Historically,"big pharma"did most central nervous system drug discovery R&D in-house.Yet,in modern times their"management reductionism"resulted in disappointing pipelines and pharma resided to(...Historically,"big pharma"did most central nervous system drug discovery R&D in-house.Yet,in modern times their"management reductionism"resulted in disappointing pipelines and pharma resided to(late)development,regulatory approval,and marketing(Thong,2015).This had significant consequences for financing and executing research,resulting in a larger role for funding by governments and patient-organizations and a shift of research to academia(Mazzucato,2013).展开更多
The learning of English academic vocabulary has been the focus of numerous studies from the time Coxhead(2000)developed the academic word list to the present day.Various researchers have emphasized the importance of p...The learning of English academic vocabulary has been the focus of numerous studies from the time Coxhead(2000)developed the academic word list to the present day.Various researchers have emphasized the importance of possessing academic vocabulary knowledge for academic success.Recognizing this importance,it is crucial for researchers,teachers,and learners to understand the progress made in academic word lists.This systematic review first identifies,describes,appraises,and synthesizes the development of academic word lists from 2000 to 2020.It then examines the methods used by researchers in developing academic word lists among 56 studies that meet the pre-established criteria.The word lists were classified based on some criteria such as word counting units,corpora types/sizes,and exclusion criteria.Limitations,suggestions for further study,and implications are also discussed.Additionally,recommendations for future word list establishment are provided to help advance the field of word list development.展开更多
With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,personalized learning systems are increasingly applied in higher education.Particularly within STEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathemati...With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,personalized learning systems are increasingly applied in higher education.Particularly within STEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics)education,AI demonstrates significant advantages through adaptive learning pathways,instant feedback,and individualized resource allocation.However,current research predominantly focuses on the technical architecture and application effectiveness of such systems,with insufficient exploration of how AI-enabled personalized learning systems influence university students’learning motivation and academic achievement through educational psychological mechanisms.This paper adopts an educational psychology perspective to construct a causal mechanism model linking“learning motivation-learning behavior-academic achievement.”Findings indicate that AI-powered personalized learning systems enhance learning autonomy,boost self-efficacy,and optimize feedback mechanisms.These effects collectively stimulate university students’learning motivation in STEM disciplines,thereby promoting academic achievement.Building upon empirical research,this paper proposes implications for educational practice and policy formulation,emphasizing the necessity of advancing higher education reform through the dual influence of technology and psychological mechanisms.展开更多
Erratum to:Research Methods Used for Developing Academic Wordlists:A Systematic Review of Studies Published Between 2000 and 2020,Chinese Journal of Applied Linguistics,Volume 48,Issue 3,2025,pp.425-450,doi:10.1515/CJ...Erratum to:Research Methods Used for Developing Academic Wordlists:A Systematic Review of Studies Published Between 2000 and 2020,Chinese Journal of Applied Linguistics,Volume 48,Issue 3,2025,pp.425-450,doi:10.1515/CJAL-2025-0210.展开更多
Ye Tianshi was a renowned expert in classical formulas during the Qing Dynasty.He created the Light Bitterness and Mild Pungency Method,which is formulated based on the compatibility of“Xing(bitter almond),Kou(Fructu...Ye Tianshi was a renowned expert in classical formulas during the Qing Dynasty.He created the Light Bitterness and Mild Pungency Method,which is formulated based on the compatibility of“Xing(bitter almond),Kou(Fructus amomi rotundus),Ju(tangerine peel),and Jie(platycodon root)”.This method regulates the dispersion and descent of lung Qi to dispel warm-heat pathogens and smooth the Qi movement of the triple energizer.In the treatment of lung system diseases,Ye classified them into two major categories based on etiology and pathogenesis:excess syndrome of nutrient-defense and deficiency syndrome of nutrient-defense.When discussing the treatment of cough caused by phlegm-fluid retention,he frequently referred to Synopsis of the Golden Chamber and attached great importance to summarizing and absorbing the academic thoughts of predecessors.As an accomplished expert in classical formulas,Ye Tianshi followed the academic essence of Xuanyuan and Qi Bo(founders of TCM theory)and respected the principles of Zhang Zhongjing’s classical formulas,integrating these theories in a coherent manner.With his masterful application of classical formulas to achieve remarkable curative effects,Ye’s academic viewpoints on treating lung system diseases still exert a profound influence on the modern clinical diagnosis and treatment of related diseases.展开更多
