The growing oversupply of PhD graduates in the academic labor market has highlighted concerns about employment outcome inequality among PhD holders. However, the mechanisms underlying such disparities remain poorly understood. This qualitative study employs Careership Theory to investigate these mechanisms by examining differences in horizons for…

The Browne Review 2010 was a paradigm shift for higher education funding in England, this paper reflects upon the aftermath faced by university leaders through intensified marketisation. A secondary data analysis was undertaken on previous interview transcripts conducted in 2011 of 30 senior managers from a range of English universities. The…

Many previous studies have compared automated analyses to writing experts' assessments, and less is known about the relationship between such features and content instructors' assessments of writing. The data analysed in this study is part of a larger study investigating growth in academic writing skills during undergraduate study. In this…

This study aimed to examine primary school teachers' attitudes and self-efficacy towards using creative drama method in terms of certain variables. Relational screening model was used in the research and the sample was determined through convenient sampling. The study was conducted in the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year with the…

Background/purpose: Social Studies education holds a strategic role in fostering social, cultural, and religious values that are contextually aligned with societal challenges. In Semarang City, vulnerable communities face a dual threat of recurrent flooding and socio-economic disparities, which hinder educational processes and sustainable…

This study aimed to examine career-related (CR) views and attitudes in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and determine factors that influence (TVET knowledge, social norms (SN), and self-efficacy (SE)) TVET intention. This cross-sectional study employed a survey as a data collection approach. Responses were gathered from 480…

Background/purpose: The way learning experiences are understood is crucial in character-focused education. The various activities that students engage in can influence their character development, contingent on whether they view these experiences in a positive or negative light. This study aims to analyze how students reflect on their learning…

Identity has received ample attention in computing education research from the viewpoint of "computing identity" and broadening participation, while more attention has been called for to clarify its role. We looked into identity development in the context of Computer Science 1 (CS1) based on Marcia's identity statuses and subsequent…

From the approach based on human rights, the psychosocial factors that facilitate entrepreneurial competences are encouraged for the career and communitarian development. The proper consideration of social cohesion among communities creates some facilitation for a better approach for people. We used a qualitative methodology applying 25 open-ended…

Background: Individuals with cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) report both lower physical activity levels and more insomnia than the general population. However, reliable data on adults with CDS are missing so far. The aims of the present study were three-fold: (1) to investigate the associations between CDS and physical activity patterns…

Background/purpose: Education in the 21st century requires the cultivation of students' competencies in critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Despite Indonesia's rich cultural heritage, the country faces challenges in adapting to modern changes, with ancestral traditions still significantly influencing daily life, even…

Background/purpose: Students' social relationships have a significant impact on their academic performance. This study aimed to examine the predictive impact of teacher-student, student-student relationships, and parental involvement on student academic performance. Materials/methods: This study was conducted with 309 students, using the academic…

This research explores the relationship between multi-academy trust (MAT) brand objectives, brand advantage and subsequent risk mitigation strategies utilised to position MATs in England in a notional hierarchy. This is exemplified through empirical case-study research: the Co-operative Academies Trust model of school governance; the roles and…

Purpose: This study examines the gap between what design graduates are taught in university and the competencies required by the design industry. Methodology: The research used a qualitative exploration approach and interviewed 25 design alumnae who had finished their certification and were employed in 10 graphic design firms in Accra and Kumasi.…

In the contemporary world of digitalisation, comprehensive digital competence (DC) is and should be an integral part of students' repertoire to guarantee not only academic but also professional success. However, the level and requirements for DC may vary within specific educational contexts, especially in culturally oriented institutions. This…