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Impact of Workplace Incivility on Work Engagement Among Nursing Staff
(Chitkara University Publications, 2025-11-24) Vidhu Mohan; Harjinder Singh
Background: Workplace incivility has become a growing concern in healthcare settings, particularly among nursing staff, where interactions with supervisors, patients, colleagues, and physicians can significantly affect psychological well-being and job performance. This study explores the sources and extent of incivility within hospital environments and its influence on nurses’ work engagement.
Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to examine the correlation between workplace incivility—arising from various sources—and levels of work engagement among nursing professionals. It also seeks to identify key predictors of disengagement and highlight critical areas requiring organizational intervention.
Methods: A quantitative research design was employed with a sample of 150 nursing professionals. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires measuring workplace incivility and work engagement. Pearson’s correlation was used to assess relationships between variables, and stepwise regression analysis was conducted to determine significant predictors among the sources of incivility.
Results: The findings reveal a significant negative correlation between workplace incivility and work engagement. Incivility from supervisors and patients emerged as the strongest predictors of reduced engagement levels. These results are consistent with prior studies demonstrating the harmful impact of hostile workplace interactions on employee motivation and performance.
Conclusions: The study highlights the critical role of workplace environment in influencing nurses’ engagement at work. The pronounced effects of supervisor and patient incivility emphasize the need for effective management practices and supportive institutional policies. Addressing these issues can enhance nurse well-being, strengthen engagement, and improve patient care outcomes. The findings contribute to the understanding of organizational behavior in healthcare and offer actionable insights for hospital administrators and policymakers.
Teachers’ Happiness and Workplace Productivity: A Bibliometric Review of Emerging Research Trends
(Chitkara University Publications, 2026-04-30) Manav Bansal; Dhiresh Kulshrestha
Background: The current study examines the dynamic and multifaceted trends in the research field concerning teachers’ happiness leading to teaching effectiveness and productivity at the workplace through bibliometric analysis of research articles published in the span of 2000 to 2024, using the Scopus database.
Purpose: The present bibliometric research underlines the growing research interest and examination of the factors influencing teachers’ wellbeing relating to their workplace productivity.
Methods: Through the filtration of the articles, it was found that there are only 50 relevant articles concerning the specific domain.
Results: The observations made from the bibliometric analysis led to the conclusion that there is a significant rise in publications, particularly after 2014, with countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia leading in scientific production as well as in citations. Some key terms have been used dominantly, like employee wellbeing, workplace happiness, work life balance, and leadership. The thematic map and keyword co-occurrence analysis highlight the major keywords used and the links among them, identifying the emerging areas as well as the areas with the least focus that have research potential with future prospects. Also, the analysis reveals the most relevant authors in this domain, like Glozier N and Deady M, who have contributed significantly to the field. The thematic map further strengthens these findings by identifying motor themes such as workplace and gender related factors as central to the field, while also highlighting emerging areas like employee wellbeing and occupational safety that require deeper exploration. This thematic structure clearly indicates both the maturity of core research areas and the evolving directions for future scholarly inquiry.
Conclusion: The study offers valuable insights necessary for continued research in the areas still unexplored, providing future research opportunities.
Assessing Academic Resilience Among Prospective Teachers: A Descriptive Study of Western Odisha
(Chitkara University Publications, 2026-02-11) Venkateswar Meher; Kshetramani Bariha
Background: Academic resilience is a vital quality that enables students to withstand pressure, recover from setbacks, and remain committed to their learning journeys.
Purpose: This study explored the resilience of prospective teachers in Western Odisha. It also focuses on how demographic factors such as age, gender, and locality impact the academic resilience of prospective teachers.
Methods: A total of 524 prospective teachers were randomly sampled from different teacher education institutions in Western Odisha using simple random sampling. A descriptive survey design and a quantitative method were adopted to collect data using a standardized Academic Resilience Scale. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and an independent sample t test. The research revealed that resilience emerges not only as a personal strength but also as a response shaped by social and contextual conditions.
