Short-term overseas study tours, as a new type of cross-cultural autonomy education in the era of globalization, aims to help students improve their intercultural communication competence through tourism and cultural ...Short-term overseas study tours, as a new type of cross-cultural autonomy education in the era of globalization, aims to help students improve their intercultural communication competence through tourism and cultural learning. Many studies' subjects are concentrated on the higher learning institutions. However, few of them are concerned about application-oriented university students' ICC. So the behavior and role of students' ICC in the overseas study tours in 2016 and 2017 in one of the application-oriented universities in Zhejiang province becomes the main focus. It exams from three aspects: intercultural attitudes, knowledge and behaviors. Basically, students benefit a lot from study tours, especially in the aspect of practical communication, among which, they change from shy, inexperienced learners to be brave, confident, and skilled in the tours. Also, considering the problems of host school are existed, the suggestions proposed by participants that practical courses of destination countries had better be arranged for students to understand and adapt to it beforehand. Besides, more communication and interactions between students and teachers should be increased to create a more active and relaxed classroom atmosphere, which contribute to mobilize students' initiative and enthusiasm to better become a complementary influence to promote students' ICC.展开更多
BACKGROUND The prevalence of negative emotional states,such as anxiety and depression,has increased annually.Although personal habits are known to influence emotional regulation,the precise mechanisms underlying this ...BACKGROUND The prevalence of negative emotional states,such as anxiety and depression,has increased annually.Although personal habits are known to influence emotional regulation,the precise mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear.AIM To investigate emotion regulation habits impact on students negative emotions during lockdown,using the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic as a case example.METHODS During the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown,an online cross-sectional survey was conducted at a Chinese university.Emotional states were assessed using the Depression,Anxiety,and Stress Scale-21(DASS-21),while demographic data and emotion regulation habits were collected concurrently.Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 27.0 and includedχ^(2)-tests for intergroup comparisons,Spearman’s rank-order correlation coefficient analysis to examine associations,and stepwise linear regression modeling to explore the relationships between emotion regulation habits and emotional states.Statistical significance was set atα=0.05.RESULTS Among the 494 valid questionnaires analyzed,the prevalence rates of negative emotional states were as follows:Depression(65.0%),anxiety(69.4%),and stress(50.8%).DASS-21 scores(mean±SD)demonstrated significant symptomatology:Total(48.77±34.88),depression(16.21±12.18),anxiety(14.90±11.91),and stress(17.64±12.07).Significant positive intercorrelations were observed among all DASS-21 subscales(P<0.01).Regression analysis identified key predictors of negative emotions(P<0.05):Risk factors included late-night frequency and academic pressure,while protective factors were the frequency of parental contact and the number of same-gender friends.Additionally,compensatory spending and binge eating positively predicted all negative emotion scores(β>0,P<0.01),whereas appropriate recreational activities negatively predicted these scores(β<0,P<0.01).CONCLUSION High negative emotion prevalence occurred among confined students.Recreational activities were protective,while compensatory spending and binge eating were risk factors,necessitating guided emotion regulation.展开更多
Since the 1990s of last century, China's tertiary education has gradually occupied half of the higher education field. As a special educational phenomenon at the present stage in our country, upgrading from a juni...Since the 1990s of last century, China's tertiary education has gradually occupied half of the higher education field. As a special educational phenomenon at the present stage in our country, upgrading from a junior high school to a senior high school meets the needs of social progress and economic development in our country. It also embodies the people-oriented concept and meets people's needs for higher level and higher quality education. This education not only breaks the status quo of life-long entrance examination system, but also provides more choices for examinees and parents. It also brings opportunities and challenges to the undergraduate universities that accept the students. This paper takes the current education situation of engineering management major students in private universities as the research object, finds out the existing problems in the education of the students who have graduated from colleges and puts forward the corresponding countermeasures in order to achieve better teaching effect.展开更多
The rapid development of economy and tourism industry in Liaoning Province calls for more interpreting talents at primary and intermediate level for foreign exchange activities, escort tourism and business negotiation...The rapid development of economy and tourism industry in Liaoning Province calls for more interpreting talents at primary and intermediate level for foreign exchange activities, escort tourism and business negotiation. Due to the different demand from interpreting market, the cultivation of interpreters also need to be diversified. As a new emerging force, private application-oriented universities have set the goal as "To foster pragmatic and practical talents". But the available teaching materials and textbook can't satisfy the need for private application-oriented universities. Therefore, it is imperative to explore suitable teaching material based on the features and cultivation goals of private application-oriented universities, so that to better accomplish the teaching objective.展开更多
Oral expression skills play an essential role in the development of EFL students’language abilities,and how to improve EFL students’oral expression skills is an essential and challenging task.This study adopts a qua...Oral expression skills play an essential role in the development of EFL students’language abilities,and how to improve EFL students’oral expression skills is an essential and challenging task.This study adopts a quasi-experimental research method to carry out the research and proposes an AI-based reflective dialogue model.Based on this,an analysis of the impact brought by this model on EFL students’oral expression performance and learning anxiety levels.The results show that students in the experimental group have significantly higher oral expression performance than those in the control group in the three dimensions of grammatical accuracy,expressive fluency,and word accuracy.In addition,the students in the experimental group produced facilitated anxiety after using the AI-based reflective dialogue model for oral expression learning,which prompted the students to learn more diligently.展开更多