The report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)pointed out that problems are the voice of the times,and answering the problems and guiding the solutions are the fundamental tasks of theor...The report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)pointed out that problems are the voice of the times,and answering the problems and guiding the solutions are the fundamental tasks of theories.To continually promote theoretical innovation on the basis of practice and to write a new chapter on adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times,it is necessary to persist in problem orientation.Therefore,it is a requirement for the implementation of the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the CPC to engage in intellectual inquiry with respect to meta-jurisprudence,and,based on that,pursue the target of building an academic system of legal science with Chinese characteristics.There are two main types of problems in meta-jurisprudence.The first is ideological resources,which asks what kinds of ideas shape the direction,foresight,and preferences of legal scholars.The second is the analytic framework,which asks how to tell the different kinds of legal issues apart,finish building the system,choose the best ways to argue,and make strong arguments.Only by starting from the problems of meta-jurisprudence and adhering to the guidance of XI Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law,by combining China's specific rule-of-law practice with fine traditional Chinese legal culture,and by learning from international experience,can the mission of building an academic system of legal science with Chinese characteristics be achieved.展开更多
The traditional academic warning methods for students in higher vocational colleges are relatively backward,single,and have many influencing factors,which have a limited effect on improving their learning ability.A da...The traditional academic warning methods for students in higher vocational colleges are relatively backward,single,and have many influencing factors,which have a limited effect on improving their learning ability.A data set was established by collecting academic warning data of students in a certain university.The importance of the school,major,grade,and warning level for the students was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient,random forest variable importance,and permutation importance.It was found that the characteristic of the major has a great impact on the academic warning level.Countermeasures such as dynamic adjustment of majors,reform of cognitive adaptation of courses,full-cycle academic support,and data-driven precise intervention were proposed to provide theoretical support and practical paths for universities to improve the efficiency of academic warning and enhance students’learning ability.展开更多
Review the definition,origin,development and application status of the foreign academic advising system and make a comparison with the Chinese counselor system.Start with the perspectives of the learning difficulties ...Review the definition,origin,development and application status of the foreign academic advising system and make a comparison with the Chinese counselor system.Start with the perspectives of the learning difficulties and attrition rate of nursing students to explore the importance and significance of its implementation in Chinese nursing colleges and universities.Meanwhile,present the prototype of the existing academic advising system in China,with the expectation of providing a theoretical basis for the introduction of this system in nursing colleges and universities and the cultivation of high-quality nursing talents.展开更多
bjectives:Academic Evaluation Anxiety is a significant psychological concern among adolescents,with well-documented impacts on academic performance,emotional well-being,and school engagement.In Portugal,recent evidenc...bjectives:Academic Evaluation Anxiety is a significant psychological concern among adolescents,with well-documented impacts on academic performance,emotional well-being,and school engagement.In Portugal,recent evidence suggests growing pressure on students to achieve high academic standards,with psychosocial variables such as resilience,perceived support,and school environment playing a crucial role.This study aims to examine the prevalence and psychosocial predictors of Academic Evaluation Anxiety in Portuguese students,and to identify risk and protective factors that inform educational practice.Methods:This cross-sectional,quantitative study analysed data from 3083 students(5th to 12th grade)from the 2024 National Study by the Observatory of Psychological Health and Well-Being.Validated instruments were used,including the Depression,Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 items(DASS-21),the Social and Emotional Skills Scale(SSES),the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children(HBSC)psychological symptoms and well-being indices,the Positive Youth Development(PYD)scale,and the School Environment Scale.Statistical analyses included descriptive measures,one-way ANOVAs,and multivariate linear regression.Results:Academic Evaluation Anxiety was significantly higher among female students(Mean=2.80,SD=0.93)compared to male students(Mean=2.16,SD=1.10),representing approximately 30%higher mean levels of anxiety in girls(F=306.206,p<0.001).Resilience(β=−0.38,p<0.001),self-confidence(β=−0.07,p=0.02),and creativity(β=−0.06,p=0.01)emerged as protective factors,whereas cooperation(β=0.23,p<0.001),teacher relationships(β=0.08,p<0.001),bullying(β=0.07,p<0.001),and school environment(β=0.05,p=0.03)were positively associated with anxiety levels.Conclusions:Academic Evaluation Anxiety is highly prevalent among Portuguese adolescents,with girls reporting significantly higher levels than boys.Resilience,self-confidence,and creativity act as protective factors,while bullying,teacher relationships,cooperation,and negative school climate increase vulnerability.These findings highlight the need for whole-school strategies that strengthen socio-emotional competencies and create psychologically safe learning environments to support both well-being and academic success.展开更多
