Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Kailun Fang, Li Li, Yifei Wu
Summary: This study fills the gap in the existing literature by exploring in-depth the factors contributing to low student engagement in distance learning. The findings indicate that sociocultural, infrastructure, and digital equity factors are the main influencing factors of student engagement.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Geraldine Heilporn, Sawsen Lakhal, Marilou Belisle
Summary: This study aims to examine the influence of categories of instructional strategies on student engagement in blended online courses. The results confirmed that establishing trusting relationships, demonstrating relevance, and maintaining course pace significantly impacted student engagement.
JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Felipe de Brito Lima, Sintria Labres Lautert, Alex Sandro Gomes
Summary: This study aimed to contrast levels of student engagement in blended and non-blended learning scenarios, finding significantly higher levels of student engagement in blended learning scenarios, unaffected by familiarity with ICT. The research also discussed the importance of students' use of resources available in lessons and behavioral engagement in teaching practices.
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Marion Haendel, Svenja Bedenlier, Baerbel Kopp, Michaela Glaeser-Zikuda, Rudolf Kammerl, Albert Ziegler
Summary: This study investigated higher education students' use of webcams and engagement in synchronous online courses. The results showed that visual and verbal engagement were only slightly related, and structural equation modeling revealed different influences on either visual or verbal engagement.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Michelle A. Thomas, Martin Norgaard, Laura A. Stambaugh, Rebecca L. Atkins, Anita B. Kumar, Alison L. P. Farley
Summary: In the spring of 2020, student teachers in Georgia were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, facing challenges such as lack of access to online platforms and transitioning to remote teaching. The survey revealed that most student teachers had a positive attitude towards their remote teaching experiences, highlighting the importance of face-to-face interactions for both student teachers and students.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Hamid Sharif-Nia, Joao Maroco, Pardis Rahmatpour, Nassim Ghahrani, Fatima Muhammad Ibrahim, Maryam Mohammad Ibrahim, Omolhoda Kaveh
Summary: This study aims to investigate the psychometric properties of University Student Engagement Inventory (USEI) among students of Arab universities. The results support the validity and reliability of the USEI with 15 items and 3 factors, demonstrating the importance of students' engagement in the learning process, academic progress, and self-directed learning.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Nina Bergdahl
Summary: Teacher perceptions of student engagement affect interactions and students' grades, especially in online teaching environments. This study explores Swedish teachers' understanding of student online engagement and disengagement, proposing a complex engagement model for educational practices and research.
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Business
Tomasz Szopinski, Katarzyna Bachnik
Summary: This paper examines the impact of student engagement, travel time to the business school, and nationality on the perception of business school education value. It investigates the evaluation of online studies, participation frequency, and future study mode preferences, revealing relationships between these factors.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Aida Bazrgar, Mahdi Rahmanian, Arshin Ghaedi, Ali Heidari, Mehdi Bazrafshan, Mitra Amini, Hanieh Bazrafshan, Mahsa Ahmadpour, Hamed Bazrafshan Drissi
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of online classes with traditional face-to-face or blended methods in medical students' ECG learning. The results showed that while most students preferred face-to-face learning, a blended method seemed more promising in enhancing students' skill in ECG interpretation.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Thomas K. F. Chiu
Summary: In a blended learning environment, digital support is more effective than teacher support in engaging students by fulfilling their needs. Teacher support is closely related to student engagement, while the relationship between digital support and student engagement varies depending on factors such as offering multiple modalities and emotional designs.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Geraldine Heilporn, Sawsen Lakhal, Marilou Belisle
Summary: This qualitative study explored strategies used by teachers to enhance student engagement in blended learning, including course structure and pace, selection of teaching activities, and teacher's role. Findings emphasized the importance of well-structured courses, clear communication, and establishing trust to foster student engagement in blended learning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Ji-Eun Lee, Mimi Recker
Summary: This study analyzed instructor strategies for online discussions in university mathematics courses, finding that using open-ended discussions and grading posts can improve students' course performance. Lower performing students tend to participate less in online discussions but engage more in social interactions, while higher performing students tend to listen more and contribute more towards knowledge construction in online discussions.
