Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social sphere and lessons for crisis management: a literature review

Natural Hazards, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 117(3), С. 2139 - 2164

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2023

Язык: Английский

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Impact of logical thinking skills and digital literacy on Thailand's generation Z accounting students’ internship effectiveness: Role of self-learning capability

International Journal of Educational Research Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6, С. 100329 - 100329

Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024

Amidst the rapid advancement of digital technology, proficiency in Logical Thinking Skills and Digital Literacy stands pivotal for adapting to societal shifts, with Self-Learning Capability being fundamental knowledge updating skill acquisition ensure success; however, despite their paramount significance accounting students' success, research probing intricate interplay among these three facets remains notably limited. Thus, this study examined Skills, Literacy, shaping effectiveness internships Generation Z students Thailand. Using a quantitative design online surveys, engaged 559 respondents (90.7 % females 9.3 males). Analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), found that significantly influence internship performance. When complemented by Capability, it's observed high competency areas can better apply skills real-world professional settings demonstrate continuous learning. They actively incorporate information media into learning self-development, further enhancing set career proficiency. This underscores importance education Thai educational institutions offering programs. It emphasizes should be integrated curriculum, especially age, equip adapt effectively evolving demands profession.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of Gamification on Students’ Learning Outcomes and Academic Performance: A Longitudinal Study Comparing Online, Traditional, and Gamified Learning

Education Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(4), С. 367 - 367

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

This study aims to examine the influence of gamification in students’ learning outcomes and academic performance. A longitudinal was conducted compare performance online (2020–2021), traditional (2021–2022), gamified (2022–2023). The lasted 3 years a total 1001 higher education students were involved. Three research questions set be explored viewpoints experiences also examined through questionnaire 20 questions. follows quantitative approach. data refers performance, success rate, excellence withdrawal engagement, motivation, perspectives. In laboratory part course, yielded better over rate (39% 13%), (130% 23%), average grade (24% 11%), retention (42% 36%) respectively. theoretical resulted (19% 14%), (125% 79%), (25% 12%) overall (14% (122% 70%), 17%) highest increase observed rate. Students highly regarded as an effective educational approach that can their outcomes, productivity, motivation trigger both intrinsic extrinsic motivation. experience become more enjoyable basic needs terms autonomy, competence sufficiency, relatedness sense belonging met. Traditional when compared learning. Gamification emerged which leads improved applied course settings.

Язык: Английский

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Technostress and academic motivation: direct and indirect effects on university students' psychological health

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2023

Introduction Research has well demonstrated that the pandemic entailed several implications among university students worldwide in terms of increased use Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), technostress, disruptions academic goals motivation processes, growing psychological suffering. Responding to new research need go in-depth into processes linking technostress dimensions inform current research/interventions, present study aimed explore direct effects perceived Technostress (Techno-Overload, Work-Home Conflict, Pace Change, Techno-Ease, Techno-Reliability, Techno-Sociality) Academic Motivation (Amotivation, Intrinsic, Extrinsic dimensions) on students' levels Anxiety/Depression test potential indirect effect (mediating role) associations between health conditions. Methods Overall, 1,541 from five European countries (Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Serbia, United Kingdom) completed a survey comprising Background Form, Scale, Scale-College, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. Hayes' PROCESS tool was used (mediating) effects. Results Data revealed Techno-Overload, Amotivation, Motivation-Introjected had negative effect, whereas Techno-Sociality, all Intrinsic dimensions, Motivation-Identified protective role for health. The significant fully supported. Discussion Findings allow gaining further insight pathways relationships motivation, health, be phase, featured by complete restoration face-to-face contacts, development tailored interventions, which address lights shadows technology use, take account necessity enhance its potentials yet without impairing

Язык: Английский

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Status of Healthy Choices, Attitudes and Health Education of Children and Young People in Romania—A Literature Review

Medicina, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 60(5), С. 725 - 725

Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2024

Background and Objectives: This study aims to assess the health status factors influencing healthy choices among children young people in Romania, as well efficacy of related education programs. Through understanding these dynamics, seeks provide insights that can shape targeted interventions, policies, educational strategies improve this demographic’s overall well-being. Materials Methods: For study, we performed a literature review original published papers on status, habits, education, predisposition making future, accessibility paediatric system Romanian people, effects different types interventions demographic Romania. Results: The prevalence dental caries is high In terms eating habits nutritional worrying proportion are overweight or obese, which lead variety future physical psychological problems. activity, few adolescents demonstrate regular fitness practices. Romania presents an increase alcohol tobacco consumption adolescents. mental students has become pressing public concern, exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic. use social networks linked issues people. still one highest rates sexually transmitted diseases faces incidence cervical cancer, with mortality rate three times higher than EU average. High teenage pregnancies limited information about sexuality lack access family planning at age. There large discrepancies medical services between urban rural areas. Conclusions: significant obstacles providing high-quality healthcare Improving nutrition, immunisation rates, represent essential areas for enhancing

Язык: Английский

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Technology-Enhanced Learning in Light of Bloom’s Taxonomy: A Student-Experience Study of the History of Architecture Course

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 15(3), С. 2624 - 2624

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine whether and how the use video-based learning resources by architecture students contributes development high-order cognitive abilities in light Bloom’s revised taxonomy, as well satisfied these are with integration into their coursework. Convenience sampling was used recruit participants who completed a two-phase questionnaire (n = 52) focus-group interviews 16). This provided empirical evidence advantages establishing student-centered atmosphere, cost-effective, accessible, sustainable strategy for enhancing blended field architectural history. Nonetheless, examination narratives suggests that primarily nurtures low-order abilities. To maximize potential pedagogical improve student outcomes, educators must develop curricula nurture thinking using taxonomy taking consideration characteristics each discipline. Learning activities should go beyond memorization recall facts, allowing apply, analyze, synthesize, evaluate knowledge, consider concepts from multiple perspectives.