Background:Academic stress is a critical factor influencing university students’well-being.However,research has shown that stress is not a unidimensional construct;different types of stressors(challenge vs.hindrance)...Background:Academic stress is a critical factor influencing university students’well-being.However,research has shown that stress is not a unidimensional construct;different types of stressors(challenge vs.hindrance)may lead to distinct outcomes.This study constructed a structural equation model(SEM)to examine the relationships between challenge and hindrance academic stressors and students’well-being,as well as the mediating mechanisms.Methods:Data were collected from 836 undergraduates at six universities in China(58.4%female,41.6%male;Mean age=20.47±1.46 years).Descriptive statistics,Pearson correlations,and SEM with 5000 bootstrap resamples were conducted to test hypothesized paths and mediating effects.Results:Direct path analysis revealed that challenge stressors positively predicted meaning in life(β=0.329,p<0.001)but not academic self-efficacy(β=-0.004,p=0.915),while hindrance stressors negatively predicted meaning in life(β=-0.371,p<0.001).Meaning in life strongly predicted academic self-efficacy(β=0.543,p<0.001)and well-being(β=0.301,p<0.001),and academic self-efficacy further contributed to well-being(β=0.190,p<0.001).Bootstrapping confirmed that meaning in life significantly mediated the effects of both challenge(β=0.099,95%CI[0.063,0.144])and hindrance stressors(β=-0.112,95%CI[-0.162,-0.076])on well-being.The serial mediation pathway was also significant for both models(challenge:β=0.034,95%CI[0.019,0.049];hindrance:β=-0.038,95%CI[-0.057,-0.024]).Conclusions:This study partially validates the dual-pathway model of academic stress in higher education and highlights the pivotal roles of meaning in life and academic self-efficacy in the stress-well-being relationship.展开更多
BACKGROUND Renal cell carcinoma(RCC)is treated with surgical resection as the gold standard,as it is notoriously resistant to systemic therapy.Advancements with targeted therapies contribute to declining mortality,but...BACKGROUND Renal cell carcinoma(RCC)is treated with surgical resection as the gold standard,as it is notoriously resistant to systemic therapy.Advancements with targeted therapies contribute to declining mortality,but metastatic RCC(mRCC)survival remains poor.One possible factor is treatment at academic centers,which employ advanced providers and novel therapies.This study compared outcomes of mRCC in patients treated at academic/research facilities compared to those treated at non-academic centers.AIM To compare survival outcomes of mRCC and their various etiologies between academic and non-academic centers.METHODS The National Cancer Database was used to identify mRCC patients including all histology subtypes and stage IV disease.Descriptive statistics and Kaplan-Meier curves measured survival outcomes for user file facility types sorted into a binary academic/research and non-academic research variable.Multivariate logistic regression and Cox proportional hazard testing generated odds ratio and hazard ratio.Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 29.0 using a significance level of P<0.05.RESULTS Overall,academic facility patients experienced greater 5-year and 10-year overall survival than non-academic facility patients.Treatment at non-academic facilities was associated with increased odds of death that persisted even after controlling for age,tumor size,sex,and distance traveled to treatment center.In comparison,nonacademic facility patients also experienced greater risk of hazard.CONCLUSION Patients with mRCC treated at academic/research facilities experienced increased survival compared to patients treated at non-academic facilities,were more likely to be younger,carry private insurance,and come from a large metropolitan area.They also were significantly more likely to receive surgery and adjuvant immunotherapy.展开更多
The biggest influence on my career choice was my father,Peter L.Scardino,a Hopkins-trained urologist who loved his practice more than anything except his family.As a child,I spent time in his office.Later,he broughtme...The biggest influence on my career choice was my father,Peter L.Scardino,a Hopkins-trained urologist who loved his practice more than anything except his family.As a child,I spent time in his office.Later,he broughtme to the OR as an observer,and I was hooked.展开更多
BACKGROUND The impact of mental health,including anxiety,on academic performance has been studied in several countries,but few data exist for Sudan.AIM To investigate the correlation between anxiety scores and academi...BACKGROUND The impact of mental health,including anxiety,on academic performance has been studied in several countries,but few data exist for Sudan.AIM To investigate the correlation between anxiety scores and academic performance among adolescent schoolchildren in Northern Sudan.METHODS This cross-sectional study was carried out during the 2021–2022 academic year among schoolchildren from randomly selected schools in Almatamah locality,River Nile State,Northern Sudan.A questionnaire was used to collect the parti-cipants’sociodemographic data.Anxiety levels were assessed using the ques-tionnaire tools of the General Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale.Students’academic performance scores were obtained from school records.Multivariate linear regression was performed.RESULTS A total of 328 students participated in this study,comprising 156 boys(47.6%)and 172 girls(52.4%).The median[interquartile range(IQR)]age of the students was 14.9 years(13.9–15.6 years).The median(IQR)of the students’academic scores was 27.6%(22.2%–48.1%).The median(IQR)of the students’anxiety scores was 0(0–3).In univariate linear analysis,anxiety scores were positively associated with academic performance scores(coefficient=1.19,P value<0.001).In multivariate linear analysis,after controlling for age,sex,parental education,occupation,and body mass index-Z-score,anxiety scores were positively associated with academic performance scores(coefficient=0.60,P value<0.001).CONCLUSION The current study revealed a positive correlation between anxiety scores and students’academic performance scores.However,the association between mental health disorders,including anxiety,and academic performance is a complex issue.Therefore,further studies are recommended.展开更多
