Impact Of Education Research Articles

Examining the Impact of Intercultural Education on the Levels of Intercultural Sensitivity of Primary School Teachers: Evidences From North Macedonia

The research aims to examine whether the intercultural education teachers’ previous experience affects their level of intercultural sensitivity. The research results show that prior intercultural education significantly affects the levels of ethnocentrism and ethnorelativism of teachers. Considering the results, which show that intercultural education does not impact teachers’ substantive knowledge and perceptual understanding, educational authorities should seek alternative ways to enhance it.

Effects of internet-based health education on patients with acute intermittent porphyria.

Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is a rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by acute attacks of neurovisceral symptoms. This disease not only poses a threat to patients' physical and mental well-being, but its frequent acute attacks also have a profound impact on patients' mental state and overall quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to explore the impact of internet-based health education on the acute attacks, mental health, and QoL of patients with AIP. This study employed a pre-post comparison design, recruiting 52 patients diagnosed with AIP and treated at the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University between September 2021 and May 2023 as the subjects of investigation. All participants underwent a 12-month internet-based health education intervention. Quantitative assessments of the intervention's efficacy in reducing acute attacks, enhancing mental health status, and improving QoL among AIP patients were conducted using various instruments, including measures of acute episode frequency and severity, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), and the MOS 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Data were collected at two distinct time points: pre- and post-health education interventions, which were then subjected to comparative analysis. Compared to pre-health education, the frequency of acute attacks among patients with AIP significantly decreased post-health education intervention (p < 0.05). Furthermore, notable improvements were observed in the severity of acute attacks, PANAS scores, DASS-21 scores, and SF-36 scores (p < 0.05). This study validated that health education effectively reduced the frequency and severity of acute attacks in AIP patients while enhancing their mental health status and quality of life. Internet-based health education emerges as a practical and productive strategy for AIP patients.

Impacts of education on cooking fuel choice for diverse family sizes and genders in Ghana

Impacts of education on cooking fuel choice for diverse family sizes and genders in Ghana

Research on the application effect of inter-professional training program for newly enrolled medical staff in operating room based on digital information technology.

The operating room environment demands high levels of teamwork and interprofessional collaboration, yet current training programs often lack sufficient opportunities to develop these essential skills. Few studies have explored the impact of Interprofessional Education (IPE) based on digital information technology in improving the collaboration and learning among newly enrolled medical staff in the operating room. This study aimed to design, implement, and evaluate a digital information technology-based IPE training program for newly enrolled medical staff in the operating room. The evaluation focused on the effects of the program on the participants' expertise, operational knowledge, team communication skills, and application of these skills in clinical practice. Sixty-eight newly enrolled medical staff from surgical departments in a tertiary hospital in Shanxi province were included in this study from January 2021 to December 2022. The participants engaged in an IPE training curriculum that utilized digital information technology, featuring courses and case studies specifically tailored to the operating room environment. Post-training assessments included evaluation of test scores of expertise course, evaluation of surgical simulation operations (operational knowledge and communication), and the International Interprofessional Collaboration Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS). The effectiveness of the training was assessed by evaluating improvements in communication skills, application of practical knowledge, and teamwork in surgical contexts. Expertise course evaluation and reflection revealed that the new enrolled medical staff in the operating room had a deep understanding of the knowledge. At the same time, they are better able to understand and master the nursing mode in the process of different professional surgery, and said that they would like to cooperate with surgeon and anesthesiologist during the surgical operation. The score of the Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Attainment Survey (ICCAS) increased significantly (P < 0.05), indicating that the communication and collaboration skills of the new enrolled medical staff in operating room were further improved, and that they were more familiar with the patient-centered teamwork mode. This study provides a valuable reference for the design and implementation of IPE programs based on digital information technology in the operating room. It highlights the importance of such programs in enhancing the understanding and cross-disciplinary communication skills for newly enrolled medical staff, ultimately improving patient care through better teamwork.

Impact of financial literacy and education on breast and cervical cancer screening participation in Japan.