The micro-public opinion environment,characterized by information fragmentation,instantaneous dissemination,emotional contagion,and diverse values,has profoundly transformed the information acquisition patterns and co...The micro-public opinion environment,characterized by information fragmentation,instantaneous dissemination,emotional contagion,and diverse values,has profoundly transformed the information acquisition patterns and cognitive formation processes of college students.It also poses new challenges and opportunities for innovation in ideological and political education(hereinafter referred to as“IPE”)for college students.Starting from the contemporary value of IPE for college students,this paper analyzes the logical connection between the micro-public opinion environment and IPE,thoroughly examines the core challenges faced by IPE in this context,and proposes specific innovative paths from four perspectives:content,methods,subjects,and mechanisms.The aim is to provide insights for enhancing the pertinence and effectiveness of IPE for college students in the micro-public opinion environment.展开更多
BACKGROUND Revisiting the epidemiology of posttraumatic stress symptoms(PTSSs)among university students during the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic as well as understanding the mental health help-seeking beh...BACKGROUND Revisiting the epidemiology of posttraumatic stress symptoms(PTSSs)among university students during the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic as well as understanding the mental health help-seeking behavior of individuals with PTSSs has critical implications for public mental health strategies in future medical pandemics.AIM To investigate the prevalence and correlates of PTSSs among university students during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in China and to examine mental health help-seeking behaviors among these students.METHODS A total of 2507 Chinese university students were recruited via snowball sampling.The students completed the Seven-item Screening Scale for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.Sociodemo-graphic characteristics,pandemic-related characteristics,and mental health help-seeking behaviors of students with PTSSs were also collected.RESULTS The prevalence of PTSSs among the participants was 28.0%.Seven significant correlates of PTSSs were identified(odds ratio=1.23-3.65,P≤0.024):Female sex,being 19 years old or older,living with others or alone,a low level of family economic status,fair or poor interpersonal relationships,severe or very severe local pandemic,and having family members diagnosed with COVID-19.However,only 3.28%of the students with PTSSs reported seeking help from mental health specialists.Among the 23 students who sought help from mental health specialists,13 opted for online or telephone-based psychological consultation.CONCLUSION Our data suggest that there was a high risk of PTSSs among university students and a high level of unmet mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.The delivery of mental health services online or via telephone is a promising approach to address these unmet needs.展开更多
Early onset of hypertension (HTN) raises the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the U.S. For university students who do not follow healthy diets or lifestyles, high blood pressure (BP)...Early onset of hypertension (HTN) raises the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the U.S. For university students who do not follow healthy diets or lifestyles, high blood pressure (BP) may be markedly prevalent. Researchers utilized a cross-sectional design to assess HTN prevalence and its risk factors among college students (N = 123). Self-administered surveys comprising four validated questionnaires: the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants-Shortened (REAPS), Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Quality (DASH-Q), and the U.S. Adult Food Security Survey (FSS) were employed. Additionally, physical measurements were conducted, including height, weight, waist circumference (WC), and BP. Results indicated that 71.6% of students had elevated BP, with 24.4% classified as Stage 1 HTN and 23.6% as Stage 2 HTN. Notably, 60% of students reported low adherence to the DASH diet and a mean REAPS score of 26.3 out of 39. Students experiencing marginal food security had higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) 131.7 ± 16.8 mm Hg compared to those with high food security 123.03 ± 11.7 mm Hg (p = 0.028). Furthermore, REAPS scores showed a negative correlation with diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (β = −0.201, p = 0.03). Significant predictors for SBP included WC (β = 0.40, p β = −0.33, p β = 0.16, p = 0.046). The findings highlight the need for BP screenings and nutrition education programs to improve dietary habits among college students, which may help reduce HTN and its associated long-term risks for CVD.展开更多
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a primary reason for liver cancer and continues to be a worldwide public health issue. The likelihood of contracting HBV is greater in healthcare workers (HCWs) compared to indiv...Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a primary reason for liver cancer and continues to be a worldwide public health issue. The likelihood of contracting HBV is greater in healthcare workers (HCWs) compared to individuals who are not in healthcare professions. Medical students are classified as a high-risk demographic since, like HCWs, they often come into contact with bodily fluids and blood during their clinical training. By 2030, a greater proportion of people will have received HBV vaccinations, thereby halting the spread of new infections—The Somali Ministry of Health with the help of various agencies announced to eradicate hepatitis from Somalia. The priority actions are national hepatitis strategy, hepatitis survey, public awareness, training, and capacity building. Objectives: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and vaccination status of Hepatitis B infection among medical university students in Mogadishu, Somalia, 2024. Methods: Cross-sectional study design was used in this study and the survey was carried out among medical students enrolled in Universities from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 software, Chi-square analysis and Logistic regression analysis to identify associations between demographic factors and HBV knowledge, attitudes, and vaccination status, as well as perspectives and immunization status concerning viral hepatitis. Results: The study achieved a response rate of (96%), with 230 participants. Most students (76.5%) were aged 26 - 30 years, and (60.8%) were male. Nearly half (48.7%) were in their third year of study, and the majority (36.1%) were from the Medicine and Surgery department. While 92.2% had heard of HBV, gaps in understanding were evident. About 37.8% erroneously believed HBV could spread via handshakes, and only 33.9% were aware HBV is treatable. Awareness of HBV’s severe complications, such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, was reported by 61.3%, and 83% understood that vaccination could prevent infection. Positive attitudes towards HBV vaccination were prevalent. Most participants (81.3%) supported vaccination before sexual activity, and 78.3% endorsed mandatory HBV vaccination policies for healthcare workers. However, 87.4% expressed concerns about the vaccine promoting unsafe sexual behavior, and 96.1% cited cultural resistance as a barrier to vaccination. A significant proportion (80.86%) of students had not been vaccinated against HBV. Among vaccinated students, 17.4%, 15.7%, and 47.82% had received one, two, and three doses, respectively. Barriers to vaccination included safety concerns (77.4%), lack of time (86.52%), and doubts about efficacy (42.61%). Conclusion: This study highlights gaps in knowledge and vaccination coverage among medical students, which are critical for their health and future clinical practice. Enhancing awareness and vaccination rates can empower students to advocate for preventative measures in their professional environments. Despite high awareness of HBV, knowledge gaps and cultural barriers persist, affecting attitudes and vaccination uptake among medical students. Educational interventions addressing misconceptions, cultural resistance, and vaccine safety are critical. Increased advocacy for mandatory vaccination policies in healthcare settings is also essential to improve HBV prevention methods.展开更多
