Research Aptitude Research Articles

Nursing core competencies and educational needs in the low- and middle-income country: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe government of the Kyrgyz Republic is committed to improving healthcare worker education, and as nurses comprise the majority of healthcare workers, improving nursing education and competency is a critical policy strategy. However, insufficient understanding of nurses' duties and competencies, low levels of professional education and motivation, and the poor reputation of the profession have negatively impacted the development of nursing in the Kyrgyz Republic. AimThis study aimed to identify the core competencies of nursing that are necessary for improving healthcare in the Kyrgyz Republic. DesignThe research design was a cross-sectional study. SettingThe study was conducted from June to November 2022 across the Kyrgyz Republic. ParticipantsA total of ten focus group interviews were conducted with 54 participants, and 289 individuals responded to the survey. MethodsA job analysis was conducted to identify nursing core competencies, followed by focus group interviews. Educational needs were assessed and analysed for importance and performance using the Competency Inventory for Registered Nurses and the Borich Needs Assessment Model. ResultsOf the 289 participants, 97.9 % were female, the mean age was 43.22, and the mean nursing career length was 19 years. Eleven duties were identified as nursing core competencies. Educational needs were highest for teaching-coaching, followed by clinical care and critical thinking and research aptitude, with interpersonal relations being the lowest. Critical thinking and research aptitude, clinical care, and professional development were identified as topics with high importance and educational needs. ConclusionsThe nursing core competencies reflect the emphasis on primary health care in the Kyrgyz Republic, while the educational needs were related to international nursing standards and national nursing education characteristics. The findings can be used to develop a bachelor's-level nursing curriculum in the Kyrgyz Republic to improve nursing care and contribute to improving the health status of the population.

Enhancing undergraduate research talents: the role of tutors in dental basic research education.

This study endeavors to investigate ways to optimize the role of teachers in undergraduate dental basic research education (UDBRE) with the aim of nurturing the research potential of undergraduate students. We conducted a cross-sectional study among medical undergraduates enrolled at the School of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University. Descriptive statistics were employed to comprehensively analyze UDBRE's fundamental aspects. Kendall rank correlation analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between the quality of feedback provided by tutors to undergraduates and the students' scientific research abilities. Additionally, multivariate logistic regression analysis was employed to uncover the factors influencing the effectiveness of UDBRE. A total of 168 medical students were surveyed with a valid response rate of 93.85%. The effectiveness of UDBRE was demonstrated by undergraduates' self-rated research abilities, active participation in scientific research projects, and a certain amount of academic outputs. Significant and positive correlations (𝓣b> 0.5, p < 0.001) were identified between the tutor-undergraduate feedback quality and students' self-rated scores for scientific research abilities. These abilities included developing scientific questions, designing research projects, retrieving and reading literature, academic writing, experiment operation, and analyzing and evaluating experimental results. Positive effects on students' academic performance (p < 0.05) were observed when higher-quality feedback, an authoritative tutoring style and tutors with middle-career experience were present. This study underscores the pivotal role of UDBRE in fostering the scientific research aptitude of medical undergraduates. It emphasizes the constructive influence of tutor-undergraduate feedback, authoritative teaching styles, providing valuable insights for establishing an effective mentorship framework.

Research Aptitudes Among University Teachers and Impacts on Instructional Quality: A Review Paper

Generating new practices and ideas are the key principles of higher education instructions. For teaching at university level research aptitude, innovative competence and knowledge are becoming increasingly important in today’s education. In comparison to other professionals’ teachers are required to enhance their aptitude toward research and innovative practices more. Teacher who is engaged in research at his/her professional practice, contributes much to his education career and keep his / her field up to date. A strong research aptitude of university teachers makes a teacher strong, innovative and productive in his/her teaching profession. The present paper offers reviews of articles and previous studies about aptitude of teachers toward research and the impact on their teaching practices. The review points to the vital importance of research engagement in teaching career. Thus, the investigator argues that there is a greater need of aptitude toward research for teachers who teach at university level.