Despite government efforts, the uptake of screening for breast and cervical cancers among Japanese women remains low. This study employs financial literacy and financial education as proxies for rational decision-making to explore their potential to enhance cancer screening practices in Japan. Using data from Osaka University's Preference Parameters Study, mean comparison tests and probit regression models are utilized to examine the association between breast and cervical cancer screening and financial literacy and financial education. The results of probit regression show that individuals with higher levels of financial education tend to participate in both breast and cervical cancer screening. In contrast, individuals with higher financial literacy are likely to participate in breast cancer screening, whereas no significant impact is observed for cervical cancer screening. Furthermore, our findings reveal that financial education positively influences both breast and cervical cancer screening. Factors such as employment, marriage, higher education, increased household income, and greater assets demonstrate robust positive relationships with breast and cervical cancer screening. Meanwhile, psychological factors including happiness, a myopic view of the future, anxiety about later life, and perceived health status have no significant associations, except for a positive association between anxiety about life and cervical cancer screening. Our study suggests the development of targeted educational programs that leverage financial literacy and financial education to raise awareness about the importance of breast and cervical cancer screening.

INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY AND LITERATURE IN HUMANISTIC HEALTH TRAINING: EFFECTS OF TEXTS ON THE HUMANIZATION OF CARE

Given the need to develop educational practices that transcend technical knowledge, promoting ethical reflection and empathetic understanding of patients, this study aimed to analyze how the use of literary texts in health education can promote the humanization of care, integrating digital technology to maximize educational impact and improve the training of professionals. The proposal explores the potential of digital technologies to maximize educational impact and improve the training of future health professionals. A mixed methodological approach was used, with qualitative and quantitative analyses, applied in the discipline of Nursing in Women's Health at a private university in São Paulo. The research was conducted remotely, due to restrictions imposed by the pandemic, and involved 58 undergraduate nursing students. During the study, students read and discussed the works The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Little Doctor through the Google Classroom platform. The activities included guided readings, weekly discussions, and questionnaires to assess the impact of the readings on students' understanding and practice in relation to the humanization of care. Quantitative analysis revealed a significant increase in student participation and depth of reflections after the introduction of literary texts, while qualitative analyses highlighted the importance of literature in fostering a more empathetic and humanized perspective in health practice. It is concluded that the integration of literary texts, mediated by digital technologies, proved to be effective in improving the understanding and practice of humanization in care, contributing to a more sensitive and reflective professional training.

Introduction of a learning pathway combining passive and interactive formats in gerodontology: A pilot study.

During the 2021-2022 academic year, an integrated curriculum in gerodontology, including interactive teaching activities, has been proposed from the second to the fifth year of initial training. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the educational impact of interactive online mandatory activities including three quizzes and a serious game (SG) offered to fourth-year students in addition to passive courses in gerodontology. Students' participation in the quizzes and SG and their subsequent satisfaction were evaluated. Students' performance for managing a dental visit with older patients were also assessed by using two tests proposed before and after the completion of the third quiz and the SG. Scores obtained to these tests were then submitted to a paired t-test. Significance levels were set at p<0.05. Student participation in the three quizzes and SG remained high throughout the semester. The level of satisfaction with the course was high (respectively 26.7% very satisfactory and 65.5% satisfactory). Finally, mean±SD scores of performances were 65.6±9.2 before and 69.5±9.8 after the completion of the third quiz and the SG (p=0.0002, t-test, df=163). The frequency of use and the scores obtained in interactive activities suggest that students were involved in their gerodontology training during the semester. The learning outcomes of fourth-year students were improved after the interactive activities. The introduction of a training pathway based on interactive activities could facilitate the acquisition of knowledge and skills by undergraduates in gerodontology.

Economic impact of innovative entrepreneurship education: Dynamic modelling methods

AbstractThis paper aims to explore the economic impact of innovative entrepreneurship education and proposes a dynamic modelling method to quantify this impact. The paper establishes a theoretical analysis framework, starting from the effects of innovative entrepreneurship education on the regional economy, and establishes a corresponding dynamic economic model. This model comprises processes such as variable definition, relationship establishment, parameter setting and architecture construction. Different levels of education and forms of innovative entrepreneurship education were experimentally analysed from multiple perspectives. In the comparative experiment between innovative entrepreneurship education and traditional education, the entrepreneurial intention score of the innovative entrepreneurship education group was scattered in the range of 90–100, higher than the 60–80 score of the traditional education group. In the experimental survey on investment return rates of different forms of innovative entrepreneurship education, it was found that the investment return rate of education was the lowest, only 6.82%, and the return rate of entrepreneurship competition was the highest, reaching 9.19%. The experimental results have proven a positive correlation between innovative entrepreneurship education and economic growth. It is suggested that the government and enterprises should increase their investment in innovative entrepreneurship education to promote sustainable economic development.

