In this study, the authors surveyed a number of students in Singapore to determine how their experiences changed after the implementation of home-based learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More...Psychosocial impact of home-based learning among students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Singapore
In this study, the authors surveyed a number of students in Singapore to determine how their experiences changed after the implementation of home-based learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More...Student work preferences: Typing or handwriting in the digital era
The authors survey high school students regarding preferences for taking notes by hand versus typing.
Read More...Early detection of student burnout using data science: a study of behavioral and psychological indicators
This study examined behavioral and psychological predictors of burnout among high school and university students in Pakistan using survey data and machine-learning models. Shorter sleep and greater mental fatigue—especially fatigue—were associated with higher burnout risk, while a Random Forest model successfully identified students at risk of burnout.
Read More...Algorithmic barriers: Investigating student perceptions of AI bias in subjective “culture fit” hiring
This study investigated perceptions of the emerging workforce toward the use of artificial intelligence in hiring, specifically for assessing subjective "culture fit." Through a mixed-methods survey of 150 high school and early-college students in Nepal, we found a significant disconnect between organizational adoption of AI and the profound skepticism of young job candidates, who express deep concerns about fairness, transparency, and the potential for AI to perpetuate systemic discrimination.
Read More...Shortage of Black physicians: Florida Black medical student enrollment from 2013 to 2021
Black patients tend to have better health outcomes when cared for by Black physicians, yet Black doctors make up only 5% of U.S. physicians, despite Black people comprising 14% of the population. This analysis of data from Florida medical schools showed a higher enrollment of Black first-year students (13.5%) compared to the national average (9%), and a national increase from 6% in 2013 to 9% in 2021, aligning with the rise of social justice movements. Increasing Black medical student enrollment could reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for Black communities.
Read More...The impact of conceptual versus memorization-based teaching methods on student performance
The authors looked at how students performed on standardized tests when they were taught material via memorization vs. conceptual based approaches.
Read More...Applying machine learning to breast cancer diagnosis: A high school student’s exploration using R
The authors combine fine needle aspiration biopsy and machine learning algorithms to develop a breast cancer detection method suitable for resource-constrained regions that lack access to mammograms.
Read More...Spelling Bee: A Study on the Motivation and Learning Strategies Among Elementary and Junior-High Student Competitors
This article investigates the study methodologies, learning strategies, and motives of spelling bee participants. The authors identify several important educational implications of this work.
Read More...High school students’ perceptions of third-party tracking and personalization
The authors looked at student perception on various situations involving third-party tracking to personalize recommendations.
Read More...Behaviors and attitudes concerning disposable masks and the environment: A D.C. high school case study
The authors looked at student behaviors around disposal of face masks. The goal of the study was to bring awareness to improper mask disposal and how the resulting litter contributes to overall environmental pollution.
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