Online education is considered a type of education in which students and faculty members use their own devices to access the internet instead of presenting physically in the institution. The present study aimed to explore positive exploration of online teaching-learning at the postgraduate level at the University of Dhaka. Under a qualitative…

This research aims to comparatively examine the changing appearance of world rankings of Asian HEIs among their global competitors from 2015 to 2025. The study group consists of the top five HEIs indexed in the 2024 Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings from the nine countries with the largest population in Asia and the top five HEIs…

Identifying antecedents of achievement motivation is important because they are critical to students' academic success, life and college satisfaction, and student retention. Previous research has identified a relationship between intellectual abilities and achievement motivation. However, it is still unknown whether relatively newer dimensions of…

This study highlights research trends and teaching methods in inquiry-based learning in Japan's elementary school curriculum of the "period for integrated studies" by conducting a scoping review of existing literature. Thirty papers that focused on teaching methods for inquiry-based learning were reviewed, and five subthemes were…

This study analyses the characterisation and evolution of the personal metaphors of a sample of 34 trainee foreign language teachers, through a questionnaire of open-ended questions that included asking the participants to make drawings representing the roles of the teacher. Four categories of metaphors were considered for the analysis:…

What might the concept of queer joy offer to early childhood educators in New Brunswick, Canada? As a part of a study about the supports and barriers to comprehensive sexuality education in New Brunswick, Canada, we sought to speak with early childhood educators about the ways in which sexuality education happens in early childhood centers. We…

Does the space a researcher occupies matter? Does it influence how they work? The study emphasizes role of university library space for researchers in this context, and their experiences therein. The study aims to identify doctoral student satisfaction with university library space and hours, their requirements. Literature in this regard is scant…

Adaptive performance of professionals describes task achievement under conditions of novelty or uncertainty. Research shows that this type of performance can be trained, and that social interaction often plays an important role in it. This study sought to clarify that role, by posing the research question of how social interaction shapes…

This study investigates how low salaries combined with high living expenses affect satisfaction levels and overall well-being and service quality performance of Ethiopian university faculty members. Research data came from surveys and interviews of 200 faculty members. The research shows compensation levels are lower than professionals'…

Nomadic communities face major challenges in providing education for their children due to their lifestyle. These challenges have been shaped by various cultural, ethnic and political factors. This requires personalised interventions to maintain education for nomadic students in different regions. However, little is known in the literature about…

Despite the utilization of adventure therapy techniques in behavioral health disorder prevention programming, little is known about how providers become trained in adventure-based prevention practice. Additionally, limited literature examines how adventure therapy providers are trained. This exploratory qualitative study provides a starting point…

Many adolescents who experience psychosocial problems do not often seek help. Help-seeking behaviours and intentions are influenced by personal, social, and structural factors, and they differ by gender. Help-seeking has not been investigated in the led outdoor activity (LOA) domain, in which thousands of adolescents participate annually. The…

The academic success of students in higher education institutions (HEIs) depends on a multitude of factors, including the assessment strategies employed. In recent years, many HEIs have prioritised continuous assessment methods, often as a complement to or replacement for traditional final exams. This study examined the impact of two assessment…

Academic selection for post-primary education is an important feature of the educational landscape in some parts of the United Kingdom, most notably in Northern Ireland and some areas of England, in addition to several other global contexts. This work systematically reviewed studies in a UK context which investigated the consequences of academic…

Raising citizens' awareness of the importance of microbiology in everyday life is crucial, especially considering the recent societal challenges such as emerging diseases or antibiotic resistance. Integrating this awareness into secondary education is essential, yet teaching microbiology requires alignment with national curricula. To evaluate how…