Schoolteachers’ beliefs and self reactions towards stuttering in Israel

ABSTRACT This study aims to: (a) examine beliefs and self reactions of schoolteachers towards stuttering and people who stutter using the Public Opinion Survey of Human Attributes-Stuttering (POSHA-S) questionnaire and (b) examine how background variables (age, gender, education, and marital status) affected teachers’ attitudes, beliefs and knowledge. A total of 202 teachers from Israel filled out the POSHA-S questionnaire using the Hebrew online version. Overall, Israeli teachers’ beliefs, and self reactions were consistent with the data in the world database of POSHA-S. Participants’ Overall Stuttering Score (OSS), as well as the items examining teachers’ attitudes towards traits and personality of people who stutter, helping people who stutter, and attitudes towards people who stutter were higher (i.e., more positive) relative to the same components existing in POSHA-S database for the rest of the world. Lack of knowledge regarding the causes of stuttering was revealed. OSS and Self Reactions were found to be related to education. Significant positive correlations were found across POSHA-S components which linked knowledge scores and the beliefs of teachers about traits of people who stutter. The impact of education indicates that attitudes are influenced by exposure to knowledge sources and/or interaction with a variety of people which characterizes Israeli society. The results are expected to serve as a basis for future intervention programmes aiming to improve teachers’ attitudes towards people who stutter.

A Systematic Review of Cultural Values in Indonesian Folklore: Preserving Local Wisdom through Educational Integration

This systematic review examines the integration of cultural values from Indonesian folklore into educational practices, with a particular focus on the Merdeka Curriculum. The study aimed to analyze peer-reviewed articles published between 2019 and 2024 to assess the impact of folklore-based education on student learning, cultural awareness, and moral development. The research followed PRISMA guidelines, initially identifying 150 relevant articles. After applying strict inclusion and exclusion criteria, 50 articles were further analyzed, leading to the selection of 7 studies for in-depth review. The results reveal that incorporating folklore into the curriculum significantly enhances students' cultural identity, moral reasoning, and engagement in learning. However, challenges such as the adaptation of traditional folklore to modern educational contexts and the effective use of digital platforms were identified. The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive synthesis of recent empirical evidence on the educational use of Indonesian folklore, providing insights into the potential of folklore-based education to preserve local wisdom. This review contributes to the broader discourse on cultural preservation and educational innovation, highlighting the importance of integrating indigenous knowledge into formal education to foster a culturally responsive learning environment.

Community Knowledge on Child Gastrointestinal Disease, Growth, and Development : A Cross Sectional Study in Mandangin Islan, Sampang, Indonesia

The prevalence of diarrhea in Madura is higher than in East Java. Mandangin island, an isolated island in Sampang, Madura has limited access to healthcare and knowledge. It will lead to disruptions in the children’s growth and development. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of health education on community knowledge about gastrointestinal disorders and children’s development. This cross-sectional study involved 48 subjects from Mandangin Island, Sampang by total sampling. The subjects received some presentations related to gastrointestinal disease, growth, and development in children using a handbook and audio-visual media. The subjects were required to complete pretest and posttest questionnaires. The pretest and post-test results were processed and analyzed using the statistical software “SPSS” and the Wilcoxon test. Most of the subjects were housewives with a mean age of 28.73 ± 6.22 years old. There was a significant difference between pre-and post-test in gastrointestinal disease, growth, and development in children (46.04 ± 21.71 vs 62.29 ± 13.25, p&lt;0.001). This study found that health education through face-to-face, handbooks, and audiovisual media can enhance community knowledge.

