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Ph.D. Publication Requirement and Its Effects on Research Productivity Trends in Kazakhstan
Authors: Kuzhabekova Aliya 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe growing pressure to ‘publish or perish’, experienced by academia around the world, has pushed an increasing number of individual graduate programmes and universities, as well as entire higher education systems, to introduce a publication requirement as a prerequisite for the conferral of doctoral degrees. One example of the implementation of the requirement at the country level is Kazakhstan. This paper sheds light on the experience with publication requirement policies implemented at the country level by using bibliometric data from Scopus to statistically explore the effects of Ph.D. publication requirement policy on publication productivity trends in Kazakhstan. The findings reveal that the policy has increased the number of publications but has lowered the impact of research. The study suggests that measures focused on methodological training and improving the research capacity of future scholars may be more effective in strengthening the research competitiveness of countries than outcome‐focused policies.
Investigating the Impact of Determinants Influencing Students' Readiness for Digital Transformation in Academic Institutions in Pakistan
Authors: Bhutto Niaz Ahmed , Khaliq Minahil , Ghumro Niaz Hussain , Akbar Ume Salma 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIt is crucial to assess the digital transformation readiness of students in order to develop knowledgeable, capable and qualified alumnus who can enhance the qualified personnel within a country. This study will help HEIs in examining whether their students have the skills they need to survive in the 4IR era. Data have been collected from Higher Educational institutions (HEIs) which were listed in QS‐Ranking list. Purposive sampling technique was employed for sample selection and the respondents were students. For analysis, Smart‐PLS4 and SPSS‐24 were used. According to the findings of structural equation modelling, students' traits, technological understanding of the 4IR and organisational aspects have a big impact on how well‐prepared they are for the 4IR. Additionally, organisational aspects also have influence on students' readiness. Additionally, the organisational dimensions also have impact on students' understanding of 4IR technology. Additionally, students' understanding of 4IR technology and organisational dimension has a big impact on their qualities connected to 4IR. Higher education institutions can help students do well in a digital learning setting by creating support services that are tailored to their needs and concerns. These services could include workshops on digital literacy or one‐on‐one coaching. Further, the study adds to our understanding of what affects student readiness by pointing out the specific problems students face and the things that help them deal with them. The results can be used to help create lessons that better incorporate digital tools and skills, making sure that students have the skills they need for an educational world that has become more digital. The study's conclusion has policy implications for HEIs, highlighting the necessity of institutional policies that support digital transformation. By giving faculty members the chance to grow professionally and by giving them opportunity to learn about and practise new pedagogical approaches and emerging technologies, HEIs could encourage faculty members to conduct research and innovation in their learning as well as pedagogical methods. This provides us with fresh perspectives on the strategic importance of students' readiness in encouraging HEIs to promote digital transformation. HEIs can encourage creativity and business, and working together across disciplines and organisational aspects like academic programmes, training, technical infrastructure and others is essential for putting students on the path to a better future through this study.
Development and Validity Evaluation of a National Digital Entrance Examination Test for Higher Education Student Selection
Authors: Talman K. , Vierula J. , Karihtala T. , Laakkonen E. , Engblom J. , Haavisto E. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTHigher education institutions need to develop valid, fair, and objective selection methods. Current literature reporting the development and validation of new national large‐scale selection tests is scarce. This two‐phased study aimed to (1) develop and (2) evaluate the validity of the Finnish digital Universities of Applied Sciences Entrance Examination (UAS Exam). In phase 1 (years 2018–2019), the UAS exam sections were constructed using scoping reviews, document analysis, and expert evaluations. Pilot tests were performed for item analysis using Item Response Theory (IRT). In phase 2, validity evaluation was conducted in a cross‐sectional design (October–November 2019) using classical test theory and IRT. The applicants' (n = 13,048) exam scores and the difficulty levels of the exam questions varied in all the exam sections. Psychometrics supported the structure and the use of several exam sections. The usability of the digital exam was evaluated as acceptable. Item analysis revealed development needs in the exam sections.
Tracking the Success of Contextual Offer Students at One Scottish Higher Education Institution
Authors: Burns Nathan Patrick , Young David , Sherriff Andrea , Black Peter , Blackshaw Al , Kelly Louise 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTKnowing the academic outcomes of students who received contextual offers to higher education is important in understanding whether or not Scotland's Widening Access efforts have been successful in delivering impact to those from socio‐economically deprived backgrounds. This study showed that once controlling for academic cohort, sex, ethnicity and faculty, contextual offer students have a greater than 80% chance of progression at the end of first year and a greater than 60% chance of completing their Bachelor's with Honours degree within 4 years. However, for the data used in this study, contextual offer students were not as successful as their standard offer peers. Models also showed that students from more deprived areas (measured using SIMD Quintile) were less likely to be successful compared to their peers from less deprived areas, even when they had the same levels of prior attainment in secondary school exams (Scottish Higher). This study calls for Scotland's Widening Access targets to focus not only on admissions but also on improving the academic outcomes of disadvantaged students' throughout their time at university.
