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Background: Regular physical activity improves cancer survivors' health-related quality of life and physical function. We estimated the proportion of Utah cancer survivors meeting U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for weekly physical activity (aerobic plus strength exercise) and identify sociodemographic, cancer, and health-related factors associated with meeting guidelines. Methods: Survivors randomly sampled from Utah Cancer Registry records were surveyed from 2018 to 2022 to ascertain physical activity. We calculated the percent of survivors meeting guidelines and conducted logistic regression to assess predictors of meeting guidelines. Analyses were weighted to account for complex survey sample design and nonresponse and age adjusted. Results: Among Utah cancer survivors, 20.7% (95% CI, 18.5%–23.2%) met guidelines for both aerobic activity and strength exercise. 22.4% reported no aerobic exercise in a typical week, and 59.4% reported no strength exercise. Survivors 75 or older were less likely to meet physical activity guidelines than those under 55 (adjusted odds ratio: 0.40; 95% CI, 0.25–0.65). Survivors with a bachelor's degree or higher were more likely to meet physical activity guidelines than those without a college degree. Individuals with poorer overall health were less likely to report sufficient physical activity. Individuals treated with both chemotherapy and radiation had decreased odds of meeting guidelines compared to no treatment (adjusted odds ratio: 0.54; 95% CI, 0.29–0.99). Conclusions: Most Utah cancer survivors, and particularly those who received multiple modes of adjuvant treatment, are not participating in sufficient physical activity to improve longevity and quality of life after cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

DanceSport is the new signature for competitive ballroom dancing, which was originally intended to reflect the sport's current reputation as a difficult one. Physical strength, agility, coordination, stamina, a high degree of fitness, discipline, teamwork, grace, style, and musical interpretation are among its attributes. In the past few decades, DanceSport has experienced tremendous expansion and development, garnering more public attention and remarkable breakthroughs on the professional front. Even with this growing acknowledgment, there is a conspicuous lack of scholarly writing on the responsibilities, proficiencies, and professionalism of DanceSport technical officials--important individuals in charge of guaranteeing the uniformity, impartiality, and general prosperity of contests. These officials are essential in maintaining the caliber and integrity of competitions, acting as the backbone of the sport This descriptive-correlational study determined the professionalism, administrative skills, and commitment among DanceSport technical officials in Panay Island, Region VI, Philippines for the School Year 2023-2024. A researcher-made questionnaire on professionalism, administrative skills, and commitment was used. Majority of respondents were members of LGBTQ+, 31 to 40 years old, bachelor's degree holders with units toward master's degree, 11 to 20 years in service, and teaching personnel. The level of professionalism as a whole was very high. In terms of gender, age, highest educational attainment, length of service, and nature of work, their level of professionalism was very high. The level of administrative skills as a whole was very high. In terms of gender, age, highest educational attainment, length of service, and nature of work, their level of administrative skills was very high. The level of commitment as a whole was very high. In terms of gender, age, highest educational attainment, length of service, and nature of work, their level of commitment was very high. There were no significant differences in the level of professionalism, administrative skills, and commitment when classified according to gender, age, highest educational attainment, length of service, and nature of work. However, a significant relationship existed in the level of professionalism, administrative skills, and commitment. Based on the findings of the study on professionalism, administrative skills, and commitment among DanceSport technical officials, it is recommended that organizations develop specialized workshops focusing on these key areas to strengthen their capabilities. Additionally, establishing a mentorship program may help new officials quickly acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for high-level performance. Finally, implementing regular feedback and evaluation mechanisms will ensure ongoing improvement and maintain high standards within the DanceSport community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article deals with the peculiarities of professional training normative regulation of security personnel. It was found that there is no scientific research on the normative regulation of the qualification requirements that are put forward to the security personnel. The aim of the research is to prepare proposals for improving the regulatory regulation of security specialists' training. To achieve the goals of the article, a complex of scientific methods was used: formal and dogmatic one - during the analysis of the provisions of normative legal acts in the sphere of security activities; comparative legal method - within the limits of comparing the norms of legislative and by-laws. The application of the methods of analysis, synthesis, induction and deduction made it possible to build a logical structure of the scientific article and draw reasonable conclusions regarding the optimization of normative regulation of the educational training of security specialists. The present research analyzed the history of legal regulation of security specialists' training in Ukraine, identified shortcomings and gaps in the regulatory framework of this sphere of activity. It was established that the existing standards of higher education do not take into account the needs of subjects of security activities in the training of security personnel. It has been proven that the normative and legal framework in the sphere of security activities does not require specialists in organization of security measures to have a specialized higher education. It is justified that the bachelor's degree holders (specialty «Personal and Property Security») and master's degree holders (specialty «Security Activities and Safety») should not have different specializations. It was concluded that the differences can only be in the focus of the training specialties of bachelor's and master's degrees holders: for subjects of security activity - specialty 076 «Entrepreneurship, Trade and Exchange Activity», and for subjects of state security bodies - specialty 251 «State Security». On the basis of the conducted research, suggestions were made regarding the improvement of the Law of Ukraine «On Security Activities» dated March 22, 2012 and the Licensing Conditions for the Conduct of Security Activities, which were approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated November 18, 2015 No. 960. