There are several reasons for student academic underperformance, such as academic,
personal, and social factors students face when transitioning from high school to higher …

There have been global efforts to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) on
quality education, gender equality, industry, innovation, and infrastructure development; …

Context The gender imbalance in technology, sciences, and engineering is a global
problem and according to the statistics, this really has not changed much in the last thirty …

Despite increasing demands for skilled workers within the technological domain, there is still
a deficit in the number of graduates in computing fields (computer science, information …

Software engineering (SE) and computer science (CS) programs in universities worldwide
are marked by a gender gap, which subsequently translates into a gender gap at the …

Use of theory within a field of research provides the foundation for designing effective
research programs and establishing a deeper understanding of the results obtained. This …

Hackathons are a sort of application development marathon typically lasting between 24
and 48 hours. They are increasingly becoming an alternative and popular method for fast …

The launch of a Computer Science curriculum specification in upper secondary schools in
Ireland in 2018 was a landmark and a historic development in Irish education. Addressing …

Background Medical universities often face the ongoing challenge of identifying and
supporting at-risk students to enhance retention rates and academic success. This study …

ABSTRACT Background and Context There is a call for more young people to continue into
higher education computer science (CS). Objective To understand young people's choices …