In October 2024,high-quality academic journals from Shanghai University,together with the Shanghai University biography Shanghai University:a Centennial Photobiography made their debut at the 76th Frankfurt Internatio...In October 2024,high-quality academic journals from Shanghai University,together with the Shanghai University biography Shanghai University:a Centennial Photobiography made their debut at the 76th Frankfurt International Book Fair,drawing worldwide readers’attention to the history of Shanghai University and the university-run academic journals.展开更多
Despite the increasing enrolment in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa,the systematic understanding of students’academic major satisfaction in these contexts has not received significant research interest.We exam...Despite the increasing enrolment in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa,the systematic understanding of students’academic major satisfaction in these contexts has not received significant research interest.We examined the academic major satisfaction of students in the Nigerian context by the sense of autonomy,competence,and relatedness.Participants were 452 students from Fine and Applied Arts(FAA,n=207,32.9%female,mean age=20.86,SD=3.40)and philosophy(n=245,42.9%female,mean age=21.43,SD=3.38 years)at a large Nigerian public university.They completed the Basic Needs Satisfaction Scale and the Academic Major Satisfaction Scale,as well as a socio-demographic questionnaire.Results following regression analysis and post-hoc t-tests indicated that while FAA students were more satisfied with their major than those in philosophy overall.Philosophy students reported significantly higher relatedness than the FAA students.FAA students did not rate autonomy and competence higher than Philosophy students.Within academic majors,high autonomy was associated with greater academic major satisfaction for only FAA students,whereas FAA and Philosophy students with high competence and relatedness reported increased academic major satisfaction.Findings suggest students self-determine their academic major satisfaction in the Nigerian educational setting by primarily autonomy and competence considerations.展开更多
BACKGROUND Dysfunctional beliefs about sleep may influence academic performance through their impact on sleep quality.Differences in chronotype can further moderate this relationship,particularly among students with i...BACKGROUND Dysfunctional beliefs about sleep may influence academic performance through their impact on sleep quality.Differences in chronotype can further moderate this relationship,particularly among students with irregular sleep patterns.AIM To examine the indirect effects of dysfunctional beliefs about sleep on academic performance through sleep quality while considering individual differences in chronotypes among medical students.METHODS The participants were categorized by chronotype and administered the Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and reported their grade point averages(GPAs).Mediation analysis was performed to examine indirect pathways through sleep quality.RESULTS Dysfunctional sleep beliefs did not directly affect academic success but indirectly impaired GPA via reduced sleep quality,especially in evening-type students.CONCLUSION Chronotype moderates the relationship between sleep quality and academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted cognitive interventions.展开更多
As a follow-up to the successful International Conference on Biomaterials,Bio-Design and Manufacturing(BDMC)held at the National University of Singapore in 2023[1]and at the University of Tokyo in 2024[2],BDMC2025 too...As a follow-up to the successful International Conference on Biomaterials,Bio-Design and Manufacturing(BDMC)held at the National University of Singapore in 2023[1]and at the University of Tokyo in 2024[2],BDMC2025 took place at the University of Oxford in the UK from August 8th to August 10th this year.After the meeting,a participant from the University of Cambridge described his experience of attending BDMC2025 on the social media platform LinkedIn in the following terms:“Many thanks to the organizers for a fantastic event bringing together nearly everyone at the interface of Biofabrication,Materials Science,and Biomedical Engineering”[3].The conference was held on the campus of the University of Oxford and 190 researchers from 55 academic institutions across 10 countries and regions attended(Fig.1).展开更多
Background:With the rapid growth of digital learning environments,esports has emerged as a popular form of school-based activity that promotes teamwork,motivation,and engagement.However,limited research has examined h...Background:With the rapid growth of digital learning environments,esports has emerged as a popular form of school-based activity that promotes teamwork,motivation,and engagement.However,limited research has examined how participation in esports relates to students’psychological and academic development.To address this gap,the present study identified structural relationships between perceived psychological well-being,social support,academic engagement,and school-life satisfaction among students participating in school-based esports activities.Methods:We surveyed 588 students who competed in on-campus esports tournaments across 15 secondary schools in Gwangju Metropolitan City,South Korea.Psychological well-being,social support,academic engagement,and school-life satisfaction were measured using five-point Likert scales.Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling(SEM)were employed to test the hypotheses,and mediation effects were assessed via bootstrapping(1000 resamples,95%confidence interval)and competing model analysis.Results:The results showed that psychological well-being has significant positive effects on social support(β=0.899,p<0.001)and academic engagement(β=0.427,p<0.01).Social support positively predicted school-life satisfaction(β=0.804,p<0.001).Psychological well-being did not directly influence this outcome;instead,it exerted an indirect effect via social support(indirect effect=0.676,95%confidence interval[0.549,0.782]),indicating that social support functioned as a full mediator.Conclusion:Overall,the results demonstrate that school-based esports activities may serve as educational contexts that enhance students’overall satisfaction with school experiences through increased social support.Importantly,these findings highlight the unique psychosocial mechanisms of esports participation,including digital identity,online belonging,and virtual collaboration,which extend beyond traditional educational activities.Because the impact of academic engagement may depend on the quality of participation,future esports programs should incorporate support systems that foster autonomous and collaborative engagement and include digital-citizenship education.展开更多
基金funded by the FWO(1S34321N)the Fondation Charcot Stichting(to TV and RS)。
文摘Historically,"big pharma"did most central nervous system drug discovery R&D in-house.Yet,in modern times their"management reductionism"resulted in disappointing pipelines and pharma resided to(late)development,regulatory approval,and marketing(Thong,2015).This had significant consequences for financing and executing research,resulting in a larger role for funding by governments and patient-organizations and a shift of research to academia(Mazzucato,2013).
文摘The learning of English academic vocabulary has been the focus of numerous studies from the time Coxhead(2000)developed the academic word list to the present day.Various researchers have emphasized the importance of possessing academic vocabulary knowledge for academic success.Recognizing this importance,it is crucial for researchers,teachers,and learners to understand the progress made in academic word lists.This systematic review first identifies,describes,appraises,and synthesizes the development of academic word lists from 2000 to 2020.It then examines the methods used by researchers in developing academic word lists among 56 studies that meet the pre-established criteria.The word lists were classified based on some criteria such as word counting units,corpora types/sizes,and exclusion criteria.Limitations,suggestions for further study,and implications are also discussed.Additionally,recommendations for future word list establishment are provided to help advance the field of word list development.
文摘With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence(AI)technology,personalized learning systems are increasingly applied in higher education.Particularly within STEM(Science,Technology,Engineering,and Mathematics)education,AI demonstrates significant advantages through adaptive learning pathways,instant feedback,and individualized resource allocation.However,current research predominantly focuses on the technical architecture and application effectiveness of such systems,with insufficient exploration of how AI-enabled personalized learning systems influence university students’learning motivation and academic achievement through educational psychological mechanisms.This paper adopts an educational psychology perspective to construct a causal mechanism model linking“learning motivation-learning behavior-academic achievement.”Findings indicate that AI-powered personalized learning systems enhance learning autonomy,boost self-efficacy,and optimize feedback mechanisms.These effects collectively stimulate university students’learning motivation in STEM disciplines,thereby promoting academic achievement.Building upon empirical research,this paper proposes implications for educational practice and policy formulation,emphasizing the necessity of advancing higher education reform through the dual influence of technology and psychological mechanisms.
文摘Erratum to:Research Methods Used for Developing Academic Wordlists:A Systematic Review of Studies Published Between 2000 and 2020,Chinese Journal of Applied Linguistics,Volume 48,Issue 3,2025,pp.425-450,doi:10.1515/CJAL-2025-0210.
文摘Ye Tianshi was a renowned expert in classical formulas during the Qing Dynasty.He created the Light Bitterness and Mild Pungency Method,which is formulated based on the compatibility of“Xing(bitter almond),Kou(Fructus amomi rotundus),Ju(tangerine peel),and Jie(platycodon root)”.This method regulates the dispersion and descent of lung Qi to dispel warm-heat pathogens and smooth the Qi movement of the triple energizer.In the treatment of lung system diseases,Ye classified them into two major categories based on etiology and pathogenesis:excess syndrome of nutrient-defense and deficiency syndrome of nutrient-defense.When discussing the treatment of cough caused by phlegm-fluid retention,he frequently referred to Synopsis of the Golden Chamber and attached great importance to summarizing and absorbing the academic thoughts of predecessors.As an accomplished expert in classical formulas,Ye Tianshi followed the academic essence of Xuanyuan and Qi Bo(founders of TCM theory)and respected the principles of Zhang Zhongjing’s classical formulas,integrating these theories in a coherent manner.With his masterful application of classical formulas to achieve remarkable curative effects,Ye’s academic viewpoints on treating lung system diseases still exert a profound influence on the modern clinical diagnosis and treatment of related diseases.