Library Resources, Facilities and Services in Colleges of Education Affiliated to Bangalore City University

Colleges are the gateways to the higher education. College is the door step which leads a student to the treasure of knowledge. Up to the college level main focus of education lies at preparing the student to understand how to study. True education begins only after a student steps in a college. Colleges open new vistas of knowledge for the students and make them practical in responding to the problems at individual as well as social level. Apart from teaching the respective subjects, colleges are supposed to develop and enhance the creativity and learning ability among the students as well. Students are taught and trained to develop research aptitude to enter the university level. The role of library in a college is as good as of blood in our body. Besides providing stimulus to reading by procuring materials for study and research, college libraries also feed the intellect of the student, and thus serve the teaching and research needs of the faculty. No academic institute can achieve its goals without a well equipped and up to date library. Teacher as a nation builder should be highly skilled and professional with good knowledge and skills of all the latest developments at global level and such an intellect is formed and shaped only in the library. The significance of a library in an educational institution is highlighted by NKC (2007) as, “A library is not a building stacked with books – it is a repository and source of information and ideas, a place for learning and enquiry, and for the generation of thought and the creation of new knowledge.”

Gender Identity and Student Perceptions of Peer Research Aptitude in CUREs and Traditional Laboratory Courses in the Biological Sciences.

While several studies have investigated gender inequities in the social learning environment of biology lecture courses, that same phenomenon remains largely unexplored in biology laboratory contexts. We conducted a mixed methods study to understand the influence of gender on student perceptions of their peers' research aptitude in introductory biology CUREs and traditional laboratory courses. Specifically, students (N = 125) were asked to complete a name generator survey at three time points across the semester. This survey asked students to list the names of peers whom they viewed as "most proficient" in the course investigations and to justify their choice via an open-ended response prompt. Using social network analysis, exponential random graph modeling (ERGM), and thematic analysis, we demonstrate that student gender identity did not influence nomination behaviors in CURE or traditional laboratory courses. However, the ERGMs reveal the presence of a popularity effect in CUREs and demonstrate that mutual nominations were more prevalent in traditional laboratory courses. Our qualitative data further provide insights into the reasons students nominated peers as proficient in CURE and traditional courses.

Water Birds of Subhas Sarobar and their Diversity Assessment: Capacity Building in Research Aptitude of Students of Rammohan College, Kolkata

Abstract: Birds perform numerous important ecological services and are sensitive indicators of biological diversity and environmental trends. Around the world, birds may be found in nearly every climate and at nearly every height. They are a natural method of eradicating pests from farms, gardens, and aquatic habitats. Numerous bird species react to even little alterations in the structure and make-up of their habitats, making them useful as environmental change indicators. The Subhas Sarobar is a sizable body of water close to the East Calcutta Wetland (220 43'6" N, 880 24'3" E), which is home to several water bird. The West Bengal Pollution Control Board, a division of the West Bengal Government, first reported the presence of an avifauna in this environment in the year 2000. The current authors looked into the avifauna's actual state in Subhas Sarobar (2019–2020). In contrast to the 7 species reported in 2000, 13 species of water birds belonging to 6 Orders and 6 Families were discovered during a field survey. The Shannon-Wiener index has been used to gauge their diversity. They have been discovered to be in homeostasis, despite anthropological disturbance.

Program of Training for Acquisition of Research Skills in Teaching Methods for Mathematics Faculty Members at The University Level

The main aim of this paper is to identify research skills needed for a training program in Mathematics teaching methods designed for newly started math faculty members in order to improve their research aptitude, moreover, the study tries to find out which aspects of research skills are more needed for the training program. The analytical descriptive method is used. A questionnaire for collecting data was prepared. The validity, reliability, and consistency of the questionnaire were checked. A random sample covered 7 private universities 50% of the private universities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq were chosen. The (SPSS) was used, and mean, standard deviation correlation, and ANOVA were used for processing the data. The study found out there is a crucial need for research skills in all six research aspects.

Assessment of change in research attitude among Under-graduate students in a homoeopathic medical college- An Interventional Study

Building skills towards scientific reasoning and critical thinking among the medical students is an integral part of the profession. However, less participation and disinterest towards research has been observed in undergraduate homoeopathic students. So, to assess the change in attitude towards research through a research orientation training, this study was conducted. A study material devised on the concepts of research methodology and significance of research; termed as the Self-developed Research Attitude Training (SRAT), was used. The SRAT training was carried out for 3 days in 2021 and 2022 for the students of 2nd BHMS, 3rd BHMS and 4th BHMS. Research Aptitude Questionnaire (RAQ) were developed for the assessment and the students were asked to fill the specific set of RAQ questionnaires pre-SRAT and post-SRAT. The change in mean scores of RAQ in all the batches was found to be statistically significant (P&lt;0.001).It is evident that the lack of orientation and motivation in students towards research can be improved through regular and apt methods in the classrooms at all the academic levels.