Patients' Attitudes Towards Integrating Environmental Sustainability Into Healthcare Decision‐Making: An Interview Study
Authors: Cohen Eva S. , Kringos Dionne S. , Grandiek Fleur , Kouwenberg Lisanne H. J. A. , Sperna Weiland Nicolaas H. , Richie Cristina , Hehenkamp Wouter J. K. , Aarts Johanna W. M. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe ethical obligation to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare systems prompts an exploration of if and when environmental concerns should be integrated into clinical decision‐making. In this study, we aimed to elucidate patients' attitudes regarding the provision of environmental information in healthcare decision‐making and to identify preferred approaches for integrating these considerations into patient–provider consultations.MethodsThis interview study served as an in‐depth follow‐up of a survey study on gynaecological patients' perspectives on environmental sustainability within healthcare settings. We conducted semistructured interviews with 14 patients from two Dutch outpatient clinics between February and May 2024. We employed reflexive thematic analysis to analyse the data.ResultsFive main themes were developed from the data: (1) Patients are an integral part of the transition to sustainable healthcare, (2) Patients are open to information on environmental impact of healthcare, (3) Information on environmental impact should be tailored to the individual patient and context, (4) Patients vary in preferences for involvement in decision‐making related to environmental sustainability and (5) Patients prioritize individual health over environmental concerns in healthcare decision‐making.ConclusionThe findings of our study underscore the importance of integrating sustainability into clinical decision‐making, aligning with bioethical principles and the expectations and goals of patients. By ensuring that environmental considerations are introduced in a personalized and context‐appropriate manner within patient–provider interactions, healthcare can foster greater support for sustainable practices.Patient or Public ContributionPatients were involved in developing the pre‐interview questionnaire. The preliminary results of the study were presented to healthcare professionals from various backgrounds during a meeting of the Dutch Green Care Alliance, after which the input was incorporated into the interpretation of the study results. Finally, the complete manuscript was presented to representatives from the Dutch Patient Federation to obtain their input on the interpretation and implications of our research. The interpretation of our results aligned with the findings from their recent national inquiries, which included data from over 9300 patients within their network. Consequently, no changes were made to the manuscript's discussion.
“A GUESSER IN THIS VALE OF TEARS”: ON THE POLITICS OF HISTORY WRITING
Authors: Scott Joan W. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe essay makes three points about historians’ responsibilities in the current moment. The first has to do with making sense of the present by bringing the past to bear on it—that is, offering to the current eruptions of politics a history that can help explain what has brought them to this point in the form of narratives that counter the dominant ones. The second is what Foucault called a “history of the present.” That is a critical interrogation of the terms we use to represent the past, a dismantling of the naturalized understanding of history that has long served to legitimize modernity as the inevitable outcome of a singular chronology. The third calls for the avowal of our ethical investments in the history we write.
‘Changing People's Hearts’: The Lived Expertise Perspective of Communicating With Nursing Students at a Mental Health Clinical Placement
Authors: Thompson Hannah , Patterson Christopher , Lewer Kelly , Moxham Lorna 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTEscalating rates of mental illness emphasise the necessity for sufficient and appropriate mental health services. However, stigma and discrimination remain and can be seen through the multifaceted ways nurses communicate. Clinical placements, where nursing students engage directly with individuals experiencing mental illness, are vital for addressing these challenges by fostering empathy and reducing stigma. This study aimed to explore how individuals with lived experience of mental illness experience the communication of nursing students during their participation in the mental health nursing clinical placement, Recovery Camp. Using a Heideggerian phenomenological approach, five individuals with lived experience of mental illness, referred to as Experts by Experience, participated in individual semi‐structured interviews. van Kaam's psychophenomenological approach was used for data analysis. The findings highlight the importance of being Valued for My Lived Experience Expertise, which emerged as a central theme. The two primary themes were Communication and Engagement. Communication entailed students demonstrating Active Listening and Attributes and Engagement was seen through Actions and Behaviours and Rapport. The findings support the growing body of evidence highlighting the substantial impact of Experts by Experience on mental health nursing education. Integrating Experts by Experience into mental health nursing education enhances communication skills by improving students' understanding of mental illness directly from those who experience it. These changes are essential for advancing nursing education and improving mental health services.
