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Grit, Growth mindset, and Academic Self-efficacy in relation to Academic Performance among Nursing Undergraduates at a Defence University, Sri Lanka

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Grit, Growth mindset, and Academic Self-efficacy in relation to Academic Performance among Nursing Undergraduates at a Defence University, Sri Lanka Weerathunga, WRU; Gunathilaka, AGRR; Yogendra, L; Jayathilaka, KDCD; Dharmadasa, PKDTN; Sudusinghe, WS; Gamage, CKW Introduction: Non-cognitive traits such as grit, growth mindset, and academic self-efficacy are increasingly recognised as determinants of persistence and achievement in higher education. Despite their relevance to motivation and self-regulation, empirical evidence within Sri Lankan nursing education remains limited. This study examined interrelationships among these constructs and their associations with academic performance. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among BSc nursing undergraduates at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University using total population sampling. Grit, growth mindset, and academic self-efficacy were measured using validated instruments: the 12-item Grit Scale, 3-item Growth Mindset Scale, and 40-item Academic Self-Efficacy Scale. Socio-demographic data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire, and academic performance was assessed using the last semester Grade Point Average (SGPA). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation coefficients in SPSS version 26.0, with significance of p < 0.05. Results: Of the 375 eligible nursing undergraduates, 326 participated (response rate: 86.9%); participants were predominantly female across all academic years. Mean (±SD) scores were 3.23 ± 0.38 for grit, 3.26 ± 1.03 for growth mindset, and 104.86 ± 16.44 for academic self-efficacy. Grit correlated positively with growth mindset (r = 0.428, p < 0.001) and SGPA (r = 0.152, p = 0.024). Growth mindset was not significantly associated with SGPA (r = 0.063, p = 0.353). Academic self-efficacy correlated negatively with grit (r = −0.510, p < 0.001), growth mindset (r = −0.378, p < 0.001), and SGPA (r = −0.292, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Grit showed a small yet statistically significant positive association with academic performance, whereas growth mindset showed no direct relationship. The inverse associations between academic self-efficacy, SGPA, and the other non-cognitive traits suggest contextual or educational influences. Integrating motivational and self-reflective strategies into nursing curricula may strengthen students’ resilience and academic engagement.

A Comparative Study on Differences between Anglo–American Catalogue Rules (AACR II) and Resource Description and Access (RDA)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A Comparative Study on Differences between Anglo–American Catalogue Rules (AACR II) and Resource Description and Access (RDA) Thilanka, MGA Anglo–American Catalogue Rules II in 2008 and Resource Description and Access are basically used to catalogue. This study investigates differences between AACR II and RDA. Resource Description and Access is a new standard for describing and accessing knowledge. AACR depends on the ISBD standard, and RDA was based on Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) and Functional Requirements for Authority Data (FRAD). According to this study, it can be identified differences of the catalogue rules such as parallel titles, statement of responsibility, publication information and dates, relationship designators, capitalization, treatment of typos or errors found on the resource, square brackets, and fictitious entities and non-human entities can be creators or contributors. As well, the fundamentals of AACR II and RDA are different. Mainly, AACR II is a printed source; rules are created for both content and display and designed for card catalogues. RDA is an online source and web-based one; rules are created only for the content and designed for a digital world. Therefore, Librarians have been focusing attention on RDA rules rather than AACR II to develop a future virtual library concept concerning web-based description and access to the digital world.

Managerial Challenges in the Light of Socio-Mathematical Fuzzy Systems & Mathematical Fuzziness

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Managerial Challenges in the Light of Socio-Mathematical Fuzzy Systems & Mathematical Fuzziness Perera, Dhinesha R

MANAGERIAL APPROACHES TO FUZZY LOGIC AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS: FROM CHAOS TO CRISP

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MANAGERIAL APPROACHES TO FUZZY LOGIC AND MATHEMATICAL MODELS: FROM CHAOS TO CRISP Perera, Dhinesha R