High School Education Research Articles

Exploring the predictor of teaching quality using the job demands-resources model

Introduction. Maintaining teaching quality in higher education in Indonesia is challenging due to the significant job demands placed on lecturers, who are expected to fulfill multiple roles as educators, researchers, and mentors.Aim. The present research aimed to explore the potential of using the job demands-resources (JD-R) model to evaluate the quality of teaching in higher education.Methodology and research methods. This study employs structural equation modelling (SEM) using SmartPLS 3.0 software to analyse the research model based on a random sample of 285 lecturers from nineteen universities in Indonesia.Results. It has been established that role conflict among lecturers negatively impacts teaching quality, whereas self-efficacy positively influences it. The paper presents methods for utilising the JD-R model to examine factors related to the performance of higher education teachers.Scientific novelty. This study, utilising the capabilities of the JD-R model, identifies factors that influence teaching quality and presents mechanisms that underlie the relationship between role conflict and the level of self-efficacy in teaching performance among high school educators in Indonesia.Practical significance. The paper out-lines the opportunities available to university administrations and the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for making critical management decisions related to teaching quality. This includes restructuring the educational process to reduce the burden on teachers and expanding the methods used to assess their performance. These goals can be accomplished through the development of innovative organisational support systems.

Destination Quality and Tourist Loyalty: The Role of Destination Value as Mediating Variable

This research analyzes the influence of destination quality and destination value on tourist loyalty in the city of Bandung, Indonesia, and tests whether destination value mediates the relationship between destination quality and tourist loyalty. The type of research chosen is quantitative with a descriptive verification approach using SEM PLS. The population for this research is domestic tourists in the city of Bandung. From the analysis of 196 respondents, the majority were women, aged 18-25 years, and had a high school education. The results show a high assessment of the quality of eating places and the level of tourist loyalty. Public transportation accessibility received a low rating, and the lowest average score on the Time Value Variable. Hypothesis analysis shows a positive and significant influence between destination quality and tourist loyalty. Apart from that, there is a positive and significant influence between destination quality and destination value, and between destination value and tourist loyalty. The findings show that destination value mediates the relationship between destination quality and tourist loyalty, emphasizing the importance of strengthening destination value elements to increase tourist loyalty in Bandung City. Keywords: destination quality, destination value, tourist loyalty, urban tourism, city branding

Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms in a Predominantly Hispanic/Latinx South Texas Community in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

COVID-19 has a lasting impact on mental health, particularly within the Hispanic/Latinx communities. This paper empirically investigates the post-COVID-19 presence and severities of depression, one of the most common mental health disorders, among adults in a predominantly U.S.-born Hispanic/Latinx community in South Texas composed primarily of Mexican Americans. Multiple statistic regression models were applied to data from 515 adults in Nueces County who completed all questions in a survey from convenience sampling between June 2022 and May 2023. Depression was assessed using both standard PHQ-2 and PHQ-9 measurements. Of the 515 participants, 377 (64.5%) were Hispanic, and 441 (85.6%) had a high school education or higher, reflecting the county's demographics. About half of the participants (47%) reported mild/moderate to severe depression. The regression model estimation results reveal that female participants, those not in full-time employment, and individuals with disabilities were more likely to feel depressed after COVID-19. Middle-aged adults demonstrated greater resilience to depression compared to other age groups. Notably, non-Hispanic participants in the study reported higher levels of depression compared to their Hispanic counterparts. Additionally, COVID-19-related experiences, such as testing positive for the virus, being hospitalized, or having a history of depression before COVID-19, were associated with higher levels of reported depression. COVID-19 has significantly impacted the mental health of this predominantly U.S.-born Hispanic/Latinx community. These findings can assist healthcare providers and policymakers in developing targeted strategies to tailor interventions aimed at enhancing mental health well-being, reducing disparities, and fostering overall improvement within the Hispanic/Latinx community.

Breast cancer diagnosis and staging in Chile: A non-randomized survey-based study to assess frequency and delays.