State‐of‐the‐Art of Eye Tracking in Mobile‐Assisted Learning Studies: A Review of Twenty Years of Empirical Studies
Authors: Hou Jiarui , Lee James F. , Doherty Stephen 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundRecent research has demonstrated the potential of mobile‐assisted learning to enhance learners' learning outcomes. In contrast, the learning processes in this regard are much less explored using eye tracking technology.ObjectiveThis systematic review study aims to synthesise the relevant work to reflect the current state of eye tracking use in mobile‐assisted learning research over the past 20 years.MethodFifty‐two articles were identified using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analysis approach, and analysed based on the technology‐based learning model in five key dimensions: publication information, research domains, technologies, methods, and eye tracking‐related subdimensions.Results and DiscussionThe findings indicate a growth in eye tracking studies from 2004 to 2023, with visual and cognitive science and educational technology being the most studied domains. Tablets were the most utilised medium, along with a usage shift towards tracking glasses. Experiment durations, participant numbers, and education levels varied across studies, but reading tasks were common. Questionnaires and tests were the main additional data collection methods, and fixation was the most frequently used category of eye tracking measures. Most studies provided no information on their defined interest areas, from which they extracted eye tracking data, and employed parametric or non‐parametric procedures to compare group means for data analysis. The studies primarily explored task performance, learning strategies, and learning tools, while multimedia learning, linguistic processing, and emotion received limited attention.ImplicationsThe systematic review highlights research limitations of current practices for attention and suggests potential avenues for future eye tracking efforts in mobile‐assisted learning.
Trajectory of Cardiogenic Dementia: A New Perspective
Authors: AlRawili Nawaf , Al‐Kuraishy Hayder M. , Al‐Gareeb Ali I. , Abdel‐Fattah Maha M. , Al‐Harchan Nasser A. , Alruwaili Mubarak , Papadakis Marios , Alexiou Athanasios , Batiha Gaber El‐Saber 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe functions of the heart and brain are closely linked and essential to support human life by the heart‐brain axis, which is a complex interconnection between the heart and brain. Also, cardiac function and cerebral blood flow regulate the brain's metabolism and function. Therefore, deterioration of cardiac function may affect cognitive function and may increase the risk of dementia. Cardiogenic dementia is defined as a cognitive deterioration due to heart diseases such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, and atrial fibrillation. The prevalence of cognitive impairment in patients with heart failure was 29%. In addition, coronary artery disease (CAD) is also associated with the development of cognitive impairment. CAD and reduction of myocardial contractility reduced cerebral blood flow and increased the risk of dementia in CAD patients. Furthermore, myocardial infarction and subsequent systemic haemodynamic instability promote the development and progression of cardiogenic dementia. These findings indicated that many cardiac diseases are implicated in the development and progression of cognitive impairment. Nevertheless, the underlying mechanism for the development of cardiogenic dementia was not fully elucidated. Consequently, this review aims to discuss the potential mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of cardiogenic dementia.
Enhancing Microwave‐Assisted Vacuum Freeze‐Drying Efficiency and Quality of Pineapple Slices Through Osmotic Dehydration and Ultrasonic Pretreatment
Authors: Yan Wei‐Mon , Chen Xuan‐Lin , Chen Bo‐Lin , Sajjad Uzair , Wang Tian‐Hu , Amani Mohammad 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThis article investigates the use of osmotic dehydration and ultrasonic pretreatment to improve the efficiency of vacuum freeze‐drying (FD) and microwave‐assisted vacuum freeze‐drying (FD‐VMD) methods. The study examines the influence of pretreatment time, osmotic solution concentration, and ultrasonic power on the moisture content of the pineapple samples. The results show that osmotic dehydration pretreatment can reduce moisture content and weight by up to 15.2% and 8.36%, respectively, while increasing sugar content by 7.5°Bx. Ultrasonic pretreatment is even more effective, with moisture content and weight decreasing by up to 37.5% and 19.45%, respectively, and sugar content decreasing by 4.1°Bx. The FD process shows no significant difference in moisture curve between pretreated and untreated samples, but the pretreated samples have a lower initial moisture content, leading to a potential 35.01% reduction in drying time. The study also evaluates the quality of the dried samples using eight performance indicators, finding that osmotic dehydration pretreatment improves sugar content, crispiness, and flavor, whereas ultrasonic pretreatment enhances rehydration rate, reduces final moisture and sugar content, and results in a softer texture. Additionally, pretreatment significantly reduces drying time and energy consumption, particularly ultrasonic pretreatment with a 120 W power and 40‐min duration, significantly reduces drying time and energy consumption by up to 30.02%. These findings demonstrate the positive impact of pretreatment on the energy efficiency and quality of pineapple slices under the FD‐VMD process.