Objective:To explore the application value of the modified Peyton’s four-step teaching method in bridge experimental courses for undergraduate medical students.Methods:100 undergraduate medical students from Bethune ...Objective:To explore the application value of the modified Peyton’s four-step teaching method in bridge experimental courses for undergraduate medical students.Methods:100 undergraduate medical students from Bethune Hospital of Shanxi from July 2023 to July 2024 were selected and grouped using a random number method.The control group received a conventional training program,while the observation group received a modified Peyton’s four-step teaching and training program.The DOPS scores and teaching satisfaction scores of the two groups of undergraduate medical students were compared.Results:After intervention,the scores of each dimension of the DOPS for the undergraduate medical students in the observation group were higher than those in the control group.The teaching satisfaction scores of the undergraduate medical students after teaching were lower in the control group than in the observation group.The differences between the two groups were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:The modified Peyton’s four-step teaching program developed in this study can promote teaching and learning methods for undergraduate medical students,improve teaching satisfaction levels,and help administrators stabilize the medical team.展开更多
As Malaysia seeks to enhance its educational development,understanding student attitudes toward various scientific disciplines—particularly STEM fields—becomes crucial.This study investigates the perceptions of pre-...As Malaysia seeks to enhance its educational development,understanding student attitudes toward various scientific disciplines—particularly STEM fields—becomes crucial.This study investigates the perceptions of pre-university students in Malaysia regarding the geoscience discipline.Data were collected through a questionnaire designed to explore students’experiences with geoscience-related subjects and their perceptions of this essential field,focusing on their understanding and interest in geoscience.展开更多
Background: Disaster preparedness is a critical aspect of nursing education, enhancing students’ ability to respond effectively in emergencies. However, the extent to which nursing curricula influence disaster prepar...Background: Disaster preparedness is a critical aspect of nursing education, enhancing students’ ability to respond effectively in emergencies. However, the extent to which nursing curricula influence disaster preparedness awareness remains underexplored. Our study found that 39% of students reported improved awareness after three years, highlighting the need for targeted curriculum enhancements. Purpose: To evaluate changes in disaster preparedness awareness among nursing students over three years of education and identify gaps in current curricula impacting this awareness. Results: Findings indicate that while 39% of students showed improved awareness, significant gaps remain, suggesting the need for a dedicated course on emergency preparedness. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the importance of integrating comprehensive disaster preparedness education within nursing curricula to address these gaps and foster resilience in future healthcare professionals.展开更多
This study explores the environmental sensitivity of first-year teacher education stu dents,focusing on the relationship between their Earth Science performance,demographic factors,and their cognitive and emotional re...This study explores the environmental sensitivity of first-year teacher education stu dents,focusing on the relationship between their Earth Science performance,demographic factors,and their cognitive and emotional responses to environmental challenges.Using a descriptive correlational design within a mixed-methods framework,the research incorporates tools such as the Environmental Sensitivity Test(EST),focus group discussions(FGDs),and eco-mapping to comprehensively collect and analyze data.The findings reveal that while students exhibit a general awareness of environmental issues,this awareness does not consistently translate into sustainable practices,particularly in areas such as water conservation and waste management.A weak and statistically insignificant correlation was identified between Earth Science performance and environmental sensitivity,indicating that academic achievement in the subject does not necessarily lead to environmentally responsible behaviors.The results underscore the importance of teacher education programs integrating principles of behavioral psychology,experiential learning,and focused environmental education.Specifically,secondary science teachers should be equipped with practical strategies,such as implementing project-based learning,organizing community-centered environmental initiatives,and fostering interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability.These interventions address the gap in preparing future educators to effectively advocate for and implement sustainable practices.Strengthening teacher preparation programs with these components ensures that science educators are better equipped to cultivate a new generation of environmentally responsible citizens.展开更多
Background: For nursing students, gathering social information is essential for understanding healthcare and social issues and developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. However, the choice of informatio...Background: For nursing students, gathering social information is essential for understanding healthcare and social issues and developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. However, the choice of information sources varies by age and individual habits. With the widespread use of the internet, there are notable differences between younger and older generations in their reliance on the internet versus traditional media sources like newspapers and television. Given the wide age range and diverse backgrounds of nursing students, understanding generational differences in information-gathering methods is important for implementing effective education. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify how nursing students in different age groups obtain social information and to examine media usage trends by age group. Additionally, we aim to use the findings to provide insights into effective information dissemination methods in nursing education. Results: The results showed that nursing students in their teens to forties, regardless of gender, primarily relied on the internet as their main information source, with television playing a secondary role. In contrast, students in their fifties tended to obtain information more often from newspapers and television than from the internet. This highlights an age-related difference in preferred information sources, with older students showing a greater reliance on traditional media. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that nursing students use different information-gathering methods based on their age, suggesting a need to custo-mize information dissemination strategies in nursing education. Digital media may be more effective for younger students, while traditional media or printed materials might better serve older students. Educational institutions should consider these generational differences in media usage and adopt strategies that meet the diverse needs of their student populations.展开更多