Breast cancer progression involves physiological mechanisms such as metastasis. Delays in diagnosis and treatment increase the risk of mortality and are associated with barriers to healthcare access. In Chile, breast cancer is highly prevalent, and early diagnosis has improved, although disparities in the disease evolution persist. This study characterized diagnostic and staging tests, waiting times, and sociodemographic profiles to identify delays and inequities in care. Survey study. Using a non-probabilistic sample, a questionnaire was applied in an encrypted platform with prior informed consent. The instrument collected data on requested tests, associated times, staging, and sociodemographic characteristics. These variables were analyzed using descriptive statistics, tests of association, confidence intervals, and comparison tests using bootstrapping. A sample of 263 persons was obtained. The most requested tests were biopsy (99.62%) and blood tests (80.23%). The median number of tests requested was six (Q1:4, Q3:8), with a mean of 5.87 (standard deviation: 2.24). No significant differences were observed in the percentage of persons from whom the total number of examinations were requested according to the studied variables. The day-hour-result intervals ranged from 1 to 365 days. The median day-hour-result of the biopsy was 15 days (Q1:10, Q3:30). People between 40 and 49 years old, non-residents of the capital city, belonging to income quintile I, with high school education, from the public health system, with late-stage diagnosis had higher median day-hour-result in biopsy. There was no significant difference in the number of requested tests according to staging (I and II, or III and IV). Biopsy in Chile is the test of choice for diagnostic confirmation in breast cancer. Other tests are requested regardless of the diagnosis stage, contrary to the recommendations of clinical guidelines. Cancer prognosis is crucial, especially in countries with greater inequalities.

Investigating Students’ Conceptual Knowledge of Quantum Physics to Improve the Teaching and Learning Process

Research in the field of quantum physics is important for progress in many areas of exploration and development. Quantum computers and other quantum devices are promising technologies with numerous potential applications. On the other hand, understanding, interpreting, teaching, and learning quantum physics as part of an educational process is a major challenge. In the Republic of Croatia, students usually come in contact with the concepts of quantum physics towards the end of their high school education. These concepts are often abstract and represent a remarkable leap from the theories of classical physics. The aim of this study is to test the measurement properties of the instrument used to assess the progress of understanding and knowledge of quantum physics in a sample of Croatian high school students. The quantum physics conceptual survey (QPCS), developed and first tested in 2006 by Wuttiprom et al. at the University of Sydney, was the instrument we used in this study. The test was administered to 76 high school students. The results show that the QPCS test is valid and generally reliable in the context of Croatian secondary education, but for the topics Waves and particles and Uncertainty principle, the reliability needs further investigation. The results of the pretest and posttest were analysed and compared with each other and with previously published results. Quantitative methods were used to analyse the results obtained. We present several possible solutions to improve the teaching process, that we expect will lead to better results, especially for topics that are challenging for students.

The Influece of Self Help Group on Self Esteem of New Students

New students need to adapt to a new environment because of the differences between high school and university education. One therapeutic therapy to maintain mental or emotional health is the Self Help Group (SHG). The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of self help groups (SHG) on the self-esteem of new students of the Nursing Science Study Program, Muhammadiyah University of Gresik. This research uses a One Group PreTest – PostTest design. The population of this study were 43 new students of the Nursing Science Study Program at Muhammadiyah University of Gresik using the Total Sampling sampling technique. Researchers used Self Help Group therapy as the independent variable and self-esteem as the dependent variable. The instruments in this research used the RSES questionnaire and observation sheets. Statistical tests using Mc Nemar, research results before being given self-help group (SHG) therapy showed that almost all students had high self-esteem, 37 (86%) and after being given self-help group therapy, all students had high self-esteem, 43 (100%) . The Mc Nemar statistical test results obtained p = 0.031 so p < a 0.05. So it is known that there is an influence of the Self Help Group on the self-esteem of new students of the Nursing Science Study Program, Muhammadiyah University of Gresik, so it is hoped that this therapy can be applied at the University.

Influence of Senior High School Strand on the Academic Performance in College

The influence of a senior high school (SHS) on academic performance in college is an interesting topic that involves exploring how the specific curriculum and focus of senior high school education can impact students’ success in higher education. In this context, this study explored the influence of senior high school strands on the academic performance of Accountancy students. Data for this descriptive study were collected from 128 respondents using a 30-item, self-made data-gathering instrument that has passed rigorous tests for validity and reliability. The data show that age and senior high school strands significantly influence students’ academic performance in foundational knowledge. However, the level of influence of the SHS strand and the level of academic performance have no significant relationship. This suggests that regardless of the specific strand a student pursues during their SHS years, their performance in higher education is not directly affected by this choice. Keywords: Accountancy, senior high school strand, academic performance, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Assessment of the validity and reliability of edinburgh postpartum depression scale in Turkish men.