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Only 11% of community college (associate's-degree) students transfer vertically and obtain a bachelor's degree within six years, despite over 80% originally intending to do so. These leaks in the transfer pipeline disproportionately affect students from underrepresented groups, who are more likely to attend community colleges and to leak out of the pipeline. To obtain insights about how to decrease these leaks, a survey was distributed to all City University of New York undergraduates; 31,511 responded. The survey concerned students' life and academic circumstances, as well as their information about and views on transfer. Analyses particularly compared responses of never-transferred associate's and bachelor's students and vertical transfer students. The results suggest multiple actions that higher education can take to decrease the pipeline leaks and increase higher education equity, including by increasing transfer students' belongingness, course availability, credit transfer, financial support, information, and time efficiency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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ABSTRACT Aims Design Methods Results Conclusion Implications for the Profession This article describes the sociodemographic characteristics of internationally educated nurses since the change in the registration examination in 2015. It aims to investigate the association between internationally educated nurses' sociodemographic characteristics and their successful integration into the nursing workforce in Canada.Cross‐sectional and secondary data survey questions.This study adopts a cross‐sectional and secondary data analysis, utilising data from IENs who engaged with internationally educated nurse initiatives such as the Creating Access to Regulated Employment Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses (CARE) or initiated the registration process with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in 2015 and after.There were 259 participants, with 155 participants from primary data collection and 104 participants from secondary data sources. Quantitative analysis reveals that most participants are females, under 40 years old, educated in English and hold at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, with 47.3% of internationally educated nurses migrated from India and the Philippines. Significant associations were identified between internationally educated nurses having CARE membership and the currency of nursing practice and their successful outcomes.Recognising and addressing the unique needs of IENs is essential for their successful integration into the Canadian healthcare workforce, thereby ensuring resilience and cultural competence in nursing for the future.This analysis highlights the impact of sociodemographic characteristics of internationally educated nurses on their successful outcomes and underscores the diversity and richness they bring to the healthcare landscape. Since internationally educated nurses continue to experience challenges while integrating into the Canadian nursing workforce, these findings have substantial implications for nursing policy, practice, professional development and research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The Bologna Plan has promoted competency-based training in European higher education, which requires developing accurate, appropriate assessment tools for its measurement and evaluation. Method: This study adapted and validated the Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness questionnaire on teamwork competence in a university population in the Basque Country, Spain. The questionnaire was first back-translated and adapted by two experts in educational research and then completed by 642 students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in primary education and physical activity and sport sciences at the University of Deusto [215 women, 426 men; ages: 17-25 years (M = 21.5; SD = 1.3)]. Results and discussion: A confirmatory factor analysis yielded adequate goodness-of-fit indices, confirming the validity of the instrument's measurement model and indicating that it may be an appropriate tool for assessing teamwork competence among peers for university students in the Basque Country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While there are many studies in the literature on out‐of‐school learning (OSL) environments, whose importance for learning is increasingly understood, studies involving parents and their views on these environments are rarely found. However, parents' contribution is extremely important and necessary for an efficient learning process. In this study, a survey was developed to determine parents' views on OSL environments. Thirty‐seven parents were face‐to‐face interviewed regarding to their views on OSL environments. An item pool was formed based on these interviews. Then this pre‐survey was administered to 702 voluntary parents. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses have performed and a survey with 21 items has been obtained. The survey has three dimensions: contribution of OSL environments to children's cognitive development; contribution of OSL environments to skill development; and parents' concerns about out‐of‐school learning environments. According to the findings, a significant number of parents are aware of the contribution of out‐of‐school learning environments in terms of both cognitive and skill acquisition. Also, it is seen that the gender of the parents and the gender of their child do not make any significant difference in their views. Parents with a bachelor's degree believe that out‐of‐school learning environments will contribute more to their children's skill and cognitive development than parents with a primary and secondary school degree. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The use of dermatoscopes is constantly increasing globally, but to date, there are no studies on the use of dermatoscopes by Chinese dermatologists. Objective: To determine factors influencing the use of dermatoscopes in China. Methods: A web‐based questionnaire was designed by the Department of Dermatology at Huashan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University and was published online via the Shanghai Wheat Color Intelligent Technology Company, China. In 2019 and 2022, 1581 and 1507 dermatologists, respectively, were recruited and completed the questionnaire online. Results: In China, the application rate of dermatoscopy is higher in eastern provinces than in western and remote areas. The proportion of doctors from public tertiary hospitals is the highest, with females being the majority. The age range of 30–40 years has the highest proportion, the proportion of doctors with professional titles of attending physician or above is the highest, and the proportion of doctors with a bachelor's degree or above is the highest. Conclusions: By improving the education and professional standards of doctors, providing more training opportunities, simplifying access, and promoting dermatoscopy in grassroots hospitals, we can increase the confidence of dermatologists in the use of dermatoscopy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

What's the next career step for new recipients of physics bachelor's degrees? Of physics PhDs? Data give some insights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aims Present study investigates the current trends in (Central) Auditory Processing Disorder [(C)APD] assessment and management practices among Audiologists practicing in Kerala, India. Materials and Methods The questionnaire for the survey was developed based on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) model and underwent validation by experts in Audiology. Online survey was conducted to collect data from Audiologists practicing in Kerala, with a valid RCI-CRR number. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the responses. Results The majority of participants held bachelor's degrees and completed training modules on the assessment of (C)APD during their undergraduate studies. However, clinical exposure was very low. Even though 59.2% of participants reported that they were performing screening for (C)APD, the use of standardized screening tools was limited. Only 35% of participants reported that they were performing diagnostic evaluation. However, the rest of the participants used only speech-in-noise tests for (C)APD evaluation. The participants who performed management of (C)APD were even fewer, at only 13.4%. Lack of facilities, inadequate patient load, and lack of practical exposure were major obstacles to (C)APD assessment and management. The majority of participants strongly agreed that Audiologists are the most qualified persons to deal with (C)APD; however, the practice trends obtained from the study suggest that Audiologists have a really poor practice in this area. Conclusion The study highlights the need for standardized assessment tools, improved training opportunities, and increased awareness among Audiologists regarding (C)APD. Multidisciplinary collaboration and further research are essential for enhancing (C)APD assessment and management practices in Kerala. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the value of a college degree for artists, in addition to racial, sex, and ethnic differences. I use propensity score matching on data from the 2015–2019 American Community Survey to produce causal estimates of the effect of getting an arts degree and a non-arts bachelor's degree on income, and the probability of unemployment, self-employment, and working in an arts industry. The results illustrate that degrees positively affect artists' average incomes and, depending on the type of degree, the probability of working in an arts industry. The analyses also illustrate that degrees have differential effects on artists' employment outcomes based on race, sex, and ethnicity, though not always in the direction we would expect. The results illustrate the often-delicate balance between building a career as an artist and maintaining a livelihood and that individual differences with respect to career aspirations and personal circumstances moderate employment outcomes that are often attributed to common educational trajectories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses a survey conducted on patient perspectives and reasons for using a patient portal messaging system in a family medicine department. The survey included 2,297 patients and found that the majority of patients agreed that the portal was an important part of their primary care experience. Patients reported using the portal to get in touch with someone who could answer their questions, reach a clinician to address health problems, and get health advice. The study highlights the convenience of messaging and the potential for messaging to replace traditional care, which could increase clinic and physician workload. The article suggests that future research should explore the unintended consequences of increased portal messaging and patient preferences for receiving care. [Extracted from the article]

Background: Conflict has deleterious effects on the adjustment of children, adolescence, and emerging adults. The literature is less robust on the adverse effects of conflict avoidance on adjustment as well as the beneficial effect of resolution in these age groups. The literature is markedly sparser on these relationships in adults. Method: We recruited N = 1471 US adults between 18 and 86 years old (M = 33.94, SD = 11.67). They primarily identified as White with 51% holding at least a bachelor's degree. Participants responded to the Perceived Family Conflict Subscale, Avoidant Conflict Scale, the Family Conflict Resolution Scale, and the Langner Symptom Survey. Results: A MANOVA modeling the four variables demonstrated a significant difference based on sex for the measure of distress and need for treatment (Mwomen = 5.31, Mmen = 3.93, p <.001). Separate analyses for men and women yielded the same pattern for each sex. Specifically, low conflict groups, as well as low conflict avoidance groups, scored significantly lower on a measure of distress than the high conflict and conflict avoidance group. For conflict resolution, the high groups scored significantly lower on distress than did the low resolution group. Discussion: The deleterious effect of conflict and conflict avoidance were found in both adult men and women, thereby extending results found in children, teens, and young adults. Similarly, the beneficial effect of conflict resolution manifest in adult men and women, which had been found in young adults. Interventions aimed at reducing conflict