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Branda Le, Gwendolyn A. Lawrie, Jack T. H. Wang
Summary: As students transition into tertiary blended learning environments, their digital literacy in terms of technical capabilities have potential to impact on their access to digital resources. This study examines the relationship between students' perceived level of digital literacy, their navigation of learning management systems (LMS), and their overall academic performance.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Nathanael S. Jost, Sina L. Jossen, Nicolas Rothen, Corinna S. Martarelli
Summary: The study examines the role of learners' personalities and behaviors in academic success in a blended learning setting. Findings indicate that studying at the optimal time of the day and studying regularly are significant predictors of academic success.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Arto O. Salonen, Annukka Tapani, Sami Suhonen
Summary: Distance learning is on the rise globally, with a focus on professional teacher education (PTE) student online activity in a blended learning context. Learning analytics were used to identify online study patterns, showing that educator availability is key for student engagement. Interaction forums are important for effective learning, especially on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
C. Taylor, B. Birch
Summary: There is growing evidence that cannabinoids may be suitable alternatives to conventional treatments for certain benign urological diseases. Studies have shown therapeutic potential in neurogenic bladder dysfunction, renal disease, and interstitial cystitis. However, cannabinoids cannot yet be considered reliable alternatives to more recognized treatments.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Matthew Alex Myers, Samuel Hall, Andrew Wright, Christopher Dare, Colin Griffith, Emad Shenouda, Ali Nader-Sepahi, Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek
Summary: This study aimed to describe the management and outcomes of patients with sports-related spine fractures in a major UK trauma center over a 6-year period. Horse riding, cycling, and boating were the most commonly associated sports with spinal fractures, with a majority of cases managed nonoperatively. Further research is needed to establish evidence-based guidelines for the management of sports-related spinal fractures.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
Review
Anatomy & Morphology
Charles Taylor, Samuel Hall, Susruta Manivannan, Nilesh Mundil, Scott Border
Summary: In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people who can speak two or more languages, leading to more research on bilingualism. Bilingualism can induce considerable changes in gray and white matter in the brain, especially in certain areas like the frontal lobes. There is strong evidence to suggest that bilingualism can help offset symptoms of dementia and age-related cognitive decline.
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Samuel Hall, Ashraf Abouharb, Ian Anderson, Andrew Bacon, Anuj Bahl, Howard Brydon, Graham Dow, Ioannis Fouyas, James Galea, Anthony Ghosh, Nihal Gurusinghe, Mahmoud Kamel, Pawan Minhas, Patrick Mitchell, David Mowle, Nitin Mukerji, Ramesh Nair, John Norris, Hiren Patel, Jash Patel, Krunal Patel, Jerome St George, Mario Teo, Ahmed Toma, Rikin Trivedi, Chris Uff, Anna Visca, Daniel C. Walsh, Edward White, Peter Whitfield, Diederik Bulters
Summary: This study investigated the current practices of surveillance for unruptured intracranial aneurysms (UIA) in the United Kingdom. The results showed significant heterogeneity in surveillance practices between different units, with lack of uniform policies and standards. This study contributes to better understanding the variation in practice among units and provides a framework for further research on aneurysm growth.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Charles Taylor, Amad Khan, Emad Shenouda, Nicholas Brooke, Ali Nader-Sepahi
Summary: This study compared five post-operative outcomes of 106 dural tears treated with different repair methods, finding that primary closure plus a dural patch was the most efficient method with improvement in length of stay, rate of additional admissions/surgeries, and post-operative infection rate.
EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL
(2022)
Editorial Material
Immunology
Olivier Uwishema, Charles Taylor, Lukman Lawal, Nakyanzi Hamiidah, Isoke Robert, Abdulrasheed Nasir, Elie Chalhoub, Jeffrey Sun, Burak T. Akin, Irem Adanur, Rehema M. Mwazighe, Helen Onyeaka
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has severely exacerbated the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS care in many African countries, impacting medical, psychological, and socio-political aspects. Before improving HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 care in Africa, it is important to raise awareness among the scientific and clinical communities to ensure the continent receives necessary support and aid.
IMMUNITY INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Frederick Ewbank, Jacqueline Birks, Benjamin Gaastra, Samuel Hall, Ian Galea, Diederik Bulters
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between aspirin use and subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) in the general population. The results showed no relationship between aspirin and SAH of all causes or aneurysmal SAH/non-aneurysmal SAH. However, aspirin use was associated with SAH resulting in death, especially out of hospital death.