Perinatal depression (PD) affects individuals during pregnancy and early parenthood, resembling major depression. Recent research highlights paternal perinatal depression (PPD) in fathers. PPD has adverse effects on fathers and their children. This study assesses the Turkish version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) for Turkish fathers, aiming to provide a tool for PPD identification. This methodological study validates the EPDS for Turkish fathers and explores associations with demographic and psychosocial factors. The study involved 295 fathers withinfants aged 2weeks to 12months. The EPDS, originally designed for perinatal depression and validated in Turkish women, was used. Fathers completed a participant information questionnaire, the EPDS, and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) during clinic visits. Data on sociodemographic factors, paternal roles, and pregnancy and postpartum support were collected. Mothers also completed the EPDS. Descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and correlation tests were used. The study included fathers with an average age of 30.5 years, mostly with a high school education or higher. The EPDS had a mean total score of 3.1. Factor analysis suggested a three-factor structure for the EPDS in Turkish fathers, including anhedonia, anxiety, and depression. Confirmatory factor analysis validated the three-factor structure, with acceptable model fit indices. Positive correlations were found between fathers' EPDS scores, maternal EPDS scores, and paternal BDI scores. The EPDS effectively discriminated between different levels of depression severity. Various factors, such as education level and lack of support during pregnancy and after childbirth, were associated with higher EPDS scores. These findings emphasize the significance of assessing and addressing PPD in fathers, supporting the use of the EPDS as a valid tool in the Turkish context. The three-factor structure aligns with international research, highlighting the importance of a multi-dimensional approach to PPD assessment. Early intervention can mitigate PPD's impact on fathers, mothers, and children, benefiting mental health and well-being.

Risk factors and prediction model for low-birth-weight infants born to women with gestational diabetes mellitus.

To explore the risk factors for low-birth-weight infants born to pregnant women with GDM to develop a prediction model and to construct a prediction nomogram for the risk of low birth weight infants born to pregnant women with GDM. The clinical data of singleton infants diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus in Southeast China in 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. Gestational conditions and neonatal weight were assessed. A total of 386 diabetic mothers and infants were enrolled, including 193 in the low birth weight group and 193 in the normal birth weight group. The statistically significant factors were age over 36 years (OR = 1.916, 95% CI 1.048-3.505), junior high school education (OR = 4.454, 95% CI 1.882-10.543), history of fetal distress (OR = 0.120, 95% CI 0.016-0.925), gestational hypertension (OR = 3.681, 95% CI 1.357-9.986), preeclampsia (OR = 24.652, 95% CI 5.956-102.036), threatened preterm birth (OR = 18.393, 95% CI 8.457-39.999), triglycerides (OR = 0.642, 95% CI 0.485-0.850), and inadequate gestational weight gain (OR = 1.997, 95% CI 1.162-3.432). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was 0.834 (95% CI: 0.794-0.874, p < 0.001), and the sensitivity and specificity were 82.38 and 87.56%, respectively. The goodness-of-fit test likelihood ratio 2 was 2.089 (p = 0.978). The comprehensive nomogram model showed that the discrimination and mean absolute error were 0.834 and 0.015, respectively. The calibration curves showed acceptable agreement between the predictions of the column line plots and the observations. The DCA curves showed good positive net yields in the prediction model. This study established a prediction model and risk score for low birth weight in pregnant women with GDM. It helps pregnancy clinics to identify the risk of low birth weight in newborns promptly, in addition to glycemic control and weight management for pregnant women with GDM, and should improve the appropriate treatment plan for pregnant women with higher risk, to provide personalized and precise treatment for pregnant women with GDM and improve infant outcomes.

A model of prevention of mother-to-child transmission and health management team for improving adverse outcomes of pregnancy syphilis in Ningxia, China

Regional variations exist in the implementation of Syphilis Mother-to-Child Transmission Prevention (PMTCT). Thus, it is crucial to assess the effectiveness of this model in the Ningxia region and explore the supplementary role of Health Management Teams (HMT). This study established the PMTCT + HMT model and examined its impact on adverse outcomes in pregnant women with syphilis infection. The majority of participants were urban residents, married, had a minimum high school education, and held public positions; 36.7% and 26.7% were from minority ethnic groups. The PMTCT + HMT model enhanced participants’ knowledge, rates of voluntary counseling, and testing. The incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes (miscarriages, preterm births, stillbirths) significantly decreased, and adverse neonatal outcomes (low birth weight, neonatal mortality, congenital syphilis) were notably reduced. Simultaneously, we identified factors associated with adverse outcomes, including non-residency, unmarried status, lower educational attainment, minority ethnicity, primary syphilis, and positive titers. Thus, HMT may be an effective intervention to enhance the effect of PMTCT for syphilis. The unique population structure in Ningxia is closely linked to adverse outcomes, highlighting the significance of providing equitable treatment for vulnerable populations.