avoidance and increasing conflict resolution skills should theoretically reduce stress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although several factors influence Hispanic Latina/o/x degree attainment, less is known regarding student-to-faculty ratio at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in Florida. We examined publicly available data for HSI (n = 14) and non-HSI (n = 88) degree attainment among Hispanic Latina/o/x students in Florida. Pearson correlations and regression analyses indicated statistically significant correlations between student-to-faculty ratio and Hispanic Latino/a/x students who earned bachelor's degrees. Implications for hiring and promotion are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This qualitative study investigates the educational background and fields of expertise of faculty members in English translation programs at the bachelor's degree level in state universities of Türkiye. Despite the prevalence of these programs across Turkish universities, a discrepancy emerges between the faculty members' doctoral qualifications and the specialized field of Translation Studies. The research aims to reveal the academic landscape of these programs by examining the doctoral disciplines of faculty members, utilizing data primarily sourced from the YÖK (Council of Higher Education) Atlas Database and the YÖK (Council of Higher Education) Academic Database. When information is unavailable in the database above, university websites serve as supplementary data sources. This methodological approach enables a comprehensive analysis of the extent to which academic program qualifications align with the field of Translation Studies. Preliminary findings indicate a significant underrepresentation of faculty with doctoral degrees in Translation Studies, suggesting a potential misalignment between program expertise and the specialized training needs of translation programs. This study underscores the crucial link between the program's field-specific expertise and the quality of training, highlighting the need for policy interventions aimed at bolstering the recruitment and development of academically qualified faculty in the discipline of Translation Studies. The implications of this research extend beyond academia, informing policymakers and educational administrators about the importance of aligning educational offerings with program qualifications to enhance the educational outcomes of translation programs in Türkiye. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of individuals who underwent small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery and explore the influencing factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 21, 2023, to August 13, 2023, at Xiangyang Central Hospital. The participants were patients who had undergone SMILE surgery. The self-designed questionnaire had a Cronbach's α = 0.849. Multivariable analyses were performed to determine the factors influencing the KAP scores. Results: Finally, 485 valid questionnaires were analyzed. The median knowledge score was 14 (/17, 82.4%; IQR: 12–15). The median attitude score was 15 (/20, 75.0%; IQR: 14–16). The median practice score was 48 (/60, 80.0%; IQR: 42–54). The knowledge scores correlated to the attitude (r = 0.323, P < 0.001) and practice (r = 0.202, P < 0.001) scores, while the attitude scores correlated to the practice scores (r = 0.065, P < 0.001). College diploma (OR = 0.299, 95%CI: 0.110–0.812, P = 0.018), myopia for < 2 years (OR = 0.177, 95%CI: 0.060–0.526), and not receiving proper eye training (OR = 0.588, 95%CI: 0.402–0.862) were independently associated with knowledge. Being 19–30 years old (OR = 0.421, 95%CI: 0.235–0.756), being ≥ 31 years old (OR = 0.259, 95%CI: 0.111–0.601), myopia for 2–5 years (OR = 0.476, 95%CI: 0.232–0.978), myopia for 5–10 years (OR = 0.480, 95%CI: 0.263–0.875), and moderate myopia in the right eye (OR = 1.745, 95%CI: 1.024–2.974) were independently associated with attitude. Female gender (OR = 1.826, 95%CI: 1.196–2.787), being ≥ 31 years (OR = 2.587, 95%CI: 1.113–6.014), college diploma (OR = 3.436, 95%CI: 1.366–8.641), bachelor's degree (OR = 2.826, 95%CI: 1.214–6.581), and not having proper eye training (OR = 0.458, 95%CI: 0.310–0.677) were independently associated with practice. Conclusions: Patients who underwent SMILE had high KAP regarding SMILE. This study identified KAP items that would warrant education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to determine the self-efficacy and work performance based on the DepEd Individual Performance Commitment Review Form (IPCRF) rating in 2022-2023 among the 120 teachers in the district, Sultan Naga Dimaporo Central, Division of Lanao del Norte. To provide the respondents' context their profile is described using the descriptive-correlational research design, with modified adapted questionnaire as the main data gathering tool. Data were analyzed using the descriptive and inferential statistics. The respondents are predominantly male and female, married and single who are 23 to 50 years old, mainly bachelor's degree holders in education who have worked as DepEd teachers for at least one to five years. Respondents obtained a high self-efficacy level with very satisfactory work performance. Correlational analyses reveal that civil status, educational attainment, and length of DepEd teaching experience are significantly related to self-efficacy at 0.05 significance level. Correspondingly, self-efficacy in creating positive school environment, managing student discipline, and enlisting parental involvement are significantly related to teachers' work performance. The role of self-efficacy in achieving desired teachers' work performance is thus substantiated. To further enhance these dimensions of teaching profession towards developing competent learners, teachers must actively engage in relevant training activities, and pursue higher formal studies in education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We investigate whether the wage premium associated with higher education differs between e-learning and traditional face-to-face courses. Using Brazilian microdata, we collected information on more than 6,000 students, about half of whom earned their degrees exclusively through online/offline study. We then tracked their labour market trajectories before and after earning their bachelor's degrees. We found that the market tends to pay better to people who earned their degrees through traditional means. However, our results suggest that this is not some sort of e-learning penalty. Rather, these lower wages are likely due to a prior disadvantage that most people who study online have. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Methods Results Conclusions Research is the foundation of the dietetic profession and of evidence‐based guidelines/practice. The present study aimed to examine the level of research involvement among dietitians in Europe.A cross‐sectional study was conducted among dietitians across Europe using the validated Research Involvement Questionnaire (RIQ), which assigns participants to four levels of research involvement. The survey link was distributed through various channels; for example, National Dietetic Association (NDA) members of European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD), the EFAD eNewsletter, national newsletters, etc. Data were analysed with SPSS, using descriptive statistics, statistical tests and ordinal logistic regression analysis with the level of research involvement as the dependent variable.In total, 257 European dietitians completed the survey (84.6% female). Most participants held a Master's degree (46.1%), followed by a Bachelor's degree (27.3%) or Doctorate (25.7%). One‐third of participants were involved at level 3 or 4 (leading research, leadership in research), whereas most were involved at level 1 (evidence‐based practice) or 2 (collaboration in research). The multivariate regression analysis showed that dietitians' research involvement was higher in dietitians with a Doctorate and in Northern/Southern Europe compared to Eastern/Western Europe.Dietitians have low levels of research involvement in practice even when highly qualified. Interventions to motivate dietitians to be more involved in research projects are important, as well as interventions to facilitate dietitians' research activities. This would inform the discipline's evidence base, strengthen the professional status of dietitians and increase their reputation within the healthcare sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study determined the level of competencies of the nurses in the emergency room. It tackled their age, civil status, highest educational attainment, position, number of years in service, and number of relevant trainings, and earning average income. It tackled the level of competency along the 11 core competency standards. The study utilized the descriptive research design and utilized a survey questionnaire as the main tool in gathering data. Several statistical tools were used like frequency and percentage, weighted mean, t-test, and ANOVA (Analysis of Variance). The nurse respondents were young adults, married, Bachelor's degree holder, staff nurses, had been in the service for more than 5 years, had undergone few numbers of trainings, and earn an income of below P20,000 a month. The nurses were all competent in the 11 core competencies however the highest in their competency level is along legal responsibility, ethico-moral responsibility, and collaboration and teamwork and lowest on health education and quality improvement. Significant differences were noted along safe and quality nursing practice, quality improvement, record management, communication, and collaboration and teamwork. Significant positive R-values are shown between civil status and number for years in services with clinical competency in health education. This indicates that the longer the length of service of the married emergency room nurse, the higher is their clinical competency in health education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: This retrospective cohort study recognizes a profound need to address rising rates of maternal morbidity and mortality, especially its disproportionate impact on ethnic and racial minorities. Timely access to high-quality prenatal care is essential, the absence of which is associated with increased risk of adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. The persistence of racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy outcomes, despite accounting for income and education level, suggests that barriers to care are also significantly limited by psychosocial and health system barriers. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed several potential barriers to prenatal care among postpartum patients who delivered at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois, such as transportation, parking, childcare, clinic wait times, scheduling difficulties, and knowledge about the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy. Participants were screened daily for eligibility and consented to participate from February to May 2022, a total of three months. Eligible patients were given a 10-question paper survey that also assessed out-of-pocket costs and suggestions to improve prenatal care attendance and satisfaction. During the study period, there were 251 eligible deliveries. 197 patients (77.3%) were consented and participated in the survey. 194 (98.4%) were eligible for post-chart review; 21 patients (10.6%) declined to participate, 33 patients (16.8%) did not complete the survey, and 3 surveys (1.5%) were lost. Retrospective chart reviews were conducted for PNC utilization, pregnancy comorbidities and outcomes, and demographic information. Data underwent Fischer analyses, chi-squared analyses, and ANOVAs. Institutional Review Board-approved, participants consented for research and quality improvement, including medical record data use. Results: Among 194 patients, average reported barriers to PNC were 2.14, with "difficulty scheduling appointments" (39.6%) and "couldn't leave work or school" (30.2%) most common. Despite most patients reporting a similar number of barriers, timing disparities based race and ethnicity, education, and income were observed. Hispanic patients initiated PNC later than non-Hispanic White patients (13w6d vs. 10w5d; p = 0.009). Twelfth-grade education or less initiated PNC bachelor's degree holders (16w vs. 11w; p < 0.001). Patients who made < 45 k annually initiated later than > 140 k (13w3d vs. 9w1d; p = 0.02). Patients who reported "long wait times" initiated prenatal care an average of 2w2d later than patients not facing this barrier, at 14w1d vs. 12w0d, respectively (p = 0.01). Conclusions: Lower socioeconomic status and ethnic minority patients exhibit delayed PNC start that are linked to adverse outcomes. Noteworthy discrepancies within the surveyed cohorts, despite comparable reported barriers, hint at the existence of supplementary, interconnected obstacles specific to these patients. Future efforts should tackle common issues specific to various sociodemographic groups to address disparities in pregnancy outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study determined