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Self-Efficacy Reduces Impediments to Classroom Discussion for International Students: Fear, Embarrassment, Social Isolation, Judgment, and Discrimination [PDF]

IAFOR Journal of Education, 2017
Approximately one million international students were enrolled at U.S. universities in the academic year 2015–2016, and the number has been steadily rising since.
Junko Maeda
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A tool to profile neural, sensory and motor development in children at school entry, identifying possible barriers to learning and emotional well‐being in early childhood

Support for Learning, 2023
Abstract The objective of the study was to develop a prototype for an accessible, high quality, cost and time‐effective ‘Development Profiling Tool’ for use in reception classes. This would build a unique picture of every individual child's developmental at the beginning of their educational ...
Penelope Hannant, Rachael Gartland, Helen Eales, Sophia Mooncey   +3 more
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Pathways and pitfalls: a qualitative study of student experiences in biomedical science education

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Biomedical science students from underrepresented backgrounds face barriers including financial strain, disrupted laboratory access and cultural exclusion. Peer networks provide vital support when institutional systems are difficult to navigate. To create inclusive learning environments and achieve academic success, educators should blend active, hands‐
Olivia J. Russell, Cassy Ross, Panagiota S. Filippou, Bruno Silvester Lopes, Dominic Gilchrist, Paul Dean, Kamar Ameen‐Ali, Tora K. Smulders‐Srinivasan, Ahmad A. Khundakar   +8 more
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Comparing the Effect of Semi‐Immersive Virtual Reality, Computerized Cognitive Training, and Traditional Rehabilitation on Cognitive Function in Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cognitive impairment is a common non‐motor symptom in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), negatively affecting autonomy and Quality of Life (QoL). Innovative rehabilitation strategies, such as semi‐immersive virtual reality (VR) and computerized cognitive training (CCT), may offer advantages over traditional cognitive rehabilitation (TCR ...
Maria Grazia Maggio, Desiree Latella, Lilla Bonanno, Paulo Cezar Rocha dos Santos, Marcos Maldonado‐Díaz, Meir Plotnik, Rosaria De Luca, Angelo Quartarone, Rocco Salvatore Calabrò   +8 more
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Cognitive and Emotional Barriers in Second Language Learning: A Psychological Perspective

Porta Universorum
The study investigates the interdependent nature of cognitive and emotional barriers in second language (L2) learning from a psychological perspective. While prior research in Second Language Acquisition (SLA) has focused heavily on linguistic competence and language structure, the psychological dimensions of learning remain underexplored.
Aysel Asadova, Asgarova Maleyka
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Emotional barriers of adults in learning a foreign language: causes, triggers, and ways to prevent dropout from learning

, 2022
Why do adults quit learning a foreign language? Usually not because of grammar. At some point, the fear of saying something wrong, the tension during class, or embarrassment in front of the group becomes stronger than the motivation to continue. For an adult, this anxiety has specific roots: bad experiences at school, the habit of demanding perfect ...
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Digital Cognitive Phenotyping for Differential Diagnosis and Monitoring in Neurological Conditions

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To assess the utility, accessibility, and equivalence to supervised scales of online cognitive assessment in older individuals with cognitive impairment. Methods Patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD, n = 31), idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH, n = 26), and traumatic brain injury (TBI, n = 23) completed online cognitive ...
Martina Del Giovane, Valentina Giunchiglia, Michael C. B. David, Magdalena A. Kolanko, William R. Trender, Peter J. Hellyer, Harmeena Kaur, David J. Sharp, Christopher Carswell, Paresh A. Malhotra, Adam Hampshire   +10 more
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A Return to Normality: A Descriptive Qualitative Interview Study Exploring the Patient Experience of Gout Flare Resolution

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Although the definition of a gout flare is well established, the state of gout flare resolution has not yet been defined. This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences and perceptions of gout flare resolution. Methods Semistructured interviews were conducted with 24 people with gout, guided by open‐ended questions exploring their ...
Sarah Stewart, Anne Horne, Angelo Gaffo, Lisa K. Stamp, N. Lawrence Edwards, Nicola Dalbeth   +5 more
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Barriers to Learning and Participation in School of Students with Dyslexia: Family Voices

Revista Internacional de Educación para la Justicia Social, 2019
Achieving quality education refers us to education that must be inclusive and equitable, emphasizing the value of differences in order to improve teaching and learning experiences.
Dolors Forteza, Laura Fuster, Francisca Moreno-Tallón   +2 more
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Soft Skins With Reversible Thickness Morphing: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Evolution of electronic skin (e‐skin) technologies toward adaptive, multifunctional soft skins. Phase I highlights early rigid and discrete sensory interfaces. Phase II shows the transition toward flexible, stretchable, and large‐area e‐skin. Phase III captures the emergence of computational e‐skin.
Oliver Ozioko, Chiamaka Akah, Ravinder Dahiya   +2 more
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