基金a phased achievement of"Research Project of XI Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era of Renmin University of China"(No.22XNQ003).
文摘The report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China(CPC)pointed out that problems are the voice of the times,and answering the problems and guiding the solutions are the fundamental tasks of theories.To continually promote theoretical innovation on the basis of practice and to write a new chapter on adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times,it is necessary to persist in problem orientation.Therefore,it is a requirement for the implementation of the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the CPC to engage in intellectual inquiry with respect to meta-jurisprudence,and,based on that,pursue the target of building an academic system of legal science with Chinese characteristics.There are two main types of problems in meta-jurisprudence.The first is ideological resources,which asks what kinds of ideas shape the direction,foresight,and preferences of legal scholars.The second is the analytic framework,which asks how to tell the different kinds of legal issues apart,finish building the system,choose the best ways to argue,and make strong arguments.Only by starting from the problems of meta-jurisprudence and adhering to the guidance of XI Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law,by combining China's specific rule-of-law practice with fine traditional Chinese legal culture,and by learning from international experience,can the mission of building an academic system of legal science with Chinese characteristics be achieved.
基金supported by the Basic Ability Improvement Project of Young and Middle-Aged Teachers in Colleges and Universities of Guangxi(2022KY1922,2021KY1938).
文摘The traditional academic warning methods for students in higher vocational colleges are relatively backward,single,and have many influencing factors,which have a limited effect on improving their learning ability.A data set was established by collecting academic warning data of students in a certain university.The importance of the school,major,grade,and warning level for the students was analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient,random forest variable importance,and permutation importance.It was found that the characteristic of the major has a great impact on the academic warning level.Countermeasures such as dynamic adjustment of majors,reform of cognitive adaptation of courses,full-cycle academic support,and data-driven precise intervention were proposed to provide theoretical support and practical paths for universities to improve the efficiency of academic warning and enhance students’learning ability.
文摘Review the definition,origin,development and application status of the foreign academic advising system and make a comparison with the Chinese counselor system.Start with the perspectives of the learning difficulties and attrition rate of nursing students to explore the importance and significance of its implementation in Chinese nursing colleges and universities.Meanwhile,present the prototype of the existing academic advising system in China,with the expectation of providing a theoretical basis for the introduction of this system in nursing colleges and universities and the cultivation of high-quality nursing talents.
文摘bjectives:Academic Evaluation Anxiety is a significant psychological concern among adolescents,with well-documented impacts on academic performance,emotional well-being,and school engagement.In Portugal,recent evidence suggests growing pressure on students to achieve high academic standards,with psychosocial variables such as resilience,perceived support,and school environment playing a crucial role.This study aims to examine the prevalence and psychosocial predictors of Academic Evaluation Anxiety in Portuguese students,and to identify risk and protective factors that inform educational practice.Methods:This cross-sectional,quantitative study analysed data from 3083 students(5th to 12th grade)from the 2024 National Study by the Observatory of Psychological Health and Well-Being.Validated instruments were used,including the Depression,Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 items(DASS-21),the Social and Emotional Skills Scale(SSES),the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children(HBSC)psychological symptoms and well-being indices,the Positive Youth Development(PYD)scale,and the School Environment Scale.Statistical analyses included descriptive measures,one-way ANOVAs,and multivariate linear regression.Results:Academic Evaluation Anxiety was significantly higher among female students(Mean=2.80,SD=0.93)compared to male students(Mean=2.16,SD=1.10),representing approximately 30%higher mean levels of anxiety in girls(F=306.206,p<0.001).Resilience(β=−0.38,p<0.001),self-confidence(β=−0.07,p=0.02),and creativity(β=−0.06,p=0.01)emerged as protective factors,whereas cooperation(β=0.23,p<0.001),teacher relationships(β=0.08,p<0.001),bullying(β=0.07,p<0.001),and school environment(β=0.05,p=0.03)were positively associated with anxiety levels.Conclusions:Academic Evaluation Anxiety is highly prevalent among Portuguese adolescents,with girls reporting significantly higher levels than boys.Resilience,self-confidence,and creativity act as protective factors,while bullying,teacher relationships,cooperation,and negative school climate increase vulnerability.These findings highlight the need for whole-school strategies that strengthen socio-emotional competencies and create psychologically safe learning environments to support both well-being and academic success.
