Impact of Cost-Effective Digital Slide Platform on Grades of Romanian Veterinary Students
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| Publicado en: | Veterinary Sciences vol. 12, no. 11 (2025), p. 1064-1078 |
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| Resumen: | The global shift toward digital pathology necessitates accessible and cost-effective training tools, posing a significant challenge for resource-constrained veterinary faculties. The objective of this study was to evaluate the academic impact of a cost-effective, in-house-developed digital pathology platform implemented at a Romanian Veterinary Faculty during the 2024–2025 academic year. Grade data from six academic years (2018–2025) were used as historical controls. Statistical analysis, including independent-samples t-tests, ANOVA, and multivariable regression, was performed on individual student grade data to assess changes in academic performance and grade distribution. Results demonstrate a statistically significant increase in mean grades and a higher proportion of top-performing students following platform adoption. The 2024–2025 cohort outperformed four of five prior cohorts, showing a marked shift toward higher grades and fewer low grades. We conclude that this low-cost digital pathology platform may significantly enhance student academic outcomes in veterinary pathology education. These findings validate a scalable and sustainable model for improving pedagogical delivery in resource-conscious institutions worldwide. Further longitudinal research is essential to track the long-term sustainability of these academic gains and confirm the platform’s impact across multiple graduating cohorts. |
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| ISSN: | 2306-7381 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/vetsci12111064 |
| Fuente: | Biological Science Database |