Education
Nurse educators use storytelling as a supplementary teaching approach in an informal and ad-hoc manner. However, its effectiveness and implementation in classroom settings need to be further established. A recent study conducted by the University of Wollongong found that storytelling in nursing education is highly valued by students, as it
Education
A new study published in the International Journal of Educational Research has found that Global Citizenship Education (GCE) can play a crucial role in fostering inclusive attitudes toward immigrants among students. The research, conducted in South Korea, suggests that GCE can mitigate the negative effects of intergroup contact on students&
Education
Young Indigenous Australians face unique challenges in educational settings, navigating complex senses of belonging and identity, according to a new report by Monash University researchers. The study, which involved focus groups with 58 young Indigenous Australians in Melbourne and regional Victoria, highlighted the tensions they experience in a settler colony
Education
A new study published in the Journal of Behavioral Education examines the impact of criterion-based grading compared to traditional grading in a graduate-level, online asynchronous applied behavior analysis (ABA) course. The research, conducted by experts from Endicott College, revealed that students who received criterion-based grading demonstrated higher assignment scores and
COVID-19
A study conducted by researchers from Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, Florida, has shed light on the COVID-19 vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and practices among predominantly Hispanic/Latino pediatric healthcare workers. The research aimed to explore the factors influencing vaccine acceptance among this group, with a focus on the
COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in healthcare and education sectors across Canada, particularly affecting children with complex care needs who rely on specialized services. A recent study conducted in the Maritime provinces explores the impact of public health measures on these children and their families, highlighting themes of
COVID-19
Research published in the journal Vaccine has revealed a significant decline in childhood pertussis cases globally over the past 30 years, with a notable decrease in low socio-demographic index (SDI) regions. The study, conducted by Yun Wang and colleagues, analyzed data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) database, covering
COVID-19
Research published in The Journal of Pediatrics has found that the implementation and lifting of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in pediatric respiratory tract infections (RTIs). According to a study conducted by researchers from Robert Debre Hospital, the likely rebound in RTIs should
Education
Research conducted by the Pediatric Palliative Care Team at the National Cancer Center in Goyang, South Korea, has explored the current state of pediatric palliative care (PPC) in the country. The study, involving a mixed-methods secondary analysis of survey data from nurses and social workers, aimed to identify the services
Education
Research conducted at the University of Cadiz has led to the development of an efficient indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring and management system. The system utilizes a combination of cutting-edge technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT) networks of sensors, complex event processing engines, and machine/deep learning algorithms. The aim
Education
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur have developed a direct current (DC) motor toolkit aimed at teaching control engineering concepts to undergraduate engineering students. The toolkit, designed over a decade through refinements and feedback from in-class engagement, can be connected to a computer through a USB port
Education
Researchers from the Institute for Computer Science have conducted a study to evaluate the use of virtual reality (VR) technology in improving practical skills in geological compass usage among geology students. The study found that students who trained with the VR system exhibited greater confidence and efficiency in measuring strike,