Язык: Английский

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Distance learning as a tool for enhancing university academic management processes during the war

Problems and Perspectives in Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 21(2), С. 23 - 30

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2023

The ongoing war in Ukraine has posed unprecedented challenges to traditional education systems, disrupting learning and affecting quality. As universities adapt these challenges, the growing reliance on distance strategies becomes crucial for maintaining academic management processes. This paper investigates role of tools addressing wartime enhancing university management.Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, study combines quantitative data analysis student performance with qualitative insights from educators students affected by war. results prove effectiveness quality during while also unique faced conflict areas.The findings reveal that serve as valuable resource mitigate negative impact part However, specific such developing digital competencies, ensuring access technology, designing effective materials must be addressed war-related disruptions.The highlights potential innovative crises wars. efficiency their use large-scale shown decline thus necessitates further research. Nevertheless, provide guidance academician managers support challenging times.

Язык: Английский

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Adapting the Nominal Group Technique to a virtual version: an experience report

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 58

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To report on the adaptations made to original Nominal Group Technique (NGT), allowing it be applied virtual format, preserving all its key elements. Method: An experience and adjustments NGT format using Information Communication Technologies (ICT), digital tools that are available free of charge or low cost easy use. Results: The was carried out entirely virtually underwent in each four stages through incorporation specific resources. It possible present most voted ideas obtain final approval from participants. participants had no difficulty resources provided and, based reaction evaluation, they were satisfied with provided. Conclusion: adapted proved an effective method when used a setting, capable producing significant number developing consensus. tool can by other researchers countries similar dimensions Brazil.

Язык: Английский

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Perspectives, preparedness and challenges of the abrupt transition of emergency online learning to traditional methods in higher education of Bangladesh in the post-pandemic era

Discover Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 4(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025

Abstract While many studies have explored the pros and cons of emergency online learning during COVID-19 pandemic its psychological impact on university students, little attention has been given to students' perspectives adapting evolving environments in post-pandemic era. This research investigates intricate dynamics tertiary-level experiences transition from learning, particularly remote teaching (ERT) adopted Covid-19 period, traditional face-to-face era Bangladesh. A survey methodology, incorporating both closed open-ended questions, was employed capture diverse perspectives, adaptive strategies, insights 294 students across multiple universities Bangladesh gauge awareness regarding this new educational landscape. The results unveiled a nuanced perspective, highlighting challenges opportunities associated with digital platforms, including technological, pedagogical, social aspects. Despite convenience only minority respondents, comprising 14%, found it be more motivating compared classroom learning. staggering 75% emphasized importance contact, irreplaceable value in-person interaction experience. Financial barriers emerged as significant hurdle, 41% participants citing cost primary impediment internet access. Additionally, 51% identified signal availability strength issues key challenges, underscoring divide exacerbated by uneven access technology connectivity. Key findings indicate that while provided necessary continuity pandemic, also posed motivation, engagement, interaction. However, amidst these beacon hope form technological integration. An overwhelming majority constituting 79%, expressed desire for instructors leverage offline classes enhance engagement attention. These suggest need balanced, hybrid approach integrates benefits addressing needs preferences Nevertheless, brought about own set challenges. notable 35% those who strongly agreed, interactions among between teachers uncomfortable challenging pre-COVID-19 Furthermore, half respondents (50%) perceived decline on-site class etiquette pre-pandemic times, reflecting broader societal shift norms behaviors wake study potential contribute valuable into transitioning different modalities may inform strategies enhancing preparedness resilience future disruptions.

Язык: Английский

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Examining conceptual understanding of electricity and magnetism in the post-pandemic era

Physics Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 60(3), С. 035009 - 035009

Опубликована: Март 13, 2025

Abstract This paper examines the conceptual understanding of electricity and magnetism (EM) for two cohorts students who enrolled a physics degree program in 2021 2022 respectively at an Indian University. These had prolonged online teaching high school due to pandemic. We introduced Mastering Physics (MP) Learning Catalytics (LC) both groups increase interactive engagement with goal enhancing student learning EM. administered concept inventory (CI) Brief Electricity Magnetism Assessment twice (pre-test post-test) during semester. The results show that there is no statistically significant difference average pre- post-scores batch. However, cohort, 15% post-test scores compared pre-test large effect size. cohort spent more time started offline mode only fourth week second semester batch which first university. transition from taken re-adjust along E-learning fatigue batches indicates followed by may affect learning. Another factor be involved prior topics taught if not learnt thoroughly are subsequently introduced. suggest recommendations help mitigate problems readjustment period should any future situations such as Covid pandemic or global events. students’ survey they seem benefit MP LC problem solving They find these tools easy use engaging. Overall, perspective about quite positive groups. Therefore, products can supplement traditional lectures.

Язык: Английский

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