Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paivi Tynjala, Matti Pennanen, Ilona Markkanen, Hannu L. T. Heikkinen
Summary: The Finnish model of peer-group mentoring is based on constructivist learning theory and aims to promote professional development of teachers and educational staff, showing benefits for individual professional learning and well-being. However, challenges arise from the lack of national agreement and allocation of working time for mentors and mentees.
ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Yeter Kurt, Cigdem Gamze Ozkan, Havva Ozturk
Summary: This study compares the effects of face-to-face and electronic peer mentoring on nursing students' patient care plan preparation and motivation levels. The results show that electronic peer mentoring is effective in improving the preparation of patient care plans for first-year nursing students, while face-to-face peer mentoring is more effective in increasing students' confidence, attitude, and motivation levels.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Carlos M. Guardia, Erin Kane, Alison G. Tebo, Anna A. W. M. Sanders, Devrim Kaya, Kathleen E. Grogan
Summary: To obtain a faculty position, postdoctoral fellows face challenges in receiving thorough feedback on their job applications. To address this issue, an international peer-reviewing program was established to provide postdocs across different disciplines with reciprocal feedback on faculty applications. The program, which has attracted individuals who struggled with finding mentoring and those from underrepresented populations, has been highly recommended by participants. Since 2018, the program has supported nearly 150 early career academics and continues to offer a diverse and supportive community during the faculty job search.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna, Anushka Pisupati, Kelly Jia Hui Teo, Mac Yu Kai Teo, Chrystie Wan Ning Quek, Keith Zi Yuan Chua, Vaishnavi Venktaramana, Vijayprasanth Raveendran, Harpreet Singh, Sabine Lauren Wong Chyi Hui, Victoria Wen Wei Ng, Ong Yun Ting, Eleanor Kei Ying Loh, Ting Ting Yeoh, Jasmine Lerk Juan Owyong, Eng Koon Ong, Gillian Li Gek Phua, Ruaraidh Hill, Stephen Mason, Simon Yew Kuang Ong
Summary: This study evaluates the experiences of peer mentors within the Palliative Medicine Initiative's structured research mentoring program, finding that mentoring serves as a community of practice supporting the socialization process and shaping the belief system of peer mentors. The structured mentoring approach, stage-based assessments, and peer support help peer mentors enhance their self-concepts and adapt their identities to fit their context.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Sherill Goh, Ruth Si Man Wong, Elaine Li Ying Quah, Keith Zi Yuan Chua, Wei Qiang Lim, Aubrey Ding Rui Ng, Xiu Hui Tan, Cheryl Shumin Kow, Yao Hao Teo, Elijah Gin Lim, Anushka Pisupati, Eleanor Jia Xin Chong, Nur Haidah Ahmad Kamal, Lorraine Hui En Tan, Kuang Teck Tay, Yun Ting Ong, Min Chiam, Alexia Sze Inn Lee, Annelissa Mien Chew Chin, Stephen Mason, Lalit Kumar Radha Krishna
Summary: This study evaluates a combined novice, peer-, near-peer, and e-mentoring program along with interprofessional team-based mentoring to address the gaps in mentoring efforts in Palliative Medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic scoping review reveals characteristics, mentoring stages, assessment methods, and host organizations as key domains in this program, suggesting a structured virtual and near-peer mentoring process can complement an accessible and non-hierarchical approach to create a robust mentoring program under the oversight of host organizations.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Julius M. Kitutu, Khadejah F. M. Mahmoud, Dina Fradkin
Summary: This study assessed the perceptions and experiences of first-year nursing students and their peer advisors in a first semester seminar course. The majority of students felt that the program met their expectations and that the peer advisor group meetings were beneficial. The findings suggest that peer advisement programs can be valuable for first-year students in a university setting.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Social
Shin Pyng Wong, Siak Bie Soh, Melissa Ling Lee Wong
Summary: This collective case study focuses on explorinng the factors that shape participants' intercultural mentoring practice in a one-month programme in Malaysia. The study highlights the importance of meaningful intercultural communication in achieving mentoring objectives.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cedric David Metrat-Depardon, Chua Tee Teo
Summary: The state of mental health and depression in youth is a growing concern worldwide, and polytechnic students in Singapore seem to be more vulnerable. Positive psychology interventions in schools have been found to enhance students' happiness and well-being. This pilot study tested the effects of a school-based happiness mentoring program on a small sample of polytechnic students in Singapore. The results showed significant improvements in happiness, well-being, and student life satisfaction within the experimental group, but not within the control group. Students reported benefiting from specific interventions in increasing self-awareness and positive emotions.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Serafina Castro-Zamudio, Enrique Viguera, Antonio Cortes-Ramos, Maria Teresa Castilla-Mesa, Daniel Valbuena-Diaz, Isabel Moreno-Madrid