文摘Background:Academic stress is a critical factor influencing university students’well-being.However,research has shown that stress is not a unidimensional construct;different types of stressors(challenge vs.hindrance)may lead to distinct outcomes.This study constructed a structural equation model(SEM)to examine the relationships between challenge and hindrance academic stressors and students’well-being,as well as the mediating mechanisms.Methods:Data were collected from 836 undergraduates at six universities in China(58.4%female,41.6%male;Mean age=20.47±1.46 years).Descriptive statistics,Pearson correlations,and SEM with 5000 bootstrap resamples were conducted to test hypothesized paths and mediating effects.Results:Direct path analysis revealed that challenge stressors positively predicted meaning in life(β=0.329,p<0.001)but not academic self-efficacy(β=-0.004,p=0.915),while hindrance stressors negatively predicted meaning in life(β=-0.371,p<0.001).Meaning in life strongly predicted academic self-efficacy(β=0.543,p<0.001)and well-being(β=0.301,p<0.001),and academic self-efficacy further contributed to well-being(β=0.190,p<0.001).Bootstrapping confirmed that meaning in life significantly mediated the effects of both challenge(β=0.099,95%CI[0.063,0.144])and hindrance stressors(β=-0.112,95%CI[-0.162,-0.076])on well-being.The serial mediation pathway was also significant for both models(challenge:β=0.034,95%CI[0.019,0.049];hindrance:β=-0.038,95%CI[-0.057,-0.024]).Conclusions:This study partially validates the dual-pathway model of academic stress in higher education and highlights the pivotal roles of meaning in life and academic self-efficacy in the stress-well-being relationship.
文摘BACKGROUND Renal cell carcinoma(RCC)is treated with surgical resection as the gold standard,as it is notoriously resistant to systemic therapy.Advancements with targeted therapies contribute to declining mortality,but metastatic RCC(mRCC)survival remains poor.One possible factor is treatment at academic centers,which employ advanced providers and novel therapies.This study compared outcomes of mRCC in patients treated at academic/research facilities compared to those treated at non-academic centers.AIM To compare survival outcomes of mRCC and their various etiologies between academic and non-academic centers.METHODS The National Cancer Database was used to identify mRCC patients including all histology subtypes and stage IV disease.Descriptive statistics and Kaplan-Meier curves measured survival outcomes for user file facility types sorted into a binary academic/research and non-academic research variable.Multivariate logistic regression and Cox proportional hazard testing generated odds ratio and hazard ratio.Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 29.0 using a significance level of P<0.05.RESULTS Overall,academic facility patients experienced greater 5-year and 10-year overall survival than non-academic facility patients.Treatment at non-academic facilities was associated with increased odds of death that persisted even after controlling for age,tumor size,sex,and distance traveled to treatment center.In comparison,nonacademic facility patients also experienced greater risk of hazard.CONCLUSION Patients with mRCC treated at academic/research facilities experienced increased survival compared to patients treated at non-academic facilities,were more likely to be younger,carry private insurance,and come from a large metropolitan area.They also were significantly more likely to receive surgery and adjuvant immunotherapy.
文摘The biggest influence on my career choice was my father,Peter L.Scardino,a Hopkins-trained urologist who loved his practice more than anything except his family.As a child,I spent time in his office.Later,he broughtme to the OR as an observer,and I was hooked.
文摘BACKGROUND The impact of mental health,including anxiety,on academic performance has been studied in several countries,but few data exist for Sudan.AIM To investigate the correlation between anxiety scores and academic performance among adolescent schoolchildren in Northern Sudan.METHODS This cross-sectional study was carried out during the 2021–2022 academic year among schoolchildren from randomly selected schools in Almatamah locality,River Nile State,Northern Sudan.A questionnaire was used to collect the parti-cipants’sociodemographic data.Anxiety levels were assessed using the ques-tionnaire tools of the General Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale.Students’academic performance scores were obtained from school records.Multivariate linear regression was performed.RESULTS A total of 328 students participated in this study,comprising 156 boys(47.6%)and 172 girls(52.4%).The median[interquartile range(IQR)]age of the students was 14.9 years(13.9–15.6 years).The median(IQR)of the students’academic scores was 27.6%(22.2%–48.1%).The median(IQR)of the students’anxiety scores was 0(0–3).In univariate linear analysis,anxiety scores were positively associated with academic performance scores(coefficient=1.19,P value<0.001).In multivariate linear analysis,after controlling for age,sex,parental education,occupation,and body mass index-Z-score,anxiety scores were positively associated with academic performance scores(coefficient=0.60,P value<0.001).CONCLUSION The current study revealed a positive correlation between anxiety scores and students’academic performance scores.However,the association between mental health disorders,including anxiety,and academic performance is a complex issue.Therefore,further studies are recommended.