Results: The findings suggest that most future teachers display moderate to high levels of resilience, managing academic demands while navigating stress and uncertainty. Age and gender did not significantly influence resilience levels. However, students from urban backgrounds showed greater resilience compared to their rural counterparts.
Conclusions: Based on these findings, this study suggests the importance of developing resilience in teacher education programs, especially in rural communities, through peer support, mentors, and socio-emotional learning. On the other hand, teacher education can contribute not only to academically competent teachers but also to emotionally strong teachers, who can facilitate successive generations to evolve, change, adapt, and thrive during learning and life.
Investigation of Undergraduate Physics Students’ Conception of Eclipses’ Formation Using Three Tiers Diagnostic Test in Ilorin, Nigeria
(Chitkara University Publications, 2025-11-24) Wasiu Olayinka Yahaya; Abubakar Salman Abdulkadir; Abdulrazaq Shehu; Abdulrasaq Oladimeji Akanbi
Background: Natural phenomenon explanation like eclipse is an important event that needs to be examined among all peers so as to ensure the scientific understanding of these natural happenings in our various environments.
Purpose: This study focuses on investigating the undergraduate physics students’ conception of eclipses formation using a three-tier diagnostic test.
Method: The study was descriptive research of survey type that adopted the usage of a three-tier questionnaire to elicit information about the students’ understanding of eclipses formation. The sample of the study consisted of 80 students (40 physics education students and 40 pure physics students), who were selected through convenience sampling technique. The three-tier diagnostic test consisted of four questions that were on the formation of total solar eclipse, annular solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, and lunar eclipse, which was used to collect information. Each question consisted of three stages. Descriptive statistics like frequency count, percentage, and pie chart were used to determine the students’ correct conception, misconception, wrong conception, and guess answer
Results: The study found out that 20 students had correct conception, while 42 had misconception of the formation of total solar eclipse.
Conclusion: The study recommended that the study on students’ correct conception and misconception about the natural phenomenon should be carried out often.
Stakeholders’ Perception towards the Quality of Pre-Service Teacher Education: A Systematic Review
(Chitkara University Publications, 2025-10-10) Rajashree Das; Gouranga Charan Nanda; Sarat Kumar Rout; Laxmidhar Muduli; Bikshyatsib Sardar
Background: The quality of pre-service teacher education has garnered increasing global attention due to its pivotal role in shaping future educators. Stakeholders’ perceptions—including those of student-teachers, faculty, policymakers, and mentors—provide critical insights into the strengths, limitations, and evolving needs of teacher education programs. Despite extensive research, there remains a lack of synthesized understanding concerning stakeholder perceptions across key dimensions such as technological integration, pedagogical practices, challenges, and professional development within pre-service teacher education from 2000 to 2025.
Purpose: This systematic review aims to analyze and consolidate existing literature on stakeholder perceptions of the quality of pre-service teacher education programs across a 25-year span. The objective is to identify key themes, gaps, and emerging trends to inform policy formulation and institutional reforms.
Methods: Using a systematic search strategy, 731 articles were initially retrieved from five databases: Google Scholar, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, and ERIC. After removing duplicates and applying screening criteria related to relevance, accessibility, and language, 55 studies were selected for final analysis. The review followed PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) guidelines, and the data were synthesized thematically, focusing on publication trends, research methods, geographical distribution, citation impact, and core thematic areas.
Results: Findings reveal a fluctuating trend in publication volume, with qualitative methods being the most prevalent. The USA led in both publication count and average citation scores. Stakeholders highlighted several recurring themes, including the potential of technological tools to enhance teaching competence, persistent infrastructural and mentorship-related challenges, the importance of experiential learning, and the need for culturally relevant pedagogical models. Furthermore, gaps in assessment literacy, inclusion training, and technology integration persist despite recognized importance.
Conclusion: This review illustrates the importance of aligning teacher education programs with evolving educational technologies, inclusive pedagogies, and stakeholder expectations. The findings suggest the need for a more integrated, practice-oriented, and culturally responsive teacher preparation framework to meet contemporary educational demands.