influencing nurses' digital client work, organisations can create stronger structures to support their work. Enhancing digital service availability across different healthcare settings would offer clients more care options, thereby potentially improving their access to healthcare. This research addresses a knowledge gap regarding the current extent of nurses' digital client work in various healthcare environments and explores potential influencing factors. As governments aim to significantly expand the provision of digital healthcare services, understanding the variation in nurses' digital client work is crucial. This information can guide targeted interventions, such as continuous education, and organisational and collegial support, facilitating dedication to use digital technologies and ensuring secure and impactful advancements in digital healthcare. Our research will benefit healthcare organisations, decision-makers, nursing professionals and educational institutions. Our study adheres to the relevant EQUATOR guidelines and follows the STROBE checklist for cross-sectional studies. No patient or public contribution.

Generative AI as a New Paradigm for Personalized Tutoring in Modern Education

Conventional education often falls short when delivering personalized and immediate support to all students, resulting in disparities in understanding and unequal learning opportunities. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for on-demand tutoring, offering personalized support 24/7. This paper delves into the potential application of GenAI as an on-demand tutoring system, addressing the critical need for immediate and personalized educational support. Implementing GenAI to establish an on-demand tutoring system that delivers personalized, real-time assistance is vital in meeting the demands of today’s academic landscape. Critical components of this approach encompass advanced natural language processing techniques to comprehend and respond to student inquiries, machine learning algorithms to tailor support to individual learning styles, and a scalable cloud-based infrastructure to ensure round-the-clock availability. This approach’s expected scientific surplus value lies in its capacity to significantly enhance educational outcomes by providing scalable, personalized learning experiences. This paper elucidates a pathway for future research and development in this area, highlighting the potential of GenAI to revolutionize education and improve learning outcomes for all students.

Research on the Integration of Swimming Courses and Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities from the Perspective of “Curriculum Ideology and Politics”

This article presents an analysis of the forms and results of integrating university swimming courses with ideological and political education, with a particular focus on the “ideology and politics of the curriculum.” The study employs questionnaires and experimental measures administered to university students to analyze the role of swimming courses in reducing anxiety levels and to discuss strategies for integrating them into ideological and political education. The findings indicate that swimming lessons have a marked effect in reducing students’ anxiety levels and enhancing their mental well-being. The incorporation of ideological and political education, including “red stories” (narratives related to the history and ideology of the Communist Party of China), team competitions, and situational learning, into the curriculum has been observed to enhance students’ patriotism, sense of social responsibility, and teamwork spirit. The study demonstrates the efficacy of integrating swimming courses with ideological and political education, providing theoretical and empirical support for the integration of physical education courses with ideological and political education in universities.

Conceptualising Intercultural Literacy: Narratives from English Language Teachers

This current study investigates how English language teachers in Indonesian higher educational institutions define and conceptualize intercultural literacy and practice it in their classrooms. Eight ELT practitioners were interviewed through narrative inquiry, and the data was analyzed using thematic analysis to explore their lived conceptualizations. The findings suggest three major themes on intercultural literacy, including conceptualization of intercultural literacy, implementation in professional practice, challenges in fostering intercultural understanding, and strategies to overcome these challenges. Teachers defined intercultural literacy as encompassing cultural understanding, adaptability, comparative analysis, and professional knowledge. They integrated it into their teaching through curriculum design, student-centered methods, and digital tools. This was done by weaving these into the curriculum design and retraining pedagogy with student-centric methods and other digital tools. However, the participants mentioned that they faced some obstacles, including institutional barriers, limited funding, and the difficulties of switching from the traditional to the newest teaching method. These issues were mitigated by professional development, collaboration, and inclusive instructional materials. The current research finding indicates the importance of comprehensive professional development and institutional support for teachers in developing intercultural competence in their students. These findings contribute to intercultural literacy in Indonesia and practical recommendations for improving it within Indonesian higher education. The finding highlights the how to prepare students for a globalized world through intercultural literacy and educator support.

Mapping the research of nursing in Parkinson's disease: a bibliometric and quantitative analysis.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Clinically, the therapeutic strategy of PD could only alleviate the symptoms. Nursing plays a crucial role in providing patient education, symptom management, and psychosocial support. This study aims to analyze the current state and prospects of research in the field of Parkinson's disease (PD) and its associated nursing care through bibliometric methods to explore the trends that May guide its future development. Literature related to Parkinson's disease and nursing care was systematically searched by the Web of Science database from 1991 to 2023. Quantitative analysis of cooperative networks was conducted using bibliometric tools VOSviewer and CiteSpace. The analysis covered 2,649 publications in the field of PD and nursing care, authored by 12,576 researchers from 3,869 institutions across 94 countries. The number of articles has steadily increased over the past 20 years. In this research field, the United States and the United Kingdom emerged as leading countries, and Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen was positioned as an international hub. Movement Disorders was identified as the journal with the highest output and with the most co-citation. Prof. Bastiaan R. Bloem published the most papers in the area, and Prof. Per Odin had the highest average citation. The major fields of these publications are clinical neurology, geriatrics & gerontology, multidisciplinary sciences, and health care sciences & services. Hot topics in the field predominantly revolve around Parkinson's disease, quality of life, and dementia. Research in Parkinson's disease and nursing care is experiencing a period of rapid growth, with continuous expansion in research scope and depth of investigation. One of the trends identified is the increasing focus on quality of life and the management of dementia in PD patients, reflecting the importance of these areas in research. The study further suggests that future advancements in the field May rely significantly on strengthening international collaborations and addressing global disparities in resource distribution, particularly by promoting research inclusivity and cooperation among low-resource countries.