Research on the Consistency between the New Era College Entrance Examination Evaluation System and Career Planning Education

This paper systematically analyzes the relevant characteristics of career development theory and the core functions, assessment content, and requirements of the college entrance examination evaluation guided by the “China College Entrance Examination Evaluation System” in the context of educational evaluation reform in the new era. It discusses the implementation of career planning education in high school to meet the basic goal of "student-oriented" in the current education evaluation reform, which helps to form a college entrance examination evaluation system of "categorized examination, comprehensive evaluation, and diversified admission". Through investigation and research, it summarizes the policy support and practical situation of implementing career planning education for high school students across the country. Ultimately, it suggests approaches to highlight the principle of "integrated development with dual wings" and to foster students' "meta-competence" in order to enhance career planning education at the high school level.

Description of the Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women Related to Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARSCoV-2, which has a shape and behaviour similar to the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus. This disease has become a worldwide pandemic and causes acute respiratory tract disorders. Nationally, Indonesia is in the 19th highest position with total confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 49,578,590 cases and a death toll of 13.8 thousand cases. This research aims to determine the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in preventing transmission of Covid-19 during pregnancy. The method used in this research is a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The population in this study was 39 pregnant women who did not work or were housewives, with the majority having a high school education and an age range of 20 - 35 years who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire. The data analysis used in this research uses parametric statistics, and the scale used is based on interval and ratio measurements. Based on the results and discussion, the level of knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in Salatiga City is good.

Environmental Education and Sustainability in the Brazilian High School: To Raise Awareness is to Commit to Life

Environmental Education (EE) is an essential theme that must be addressed broadly and effectively in High School. Brazilian High School students are aware of environmental issues that devastate the country they live in. Thus, the Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC) is a mandatory document whose norms guide and define common learning results of curricula in all public and private schools in Brazil. Therefore, this study aimed at analyzing how EE was inserted into the latest version of the High School BNCC. It is an exploratory study which analyzed documents and bibliographic sources. Regarding its methodology, key words connected to EE and to promotion of sustainability in High School were used for the search in the document. After data issued by the BNCC were analyzed, we perceived that EE is briefly inserted in the document; as a result, it is neither taught nor practiced as it should be. Since EE is generically treated and poorly addressed, it does not contribute to a broad, transversal and integrative approach. Teaching EE and sustainability in High School is an important step to achieve legally established goals, go beyond theories and, mainly, put into practice speeches given by the Brazilian public management.

Meningkatkan Kreativitas Siswa terhadap Materi Tantangan dan Peluang dalam Membangun Keluarga Harmonis dengan Model Problem Based Learning Berbantuan Media Canva di Kelas XII SMA Xaverius 1 Palembang

Today's education not only emphasizes mastery of academic material, but also the development of creativity and critical thinking skills. In the context of high school education, especially for class XII students who are in Phase F, it is important for them to understand the challenges and opportunities in building a harmonious family. To understand and master the material, creativity is needed in learning. It must be admitted that most teachers use only one or two methods in learning, so that students are not interested and tend to play alone/chat with friends (noisy in class). The Problem Based Learning model can encourage students to think critically, creatively and collaboratively in solving the problems they face. In the context of learning about the challenges and opportunities in building a harmonious family, PBL can be a very effective method because students are invited to be directly involved in the learning process through discussion, analysis and solving real problems that are relevant to the topic. To increase the effectiveness of PBL, support from interesting and interactive learning media is needed, one of which is Canva. By combining the PBL method and Canva media, it is hoped that more interesting, interactive and effective learning can be created, so that students can increase their creativity and understanding of the challenges and opportunities in building a harmonious family.

Awareness of infection care terms among outpatients and carers in a public health facility: a cross-sectional survey.