This study investigates the prevalence of HIV high-risk behaviors among university students in S City, Sichuan Province. Using a sampling survey method, a total of 3262 valid questionnaires were collected. Data analys...This study investigates the prevalence of HIV high-risk behaviors among university students in S City, Sichuan Province. Using a sampling survey method, a total of 3262 valid questionnaires were collected. Data analysis revealed ten significant issues related to HIV risk behaviors among university students, leading to suggested intervention strategies to address these behaviors.展开更多
There is curiosity and awareness throughout the world regarding the role of Information and Communication technologies. This is felt in each and every section of society. Several studies have confirmed and considered ...There is curiosity and awareness throughout the world regarding the role of Information and Communication technologies. This is felt in each and every section of society. Several studies have confirmed and considered information and communication technology’s significance in the field of education. It has not only affected learners but also to the teachers. This paper explores how ICT-based projects affect teachers’ and students’ attitudes. The data was collected through self-prepared attitude scale. It was distributed among the teachers and students of various schools. Two hundred students and one hundred twenty teachers responded to the questionnaire. Analysis was done through the data collected from the teachers as well as from students. The study’s conclusions demonstrated that while there was no significant variation in the attitudes of teachers utilizing different ICT-based programs, there was a substantial difference in the students’ attitude toward learning with different ICT-based programs.展开更多
This study examined the impact of teacher-student relationship quality on students’risk of bullying victimiza-tion and the mediating roles of student-student relationships and student engagement in this relationship....This study examined the impact of teacher-student relationship quality on students’risk of bullying victimiza-tion and the mediating roles of student-student relationships and student engagement in this relationship.A total of 656 Chinese junior high school students(females=361,mean age=13.75,SD=0.98)completed validated measures of teacher-student relationship quality,student-student relationship quality,student engagement,and bullying victimization.Regression analysis results indicated that higher teacher-student relationship quality predicted a lower risk of student bullying victimization.Serial mediating effect testing of the student-student relationship quality and student engagement revealed that these factors fully mediated the relationship between teacher-student relationship quality and bullying victimization,resulting in a lower risk of bullying victimization.The results showed that student-student relationship quality had a more substantial mediating effect than student engagement.Thefindings support the Socio-Ecological Framework,suggesting that within the Microsystem,interactions between individuals and their immediate environments significantly impact their behavior.Specifically,thesefindings suggest that good teacher-student relationships can enhance the quality of student-student relationships and student engagement,thereby preventing and reducing the occurrence of bullying victimization.展开更多
The purpose of this research is to analyze the causal mechanisms of learning difficulties of middle school students and use them to propose strategies to help them.This research is particularly valuable for its focus ...The purpose of this research is to analyze the causal mechanisms of learning difficulties of middle school students and use them to propose strategies to help them.This research is particularly valuable for its focus on middle school students.Research on this critical transition period is often lacking compared to primary and high school.Therefore,this research establishes a structured equation model and analyzes the data from the survey using the partial least squares method.The data were obtained from a 13,900 Wenzhou City,China students’questionnaire.The research found that learning strategies were the most significant influences on learning effectiveness,followed by learning motivation and learning relationships.Meanwhile,learning relationships had a significant impact on learning pressure.Therefore,this research proposes targeted support strategies.It aims to enhance learning motivation(Set achievable learning goals for each student with learning difficulties based on their actual situation),optimize learning strategies(Encourage students with learning difficulties to learn self-regulatory strategies such as goal setting,time management,and self-reflection),and improve learning relationships(Establish a good social network to promote positive interaction between students with learning difficulties and their peers).At the same time,it reduces students’learning pressure.Ultimately,the learning effectiveness of students with learning difficulties is improved.展开更多
Guided by the China International College Students’Innovation Competition,higher vocational colleges,as the main position for cultivating technical and skilled talents,need to explore a suitable training path for hig...Guided by the China International College Students’Innovation Competition,higher vocational colleges,as the main position for cultivating technical and skilled talents,need to explore a suitable training path for higher vocational students’innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities.Therefore,based on the background of the competition,this paper deeply analyzes the current situation and problems of cultivating higher vocational students’innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities.It proposes paths from aspects such as curriculum system construction,construction of the integration platform of competition and teaching,construction of a diversified teaching team,improvement of the innovation and entrepreneurship work mechanism,and creation of a strong campus cultural atmosphere.The purpose is to promote the reform of innovation and entrepreneurship education and teaching in higher vocational colleges through the competition and enhance the core competitiveness of higher vocational students.展开更多