Summary: This study analyzed the satisfaction levels of participants in a university mentoring programme and found that all participants showed a high level of satisfaction with the workshops. While mentees preferred in-person format, other participants showed no difference in satisfaction levels between editions. These results suggest that programmes for young pre-university students with high abilities are valued and beneficial.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Leonard Taylor Jr, Margaret Mastrogiovanni, Joni M. Lakin, Virginia Davis
Summary: This study examines the roles and experiences of undergraduate engineering students as mentors in a youth engineering camp. The findings suggest that these mentors are motivated by altruism, draw upon previous experiences, and engage in self-directed learning and development. The study highlights the benefits and strategies employed by near-peer mentors to support their own and others' engineering aspirations.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Siriwan Lim, Lim Xin Min, Cheryl Jia Wen Chan, YanHong Dong, Kristina Mikkonen, Wentao Zhou
Summary: This systematic review synthesizes the best evidence on the impacts of peer mentoring programs on nursing students. The findings suggest that these programs can significantly improve stress levels among nursing students while providing rich resources and support.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jiajia Yu, Ming Liu, Yongzhong Deng, Xiaolong Feng, Alexis Rene Javier Lozano Cardenas
Summary: The transition to higher education institutions can be challenging for international students. This study proposes a peer mentoring scheme as a possible solution to help Indian students in their academic and social adaptation process in China. Positive results were observed in terms of scholar adaptation process and social support.
COMPARE-A JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amelia King-Kostelac, Eres A. Gomez, Mary M. Finucane, Sarah Gorton, Jamie L. Killian, Kenneth Walker, Janis K. Bush, Jennifer A. Smith
Summary: Graduate students in STEM programs need inclusive and effective science communication skills, which are rarely taught and practiced in graduate programs. Minoritized students lack the opportunity to validate their experiences and develop professional sensibilities through research training.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Natalie D. Pope, Stephanie Ratliff, Shannon Moody, Kalea Benner, Justin Miller
Summary: This study found that successful foster parent mentoring programs require both synchronous and asynchronous communication, as well as a balance of routine and flexible contact between mentors and mentees.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Isabelle F. Morris, Christy Matta, Lawrence K. Fung
Summary: Many autistic college students face challenges in academics, mental health, and career development. Despite the existence of peer mentoring programs, there is a lack of consensus on their effectiveness and limited published data on their impact on student outcomes.
REVIEW JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Yasrul Izad Abu Bakar, Asma' Hassan, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Fazlina Kasim, Husnaida Abdul Manan Sulong, Siti Nurma Hanim Hadie
Summary: This scoping review aimed to identify effective elements and strategies for teaching surface anatomy, and found that contextualized teaching, embracing experiential learning, and learning facilitation were key elements. A multimodal approach was commonly used in surface anatomy instruction, emphasizing the importance of further research on the effectiveness of these teaching strategies in authentic learning environments.
ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nurhanis Syazni Roslan, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Karen Morgan, Asrenee Ab Razak, Nor Izzah Ahmad Shauki
Summary: This study aims to develop a concept of resilience in the context of physicians' experience through a meta-synthesis of relevant qualitative studies. Six key themes of resilience were identified: tenacity, resources, reflective ability, coping skills, control, and growth. Resilient physicians are determined, have control in their professional lives, reflect on adversity, utilize adaptive coping strategies, and believe that adversity provides an opportunity for growth. They are supported by individual and organizational resources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lynn V. Monrouxe, Madawa Chandratilake, Julie Chen, Shakuntala Chhabra, Lingbing Zheng, Patricio S. Costa, Young-Mee Lee, Orit Karnieli-Miller, Hiroshi Nishigori, Kathryn Ogden, Teresa Pawlikowska, Arnoldo Riquelme, Ahsan Sethi, Diantha Soemantri, Andy Wearn, Liz Wolvaardt, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Sze-Yuen Yau
Summary: This study fills the gap in researching cultural dimensions within the medical student and trainee population by conducting international comparisons. The results show that power distance and masculinity are relatively consistent among medical students and trainees from different countries, while uncertainty avoidance shows the greatest diversity. The study also identifies four country clusters and compares the differences between the data from medical students and trainees and Hofstede's general population data.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Kamran Sattar, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Wan Nor Arifin, Mohd Azhar Mohd Yasin, Mohd Zarawi Mat Nor
Summary: This study examines the common coping strategies used by medical students to address mental health disorders, finding that one of the most frequently used strategies is seeking support. Teaching medical students how to cope with challenging times is crucial.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Correction
