Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Manea M. Al-Ahmari, Mohammed M. Al Moaleem, Razan Ahmad Khudhayr, Athar Ali Sulaily, Balqees Ahmed M. Alhazmi, Mousa Ismail S. AlAlili, Abdulrahman Mushabbab Alqahtani, Haya Sultan N. Alassaf, Imtinan Ahmed Madkhali, Asma Mohammed Shagagi, Ibtisam Mohammed Masoud, Ali Mohammed Rizq
Summary: This systematic review identified and evaluated publications using DREEM and its domains, genders, and educational level to monitor the education environment in medical colleges, applied medical science colleges, and dental colleges in Saudi Arabia. Overall, DREEM scores were more positive than negative, with variations between genders and educational levels.
MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Shadab Behkam, Amirhossein Tavallaei, Nastaran Maghbouli, Mahboobeh Khabaz Mafinejad, Jemal Haidar Ali
Summary: The study investigated the perception of educational environment among first-year medical students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. It found that students generally perceived the educational environment positively, but there was no significant difference in perception between mentees and non-mentees. Areas of improvement identified include emphasizing factual learning and teacher-based teaching.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Hyunho Kim, Pyeongjin Jeon, Seungju Kim, Jiseong Hong, Yeonseok Kang
Summary: The study translated DREEM into Korean and evaluated its reliability and validity through psychometric analysis. The Korean version showed good overall model fit but low convergent and discriminant validity indices, suggesting the need for further research on factor structures in the Korean context.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ghaith Alfakhry, Ahmad Naeem, M. Bader AboHajar, Aisha Alfakhry, Abdul Fattah Mohandes, Iyad Ali, Ebrahim Makhoul, Nadeem Ahmed, M. Mhdy Abla, Khaled Alhomsi, Issam Jamous
Summary: Background: Medical education in Syria still adopts a traditional, teacher-centered curriculum, which implies issues in the learning environment (LE). This study evaluated the LE at the largest medical schools in Syria using the DREEM inventory. Results showed significant shortcomings in learning, atmosphere, academic and social self-perception. Failure to address these issues may lead to a decline in academic, clinical, and professional competence of healthcare workforce and contribute to medical students' exodus.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Manraj Kaur, Tanvir Kaur Sidhu, Rajiv Mahajan, Prabhjot Kaur
Summary: This study evaluated the educational environment perceived by undergraduate medical students in the institution, revealing a positive inclination and a significant association with the phase of students' training.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED AND BASIC MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Ghaith Alfakhry, Khattab Mustafa, Ahmad Almukhallalati, Khaled Alhomsi, Rowaida Saymeh, Issam Jamous
Summary: The study measured the quality of the learning environment in dental schools in Syria and identified areas for improvement. Students' perception of learning and social self-perception were negatively evaluated. Further research should focus on addressing these issues and designing interventions to enhance the learning environment.
INTERNATIONAL DENTAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Benjamin J. W. Chow, Yeung Yam, Ali Alenazy, Andrew M. Crean, Owen Clarkin, Alomgir Hossain, Gary R. Small
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate training volumes and their relationship to learning, as well as identify potential new thresholds for expertise in competency-based medical education. The results showed that trainees' agreement with experts increased with increasing CT case volumes, but trainees learned at different rates. Skill in measuring coronary calcification was achieved within 50 cases, while expertise in coronary CT angiography appeared to require a mean case volume of 750.
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
(2021)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Maria Limniou
Summary: This article synthesizes 145 empirical studies from 42 countries and regions between 2001 and 2020 to investigate the factors and mechanisms influencing the adoption of virtual learning environments (VLEs). By integrating institutional theory with country, culture, and university elements, the article develops individual and institutional themes related to the characteristics of these factors. The findings highlight the significant impact of cultural dimensions on technology adoption, suggesting the need for further research in this area.
INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Andrina Granic
Summary: This systematic review provides a succinct account of theories and models related to technology adoption and acceptance in education. The findings show that the majority of studies in educational context explore the validity of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and its extensions, with self-efficacy, subjective norm, enjoyment, facilitating conditions, anxiety, system accessibility, and complexity being the most frequent predictive factors. The study also reveals the common types of technologies and the research environment.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Gurleen Arora, Shazia Nawabi, Mudit Uppal, Kluhammad Qasim Javed, Shaikh Shoeb Yakub, Muhammad Umar Shah
Summary: This study conducted a survey to investigate students' perception of the educational environment, revealing that students generally have a positive view of their learning environment but also identifying areas that need improvement.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Faiza Loukil, Mourad Abed, Khouloud Boukadi
Summary: The rapid development of blockchain technology has influenced various fields such as financial, healthcare, and supply chain systems. While blockchain has unique features that make it ideal for educational applications, challenges like legal issues, immutability, and scalability continue to hinder its adoption. Therefore, there is a need for a comprehensive survey on blockchain adoption in education to address research gaps and explore potential areas for future study.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Serkan Toy, Dana D. Huh, Joshua Materi, Julie Nanavati, Deborah A. Schwengel
Summary: This scoping review examines the use of functional neuroimaging in medical education research, finding that it has the potential to complement traditional measures in education research and provide insights into neurocognitive engagement, learning, and expertise development. The review also identifies areas for further research, including the development of precision education, realistic study protocols, exploration of team dynamics, and real-time monitoring/intervention.
MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Munyaradzi Zhou, Canicio Dzingirai, Kudakwashe Hove, Tavengwa Chitata, Raymond Mugandani
Summary: This study explores the adoption and use of digital technology in teaching and learning. The findings confirm that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence are positive predictors of behavioral intention to use technology. Students and lecturers are forced to use virtual learning due to pandemics like COVID-19, and this promotes the full embracement of virtual learning.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Ali Yousef, Mayssoon Dashash
Summary: This study developed a new scale to measure the scientific research environment of postgraduate medical students, aiming to help medical institutions evaluate their research environment from the researchers' perspective. The 38-item scale showed good reliability and internal consistency, making it an effective evaluation tool.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Iram Yasmin, Waqar Akram, Sultan Adeel, Abbas Ali Chandio
Summary: This study examined the reasons behind the non-adoption of biogas digesters in Pakistan and suggested policy measures such as increasing women's education in rural areas, providing subsidies to reduce costs and risks, and arranging training for adopters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)