Objective:To assess the level of nursing students’knowledge about delirium and its associated risk factors.Delirium is a clinical syndrome characterized by alterations in cognition and psychomotor activity.Since deli...Objective:To assess the level of nursing students’knowledge about delirium and its associated risk factors.Delirium is a clinical syndrome characterized by alterations in cognition and psychomotor activity.Since delirium is common among geriatric patients,adequate preparedness of nursing students to assess and manage delirious geriatric patients is necessary to improve potential nurses’quality of care and communication with this group.Limited research work was conducted to address nursing students’knowledge about delirium.Methods:This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from October 2022 to February 2023.A convenience sampling was used,and 319 valid questionnaires were obtained from nursing students from six Jordanian governmental and private universities,who were at least in their third academic year.An adopted delirium knowledge scale was used to collect data.Descriptive statistics and an independent t-test were used for data analysis.Results:The mean for general knowledge about delirium was 57.5%.The mean for knowledge of delirium risk factors was 61.8%.Nursing students in their fourth academic year scored significantly higher on both general knowledge and risk knowledge scales than students in the third academic year.Conclusions:Nursing students’knowledge regarding delirium and its risk factors was low.Educational efforts should be maximized for incorporating and addressing the topic of delirium in the undergraduate nursing curriculum.Implications of this study include revising nursing curricula to ensure that students receive enough education on delirium,including its detection,diagnosis,and management.The implications also include giving nursing students the chance to gain experience in caring for delirious patients and providing them with the tools and resources they need to assess and manage delirium.展开更多
文摘Short-term overseas study tours, as a new type of cross-cultural autonomy education in the era of globalization, aims to help students improve their intercultural communication competence through tourism and cultural learning. Many studies' subjects are concentrated on the higher learning institutions. However, few of them are concerned about application-oriented university students' ICC. So the behavior and role of students' ICC in the overseas study tours in 2016 and 2017 in one of the application-oriented universities in Zhejiang province becomes the main focus. It exams from three aspects: intercultural attitudes, knowledge and behaviors. Basically, students benefit a lot from study tours, especially in the aspect of practical communication, among which, they change from shy, inexperienced learners to be brave, confident, and skilled in the tours. Also, considering the problems of host school are existed, the suggestions proposed by participants that practical courses of destination countries had better be arranged for students to understand and adapt to it beforehand. Besides, more communication and interactions between students and teachers should be increased to create a more active and relaxed classroom atmosphere, which contribute to mobilize students' initiative and enthusiasm to better become a complementary influence to promote students' ICC.
文摘BACKGROUND The prevalence of negative emotional states,such as anxiety and depression,has increased annually.Although personal habits are known to influence emotional regulation,the precise mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear.AIM To investigate emotion regulation habits impact on students negative emotions during lockdown,using the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic as a case example.METHODS During the coronavirus disease 2019 lockdown,an online cross-sectional survey was conducted at a Chinese university.Emotional states were assessed using the Depression,Anxiety,and Stress Scale-21(DASS-21),while demographic data and emotion regulation habits were collected concurrently.Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 27.0 and includedχ^(2)-tests for intergroup comparisons,Spearman’s rank-order correlation coefficient analysis to examine associations,and stepwise linear regression modeling to explore the relationships between emotion regulation habits and emotional states.Statistical significance was set atα=0.05.RESULTS Among the 494 valid questionnaires analyzed,the prevalence rates of negative emotional states were as follows:Depression(65.0%),anxiety(69.4%),and stress(50.8%).DASS-21 scores(mean±SD)demonstrated significant symptomatology:Total(48.77±34.88),depression(16.21±12.18),anxiety(14.90±11.91),and stress(17.64±12.07).Significant positive intercorrelations were observed among all DASS-21 subscales(P<0.01).Regression analysis identified key predictors of negative emotions(P<0.05):Risk factors included late-night frequency and academic pressure,while protective factors were the frequency of parental contact and the number of same-gender friends.Additionally,compensatory spending and binge eating positively predicted all negative emotion scores(β>0,P<0.01),whereas appropriate recreational activities negatively predicted these scores(β<0,P<0.01).CONCLUSION High negative emotion prevalence occurred among confined students.Recreational activities were protective,while compensatory spending and binge eating were risk factors,necessitating guided emotion regulation.
文摘Since the 1990s of last century, China's tertiary education has gradually occupied half of the higher education field. As a special educational phenomenon at the present stage in our country, upgrading from a junior high school to a senior high school meets the needs of social progress and economic development in our country. It also embodies the people-oriented concept and meets people's needs for higher level and higher quality education. This education not only breaks the status quo of life-long entrance examination system, but also provides more choices for examinees and parents. It also brings opportunities and challenges to the undergraduate universities that accept the students. This paper takes the current education situation of engineering management major students in private universities as the research object, finds out the existing problems in the education of the students who have graduated from colleges and puts forward the corresponding countermeasures in order to achieve better teaching effect.
文摘The rapid development of economy and tourism industry in Liaoning Province calls for more interpreting talents at primary and intermediate level for foreign exchange activities, escort tourism and business negotiation. Due to the different demand from interpreting market, the cultivation of interpreters also need to be diversified. As a new emerging force, private application-oriented universities have set the goal as "To foster pragmatic and practical talents". But the available teaching materials and textbook can't satisfy the need for private application-oriented universities. Therefore, it is imperative to explore suitable teaching material based on the features and cultivation goals of private application-oriented universities, so that to better accomplish the teaching objective.
基金2024 Provincial Teaching Reform Program for Graduate Students in the Second Batch of the 14th Five-Year Plan of Zhejiang Provincial Office of Education:Innovation and Practice of“Six Synergistic”Graduate Teaching Guided by Educator’s Spirit(No.JGCG2024406)Key Project of Zhejiang Provincial Education Science Planning:Research on an interdisciplinary teaching model to promote students’computational thinking from multiple analytical perspectives[No.2025SB103].