Education & Educational Research
Kamran Sattar, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Wan Nor Arifin, Mohd Azhar Mohd Yasin, Mohd Zarawi Mat Nor
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohd Rujhan Hadfi Mat Daud, Nor Azwany Yaacob, Mohd Ismail Ibrahim, Wan Abdul Rahim Wan Muhammad
Summary: Measles incidence in Pahang, Malaysia has not improved significantly in the past five years. Confirmed measles cases were significantly associated with indigenous background, history of contact with measles cases, and incomplete vaccination. Vaccination is crucial in preventing measles, especially among isolated populations such as indigenous people.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Syazwan Nordin, Nor Azwany Yaacob, Johny Kelak, Ahmad Hazri Ilyas, Aziah Daud
Summary: The study describes the mental health status of healthcare workers in the early phase of COVID-19 pandemic recovery in northwest Malaysia, revealing that younger individuals, those working in hospitals, and those with higher management responsibilities are most affected.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nur Baizura Aini Abdullah, Nor Azwany Yaacob, Ahmad Filza Ismail
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate a new questionnaire to assess the knowledge level of street food hawkers in support of reducing single-use plastics. Through expert opinions and a large-scale survey, the questionnaire demonstrated good psychometric properties and internal consistency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anas Rosedi, Suhaily Mohd Hairon, Noor Hashimah Abdullah, Nor Azwany Yaacob
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prognostic factors of lower limb amputation (LLA) among diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patients. The results revealed that abnormal HDL cholesterol levels were associated with an increased risk of LLA, while age 60 or older and obesity were associated with a decreased risk of LLA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Kamran Sattar, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Wan Nor Arifin, Mohd Azhar Mohd Yasin, Mohd Zarawi Mat Nor
Summary: This review explores the relationship between mental wellbeing and medical professionalism in undergraduate medical education, finding a significant association between mental wellbeing issues and the deterioration of medical professionalism attributes. It highlights the need for further research to examine and intervene in the cause-effect relationship between these two factors.
MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Syarifah A. Syed Abd Halim, Muhamad Saiful B. Yusoff, Mohamad N. Yaman, Shazrina Ahmad Razali, Tg Fatimah M. Tengku Muda, Ramiza Ramza Ramli, Fairrul Kadir, Siti N. H. Hadie
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences of clinical year students in Malaysian medical schools regarding their anatomy learning during the preclinical phase. The findings reflected the students' readiness for their clinical years and emphasized the importance of improving anatomy teaching and early clinical integration.
JOURNAL OF TAIBAH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Noor-i-Kiran Naeem, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Siti Nurma Hanim Hadie, Irwan Mahazir Ismail, Haris Iqbal
Summary: This review identified nine components with 25 subcomponents of effective online learning environments in medical education. These components include cognitive enhancement, content curation, digital capability, technological usability, pedagogical practices, learner characteristics, learning facilitator, social representations, and institutional support. These components interact with each other and play a crucial role in online learning platforms. A technology-enhanced learning in medical education (TELEMEd) model is proposed as a framework for evaluating online learning environment in medical education.
MEDICAL SCIENCE EDUCATOR
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Nur Hafeeza Ahmad Pazil, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Maslina Mohammed Shaed, Noor Alyani Nor Azazi, Sivamurugan Pandian, Intan Nooraini Haji Zainol, Nur Ayuni Mohd Jenol
Summary: The increasing spread of infectious diseases in Malaysia has sparked interest in the acceptance and rejection of vaccines, especially in academia. This study examines the perceived and actual vaccine knowledge among Generation Y Malays aged 25 to 40 in Pulau Pinang, aiming to understand the influence of social interaction on public discussion of vaccines.
GEOGRAFIA-MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIETY & SPACE
(2022)
Review
Education & Educational Research
Azril Shahreez Abdul Ghani, Ahmad Fuad Abdul Rahim, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Siti Nurma Hanim Hadie
Summary: This article conducted a review using Arksey and O'Malley's five-stage scoping review framework, and identified six main categories of persuasive gamification elements that can be applied to PBL to promote active learning and engagement of students.
RESEARCH AND PRACTICE IN TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Majed Wadi, Muhamad Saiful Bahri Yusoff, Ahmad Fuad Abdul Rahim, Nik Ahmad Zuky Nik Lah
Summary: This study examined medical students' perspectives on test anxiety and their recommendations, identifying students themselves, academic resources, and examiners as important factors influencing test anxiety. The findings provide a foundation for improving current assessment practices and student well-being in medical education, including providing additional psychological support and training examiners.
