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{"title":"A best way forward to the organisation of entomological training courses in sub-Saharan Africa","authors":"Kurt Jordaens ,&nbsp;Marc De Meyer ,&nbsp;Muriel Van Nuffel ,&nbsp;Ashley H. Kirk-Spriggs ,&nbsp;Christopher Sabuni ,&nbsp;Maulid Mwatawala ,&nbsp;Ramadhani Mujabwa ,&nbsp;Sija Kabota ,&nbsp;Terence Bellingan ,&nbsp;Georg Goergen ,&nbsp;Mervyn Mansell ,&nbsp;Aruna Manrakhan ,&nbsp;Antonio Sinzogan ,&nbsp;Mark K. Schutze ,&nbsp;Arianna Thomas-Cabianca ,&nbsp;Robert Copeland ,&nbsp;Burgert Muller ,&nbsp;Massimiliano Virgilio ,&nbsp;Ella Bert ,&nbsp;Eva November ,&nbsp;John Midgley","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Despite their significant impact on human life in the Afrotropical Region, Diptera remain understudied. For a large part this is due to a lack of Diptera taxonomic experts and collection curators from the Afrotropical Region (except for South Africa perhaps), the difficulties some developing countries face in maintaining collections, and the low number of digitised specimens. This impedes the use of these Diptera collections for identification services, taxonomic and phylogenetic research, and other biological research areas. The dire need for knowledge transfer and training of young and emerging entomologists in the Afrotropical Region has prompted the Royal Museum for Central Africa and collaborating institutes to organise entomological training courses in the Afrotropical Region. The training courses take place in Africa, in strategic locations, cover a period of ten working days, are taught in English, and are free of cost to participants and lecturers. Here, we first provide a brief history of the evolution of the training courses. Second, we give a short description of the gender, age, educational and professional profile of the applicants and participants of the training courses. Third, we provide as much information as possible on all aspects of the organisation of the training courses. All information is freely available and documents are provided in Word or Excel format to facilitate future use by others. It is to be hoped that this information shall stimulate and facilitate the organisation of other entomological (or similar) training courses in the Afrotropical Region and other biogeographical regions. Such training courses will stimulate South-South networks for entomology research and the simultaneous training of participants with a different educational or professional background might foster collaborations between universities, other scientific institutes in postgraduate training and research. They may also initiate collaboration between scientific institutes and those involved in management, policy making, outreach, or implementation of legal procedures. We believe that this kind of training courses presents a best way forward in the organisation of similar capacity building activities that will contribute to a sustainable network of entomologists. Finally, these training courses may be one of the many possible ways to reduce the gender inequality gap in biological sciences in the Afrotropical Region.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140350372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysing ability grouping in secondary school: A way to improve academic performance and mitigate educational inequalities in Spain?","authors":"Bruno Blanco-Varela ,&nbsp;José Manuel Amoedo ,&nbsp;María Carmen Sánchez-Carreira","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Socio-educational vulnerability refers to the circumstances in which students face difficulties or challenges arising from socio-economic or contextual factors, such as a lack of resources or adverse family environments. Ability grouping during secondary school is widely used to improve student performance. The methodology tailored to students performance levels aims at providing improvements in their scores. This paper explores the complex relationship between ability grouping and socio-educational vulnerability. More specifically, it investigates how different student groups are affected by attending schools that implement ability grouping as compared to those that do not. The study is conducted in Spain, using the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) database and Propensity Score Matching methodology. The findings suggest that the ability grouping policy hinder equal opportunities for academically disadvantaged students, resulting in decreasing their abilities.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738059324000506/pdfft?md5=1f9e58daaa3aaefd87e61407d6c11aea&pid=1-s2.0-S0738059324000506-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140344691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Education hubs in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates: Analysis of discursive constructions using Latent Dirichlet Allocation","authors":"Edmund Adam ,&nbsp;Neil Adam","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Advanced techniques for linguistic analysis provide the opportunity to extract meanings from the available documents on education hubs. We use Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), a topic modelling method for natural language processing and big data mining, to analyze the discourse of education hubs in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Our data derive from a corpus of academic literature, non-peer-reviewed articles, and policy documents. The analysis shows that education hubs have been at the core of efforts to transition from a hydrocarbon-based economy to a knowledge economy. The analysis also shows that education hubs have been increasingly associated with the two countries’ efforts to achieve regional leadership in overlapping geopolitical spheres of influence. Describing the situation as a ‘constructive rivalry’, we highlight its geopolitical implications and we call attention to <span>Knight, (2022)</span> knowledge diplomacy whereby the two countries can use education hubs as a mechanism for exercising leadership in promoting peace and development in the broader region of the Middle East.c.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140344693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating Practical Skills Into Multimodal Transportation Education In Indonesia","authors":"Markus Yando, L. Barasa, M. Simanjuntak","doi":"10.61132/ijed.v1i3.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61132/ijed.v1i3.26","url":null,"abstract":"This research explores the integration of practical skills into multimodal transportation education in Indonesia. Through qualitative analysis of 50 Indonesian cadets, the study examines the balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, the effectiveness of current educational practices, and recommendations for improvement. The findings reveal a strong consensus among cadets on the importance of practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. While some practical training is provided, there is a need for more hands-on experiences and industry exposure. Recommendations include revising curricula to include more practical exercises and case studies, strengthening industry partnerships, enhancing instructor skills, integrating soft skills development, and promoting lifelong learning. These recommendations aim to better prepare students for the demands of the transportation industry and enhance their employability. By implementing these recommendations, educational institutions can bridge the gap between theory and practice, ultimately improving the quality and relevance of transportation education in Indonesia.","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140748832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Critical perspectives at the mid-point of Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality education for all—progress, persistent gaps, problematic paradigms, and the path to 2030","authors":"D. Brent Edwards Jr ,&nbsp;M. Niaz Asadullah ,&nbsp;Amber Webb","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103031","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This editorial essay introduces the 27 papers included in the special issue proposed by the SDG Academy of the U.N. Sustainable Development Network on the nature, extent, and challenges to progress towards SDG 4: Quality Education for All at the mid-point of the 2030 campaign. Problematic paradigms, and potential pathways towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4. With contributrions from leading scholars and practitioners working in the areas of global governance, international development education, and comparative education, this special issue reflects on how far the world has come, provides clarity on what the fundamental obstacles to progress have been, and offers suggestions for ways forward, in addition to raising issues and posing (at times, uncomfortable) questions with which stakeholders should grapple as they work towards SDG 4—and future global goals. The commentaries are focused on five inter-connected themes. These themes relate not only to progress on SDG 4 but also to the key conditions (capacity), processes (measurement), and contexts (e.g. vulnerable contexts) that are relevant to debates about how to make progress on SDG 4, or whether a different approach (geo-political and/or onto-epistemic in nature) is necessary. This essay concludes by encouraging the reader to decide for themselves which arguments they see as being more persuasive. We wouldencourage readers to reflect on why one argument or line of reasoning may resonate more or less—and to consider what the cause of that resonance could be. It is suggested that each reader, each of us, also has work to do when it comes to reflecting on the positions that we take or favor, why, and which voices or perspectives are left out by our answers to these questions. As the contributions to this special issue suggest, there are no easy answers.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140344692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The distributional effects of introducing a lottery system in school assignment rule: Evidence from an experiment in Beijing, China","authors":"Jian Tong ,&nbsp;Cong Zhang ,&nbsp;Tong Yue ,&nbsp;Yanfeng Bai ,&nbsp;Lei Shao","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This paper examines the distributional effects of a multi-school districting reform, involving lottery property allocation, on families’ school choice behavior in Beijing, China. Employing a competitive school district housing market model, we investigate the reform's implications on housing prices and school enrollment patterns. Using a unique dataset that combines second-hand housing transaction records and school enrollment data, we document this notable consequence: a substantial 4.57% decrease in housing prices in Haidian District post-reform, resulting in enhanced access to high-quality schools for middle-income families. However, the impact on school choice behavior exhibits structural disparities. While the reform creates opportunities for middle-income families, lower-income families may encounter challenges in accessing public primary schools, where housing prices with improved educational quality have risen by 1.21%. Conversely, affluent families opt for private schools to secure high-quality educational resources, evident in a 4.25% increase in corresponding rent. Additionally, Chinese families prefer proximity to schools to minimize commuting expenses, as reflected in a 0.56% rise in rents near public primary schools. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing both “excessive school choice competition” and the diverse educational preferences of families when implementing school assignment rule reforms in developing countries. Our research expands the literature on primary education and extends concepts for education reform in other developing countries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140339236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"IJED Volume 106 Article Summaries","authors":"Stephen P. Heyneman","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103032","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140320407","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Who is responsible for refugee education? A multilevel analysis of integration and localization in Colombia","authors":"Claudia Diaz-Rios ,&nbsp;Alejandra Fandiño-Hoshino ,&nbsp;Indira Quintasi-Orosco ,&nbsp;Nathalia Urbano-Canal","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103027","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study examines the impact of integrating refugee children into host states' education systems and localizing humanitarian responses on the authority and responsibilities distributed among global and local actors. Focused on Venezuelan refugee education in Colombia, our multilevel analysis reveals sporadic horizontal dialogue and fair coordination only when local expertise serves the purposes of humanitarian organizations. These positive effects coexist with power imbalances and responsibility dilution, primarily affecting local actors. These disparities yield suboptimal interventions for refugee children. Mapping the global-local chains of authority and responsibility, the study elucidates the possibilities and limitations of current governance arrangements for refugee education.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140191021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of private tutoring on students’ non-cognitive mathematics learning outcomes in China","authors":"Yuhuan Zhang ,&nbsp;Xiaohui Wu ,&nbsp;Chengcheng Cui ,&nbsp;Shuang Chen ,&nbsp;Yahan He ,&nbsp;Lidong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study examines the effectiveness of private tutoring (PT) on students’ non-cognitive achievement by assessing student-report questionnaires and school reports of mathematics achievement from approximately 1500 secondary school students in China to track retrospective longitudinal variations of PT over a year. The results of propensity score matching analysis indicated that a whole year of PT participation did not positively affect students’ interest, habits, and attitudes towards mathematics. This result raises questions concerning the role and effectiveness of PT. Thus, the study provides an evidence-based assessment of the effectiveness of PT and highlights the implications for educational practice and future research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140191023","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring corruption in higher education: A case study of brain drain in North Macedonia","authors":"Stefani Jovcheska","doi":"10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2024.103025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This 2023 study examines how corruption in higher education (HE) informs the brain drain phenomenon in North Macedonia. Through data collected from college-educated students who emigrated from the country, the research uncovers the reasons behind their emigration decision and highlights the high-level nature of corruption within HE. Findings reveal that corruption, along with limited career opportunities and distrust at the systemic level, motivates individuals to seek a better life abroad. The normalization of corruption and a lack of motivation to effect change further contribute to the emigration of highly skilled individuals. The study recommends measures such as establishing integrity units within universities and addressing political party involvement to combat these issues.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":48004,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Educational Development","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2024-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140191022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}