文摘Oral expression skills play an essential role in the development of EFL students’language abilities,and how to improve EFL students’oral expression skills is an essential and challenging task.This study adopts a quasi-experimental research method to carry out the research and proposes an AI-based reflective dialogue model.Based on this,an analysis of the impact brought by this model on EFL students’oral expression performance and learning anxiety levels.The results show that students in the experimental group have significantly higher oral expression performance than those in the control group in the three dimensions of grammatical accuracy,expressive fluency,and word accuracy.In addition,the students in the experimental group produced facilitated anxiety after using the AI-based reflective dialogue model for oral expression learning,which prompted the students to learn more diligently.
文摘The micro-public opinion environment,characterized by information fragmentation,instantaneous dissemination,emotional contagion,and diverse values,has profoundly transformed the information acquisition patterns and cognitive formation processes of college students.It also poses new challenges and opportunities for innovation in ideological and political education(hereinafter referred to as“IPE”)for college students.Starting from the contemporary value of IPE for college students,this paper analyzes the logical connection between the micro-public opinion environment and IPE,thoroughly examines the core challenges faced by IPE in this context,and proposes specific innovative paths from four perspectives:content,methods,subjects,and mechanisms.The aim is to provide insights for enhancing the pertinence and effectiveness of IPE for college students in the micro-public opinion environment.
文摘BACKGROUND Revisiting the epidemiology of posttraumatic stress symptoms(PTSSs)among university students during the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic as well as understanding the mental health help-seeking behavior of individuals with PTSSs has critical implications for public mental health strategies in future medical pandemics.AIM To investigate the prevalence and correlates of PTSSs among university students during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in China and to examine mental health help-seeking behaviors among these students.METHODS A total of 2507 Chinese university students were recruited via snowball sampling.The students completed the Seven-item Screening Scale for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.Sociodemo-graphic characteristics,pandemic-related characteristics,and mental health help-seeking behaviors of students with PTSSs were also collected.RESULTS The prevalence of PTSSs among the participants was 28.0%.Seven significant correlates of PTSSs were identified(odds ratio=1.23-3.65,P≤0.024):Female sex,being 19 years old or older,living with others or alone,a low level of family economic status,fair or poor interpersonal relationships,severe or very severe local pandemic,and having family members diagnosed with COVID-19.However,only 3.28%of the students with PTSSs reported seeking help from mental health specialists.Among the 23 students who sought help from mental health specialists,13 opted for online or telephone-based psychological consultation.CONCLUSION Our data suggest that there was a high risk of PTSSs among university students and a high level of unmet mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.The delivery of mental health services online or via telephone is a promising approach to address these unmet needs.
文摘Early onset of hypertension (HTN) raises the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the U.S. For university students who do not follow healthy diets or lifestyles, high blood pressure (BP) may be markedly prevalent. Researchers utilized a cross-sectional design to assess HTN prevalence and its risk factors among college students (N = 123). Self-administered surveys comprising four validated questionnaires: the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants-Shortened (REAPS), Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Quality (DASH-Q), and the U.S. Adult Food Security Survey (FSS) were employed. Additionally, physical measurements were conducted, including height, weight, waist circumference (WC), and BP. Results indicated that 71.6% of students had elevated BP, with 24.4% classified as Stage 1 HTN and 23.6% as Stage 2 HTN. Notably, 60% of students reported low adherence to the DASH diet and a mean REAPS score of 26.3 out of 39. Students experiencing marginal food security had higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) 131.7 ± 16.8 mm Hg compared to those with high food security 123.03 ± 11.7 mm Hg (p = 0.028). Furthermore, REAPS scores showed a negative correlation with diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (β = −0.201, p = 0.03). Significant predictors for SBP included WC (β = 0.40, p β = −0.33, p β = 0.16, p = 0.046). The findings highlight the need for BP screenings and nutrition education programs to improve dietary habits among college students, which may help reduce HTN and its associated long-term risks for CVD.
文摘Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a primary reason for liver cancer and continues to be a worldwide public health issue. The likelihood of contracting HBV is greater in healthcare workers (HCWs) compared to individuals who are not in healthcare professions. Medical students are classified as a high-risk demographic since, like HCWs, they often come into contact with bodily fluids and blood during their clinical training. By 2030, a greater proportion of people will have received HBV vaccinations, thereby halting the spread of new infections—The Somali Ministry of Health with the help of various agencies announced to eradicate hepatitis from Somalia. The priority actions are national hepatitis strategy, hepatitis survey, public awareness, training, and capacity building. Objectives: This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and vaccination status of Hepatitis B infection among medical university students in Mogadishu, Somalia, 2024. Methods: Cross-sectional study design was used in this study and the survey was carried out among medical students enrolled in Universities from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 software, Chi-square analysis and Logistic regression analysis to identify associations between demographic factors and HBV knowledge, attitudes, and vaccination status, as well as perspectives and immunization status concerning viral hepatitis. Results: The study achieved a response rate of (96%), with 230 participants. Most students (76.5%) were aged 26 - 30 years, and (60.8%) were male. Nearly half (48.7%) were in their third year of study, and the majority (36.1%) were from the Medicine and Surgery department. While 92.2% had heard of HBV, gaps in understanding were evident. About 37.8% erroneously believed HBV could spread via handshakes, and only 33.9% were aware HBV is treatable. Awareness of HBV’s severe complications, such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, was reported by 61.3%, and 83% understood that vaccination could prevent infection. Positive attitudes towards HBV vaccination were prevalent. Most participants (81.3%) supported vaccination before sexual activity, and 78.3% endorsed mandatory HBV vaccination policies for healthcare workers. However, 87.4% expressed concerns about the vaccine promoting unsafe sexual behavior, and 96.1% cited cultural resistance as a barrier to vaccination. A significant proportion (80.86%) of students had not been vaccinated against HBV. Among vaccinated students, 17.4%, 15.7%, and 47.82% had received one, two, and three doses, respectively. Barriers to vaccination included safety concerns (77.4%), lack of time (86.52%), and doubts about efficacy (42.61%). Conclusion: This study highlights gaps in knowledge and vaccination coverage among medical students, which are critical for their health and future clinical practice. Enhancing awareness and vaccination rates can empower students to advocate for preventative measures in their professional environments. Despite high awareness of HBV, knowledge gaps and cultural barriers persist, affecting attitudes and vaccination uptake among medical students. Educational interventions addressing misconceptions, cultural resistance, and vaccine safety are critical. Increased advocacy for mandatory vaccination policies in healthcare settings is also essential to improve HBV prevention methods.