"Expectations and Perceptions of Medical Students From a 4-Week Research Module: A Longitudinal Cohort Survey".

Clinical decision-making revolves around evidence-based medicine. Evidence-based medicine entails research problems, their evaluation against available scientific literature and implementing the results into practice. Medical undergraduates lack experience in the research process. This study aimed to analyze the difference between the precourse expectations and postcourse perception of students after an interventive, mandatory research module. This longitudinal cohort survey was conducted at Azad Jammu Kashmir Medical College, Muzaffarabad. Fourth-year medical students were included in this study. After ethical review board approval, online survey questionnaires were circulated at 2 data points: before starting the research module and after it ended. Data were analyzed and nonparametric Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon tests were applied to compare the difference in responses, regarding expectation and perception of the research module. Total participants were 104; the response rate was 100% for the expectation questionnaire, whereas it dropped to 77% for the perception questionnaire. Female students had a higher response rate. In comparison of the 2 questionnaires, a statistically significant difference was observed in the student's ability to conduct literature search and critical literature appraisal (P = .000 and .00, respectively). There was also a perceived improvement in scientific writing, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. Overall, a significant difference was found between the expectation and perception of students. Students had high expectations from the research module. After the course, their perception of their own communication skills, research abilities, scientific writing, and research aptitude has significantly improved.

What really matters for patient safety: Correlation of nurse competence with international patient safety goals

Background Optimal level of nurse competence is imperative for patient safety and quality of care. A research gap exists in empirical evidence for associating nurses’ competencies with patient safety. Purpose The primary purpose of this study was to measure the association between general ward nurses' competencies with international patient safety goals. Method Correlational research design was adopted. Stratified random sampling was used to recruit (n = 182) nurses working in two JCIA accredited and non-JCIA hospitals. Data were collected using the Competency Inventory for Registered Nurses and International Patient Safety Goals. The research was approved by the Institutional review board and ethics committee. Findings The regression analysis showed enhancement of patient safety with an improvement in nurse competencies R2 = 0.238. Nurse competencies showed a moderate positive association with an overall patient safety such as critical thinking and research aptitude (r = 0.420, P – Value &lt; 0.001), teaching coaching (r = 0.469, P- Value &lt;0.01), professional development (r = 0.436, P – Value &lt; 0.001), legal and ethical practices (r = 0.434, P –Value &lt; 0.001), interpersonal relationships (r = 0.430, P –Value &lt; 0.001), Leadership (r = 0.400, P –Value &lt; 0.001), and Clinical Care (r = 0.541, P –Value &lt; 0.001). Moreover, experience and professional education show positive association with both, patient safety and nurses’ competencies. Conclusion Nurses’ clinical competencies are crucial to enhance patient safety. Personal and professional attributes affect the competencies of nurses and patient safety. Hospital management should take mandatory steps to ensure improving nurses’ competencies for better patient safety.

Stare decisis and information abundance in a common law jurisdiction

In a common law jurisdiction, according to the principle of stare decisis judges are bound to interpret a constitutional or common law principle by applying authoritative cases already decided. Parties in disputes pending before the courts must find and assess the prior cases on which they can expect that judges will rely. Not very long ago, research for such precedent involved reviewing known cases and linking them to other cases using topical digests and citators. Success with this approach required a patient, persistent, thorough, and open-minded methodology. Modern information accessibility gives previously unimaginable quick access to cases, including with tools that promise to predict judicial tendencies. But this technological accessibility can have negative side effects, including a diminished research aptitude and a stilted capacity to synthesize information. It can also lead to an inadequate account of the human factors that often cause judges to depart from predictions based on logical inference from prior cases. This article considers the extent to which the identification of precedent is essential in legal analysis, yet is of limited value in predictability as a result of judges’ unavoidably human perspectives. With examples from landmark cases, the article illustrates that judges sometimes make decisions based on considerations that will not be revealed in a mechanistic application of precedent. The article considers how evolving legal research tools and methods give access to precedent that in some respects makes the process more scientific, but in other respects can obscure the realities of how cases are decided. The article also gives examples of this paradox as demonstrated by today’s students who are learning how to do research, drawn from years of the authors’ teaching experience.