文摘In October 2024,high-quality academic journals from Shanghai University,together with the Shanghai University biography Shanghai University:a Centennial Photobiography made their debut at the 76th Frankfurt International Book Fair,drawing worldwide readers’attention to the history of Shanghai University and the university-run academic journals.
文摘Despite the increasing enrolment in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa,the systematic understanding of students’academic major satisfaction in these contexts has not received significant research interest.We examined the academic major satisfaction of students in the Nigerian context by the sense of autonomy,competence,and relatedness.Participants were 452 students from Fine and Applied Arts(FAA,n=207,32.9%female,mean age=20.86,SD=3.40)and philosophy(n=245,42.9%female,mean age=21.43,SD=3.38 years)at a large Nigerian public university.They completed the Basic Needs Satisfaction Scale and the Academic Major Satisfaction Scale,as well as a socio-demographic questionnaire.Results following regression analysis and post-hoc t-tests indicated that while FAA students were more satisfied with their major than those in philosophy overall.Philosophy students reported significantly higher relatedness than the FAA students.FAA students did not rate autonomy and competence higher than Philosophy students.Within academic majors,high autonomy was associated with greater academic major satisfaction for only FAA students,whereas FAA and Philosophy students with high competence and relatedness reported increased academic major satisfaction.Findings suggest students self-determine their academic major satisfaction in the Nigerian educational setting by primarily autonomy and competence considerations.
文摘BACKGROUND Dysfunctional beliefs about sleep may influence academic performance through their impact on sleep quality.Differences in chronotype can further moderate this relationship,particularly among students with irregular sleep patterns.AIM To examine the indirect effects of dysfunctional beliefs about sleep on academic performance through sleep quality while considering individual differences in chronotypes among medical students.METHODS The participants were categorized by chronotype and administered the Dysfunctional Beliefs and Attitudes about Sleep Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and reported their grade point averages(GPAs).Mediation analysis was performed to examine indirect pathways through sleep quality.RESULTS Dysfunctional sleep beliefs did not directly affect academic success but indirectly impaired GPA via reduced sleep quality,especially in evening-type students.CONCLUSION Chronotype moderates the relationship between sleep quality and academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted cognitive interventions.
文摘As a follow-up to the successful International Conference on Biomaterials,Bio-Design and Manufacturing(BDMC)held at the National University of Singapore in 2023[1]and at the University of Tokyo in 2024[2],BDMC2025 took place at the University of Oxford in the UK from August 8th to August 10th this year.After the meeting,a participant from the University of Cambridge described his experience of attending BDMC2025 on the social media platform LinkedIn in the following terms:“Many thanks to the organizers for a fantastic event bringing together nearly everyone at the interface of Biofabrication,Materials Science,and Biomedical Engineering”[3].The conference was held on the campus of the University of Oxford and 190 researchers from 55 academic institutions across 10 countries and regions attended(Fig.1).
文摘Background:With the rapid growth of digital learning environments,esports has emerged as a popular form of school-based activity that promotes teamwork,motivation,and engagement.However,limited research has examined how participation in esports relates to students’psychological and academic development.To address this gap,the present study identified structural relationships between perceived psychological well-being,social support,academic engagement,and school-life satisfaction among students participating in school-based esports activities.Methods:We surveyed 588 students who competed in on-campus esports tournaments across 15 secondary schools in Gwangju Metropolitan City,South Korea.Psychological well-being,social support,academic engagement,and school-life satisfaction were measured using five-point Likert scales.Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling(SEM)were employed to test the hypotheses,and mediation effects were assessed via bootstrapping(1000 resamples,95%confidence interval)and competing model analysis.Results:The results showed that psychological well-being has significant positive effects on social support(β=0.899,p<0.001)and academic engagement(β=0.427,p<0.01).Social support positively predicted school-life satisfaction(β=0.804,p<0.001).Psychological well-being did not directly influence this outcome;instead,it exerted an indirect effect via social support(indirect effect=0.676,95%confidence interval[0.549,0.782]),indicating that social support functioned as a full mediator.Conclusion:Overall,the results demonstrate that school-based esports activities may serve as educational contexts that enhance students’overall satisfaction with school experiences through increased social support.Importantly,these findings highlight the unique psychosocial mechanisms of esports participation,including digital identity,online belonging,and virtual collaboration,which extend beyond traditional educational activities.Because the impact of academic engagement may depend on the quality of participation,future esports programs should incorporate support systems that foster autonomous and collaborative engagement and include digital-citizenship education.