Efficacy of Chitosan‐Cloisites—Nanocomposite as Sustainable Coatings on Storage Stability of Fresh Eggs
Authors: Atakan Orhan , Caner Cengiz , Yüceer Muhammed 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTFresh eggs can quickly lose their high quality if the necessary care is not taken during storage. Biocoating the fresh eggs may be a valuable option. The current study focused on developing sustainable chitosan biocoatings by adding different Cloisite clays (Cloisite 15A, 20A, and 30B) into chitosan biocoatings to seek enhancement effects on the fresh eggshell storability. The variables measured were weight loss (WL), Haugh unit (HU), yolk index, pH measurements, soluble solids, relative whipping capacity and foam stability, color analysis, lipid oxidation, viscosity, and eggshell breaking strength. The coatings increased the eggshell's storability by sealing its pores, which decreased breakage and minimized mass transfer. As a result, the lower WL occurred in the Cloisite‐coated groups. The WL, which was 6.63% in the control group, was 3.63% in the group coated with chitosan‐Cloisite15A combination at week 4. The HU of samples with chitosan‐Cloisite15A and chitosan‐Cloisite20A (60.14) had the highest HU, significantly. Chitosan‐Cloisite 30B (58.78), pure chitosan (53.85), while the control (45.60) was the lowest HU. The TBARS values were measured as follows: control 1.01; chitosan 0.61, chitosan‐Cloisite15A 0.39, chitosan‐Cloisite20A 0.42, and chitosan‐Cloisite30B 0.47 mg of malondialdehyde/kg. Cloisite15A were found to be the most effective for improving storage stability and Cloisite30 B for enhancing breaking strength. Biocoatings with Cloisite (15A, 20B, and 30B) could enhance qualities for at least 2 weeks longer.
Dietary Patterns Among Canadian Caucasians and Their Association With Chronic Conditions
Authors: Keshavarz Pardis , Lane Ginny , Pahwa Punam , Lieffers Jessica , Vatanparast Hassan 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundUnderstanding the dietary patterns of populations is crucial in addressing chronic health conditions that are influenced by diet and lifestyle. We aimed to identify the dietary patterns among adult Caucasian Canadians and examine their associations with socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors and chronic health conditions.MethodologyWe used two comprehensive national nutrition surveys: Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS)2015 and CCHS Cycle 2.2 Nutrition 2004, which encompass sociodemographic and socioeconomic profiles, nutrient‐rich food diet quality scores and prevalence of chronic conditions. Through cluster analysis, dietary patterns were identified among Caucasians and further analysed with stratification by age/sex groups.ResultsOur analysis of dietary patterns among Caucasian adults showed a transition from “High‐Fibre” and “Mixed” patterns in 2004 to “Unhealthy,” “Healthy‐like” and “Potato, Beef and Vegetables” in 2015. In 2004, the “Mixed” pattern was prevalent, but by 2015, a shift towards the “Unhealthy” pattern was notable, with a significant portion of the population, 18.8%, reporting chronic diseases and 19.6% being classified as obese. The “Healthy‐like” pattern in 2015 saw lower rates of chronic diseases (6.8%) and obesity (6.1%). Gender‐specific patterns showed women favoring healthier options like “Healthy‐like” in 2015. The prevalence of chronic diseases and obesity varied significantly with dietary patterns. The “High‐Fibre” pattern in 2004 showed lower prevalence rates of chronic diseases (6.6%) and obesity (5.8%) compared to the “Unhealthy” pattern in 2015.ConclusionsThe findings highlight the impact of dietary choices on health outcomes over time, underscoring the importance of promoting healthier eating habits to mitigate the risk of chronic diseases and obesity.
Periprocedural Skincare for Nonenergy and Nonablative Energy‐Based Aesthetic Procedures in Patients With Skin of Color
Authors: Alexis Andrew F. , Andriessen Anneke , Beach Renée A. , Campos Valeria Barreto , Ginn Lisa R. , Bravo Rodrigo Gutiérrez , Naidoo Levashni , Li Monica 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundAnti‐aging facial procedures with nonenergy and nonablative energy devices are increasingly popular among patients with skin of color (SOC). Algorithms have addressed the measures to reduce the side effects related to aesthetic procedures, but few focus on SOC patients and periprocedural integrating skincare.MethodsEight dermatologists from Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Mexico, and the USA participated in a meeting and an online follow‐up to develop an algorithm for periprocedural skincare for nonenergy and nonablative energy‐based facial aesthetic procedures in patients with SOC. A Delphi method was used to develop this algorithm and integrate information from the literature with panels' clinical experience and opinion, resulting in the current algorithm.ResultsThe algorithm has five sections, starting with a medical history and skin examination, followed by pretreatment measures beginning 2–4 weeks before the procedure, then measures on the day of the procedure, aftercare 1–7 days after the procedure, and follow‐up care 1–4 weeks after the procedure and ongoing.ConclusionsThis algorithm provides guidelines for treatment optimization of non‐energy, non‐ablative energy‐based devices for SOC patients. It also provides physicians with skincare recommendations pre‐, peri‐, and post‐aesthetic procedures.