Evaluating contexts for implementing a competency‐based curriculum in south and eastern Africa: A meta‐narrative review

AbstractMany countries have looked at schools as spaces that can impart requisite skills for future jobs through competency‐based education (CBE). Yet, there is limited comparative research evidence showing countries' implementation progress. The research design adopted for this study is a meta‐narrative. Stufflebeam's (2000) context, input, process and product evaluation model is used to reflect on the education systems of two countries, Rwanda and Zimbabwe, and the enactment of their competency‐based curricula. Data from the literature was analysed using a combination of thematic, content and narrative approaches. The findings of the study established four epistemic areas that influenced the growth of the CBE movement—competency‐based training, progressivism, competency assessment programmes and the 21st‐century CBE movement. Further results showed that the extent of support for education, literacy levels and proficiency in the language of instruction were some of the context‐determinant factors influencing CBE implementation. Despite some success stories, challenges in the areas of assessment, teaching and ICT integration were reported. The study made two recommendations. Firstly, countries can enhance effective implementation through the provision of guiding frameworks for continuous professional development to empower teachers on the knowledge and skills for a CBE. Secondly, there is a need to re‐examine the CBE approach to country‐specific contexts to assess relevance to prevailing national needs.

Menstrual Disorders and Self-Care Practices: A Study on Prevalence among Female Undergraduate Students

Background: Menstrual disorders are a significant global public health issue affecting many women during their reproductive years. These disorders include irregularities in the menstrual cycle, heavy bleeding, amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), dysmenorrhea (painful periods), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), leading to physical, behavioral, and emotional changes. Factors such as weight changes, stress, drug use, hormonal imbalances, and recent childbirth or miscarriage can disrupt menstrual patterns. Menstrual issues not only impact women's health and quality of life but also result in economic consequences and poor academic performance. Aim of the Study: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of menstrual disorders and self-care practices among female undergraduates in Bangladesh, as well as explore potential factors that may influence these disorders. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 180 female students at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (outdoor) in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka from January 2021 December 2021. It aimed to assess the prevalence of menstrual disorders and self-care practices. Participants, aged 18-25 years and willing to participate, were selected via stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering demographics, menstrual history, and self-care practices. SPSS version 26.0 was used for statistical analysis, employing descriptive statistics and the chi-square test to explore associations. A p-value of <0.05 was considered significant, providing a comprehensive assessment framework. Result: The sociodemographic profile of 180 participants shows that most are aged 21-25 years, with a mean age of 22.48±1.68 years. Early menarche was common among 88.33%, and 62.22% belonged to the low social class living in hostels. A significant proportion (82.78%) were single, with only 2.78% having experienced pregnancy. Parental sponsorship for education was prevalent (72.22%). Most participants correctly identified menstruation as a physiological process (66.67%) and knew menstrual blood originates from the uterus (62.78%). Common absorbent materials were disposable sanitary pads (88.89%). Patterns of menstrual health and self-care practices revealed proper hygiene but suboptimal management of menstrual disorders. Age, social class, education sponsorship, and knowledge of menstrual disorders significantly influenced self-care practices. Premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea were the most common menstrual disorders. Conclusion: This research examines menstrual health knowledge, disorders, and self-care among female undergraduates, highlighting the impact of socio-demographic factors and educational support. It reveals significant knowledge gaps and underscores the need for better educational initiatives. Insights into menstrual disorders and self-care strategies provide guidance for targeted interventions and support within academic environments.

Leveraging telementoring platforms to enhance PA capacity and education.

Telementoring is a valuable workforce development resource that connects subject matter experts with healthcare providers via videoconferencing. This technology can deliver training, education, and ongoing technical support to build workforce capacity. Arizona State University (ASU) has leveraged a widely used telementoring platform, Project ECHO, to disseminate best practices in palliative medicine. The model has increased clinician knowledge and confidence, and the learning network may provide protective factors for clinician wellness. The replicable and inclusive nature of telementoring platforms creates educational opportunities to align learners across the didactic and clinical years of medical training, as well as into early- and midcareer for physician associates/assistants (PAs). Telementoring programs can be used across the PA learning continuum, including in PA training programs.