Entrepreneurial Education and Intention as a Panacea for Sustainable Development Goals: Evidenced Among Public and Private University Students in Southwest, Nigeria

The study was carried out to investigate the impact and also compare the motivational impact level of sustainable entrepreneurship education on sustainable entrepreneurial intention among public and Private University Undergraduate in Southwest, Nigeria. It adopted survey research design, a sample size of 3,542 out of 26,898 university undergraduates from the selected Public and private universities in Ogun, Osun, and Oyo States were selected. Primary data was sourced using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was adopted to get the mean and standard deviation of the constructs for the variable under investigation, while Mann-Whitney U-test was used to examine the differences in the impact level and Linear Regression was used to analyse the impact of sustainable entrepreneurship education of sustainable entrepreneurial intention. Findings showed that sustainable entrepreneurship education have significant impact (F1, 3540 = 21187.94; R&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt; = 0.8568; P &amp;lt; 0.0000) on Sustainable Entrepreneurial intentions. Also, the public Universities (μ&amp;lt;SUB&amp;gt;R&amp;lt;/SUB&amp;gt;=1584.96) students have more of motivational impact level in terms of sustainable entrepreneurship education compared to students in private Universities (μ&amp;lt;SUB&amp;gt;R&amp;lt;/SUB&amp;gt;=2035.35). The study recommends based on its findings that the Federal government should also contribute towards putting in place infrastructure for entrepreneurial and skill acquisition in private Universities.

Impact of pre-examination video education in Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced liver MRI: A comparative study.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, and early diagnosis via gadolinium ethoxybenzyl-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA)-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) significantly impacts patient outcomes. However, patient anxiety during MRI can affect image quality. This study investigates the impact of pre-examination video education on anxiety, satisfaction and image quality in Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced liver MRI. We prospectively enrolled 480 patients who underwent Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced liver MRI from January 2022 to May 2023 at our hospital. Patients were divided into study and control groups in order of odd and even days, with 240 cases in each group. Before the examination, the radiology staff provided routine verbal guidance and breathing training to the patients in the control group, while the study group was given additional video education. The state anxiety scores, satisfaction scores of the provided information and motion artefact scores of the images before and after the examination were compared between the two groups. The state anxiety scores of both groups of patients were lower than before the examination (all P < 0.05), but the change value of the study group was significantly greater than that of the control group (P = 0.004). The satisfaction rate of the information provided before the scan in the study group was significantly higher (P < 0.001). The image quality scores of the arterial phase were similar between the two groups (P = 0.403), but the image quality of the study group in the pre-contrast, portal phase, transitional phase and hepatobiliary phase was significantly better than that of the control group (all P < 0.05). Supplementing routine pre-scan care with video guidance for Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced liver MRI offers several benefits, including reduced patient anxiety, increased satisfaction and improved image quality. These results suggest the potential for widespread application of video-based interventions to enhance the MRI experience for patients.

Evaluating the impact of place-based education: insights from a river environmental program in Taiwan

PurposeThe current education paradigm is often criticized for fostering human dependence and failing to reduce environmental impacts. This has led researchers to propose alternative approaches. One alternative approach, place-based education, integrates a specific location’s natural and social context into learning experiences. By deepening students’ connection to their surroundings, place-based environmental education aims to enhance students’ sense of interdependence with a place and their place attachment in cognitive and affective dimensions. While widely practiced, its effectiveness remains largely unevaluated, particularly in the East Asian context. The gap hinders the development of impactful pedagogical approaches for educators.Design/methodology/approachThe authors examine a river environmental education program located upstream of Taiwan’s capital, offering a valuable case study within the East Asian context. The program’s design is analyzed, and its impact on enhancing students’ place attachment is assessed through a pre- and post-survey approach.FindingsThe results indicate a substantial increase in students’ place attachment following program participation, particularly pronounced among children with limited prior experience with the river. Importantly, this increase is comparable to or exceeds those observed in similar studies from other regions.Originality/valueThe considerable increase in place attachment observed in this program demonstrates its effectiveness in fostering environmental connections, particularly among children with limited prior experience. The magnitude of the increase might be partially attributable to the interdependent orientation of Taiwanese culture. This suggests that place-based education might yield significant positive outcomes in other non-Western countries with strong interdependent cultural orientations.

GenAI Teachers

Generative AI is increasingly used in higher education, prompting the need to effectively test, refine, and robustly evaluate its educational impact. Tools like Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) enable conversational interactions that support Constructivist learning designs: active learning strategies allowing students to engage deeply with course material through reflection and discourse. However, in our initial trials with an AI-tutors, students reported greater learning utility from non-Constructivist activities. This underscores the importance of not only developing new GPT tools but also educating students on their optimal use, designing assessments to foster appropriate learning strategies, and refining the tools themselves. We also explored self-directed learning scores but found no significant correlation with AI-tutor use-strategies, and only a slight preference for AI-tutors among highly self-directed learners. When using retrieval augmented generation (RAG) most learners could not distinguish between different large language models (LLMs) implying cheaper but refined models may be appropriate. Finally, we find AI-tutors offer a compelling value proposition to universities; student’s perceive value of the AI-tutor exceeds the associated compute costs of running the AI-tutor. Similarly, students tend to prefer AI-tutors over similarly priced teaching alternatives.