Design and Validation of the Academic Research Aptitude Scale

Abstract :Universities across the world have now started focusing on creating and nurturing academic researchers. While the importance and benefits of a strong research mindset have been understood, the process of identifying and developing researchers lacks a sense of structure. The current study attempts at filling this gap by proposing and testing the Academic Research Aptitude Scale. The scale was created and tested using the DeVellis (2016) method. The initial pool of items consisted of 29 items that were generated in the course of a brainstorming session. The discussion with experts and literature review resulted in a 22-item instrument which was then reduced to 21 items, post the item analysis. The analysis was carried out on a sample of 303 research scholars and researchers. The exploratory factor analysis helped in the identification of the dimensions and the same was then checked using confirmatory factor analysis. The scale fulfilled the validity requirements and showed high reliability, as shown by Cronbach's alpha score. The final scale consists of 21 items. Keywords: researchers; research scholars; academics; India

Do social networking sites enhance the research traits of college students?

PurposeSocial networking sites (SNS) have become popular destinations for college students all over the world. The minds of the college students have been steadily taking over by the influence of social networking, and this can impact their ability for doing research. Against this backdrop, this paper aims to investigate the role of SNS in enhancing the research activities of the degree college students in the Srinagar district of Kashmir, J&K, India.Design/methodology/approachA survey method was used to conduct the study, and Cochran’s sampling formula was applied to select the sampling size. Data were collected with the aid of a well-designed and structured questionnaire using Google forms. Besides, the focus group discussions were conducted to get varied opinions.FindingsThe findings revealed that the majority of the students agree or strongly agree that SNS help them in interacting with researchers, reading research content, keeping them abreast of research articles, knowing research trends, developing research aptitude and facilitating logical thinking and reasoning. The study confirmed that SNS help in enhancing the research traits of college students. However, students have been cautioned to make proper and judicious use of SNS.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to the college students of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir (India), and the results cannot be generalised across regions and countries.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, the study, being a part of PhD programme, is the original work of great value. It investigates the role of SNS in enhancing the research traits of college students and brings into light various hidden facts.

Statistical Package for Social Sciences Acceptance in Quantitative Research: From the Technology Acceptance Model’s Perspective

Today, education, medicine, business, and all other fields rely heavily on computers. This reliance is increased much when both professionals and academic level students have to conduct research projects. This reliance is indicated by the availability and utility of the software, which is an integral part of computer technology. Hence, by keeping in view the importance of SPSS in research, we scrutinized the significant factors behind Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) adoption and acceptance. We executed an experimental approach and gathered data from n= 300 young researchers studying in the n= 4 public sector universities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. By adopting the primary variables from the Technology Acceptance Model, we proposed and a study model and examined it by using Smart-PLS. Findings showed that perceived ease of use and usefulness are significantly associated with Quantitative Research. Here, perceived ease of use and usefulness also indicated their interrelationship to validate the technology acceptance further. As a result, we also found a significant relationship between perceived usefulness, perceived usefulness, and SPSS technology acceptance. In simple terms, ease of use and valuable outcomes are the primary reasons behind SPSS acceptance among Pakistani students. Thus, we conclude that today, when technology has facilitated all the fields of life, research and development is another major field that is availing enormous advantages from the technology acceptance, integration, and execution. We recommend that SPSS usage should be encouraged for research purposes. Educational institutions should introduce new courses regarding SPSS learning and use them to further increase quantitative research aptitude among students.