Педагогическое сопровождение адаптации курсантов в условиях военного вуза

The relevance of the research. Professionalism of intending officers manifests itself in such a quality as the ability to adapt to rapidly changing new circumstances, to changing conditions and the requirements associated with military service. The importance of educational support for the adaptation of cadets in a military university is determined by the necessity to improve the quality of professional training of intending officers of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation so that they can effectively solve tasks related to their professional duties and combat service. The research purpose includes generalizing and demonstrating a variety of approaches to the definition of the concept “adaptation of cadets”; outlining the trend towards its interpretation in the context of specifics interaction between a cadet and a military, professionally-oriented, real educational space of a military university; determining the stages of cadets’ adaptation and the content of educational support for their adaptation in the specified institution. Methods: the analytical method was used to study the literature on the research issue; the theoretical synthesis was used to generalize and demonstrate the approaches to the concept “adaptation of cadets” and to explain the variety of its interpretations by scientists; the descriptive method was used to fix the stages and content of educational support. Results. The study shows the essence, features, components and problems of cadets’ adaptation to the conditions of a military university. It also proposes the stages (diagnostic, transformative) and the content of educational support for the adaptation of cadets in a military university. Appropriate methods, techniques, and questionnaires are recommended for implementation in practice to conduct successful diagnostic procedures at the first stage. At the second, transformative stage, it is proposed to carry out the educational support for the cadets’ adaptation taking into account the selected components of the adaptation process: psychophysiological, socio-psychological, educational-professional, service-functional and cultural-routine ones. Main conclusions: the study proposes the content of the phased educational support in the initial period of cadets’ mastering the educational and professional activities in order to meet the requirements for the quality of professional training of future officers of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The practical significance of the research results is determined by the possibility of using them in the educational activities of a military university.

Descriptive analysis of professional societies in travel and tropical medicine.

An internet-based search identified 59 national and regional travel and tropical medicine societies across 193 UN member states. The analysis revealed diverse educational activities, with 61% hosting conferences and 32% publishing journals. Findings underscore the potential for ISTM to enhance global collaboration and support in travel medicine education.

Menstruation Knowledge, Stigmatization and Support Perception of Adolescent Boys in a Rural Secondary School in Benue State, Nigeria

Purpose: To assess menstruation knowledge and stigmatization and support the perception of adolescent boys in a rural secondary school. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study of 121 secondary school boys drawn from all classes using a simple random sampling technique. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, and perception of menstruation. Findings: Most of the respondents, 55.4 % were aged between 15-18 years. Those in their fourth-year class (SS1) were more (40.5%). Some felt that menstruation was a disease (13.4%), contagious (24%), and unclean (29.8%). Those with correct knowledge of menarche were 97.5%. Those willing to obtain more knowledge on menstruation were 79.3%. More than half, 57% were unwilling to share food, items, and bedrooms with a menstruating female and 38.8 % believed that women should observe restrictions during their period. Those willing to offer support were 47.9% which was the highest and no support 1.7%. Teasing of girls in their period was reported by 20.6% of the respondents. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: There was good knowledge of menarche. However, misconceptions about menstruation and teasing were observed. This study contributes to theory by exploring boys' perceptions of menstruation and linking their misinformation to menstrual stigma. Practically, it emphasizes the need for educational programs, awareness campaigns, and peer support systems to reduce stigma and improve understanding. On a policy level, it advocates for menstrual education in school curricula, gender equality in health education, and policies addressing cultural misconceptions around adolescent reproductive health. More health education on menstruation needs to be given to secondary school boys.

Exploring the Landscape: A Bibliometric Analysis of 30-Most Cited Articles on ChatGPT in Education

ChatGPT is a conversational AI model that offers unique opportunities for personalized learning, students’ engagement, and educational support. This study aims to investigate the influence of the top 30 most cited articles in the realm of ChatGPT in education. Employing a descriptive approach, bibliometric analysis was conducted on a combined dataset of 31 articles sourced from Web of Science and Scopus databases. Additionally, co-authorship and co-occurrence analyses were performed using VOSviewer (version 1.6.20) software. The findings reveal that the most cited papers were published between 2023 and 2024, with Healthcare, an open-access journal, emerging as the most cited platform. Notably, review articles garnered the highest number of citations, and authors predominantly hailed from developed nations. The literature dominantly focuses on the use of ChatGPT in medical education. Co-occurrence and co-authorship analyses highlight "ChatGPT" and "artificial intelligence" as the most frequently encountered keywords and no authors have published more than one paper. Lastly, a discussion, future suggestions and conclusion of the results was made which can serve as a key point for future research in the field.