文摘Objective:To explore the application value of the modified Peyton’s four-step teaching method in bridge experimental courses for undergraduate medical students.Methods:100 undergraduate medical students from Bethune Hospital of Shanxi from July 2023 to July 2024 were selected and grouped using a random number method.The control group received a conventional training program,while the observation group received a modified Peyton’s four-step teaching and training program.The DOPS scores and teaching satisfaction scores of the two groups of undergraduate medical students were compared.Results:After intervention,the scores of each dimension of the DOPS for the undergraduate medical students in the observation group were higher than those in the control group.The teaching satisfaction scores of the undergraduate medical students after teaching were lower in the control group than in the observation group.The differences between the two groups were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:The modified Peyton’s four-step teaching program developed in this study can promote teaching and learning methods for undergraduate medical students,improve teaching satisfaction levels,and help administrators stabilize the medical team.
文摘As Malaysia seeks to enhance its educational development,understanding student attitudes toward various scientific disciplines—particularly STEM fields—becomes crucial.This study investigates the perceptions of pre-university students in Malaysia regarding the geoscience discipline.Data were collected through a questionnaire designed to explore students’experiences with geoscience-related subjects and their perceptions of this essential field,focusing on their understanding and interest in geoscience.
文摘Background: Disaster preparedness is a critical aspect of nursing education, enhancing students’ ability to respond effectively in emergencies. However, the extent to which nursing curricula influence disaster preparedness awareness remains underexplored. Our study found that 39% of students reported improved awareness after three years, highlighting the need for targeted curriculum enhancements. Purpose: To evaluate changes in disaster preparedness awareness among nursing students over three years of education and identify gaps in current curricula impacting this awareness. Results: Findings indicate that while 39% of students showed improved awareness, significant gaps remain, suggesting the need for a dedicated course on emergency preparedness. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the importance of integrating comprehensive disaster preparedness education within nursing curricula to address these gaps and foster resilience in future healthcare professionals.
文摘This study explores the environmental sensitivity of first-year teacher education stu dents,focusing on the relationship between their Earth Science performance,demographic factors,and their cognitive and emotional responses to environmental challenges.Using a descriptive correlational design within a mixed-methods framework,the research incorporates tools such as the Environmental Sensitivity Test(EST),focus group discussions(FGDs),and eco-mapping to comprehensively collect and analyze data.The findings reveal that while students exhibit a general awareness of environmental issues,this awareness does not consistently translate into sustainable practices,particularly in areas such as water conservation and waste management.A weak and statistically insignificant correlation was identified between Earth Science performance and environmental sensitivity,indicating that academic achievement in the subject does not necessarily lead to environmentally responsible behaviors.The results underscore the importance of teacher education programs integrating principles of behavioral psychology,experiential learning,and focused environmental education.Specifically,secondary science teachers should be equipped with practical strategies,such as implementing project-based learning,organizing community-centered environmental initiatives,and fostering interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability.These interventions address the gap in preparing future educators to effectively advocate for and implement sustainable practices.Strengthening teacher preparation programs with these components ensures that science educators are better equipped to cultivate a new generation of environmentally responsible citizens.
文摘Background: For nursing students, gathering social information is essential for understanding healthcare and social issues and developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. However, the choice of information sources varies by age and individual habits. With the widespread use of the internet, there are notable differences between younger and older generations in their reliance on the internet versus traditional media sources like newspapers and television. Given the wide age range and diverse backgrounds of nursing students, understanding generational differences in information-gathering methods is important for implementing effective education. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify how nursing students in different age groups obtain social information and to examine media usage trends by age group. Additionally, we aim to use the findings to provide insights into effective information dissemination methods in nursing education. Results: The results showed that nursing students in their teens to forties, regardless of gender, primarily relied on the internet as their main information source, with television playing a secondary role. In contrast, students in their fifties tended to obtain information more often from newspapers and television than from the internet. This highlights an age-related difference in preferred information sources, with older students showing a greater reliance on traditional media. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that nursing students use different information-gathering methods based on their age, suggesting a need to custo-mize information dissemination strategies in nursing education. Digital media may be more effective for younger students, while traditional media or printed materials might better serve older students. Educational institutions should consider these generational differences in media usage and adopt strategies that meet the diverse needs of their student populations.
文摘This study investigates the prevalence of HIV high-risk behaviors among university students in S City, Sichuan Province. Using a sampling survey method, a total of 3262 valid questionnaires were collected. Data analysis revealed ten significant issues related to HIV risk behaviors among university students, leading to suggested intervention strategies to address these behaviors.
