Universities have an important role to play in developing 21st century competencies in graduates. Literature shows that Emotional Intelligence (EI) could be crucial in developing these graduate attributes. This study used an exploratory thematic analysis in which we integrate information from 40 Australian universities' websites that outline their…

This study investigates the adoption and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies among Chinese undergraduate accounting students, focusing on the roles of Social Influence (SI), Behavioral Intention (BI), and Actual Usage (AU), while examining the mediating effect of BI and the moderating effect of Voluntariness of Use (VOU). By…

Values are central for life choices, including vocational and academic decisions. Importantly, vocational choices begin within the school system, where selecting specific study tracks can impact later career development. How do values relate to adolescents' academic track choices? Study 1 focused on Israeli students who chose exact science tracks…

Objective: The study examined psychological capital's (PsyCap) role in the relations between anxiety-related patterns of thinking (rumination, obsessive-compulsive disorder, test anxiety) and students' academic adjustment. It argued the relations are not direct but are mediated by PsyCap. Participants: Participants were 250 s-year or higher…

Objectives: This longitudinal study was designed to examine the growth trajectory of depressive symptoms among early-stage college students and how the development of vigorous, moderate, and light leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) was related to the growth trajectory. Participants: Four hundred and eighty-eight first- and second-year…

This study aimed to develop a rubric for evaluating digital contents specifically Web 2.0 tools in education to improve the quality of digital content, as well as to assess the rubric's validity and reliability. Data were collected from pre-service science teachers in their third year. In the development process, expert opinions were sought, and…

This paper examines the political implications of China's Gaokao reform on the education system and its profound impact on Chinese students. It starts by exploring the historical background of China's educational reform, focusing on the development and changes of the Gaokao system through a comprehensive review of literature, analysis of policies…

This study investigates the impact of school leadership on changed instructional practices through the mediating roles of trust in administrators, teacher professionalism and psychological empowerment. Data were collected from 925 teachers in Türkiye and analysed using structural equation modelling. Results indicate that school leadership…

This study investigated whether computational thinking skills and participation styles in online instructional discussions differ according to faculty, class, and gender and examined the relationship between computational thinking skills and participation styles in online instructional discussions. A total of 249 teacher candidates from five…

The literature links parental practices to students' academic achievements, highlighting the roles of both supportive and psychologically controlling parenting. However, few studies have separately examined mothers' and fathers' contributions to students' achievement goals and learned helplessness in university students. This study aimed to…

This study quantitatively identifies the mediating aspect of self-efficacy in the connection between technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption intention towards educators in Indonesia. Data were collected via online surveys using adapted questionnaires, and respondents were selected using…

While reviewing the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) data, Singapore is a leader in math and science (Mullis et al., 2016). Let's learn from the best. Education is an aspiration not a destination (Ng, 2020) which demands an internal motivation of lifelong learning and change in education with a goal to improve…

Objectives: Previous research highlights the strong correlation between certain personality traits and individual career adaptability levels, yet the role of competitive personality remains underexplored. This study aims to fill the gaps by assessing the relationship between competitive attitudes and career adaptability among Chinese college…

This study examines the adoption, strategies, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, based on data from 508 participants at 259 institutions across 19 countries. Using a mixed-methods approach, it captures quantitative and qualitative insights into AI integration,…

Gamification mechanisms have been increasingly integrated into educational environments to enhance learner's engagement and improve the effectiveness of online courses. However, the precise effects of gamification on learner's engagement, including the factors that influence this behavior, remain under-explored. This study addresses this gap by…