Background/purpose: Exam anxiety can affect performance and well-being, especially among academically outstanding undergraduates. This study estimated the level of exam anxiety in two UAE universities (Ajman and Fujairah) and examined differences by gender, academic year, major, and institution. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive-analytical…

Many undergraduates are placed onto academic probation at some point during their enrollment. Prior research findings are mixed on whether and when academic probation affects the likelihood of college graduation. The present study examined the impact of probationary placement on six-year graduation using regression discontinuity analyses overall…

This study addresses business student preferences regarding class scheduling. How much input do students really have in the scheduling process. What percentage of business students prefer early morning classes? What percentage of business students prefer evening classes? Do upper level business students scheduling preferences differ from lower…

This research aims to investigate students' "test anxiety", "the satisfaction with life", "mindfulness" according to some demographic characteristics, as well as their correlations and predictive importance level for the distance education they took during the COVID-19 period. The study is a quantitative study based…

Business analytics has become a critical tool in today's data-driven world, enabling organizations to extract insights, optimize decisions, and gain competitive advantages. As the demand for skilled professionals in business analytics grows, higher education institutions are increasingly focused on equipping students with the necessary knowledge…

Reading literacy (RL) is the core type of literacy of university students. However, the factors that affect the RL of undergraduates have not been thoroughly investigated in previous studies. This study examined the relationships between individual, family, and institutional factors and RL in a sample of 66,312 Chinese undergraduate students. The…

The recent changes in global student mobility on U.S. higher education campuses call for increased attention to international student recruitment and retention. One of the approaches that universities can adopt in response to these changes involves addressing career-related concerns that are among those of most significance to international…

Utilizing data from seven four-year public institutions in the United States, this study employed chi-square test for independence and a Mann-Whitney U test to examine the relationships between participation in high-impact practices (HIPs) and academic outcomes of undergraduate African American college students. Findings suggest the number of HIPs…