Impact of Nutritional Status and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing-Based Exercise Education on Long-Term Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome ― Insights From the Mie ACS Registry ―

Impact of Nutritional Status and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing-Based Exercise Education on Long-Term Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome ― Insights From the Mie ACS Registry ―

Expansive conceptualisation of the impact of continuous learning programmes: An analysis of research-based workshops in higher vocational education and training

Finnish higher education institutions offer continuous learning opportunities, including professional specialisation education programmes for the health and social sector. This article focuses on the conceptualisation of the impact of these programmes, which was the topic of discussion by education and working-life actors in research-based workshops. Drawing on the cultural–historical activity theory (CHAT) approach, the study seeks to answer the following research questions: What are the main themes through which the participants conceptualise the impact of education? How do the themes expand the conceptualisation of the impact of education? A qualitative study analysed data from the multi-professional discussions facilitated by researcher-developers in online workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings describe the impact-related discussion themes and analyse their expansive potential. Participants’ discursive actions in research-based online workshops manifest expansive conceptuali-sation on multiple dimensions, but also reveal dilemmatic impact-related questions that reflect the underlying contradictions of continuous learning programmes in the health and social sector.

Self-transformation: The Importance of Education for Adults in the Modern Era

This study explores the transformative role of education for adults in the modern era, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning for personal growth and adaptability. Utilizing a qualitative approach through library research and a comprehensive literature review, this study analyzes the impact of education on self-transformation, focusing on how educational experiences foster changes in identity, critical reflection, and emotional intelligence among adult learners. The findings highlight that education is not only a means of acquiring new skills but also a key factor in reshaping personal identity and fostering adaptability in a rapidly changing world. By engaging in education, adults experience shifts in self-perception, develop enhanced critical thinking skills, and improve their ability to navigate complex social and professional environments. Additionally, the study underscores the role of collaborative learning environments, where interactive and participatory educational settings amplify the transformative potential of education. The process of self-transformation is found to be ongoing, with each educational experience contributing to continuous personal development. This study concludes that educational programs aimed at adults should adopt a holistic approach, addressing both the practical and emotional dimensions of adult learners’ needs. Such programs will enable adults to thrive in the modern era, not only by equipping them with essential skills but also by fostering deeper self-awareness and lifelong growth.

Impact of continuous medical education among Filipino nurses working in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Impact of continuous medical education among Filipino nurses working in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

The impact of in-house education on staff confidence in delivering palliative and end-of-life care: a service evaluation.

Palliative and end-of-life care (EoLC) education is available to all community and hospital healthcare staff in one NHS trust in the north-east of England. It is also available to care home and domiciliary care staff within the geographical area of the trust. This service evaluation assessed the effect of current in-house education on staff confidence levels in delivering palliative and EoLC. It also examined staff perceptions of how attendance at these courses impacted on the palliative and EoLC patients receive across the locality. A mixed-methods approach was undertaken. Anonymous data were collected via surveys (n=238) sent out in March 2023 covering educational courses that were delivered from 1 January to 31 December 2022 with a 13% response rate. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were explored using Braun and Clarke's (2012) six-stage approach to thematic analysis. A second staff member was asked to review the data to increase the trustworthiness of the study. Staff confidence levels in delivering palliative and EoLC increased by 19% (somewhat confident) and 23% (extremely confident) following attendance at trust education. Staff perceived that those patients received better palliative and EoLC as a result their attendance at these courses. The qualitative data identified five main themes: symptom control, psychological support, holistic care, patient advocacy, and advance care planning. Limitations of the study included the low survey response rate and lack of exploration of patient/carer perceptions directly. Palliative and EoLC education can increase staff confidence levels in care delivery and, as perceived by staff, results in better care for patients receiving palliative and EoLC. These findings provide evidence for the trust to consider making palliative and EoLC training mandatory, which could also be considered more widely regionally and nationally.