Impact of Mandating The Research Article Based Evaluation as an Assessment for The Pre-final Year Students for Effective Execution of Final Year Project

Abstract: A Literature survey plays a vital role in preparing the students to carry out research-oriented projects in the final year. The influence of equipping the students with a quality reading of research articles before entering their project semester has not received much attention so far. The present study explores this aspect by introducing students to analyze published research articles as a part of internal assessment in the pre-final year. One batch of Students from B.Tech (Food Technology) was given prior practice for literature reading by mandating it as one of the internal assessment for the subject- Oils and Fats Processing technology, while the other class of students went through the conventional assessment system. The influence of adopting the research article based evaluation in the project outcome attainment was compared for both batches of students in the final year. Facilitating the prior literature reading practice helped students to formulate the project objectives more clearly, critically analyze the reported works of previous researchers, identify realistically the expected challenges in the progress of research, avoid repetition of already explored solutions and finallycome up with meaning research outcomes within the stipulated time. The study indicates the need for adopting the research article based evaluation as one of the compulsory assessment for students to help gradually develop research aptitude, rather than expecting such skills to form quickly when they enter final year to take up the project. Insufficient time spent in analyzing literature articles (Natália Almeida et al, 2011) will end up in inefficient attainment of project outcomes. A Literature review is the knowledge source to define project objectives, collect methodologies, identify research gap, and understand the scope of the project (Hannah Snyder, 2019) Any successful project would have supported with detailed literature collection (Abdullah Ramdhani et al 2014), whereas, with the current education scenario &amp; student mentality towards engineering education, they didn't have therequired knowledge background, curiosity &amp; patience to read enough literature to understand the technical findings explained in complex vocabulary to capture necessary inputs relevant to their project. It ends up in a deficient understanding of the project, lack of awareness about expected challenges in conducting experiments (Christoph Muller-Bloch, Johann Kranz (2015) as a result, completion of the project which is not valuable for student, institute as well the society. As student start practice of reading the literature either in the previous semester or during the projectsemester, they didn't find sufficient time to overcome the knowledge gap required to understand the literature (Fawaz ali ahamed qaserm and Elrasheed ismail M.Zayid (2019) which end up in identifying not enough literature findings. Keywords: research article based evaluation, project outcome

Transition shock, preceptor support and nursing competency among newly graduated registered nurses: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundTransition shock is highly prevalent among newly graduated registered nurses in their early career. Preceptors are widely used to support them in acquiring clinical nursing competencies and to promote their successful transition to practice. However, the mechanism by which transition shock and preceptor support are linked to nursing competency among newly graduated registered nurses remains unknown. ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to examine the relationship between transition shock, preceptor support, and nursing competency in a sample of newly graduated registered nurses. DesignA descriptive, cross-sectional design. SettingsSix tertiary hospitals in the southeast of mainland China. ParticipantsNewly graduated registered nurses undertaking their professional role in the first year. MethodsConvenience sampling was used to recruit 215 newly graduated registered nurses [184 female, 31 male] from six hospitals. Data on transition shock, preceptor support, and nursing competency were collected using questionnaires from November to December 2019. ResultsThe nursing competency of critical thinking/research aptitude (mean = 2.68, SD = 0.63) was scored the lowest among participants. Transition shock (r = −0.21, p < .01) and perceptions of preceptor support (r = 0.56, p < .01) were statistically significantly correlated with nursing competency. Preceptor context, whether the assigned preceptor varied day by day, and the emotional challenges of transition shock were the main predictors of nursing competency (F = 36.86, p = .00), accounting for 34% of the variance in nursing competency. ConclusionsEducational programs aimed at increasing critical thinking and research aptitude in the educational stage and the continuing educational stage can benefit newly graduated registered nurses. A well-organized transition program in hospitals including awareness and recognition of transition shock in newly graduated registered nurses is essential to enhance their competency in providing quality nursing. More support and assistance would be useful in promoting the preceptor's role in improving nursing competency of newly graduated registered nurses.

Nurses' competency in Saudi Arabian healthcare context: A cross-sectional correlational study.

AimTo measure the competence and characteristics of nurses in Saudi Arabia delivering health care with significant correlations.DesignA cross‐sectional correlational study.MethodsData were collected in 2019 using a standardized questionnaire, Competency Inventory for Registered Nurses (CIRN), that included a purposive sample of 621 nurses working in Saudi Arabia.ResultsA positive evaluation of nurses’ overall core competency components is recognizably measured with greater competency levels in their workplace, scoring highest in “legal/ethical practice” while “critical thinking and research aptitude” represented the lowest dimension. Nurses’ marital status, years of graduation, length of service, duty hours and nurse–patient ratio affect their competency level. Nurses’ competence and their sociodemographic characteristics are significantly correlated attributes. Medical ward nurses are likely to have the greatest competence in delivering safe nursing care within training's legal borders.