As healthcare recipients and individuals affected by antimicrobial resistance (AMR), patients and their carers can be engaged in infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) initiatives to manage AMR. To effectively participate in these initiatives, patients and carers need to understand general terms used in infection care. We explored awareness of commonly used infection-related terms among patients and carers in the surgical out-patient of a tertiary academic hospital. Self-administered paper survey distributed among out-patients from August to September 2022. Categorical variables were analysed using Chi squared test. Significance was set as p-value of < 0.05. Content analysis identified terms commonly used by patients when talking about infections. Overall, 896 out of 1,269 respondents (response rate 70.6%), with a 1:3 male to female ratio were included. Most respondents were patients (75%), with a minimum of high school education (91.2%) and a surgical history (60.3%). Surgical wound infection was the most familiar term to participants. While many respondents had not heard of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA) (92.3%, n=754) or antimicrobial resistance (92.8%, n=755), significantly more were aware of the descriptions provided for these terms (13.7% and 33.0%, respectively; p<0.001). Participants considered antibiotic resistance to be a condition in which the body rejects, resists, or does not respond to antibiotics. Findings show dissonance between patients' awareness of and healthcare workers' use of infection-care terms, highlighting the need for relatable and accessible terms in infection-care engagement initiatives. More than half of respondents acknowledged that patient engagement responsibility is everyone's, underscoring the need for contextually fit and relevant communication strategies to advance patient engagement and infection awareness.

National Variation in Black Immigrant Preterm Births and the Role of County-Level Social Factors.

Preterm birth rates among Black individuals continue to be inequitably high in the USA. Black immigrants appear to have a preterm birth advantage over US-born counterparts. This national cross-sectional study of singleton non-Hispanic Black individuals in the USA from 2011 to 2018 aimed to investigate if the Black immigrant preterm birth advantage varied geographically and how this advantage associated with county-level social drivers of health. Generalized linear mixed models explored the odds of preterm birth (< 37weeks) by birthing person's nativity, defined as US- versus foreign-born. In county-level analyses, five measures were explored as possible sources of structural risk for or resilience against preterm birth: percent of residents in poverty, percent uninsured, percent with more than a high school education, percent foreign-born, and racial polarization. County-level immigrant advantage among foreign-born compared to US-born Black individuals was defined by a disparity rate ratio (RR); RR < 1 indicated a county-level immigrant preterm birth advantage. Linear regression models at the level of counties quantified associations between county-level factors and disparity RRs. Among 4,072,326 non-Hispanic Black birthing individuals, immigrants had 24% lower adjusted odds of preterm birth compared to US-born Black individuals (aOR 0.77, 95% CI 0.76-0.78). In county-level analyses, the immigrant advantage varied across counties; disparity RRs ranged from 0.13 to 2.82. County-level lack of health insurance and education greater than high school were both associated with immigrant preterm birth advantage. Future research should explore policies within counties that impact risk of preterm birth for both US-born and immigrant Black individuals.

Penerapan Teknik Relaksasi Benson Untuk Menurunkan Nyeri Pada Pasien Post Sectio Caesarea di RSUD dr. R Goeteng Taroenadibrata Purbalingga

Introduction: The number of SC deliveries in recent times has increased tremendously. This is a variable phenomenon related to social, economic and cultural levels SC has become a very safe procedure in many parts of the world so it is considered almost perfect. Procedures, operations may cause discomfort and alter tissue continuity. (Number, 2022). Objective: Based on this PkM, namely to determine the results of the application of benson therapy to reduce pain levels in post SC patients. Methods: The upcoming PKM method applies the benson relaxation technique as a nursing care approach to post SC surgery patients who experience pain. After being given benson relaxation therapy there was a decrease in the pain scale from 6 to scale 3. Community service activities are carried out by implementing directly by applying the Benson Relaxation technique. The target audience of this PkM is pregnant women who have undergone labor through the SC technique at RSUD dr. R Goeteng Taroenadibrata Purbalingga. Results: The results that have been carried out participants experienced an increase in pain before being given the application of benson relaxation techniques as many as 27 participants (90%) experienced moderate pain (4-7), after being given benson relaxation participants experienced a decrease in pain levels, namely 25 participants (83%) experienced a decrease to mild pain (&lt;4). Outputs: The output of the activity used is a publication article that is expected to be able to hunt down Objective: This community service activity aims to help reduce post-SC pain with benson relaxation, patients can overcome it with non-pharmacological therapy independently. Method: This community service activity is carried out directly by providing the application of the benson relaxation technique, then continuing to evaluate so that the giver of the application of the benson relaxation technique can find out whether the target has decreased pain or not. The activity of applying the benson relaxation technique was carried out for 1 day for 10-15 minutes in the afternoon. The activity measures the patient's pain intensity using the VAS (Visual Analog Scale) measuring instrument. this activity is implemented directly to reduce pain in post SC patients at Dr. R Goeteng Taroenadibrata Purbalingga Hospital in the Bougenvile Room from July 15-28, 2024. Result: Participants experienced an increase in pain before being given the application of benson relaxation techniques as many as 27 participants (90%) experienced moderate pain (4-7), after being given benson relaxation participants experienced a decrease in pain levels, namely 25 participants (83%) experienced a decrease to mild pain (&lt;4). Conclusion: Community Service participants in the application of benson relaxation techniques to reduce pain in SC patients in the Bougenvile Ward Room of RSUD dr. R Goeteng Taroenadibrata Purbalingga as a whole amounted to 30 participants, most in the age range 21-35 as many as 22 participants (73%), and the highest level of education is high school education as many as 14 participants (46.7%), with the most history of previous operations there has never been a history of previous operations as many as 21 participants (70%). Participants experienced increased pain before being given the application of benson relaxation techniques as many as 27 participants (90%) experienced moderate pain (4-7), after being given benson relaxation participants experienced a decrease in pain levels, namely 25 participants (83%) experienced a decrease to mild pain (&lt;4).