TRANSLATIONAL STROKE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Frederick Ewbank, Samuel Hall, Benjamin Gaastra, Benjamin Fisher, Laura Coe, James Booker, Antony Kaldas, Ian Anderson, Giles Critchley, Mario Teo, Ahmed Toma, Rikin Trivedi, Chris Uff, Raghu Vindlacheruvu, Louise Dulhanty, Mohsen Javadpour, Daniel Walsh, James Galea, Hiren Patel, Diederik Bulters
Summary: Patients over 80 years old with good grade aSAH who underwent aneurysm treatment had better outcomes in terms of functional outcome and survival. However, after adjusting for frailty and comorbidity, there was no significant difference between treatment and non-treatment groups.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Samuel Hall, Jacqueline Birks, Ian Anderson, Andrew Bacon, Paul M. Brennan, David Bennett, Emmanuel Chavredakis, Giles Critchley, Graham Dow, Jonathan Downer, James Galea, Patrick Grover, Nihal Gurusinghe, Adel Helmy, Gueorgui Kounin, Nitin Mukerji, Hiren Patel, Jash Patel, Nicholas Ross, Jerome St George, Mario Teo, Christos Michael Tolias, Nikolaos Tzerakis, Christopher Uff, Janneke van Beijum, Kristin Veighey, Edward White, Peter Whitfield, Diederik Oliver Bulters, ROAR Investigators
Summary: This study aims to test the accuracy of PHASES in a UK population, evaluate additional predictors of aneurysm rupture, and assess long-term UIA rupture rates. It is a longitudinal multicentre study that will collect baseline demographics and aneurysm characteristics of patients with known UIA in neurosurgery units. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Calvin D. De Louche, Rifat Hassan, Hailey F. Laurayne, Papakas Wijeyendram, Octavia R. Kurn, James Woodward, Amgad Sbayeh, Samuel Hall, Scott Border
Summary: The impact of different combinations of staff/student co-teaching in neuroanatomy was explored in this study. Results showed that increasing the structure of the sessions and the number of near-peer (NP) teachers significantly improved anatomy practical ratings. Students perceived value in NP teaching within a co-teaching environment.
MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Danya Stone, Georga J. Longhurst, Kate Dulohery, Thomas Campbell, Annalise Richards, Dominic O'Brien, Thomas Franchi, Samuel Hall, Scott Border
Summary: This study investigated the experiences and learning approaches of students learning anatomy online during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that the learning approaches of online anatomy students were similar to those in face-to-face teaching. The university and changes to assessments significantly influenced the approach to learning. Students found online resources effective, but called for clearer guidance.
MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Katherine Rennie, Charles Taylor, Anna Chiara Corriero, Collin Chong, Edward Sewell, James Hadley, Shina Ardani
Summary: Musculoskeletal telehealth services have been widely adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is limited research in this area. This study combines three original studies and provides insights into the accuracy of telehealth services compared to in-person assessments, as well as the cost savings of telerehabilitation services.
CURRENT SPORTS MEDICINE REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Samuel Hall, Octavia Kurn, Deepika Anbu, Eva Nagy, Oliver Dean, Alistair Robson, Charles Taylor, Ahmad Elmansouri, Kate Geoghegan, December Payne, Matthew Myers, Jonny Stephens, Wassim Merzougui, Scott Border
Summary: By comparing the learning motivations of standard medical students with those who enjoy neuroanatomy, differences were found in motivators to learn neuroanatomy, mainly related to career motivation, personal relevance, intrinsic motivation, and assessment anxiety. Further research is needed to explore these differences and how they could be applied to interventions in medical school curricula.
MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Charles F. C. Taylor, Octavia R. Kurn, Steven P. Glautier, Deepika Anbu, Oliver Dean, Eva Nagy, Kate R. Geoghan, Charlie H. Harrison, December R. Payne, Sam Hall, Scott Border
Summary: Near-peer teaching (NPT) is an integral part of medical education, and its combination with interdisciplinary education has shown to be beneficial for learning; through the case of medical students teaching psychology students neuroanatomy, the successful application of Interdisciplinary Near-Peer Teaching (INPT) in the neuroanatomical curriculum has been demonstrated.
MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
(2021)