What influences new graduate nurses' core competencies transformation to clinical in China? A cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe core competencies of new graduate nurses (NGNs) have significant health outcomes in the clinical environment. However, these nurses experience a theory-practice gap, which creates a barrier in the transition process when they first enter the clinical workplace. ObjectiveTo understand the general overview of the transition of the core competencies of NGNs to clinical practice in China and the influencing factors. Design and settingA cross-sectional study design consisting of a multi-stratified grounded random sample from 31 hospitals in seven regions nationwide. Participants2400 NGNs were recruited by email. MethodsThe Competencies Inventory for Registered Nurse (CIRN) was applied to evaluate NGNs' core competencies. ResultsNGNs performed best on leadership and worst on critical thinking or research aptitude. Core competencies were predicted by depressive symptoms, worked for two-three years, having a nurse-in-charge title, professional values, department, happiness, etc. Besides, the preceptor program also has significant to core competencies. ConclusionThe average level of Chinese NGNs' core competencies was at a moderate level, which wasn't well optimized. It is recommended to adopt appropriate interventions to support NGNs. With an increase in work years and the accumulation of more work experience, the corresponding core competencies of NGNs will also improve. Preceptor institutions, limiting first-degree recruitment, and early ICU or operating room department rotations can be carried out by nursing educators to improve core competencies.

Impact of Mandating The Research Article Based Evaluation as an Assessment for The Pre-final Year Students for Effective Execution of Final Year Project

A Literature survey plays a vital role in preparing the students to carry out research-oriented projects in the final year. The influence of equipping the students with a quality reading of research articles before entering their project semester has not received much attention so far. The present study explores this aspect by introducing students to analyze published research articles as a part of internal assessment in the pre-final year. One batch of Students from B.Tech (Food Technology) was given prior practice for literature reading by mandating it as one of the internal assessment for the subject- Oils and Fats Processing technology, while the other class of students went through the conventional assessment system. The influence of adopting the research article based evaluation in the project outcome attainment was compared for both batches of students in the final year. Facilitating the prior literature reading practice helped students to formulate the project objectives more clearly, critically analyze the reported works of previous researchers, identify realistically the expected challenges in the progress of research, avoid repetition of already explored solutions and finally come up with meaning research outcomes within the stipulated time. The study indicates the need for adopting the research article based evaluation as one of the compulsory assessment for students to help gradually develop research aptitude, rather than expecting such skills to form quickly when they enter final year to take up the project. Insufficient time spent in analyzing literature articles (Natalia Almeida et al, 2011) will end up in inefficient attainment of project outcomes. A Literature review is the knowledge source to define project objectives, collect methodologies, identify research gap, and understand the scope of the project (Hannah Snyder, 2019). Any successful project would have supported with detailed literature collection (Abdullah Ramdhani et al 2014), whereas, with the current education scenario & student mentality towards engineering education, they didn't have the required knowledge background, curiosity & patience to read enough literature to understand the technical findings explained in complex vocabulary to capture necessary inputs relevant to their project. It ends up in a deficient understanding of the project, lack of awareness about expected challenges in conducting experiments (Christoph Muller-Bloch, Johann Kranz (2015) as a result, completion of the project which is not valuable for student, institute as well the society. As student start practice of reading the literature either in the previous semester or during the project semester, they didn't find sufficient time to overcome the knowledge gap required to understand the literature (Fawaz ali ahamed qaserm and Elrasheed ismail M.Zayid (2019) which end up in identifying not enough literature findings.

A new systematic approach of teaching and learning of forensic science for interdisciplinary students: A step towards renovating the forensic education system

The new pedagogical approach of teaching and learning provides better deliverables by the teachers and better understanding and student engagement. In this order, a course was designed on Forensic Science for undergrad students from interdisciplinary background. Six pedagogies were used in this course with the aim to develop creativity, critical and logical thinking, practical learning, social accountability and research aptitude among the students. The main reasons for selecting these students were to avoid influencing the learning outcome due to their prior knowledge and observing the actual impact of the pedagogical learning. The suggested approach may be helpful in reducing the theoretical and practical gap in forensic science education. Besides, this teaching and learning approach may open a new avenue of forensic research and may result in a paradigm shift.