A new study introduces the first step-by-step methodological guide for conducting umbrella reviews in education, addressing a major gap in evidence synthesis. Combining theory with a real case study on digital diaries, the publication supports novice researchers and strengthens evidence-based decision-making in education by offering a clear, structured, and field-specific approach to advanced research synthesis. It highlights the relevance, originality, and value of umbrella reviews for producing comprehensive, policy-relevant insights, while identifying key research gaps and advancing methodological rigor in educational research.

Study finds that pressure from parents can raise different kinds of perceived cost, with some tied more closely to burnout and others to achievement.

First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents.

New research led by the University of Plymouth (UK) demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis, effectively bridging gaps previously associated with political voting records. The research was carried out around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic and recruited more than 800 United States citizens who had voted for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential Election.