Determinants Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination among Korean Adults: Based on Andersen's Model.

COVID-19 vaccination is a critical public health measure to control the pandemic, but disparities in vaccination uptake remain a concern. This study investigates the determinants of COVID-19 vaccination among Korean adults using the Andersen model. Data from 231,784 participants in the community health survey were analyzed using chi-square testing and logistic regression. The risk of non-vaccination was higher among those aged 19-64 (95% CI: 1.52-1.74), males (95% CI: 1.11-1.24), the unemployed (95% CI: 2.21-2.47), unmarried individuals (95% CI: 1.12-1.24), those with unmet healthcare needs (95% CI: 1.41-1.67), recipients of national basic livelihood guarantees (95% CI: 1.45-1.73), those with lower subjective health (95% CI: 1.20-1.30), individuals with depression (95% CI: 1.28-1.44), current smokers (95% CI: 1.13-1.30), and those skipping breakfast (95% CI: 1.04-1.16). Conversely, the risk was lower for those with less than a high school education (95% CI: 0.72-0.81), individuals with psychological concerns about infection (0.87, 95% CI: 0.82-0.92) or public criticism (0.91, 95% CI: 0.86-0.97), individuals with chronic diseases (95% CI: 0.64-0.72), and current alcohol consumers (95% CI: 0.52-0.58). These findings underscore the need for targeted intervention strategies and support systems to promote vaccination in vulnerable populations. Further research should explore the long-term impact of these interventions on vaccination uptake.

Zimbabwe’s Curriculum Framework As An Image of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Education Recommendations

Zimbabwe needs to transform its curriculum to one that meets local and global relevance. Against this background, this paper's primary concern was to understand the link between the curriculum framework (2015-2022) and some of the recommendations advanced by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Education (1999). A systematic review approach guided the analysis and discussion of the source data. This analysis counts on key bibliographic databases: Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar through a huge quantity of research papers. This qualitative content analysis was conducted to conceptualize the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Education report’s recommendations on high school education, as the pillar of the curriculum framework (2015-2022). In addition, continuous assessment was discussed as a pedagogical issue in the context of the curriculum framework (2015-2022). It can be concluded that the existing link between the Presidential Commission on Education and Training recommendations and the curriculum framework (2015-2022) has created the basis for the inclusion of continuous assessment in learning activities in high schools. Based on the conclusions the researchers recommended the need to employ multi-modalities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the new approach in learning activities in high schools.

Local Flavor, Regional Impact: The Participation of Women in the Rural Tourism Restaurant Industry

The objective of this work is to analyze the characteristics of women participating in the tourism restaurant activities in the rural areas of Durango, Mexico. Restaurant workers were analyzed for the year 2022. This is a quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional study. The main findings show that 67% of the surveyed workers are women, with an average age of 30 years, incomplete high school education, and an average human capital index (HCI) of 10.27. In terms of gender distribution across municipalities, it was observed that 78% of workers in Pueblo Nuevo are women; 63.3% in Name of God; 57.1% in Peñón Blanco; and 60.6% in Mapimí. This research reflects that the gender gap related to the Human Capital Index (HCI) increases by 18% in rural areas, while in urban areas the gap is minimal.