This indicator presents completion rates calculated using true cohort data. True correspond to the share of students from a specific entry who graduate within particular timeframe. is preferred methodology for analysing rates, but only countries with longitudinal surveys or registers are able provide such information. Panel data may be available in form an individual student registry (a system ...

BACKGROUND Premenstrual dysphoric disorder has multiple determinants in the biological, psychological and socio-cultural domains. The aim of the study was to evaluate the risk factors for premenstrual dysphoric disorder in Polish women, considering their reproductive history, socio-economic factors, as well as lifestyle and health-related factors. METHODS 2,500 females, aged 18 to 45, from th...

BACKGROUND It has been reported by some studies that the desire to be involved in decisions concerning one's healthcare especially with regard to obtaining informed consent is related to educational status. The purpose of this study, therefore, is to assess the influence of educational status on attitude towards informed consent practice in three south-eastern Nigerian communities. METHODS Re...

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This paper discusses the application of Leapfrog University principles within the context of Chinese distance education. The paper argues that the proposal of Leapfrog is a viable alternative to the present and future development of Chinese tertiary education, in particular, online teaching and learning based on modern technology. Leapfrog education and its underlying themes are well contextual...

Changes in Wage Structure in Urban India 1983-2004: A Quantile Regression Decomposition This paper examines changes in the wage structure in urban India during the past two decades (1983-2004) across the entire wage distribution using the Machado and Mata (2005) decomposition approach. Real wages increased throughout the wage distribution during 1983-1993; however, it increased only in the uppe...

BACKGROUND Students with disabilities in the tertiary education sector are more than a just a phenomenon, they are a reality. In general, little attention is devoted to their needs despite the fact that they need more care and attention. OBJECTIVES This paper, through a case study at the University of Mauritius, sought to answer some pertinent questions regarding students with disabilities. D...