文摘There is curiosity and awareness throughout the world regarding the role of Information and Communication technologies. This is felt in each and every section of society. Several studies have confirmed and considered information and communication technology’s significance in the field of education. It has not only affected learners but also to the teachers. This paper explores how ICT-based projects affect teachers’ and students’ attitudes. The data was collected through self-prepared attitude scale. It was distributed among the teachers and students of various schools. Two hundred students and one hundred twenty teachers responded to the questionnaire. Analysis was done through the data collected from the teachers as well as from students. The study’s conclusions demonstrated that while there was no significant variation in the attitudes of teachers utilizing different ICT-based programs, there was a substantial difference in the students’ attitude toward learning with different ICT-based programs.
基金supported by the 2024 Henan Province Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project(Youth Project)entitled“Research on the Mechanism and Intervention of Self-Regulated Learning in Promoting Children’s Chinese Reading Comprehension”(2024CJY070).
文摘This study examined the impact of teacher-student relationship quality on students’risk of bullying victimiza-tion and the mediating roles of student-student relationships and student engagement in this relationship.A total of 656 Chinese junior high school students(females=361,mean age=13.75,SD=0.98)completed validated measures of teacher-student relationship quality,student-student relationship quality,student engagement,and bullying victimization.Regression analysis results indicated that higher teacher-student relationship quality predicted a lower risk of student bullying victimization.Serial mediating effect testing of the student-student relationship quality and student engagement revealed that these factors fully mediated the relationship between teacher-student relationship quality and bullying victimization,resulting in a lower risk of bullying victimization.The results showed that student-student relationship quality had a more substantial mediating effect than student engagement.Thefindings support the Socio-Ecological Framework,suggesting that within the Microsystem,interactions between individuals and their immediate environments significantly impact their behavior.Specifically,thesefindings suggest that good teacher-student relationships can enhance the quality of student-student relationships and student engagement,thereby preventing and reducing the occurrence of bullying victimization.
基金2025 Wenzhou Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Science(Wenzhou University Learning Science and Technology Research Centre)Research Project:Investigation and Strategy Research on the Causes of Middle School Students’Learning Difficulties in the Context of the Leading Country in Education.
文摘The purpose of this research is to analyze the causal mechanisms of learning difficulties of middle school students and use them to propose strategies to help them.This research is particularly valuable for its focus on middle school students.Research on this critical transition period is often lacking compared to primary and high school.Therefore,this research establishes a structured equation model and analyzes the data from the survey using the partial least squares method.The data were obtained from a 13,900 Wenzhou City,China students’questionnaire.The research found that learning strategies were the most significant influences on learning effectiveness,followed by learning motivation and learning relationships.Meanwhile,learning relationships had a significant impact on learning pressure.Therefore,this research proposes targeted support strategies.It aims to enhance learning motivation(Set achievable learning goals for each student with learning difficulties based on their actual situation),optimize learning strategies(Encourage students with learning difficulties to learn self-regulatory strategies such as goal setting,time management,and self-reflection),and improve learning relationships(Establish a good social network to promote positive interaction between students with learning difficulties and their peers).At the same time,it reduces students’learning pressure.Ultimately,the learning effectiveness of students with learning difficulties is improved.
基金Teaching Reform Research Project of Nanchong Vocational College of Culture and Tourism in 2023:Research on the Training Path of Higher Vocational Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Capabilities from the Perspective of the“Internet+”College Students’Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition(JG2023A13)。
文摘Guided by the China International College Students’Innovation Competition,higher vocational colleges,as the main position for cultivating technical and skilled talents,need to explore a suitable training path for higher vocational students’innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities.Therefore,based on the background of the competition,this paper deeply analyzes the current situation and problems of cultivating higher vocational students’innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities.It proposes paths from aspects such as curriculum system construction,construction of the integration platform of competition and teaching,construction of a diversified teaching team,improvement of the innovation and entrepreneurship work mechanism,and creation of a strong campus cultural atmosphere.The purpose is to promote the reform of innovation and entrepreneurship education and teaching in higher vocational colleges through the competition and enhance the core competitiveness of higher vocational students.
文摘Objective:To assess the level of nursing students’knowledge about delirium and its associated risk factors.Delirium is a clinical syndrome characterized by alterations in cognition and psychomotor activity.Since delirium is common among geriatric patients,adequate preparedness of nursing students to assess and manage delirious geriatric patients is necessary to improve potential nurses’quality of care and communication with this group.Limited research work was conducted to address nursing students’knowledge about delirium.Methods:This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from October 2022 to February 2023.A convenience sampling was used,and 319 valid questionnaires were obtained from nursing students from six Jordanian governmental and private universities,who were at least in their third academic year.An adopted delirium knowledge scale was used to collect data.Descriptive statistics and an independent t-test were used for data analysis.Results:The mean for general knowledge about delirium was 57.5%.The mean for knowledge of delirium risk factors was 61.8%.Nursing students in their fourth academic year scored significantly higher on both general knowledge and risk knowledge scales than students in the third academic year.Conclusions:Nursing students’knowledge regarding delirium and its risk factors was low.Educational efforts should be maximized for incorporating and addressing the topic of delirium in the undergraduate nursing curriculum.Implications of this study include revising nursing curricula to ensure that students receive enough education on delirium,including its detection,diagnosis,and management.The implications also include giving nursing students the chance to gain experience in caring for delirious patients and providing them with the tools and resources they need to assess and manage delirium.