the level of awareness and practices of the 102 BAC members towards the Government Procurement Reform Act of schools in North II District in the Division of Iligan City. The study was conducted in the second quarter of the school year 2022-2023. The study utilized a descriptive-correlational research design to test the significant relationship between the respondents' procurement practices, demographic profile, and level of awareness; and which variable best predicts the dependent variable. The study utilized a researcher-made instrument in gathering the data. Most of the respondents were 33 to 41 years old, female, married, with a bachelor's degree, had rendered services for 2 - 5 years, and had attended less than two seminars/trainings. In the respondents' level of awareness in terms of MOOE procurement process, the result showed that the respondents were "Very aware" in the procurement process. In terms of the practices of the respondents in the utilization, the respondents also went on Shopping as their mode of procurement. On the other hand, the practices in terms of procurement processes interpreted as being practiced. Furthermore, in regression analysis, the respondents' procurement practices in utilization were affected by the level of awareness. The null hypothesis stated that there was no variable singly or in combination that best predicts respondents' procurement practices in utilization was rejected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background and Aims Participants Measurements Findings Conclusion Heavy episodic drinking (HED) trends have not been comprehensively examined in Canada. We measured age, period and birth cohort trends in HED in Canada by sex/gender and socioeconomic position.Design and setting.We analyzed repeat cross‐sectional data from the 10 provinces in the Canadian Community Health Surveys from 2000 to 2021 using hierarchical cross‐classified random effects logistic regression.1 167 831 respondents aged 12+ .HED was defined as 4+ standard drinks for women or 5+ for men at least monthly in the past 12 months. Socioeconomic position was measured using household income and education.We observed steeper HED decreases in young adult men (aged 18–29) than women (by 14.4% and 8.7%, respectively, from 2015 to 2021) and HED increases in middle adult women (ages 50–64) (by 8.0% from 2000 to 2014). Sex/gender‐specific age‐period‐cohort models revealed strong age and birth cohort effects. In women and men, respectively, HED peaked in young adulthood (18.2% and 33.8%) and decreased with age, and HED was greatest in the 1980–1989 cohort (20.7% and 35.8%) and decreased in the most recent cohort born in 1990–2009 (15.6% and 19.8%), particularly in men. Higher household incomes had greater HED across age, periods and cohorts, while trends varied by education. Compared with lower education groups, people with a bachelor's degree or above had the lowest HED in middle adulthood. People with a bachelor's degree or above had low HED in earlier cohorts, which converged with other education groups in recent cohorts due to a pronounced HED increase, particularly in women.The sex/gender gap in heavy episodic drinking (HED) appears to be converging in Canada: current young adult men are reducing HED, while high‐risk cohorts of women are aging into middle adulthood with greater HED. Recent birth cohorts with a bachelor's degree or above experienced pronounced HED increases, which among women suggests greater educational attainment contributes to the converging gender gap in HED. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Education is one of the main tools used to implement sustainable development goals (SDGs). Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a major social responsibility regarding sustainability given the relevance and impact of their educational work and the creation of knowledge through their research. Sustainability is promoted and linked to values, teaching-learning methodologies, and studying of global--local problems. Within this framework, the objective of our research is to determine the presence and means by which sustainability appears in the course curricula of university bachelor's degrees of the public universities of Andalusia (Spain). The study used quantitative methodology. As in other studies, major deficiencies have been revealed in terms of the inclusion of sustainability in the universities, determining a limited presence of local problems to address sustainability. Thus, Andalusian universities distance themselves from the society and community in which they exist. This may also limit student knowledge of sustainability issues in which they could potentially be relevant participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aimed to identify the level of administrative transparency among public school principals in Palestine and its relationship to organizational culture from teachers’ perspective. For this purpose, a questionnaire was developed and administered to a random sample of (737) male and female teachers, representing (2%) of the study population. The results showed that administrative transparency level and organizational culture among sample members was moderate. The differences were not statistically significant between the averages of their estimates in administrative transparency level regarding gender, years of experience in all fields, and overall score. There were statistically significant differences in the sample’s estimates means of administrative transparency degree attributed to qualification over the total degree between (Bachelor and higher than a bachelor degrees, favoring higher than bachelor’s degree, and on (transparency of administrative procedures, and decision-making) areas. Findings also revealed no statistically significant differences in the sample members’ estimates for organizational culture level based on gender, academic qualification and years of experience variables on the total score. It was concluded that there was a strong, statistically significant positive correlation between the total score for administrative transparency aspects domain and total score for organizational culture items. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this article is to analyze the methodology developed to know the factors that determine the permanence or re-emigration to the United States of young returnees at the Universidad Autonoma of Sinaloa. The methodology proposed focuses on obtaining information on how the experiences, the local context, the knowledge funds and the identity of young college students determine the permanence or re-emigration to the United States of young people who return to Mexico and are studying at the Universidad Autonoma of Sinaloa. A mixed methodology was designed in three phases: a quantitative one, with the performance of a non-probabilistic survey with quota sampling; a second qualitative phase, with semi-structured interviews with some young people found in the survey, students in the last semester of their bachelor's degree; and a final phase consisting of a longitudinal study, interviews with young graduates and a focus group. The methodology yields very complete results to interpret the variables and categories of analysis proposed and can be replicated in different educational contexts at the elementary and secondary levels. The challenges to complete our research objectives are related to the institutional obstacles encounter to obtain permits and carry out the survey, which is resolved by contacting the students through snowball technique. We also faced a context of health contingency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to conduct interviews by Google Meet, Skype or Zoom. Another challenge was to find the people surveyed and interviewed to continue with the longitudinal study, in this case it was possible to contact them by WhatsApp and email. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

For college-educated immigrants, investing in a US postgraduate degree plays a critical role in skill transfer and career enhancement. However, little is known about the role of the US occupational structure, a key aspect in immigrants' context of reception, in shaping immigrants' postgraduate decisions. Using 2015 National Survey of College Graduates and linking three occupational characteristics to the field of study of bachelor's degree from the Survey of Income and Program Participation and Current Population Survey, this article examines the associations of rising educational expectation, occupational sex segregation, and occupational immigrant concentration with the pursuit of a US master's degree among college-educated immigrants and natives. The analysis shows that while occupational female share was positively associated with postgraduate pursuit among natives, such relationship was weaker among immigrants with a foreign bachelor's degree. In contrast, occupational immigrant concentration was positively associated with postgraduate pursuit among foreign-educated immigrants but negatively among natives. The occupational share of workers with advanced degrees operated similarly between natives and immigrants. Moreover, these occupational effects varied more by immigration status than by gender. These findings underscore the host country's occupational contexts that generate different incentives and constraints for immigrants and natives to pursue a postgraduate degree. This adds nuance to the immigrant human capital investment model that posits immigrants will invest more in human capital than natives. The differential postgraduate investment between immigrants and natives in response to the occupational contexts yield implications for subsequent education–occupation match, career mobility, and economic stratification within the highly educated workforce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Savoring impacts parents' emotions and parent–child relationship quality. Using data from a randomized controlled trial (N = 164 mothers of 18–27‐month‐olds, 37 interveners) conducted with a community sample in the United States, this study examined predictors of fidelity and treatment outcomes across two savoring preventative interventions (relational savoring and personal savoring). Treatment outcome indicators were selected from a battery administered immediately post‐intervention (maternal closeness to child) and at a 3‐month follow‐up (maternal sensitivity, reflective functioning). We examined whether intervener education level (bachelor's degree/no bachelor's degree) predicted fidelity (Research Question 1), whether intervener education level predicted treatment outcomes (Research Question 2), and whether fidelity predicted treatment outcomes (Research Question 3). In many cases, intervener education background was not related to fidelity or treatment outcome; however, interveners without bachelor's degrees showed greater adherence to the protocols on some scales (higher positivity, higher secure base, higher calm matching) and sessions with these interveners were associated with greater increases in maternal sensitivity. Regardless of the intervener education level, redirecting attention to the positive and calmly matching participants' tone were associated with higher maternal reflective functioning, and higher secure base scores were associated with greater closeness. Findings have implications for the training and implementation of prevention programs for parents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Students are encouraged to develop a set of scientific skills and disciplinary practices common across the STEM disciplines. These skills (scientific inquiry, quantitative skills, laboratory and computational skills, communication skills, teamwork/interpersonal skills, interdisciplinary competency) are highlighted as important in discipline-based guiding documents—biology (Vision and Change in Undergraduate Biology Education: A Call to Action), chemistry (American Chemical Society Guidelines and Evaluation Procedures for Bachelor's Degree Programs), and mathematics (A Common Vision for Undergraduate Mathematical Sciences Programs in 2025)—for undergraduate teaching of biology, chemistry, and mathematics, and for the professional success of STEM college graduates. To promote interdisciplinary teaching and learning of STEM, we present a comprehensive comparison of the different disciplines' competency statements for undergraduate education. This organization and comparison of commonalities in scientific skills and disciplinary practices can be used by faculty and departments to come together to break down traditional silos, help their students more easily apply learning from one STEM discipline to another, and to create institutional change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines how performance-based funding (PBF) for public four-year institutions in the U.S. is associated with the production of short-term certificates. Results indicate that high-dosage PBF is associated with increases in both the number of short-term certificate programs offered and the number of short-term certificates awarded, even though PBF's incentives for the four-year sector typically focus on bachelor's degree attainment. Given the challenges of improving performance on