Daniel Zahra
Biographic Data
| ID | 7719409 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Daniel Zahra |
| GIVEN NAMES | Daniel |
| FAMILY NAME | Zahra |
| SIGNATURE | ZAHRA D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Plymouth |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6534-6916 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Difficulty with Setting a Standard Based on Difficulty
When setting standards for high-stakes assessments, it is necessary to be clear whether the primary criterion should be importance or difficulty. While standard setting practices frequently rely on the difficulty to determine passing or failing thresholds, this can undermine the intended inferences and uses of assessments. Standard setting based on difficulty conflates importance with subjective perceptions of difficulty, misguiding decisions abo…
‘Prevalence, experience and awareness of substandard and falsified medicines among the public and healthcare professionals in Jordan’
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to assess the awareness, experiences and perspectives on substandard and falsified (SF) medicines among the general public and healthcare professionals in Jordan. SF medicines pose a global public health concern, yet data on their prevalence and associated risks in Jordan remain limited. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and June 2023 using a convergent mixed-methods approach. Quantitati…
From Clinics to Communities
INTRODUCTION: Access to dental services is a core component of public healthcare. The aim of this study was to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of the public regarding access, quality and affordability of dental services in Pakistan. METHODS: It was an analytical cross-sectional study based on an online survey. The data collection instrument was based on eight items related to participant perceptions and experiences of dental services in …
How Well Prepared Are Dental Students and New Graduates in Pakistan—A Cross-Sectional National Study
The transition of an undergraduate dental student to an actual practicing dentist is a crucial phase and ensuring the preparedness of graduates for the complexity and demands of contemporary dental practice is a challenging task. This study aimed to evaluate the self-perceived preparedness of undergraduate dental students and house officers in the dental colleges of Pakistan. A cross-sectional national study was planned to collect information fro…
Blended learning in undergraduate dental education
This is the first study which explores blended learning in dental education with participants from multiple institutions in different regions of the globe. Compared to the faculty, students considered online learning to be less interactive and preferred learning activities and all assessments to be delivered face-to-face. The results underscore the need to adapt teaching practices to suit the learning needs of the students
Rigour in moderation processes is more important than the choice of method
Processes for moderating assessments are much debated in higher education. The myriad approaches to the task vary in their demands on staff time and expertise, and also in how valid, reliable and fair to students they appear. Medical education, with its diverse range of assessments and assessors across clinical and academic domains presents additional challenges to moderation. The current review focuses on medical education, considering double-ma…
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Rigour in moderation processes is more important than the choice of method
Processes for moderating assessments are much debated in higher education. The myriad approaches to the task vary in their demands on staff time and expertise, and also in how valid, reliable and fair to students they appear. Medical education, with its diverse range of assessments and assessors across clinical and academic domains presents additional challenges to moderation. The current review focuses on medical education, considering double-ma…
How Well Prepared Are Dental Students and New Graduates in Pakistan—A Cross-Sectional National Study
The transition of an undergraduate dental student to an actual practicing dentist is a crucial phase and ensuring the preparedness of graduates for the complexity and demands of contemporary dental practice is a challenging task. This study aimed to evaluate the self-perceived preparedness of undergraduate dental students and house officers in the dental colleges of Pakistan. A cross-sectional national study was planned to collect information fro…
Blended learning in undergraduate dental education
This is the first study which explores blended learning in dental education with participants from multiple institutions in different regions of the globe. Compared to the faculty, students considered online learning to be less interactive and preferred learning activities and all assessments to be delivered face-to-face. The results underscore the need to adapt teaching practices to suit the learning needs of the students
‘Prevalence, experience and awareness of substandard and falsified medicines among the public and healthcare professionals in Jordan’
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to assess the awareness, experiences and perspectives on substandard and falsified (SF) medicines among the general public and healthcare professionals in Jordan. SF medicines pose a global public health concern, yet data on their prevalence and associated risks in Jordan remain limited. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and June 2023 using a convergent mixed-methods approach. Quantitati…
From Clinics to Communities
INTRODUCTION: Access to dental services is a core component of public healthcare. The aim of this study was to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of the public regarding access, quality and affordability of dental services in Pakistan. METHODS: It was an analytical cross-sectional study based on an online survey. The data collection instrument was based on eight items related to participant perceptions and experiences of dental services in …
The Difficulty with Setting a Standard Based on Difficulty
When setting standards for high-stakes assessments, it is necessary to be clear whether the primary criterion should be importance or difficulty. While standard setting practices frequently rely on the difficulty to determine passing or failing thresholds, this can undermine the intended inferences and uses of assessments. Standard setting based on difficulty conflates importance with subjective perceptions of difficulty, misguiding decisions abo…
Medicine (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Innovations in Medical Education (3 works) · Medical education (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Dental education (2 works) · Dental Education, Practice, Research (2 works) · Dental Research and COVID-19 (2 works)