bachelor's degrees, particularly in the midst of insufficient resources and support, institutions may be turning to certificates as alternative sources of revenue to address the financial uncertainty induced by PBF. The findings shed light on the broader impact of PBF on institutional behavior, beyond those directly relating to formalized performance metrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using Academic Plans in Sociocultural Context as a framework, this study examined university personnel's perspectives of the Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. Through quantitative techniques, the findings from this study show university faculty and administrators associated with liberal arts education view Bachelor of Applied Science degrees differently than those associated with specialisation majors. It was also found that workforce demand was a strong predictor of university personnel's support in the offering of a Bachelor of Applied Science. In addition, results suggest university personnel background characteristics, such as academic position and the type of courses taught, were associated with their support of the offering of a Bachelor of Applied Science. The findings of this study are informative to academic leaders, faculty, administrations, and policymakers who are interested in the development or revision of Bachelor of Applied science degrees at 4-year institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Stress was the major psychological problem affecting physical and mental health among undergraduate students. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a meditation training program (MTP) for stress reduction measured by biofeedback (BB) machine. Material and Methods: The present study was a quasi-experimental study conducted in Faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University, Thailand. The study period was between August and December 2023. Participants were first-year Dentistry students. MTP was concentration meditation (Anapana meditation). Stress measurement was evaluated by using Thai version of Perceived Stress Scale (T-PSS-10) performed at one week before study, 14 and 18 weeks. Stress evaluation by biofeedback machine using skin conductance (SC), and skin temperature (ST) were performed at one week before the study, and at week 4, 8, 14, and 18. Data from T-PSS-10 and SC/ST biofeedback were collected and analyzed. Results: Twenty-eight subjects were recruited. The mean age of participant was 18.4 years old. Two-third (19/28) were female. Stress reduction from MTP was detected in the fourth and eighth weeks by STBB and SCBB, respectively. T-PSS-10 scores before MTP, 14, and 18 weeks were 17.7±5.4, 9.8±3.1, and 8.4±3.1 with statistical significance. Conclusion: Meditation training program could reduce stress measured by SC/ST biofeedback. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The combination of traditional in-person instruction with online learning components is known as blended learning. The higher education system benefits from blended learning. Mentoring blended learning can help undergraduate students improve their entrepreneurial skills. However, research on the specific benefits of blended learning on the growth of entrepreneurship remains limited in agriculture enterprises, particularly in regions such as Sri Lanka. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to fill this research gap by investigating how undergraduate agricultural entrepreneurs use blended learning to develop their entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach: This research was conducted at the University of Colombo Institute for Agrotechnology and Rural Sciences in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. The university is well-known for its innovative approach to blended learning. The target population consists of agricultural entrepreneurs seeking a bachelor's degree in Agro Technology. The entire population was responsible for data collection (204). The variables for the study were blended learning usage, entrepreneurship development, financial and non-financial aspects, innovativeness, achievement motivation, risk-taking ability, time management, and resourcefulness. Correlation and regression analysis were performed to test the hypothesis of the study. Findings/Result: Blended learning has a strong positive associate with entrepreneurial development among undergraduate entrepreneurs. When analyzing the key influences on entrepreneurial development in this population via blended learning, time management emerges as the most important predictor. After time management, the ranking from highest to lowest is as follows, risk-taking ability, achievement motivation, resourcefulness, financial elements, non-financial aspects, and finally innovativeness. Conclusion: Undergraduate entrepreneurs grow their entrepreneurship through blended learning. Time management is the most important one among them all. Originality/value (State of the art): Understanding these characteristics is critical to entrepreneurial development in Sri Lanka, particularly in the field of agriculture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Given the chronic lack of qualified professionals in the cybersecurity industry, the present paper seeks to evaluate the current interest in cybersecurity across Southeast Asia nations and then compare it with the available educational offerings of related degrees in each country to identify eventual gaps in the market. The goal is to assess whether there is a need for additional degree programs in cybersecurity and to evaluate the potential for future growth in the industry by providing a solid educational foundation for aspiring professionals. To estimate current interest from prospective students and profesionals in cybersecurity across each country, leaderboards from the popular TryHackMe gamified cybersecurity training platform are referenced. We further discuss issues by considering the related formal education programmes offered by the top universities in each country, identified by their presence in the QS world university rankings. The data are then used to propose two new metrics: the 'Cybersecurity Education Prospects Index' (CEPI) and the 'Cybersecurity Industry Prospects Index' (CIPI), which show how most of the eleven countries in Southeast Asia do have an unmet demand for cybersecurity education and only a few of them have already developed an educational infrastructure that is ready to support the growing needs of the local and international industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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