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University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024).

Raul Quincho Apumayta, Javier Carrillo Cayllahua, Abraham Ccencho Pari, Vilma Inga Choque, Juan Carlos Cárdenas Valverde, Delsio Huamán Ataypoma

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Synthesis in F1000Research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Raul Quincho ApumaytaSchool of Social Sciences and Rural Development, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, Peru.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7944-1137
Javier Carrillo CayllahuaSchool of Social Sciences and Rural Development, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, Peru.
Abraham Ccencho PariSchool of Social Sciences and Rural Development, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, Peru.
Vilma Inga ChoqueSchool of Early Childhood and Bilingual Intercultural Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, Peru.
Juan Carlos Cárdenas ValverdeSchool of Agro-industrial Engineering, Autonomous High Andean National University of Tarma, La Florida - Cochayoc Highway, km 2, Huancucro N° 2092, Tarma - Junin, 120701, Peru.
Delsio Huamán AtaypomaSchool of Social Sciences and Rural Development, Faculty of Education Sciences, National University of Huancavelica, Avenida Agricultura 319-321, Paturpampa, Huancavelica, 09001, Peru.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: This research is a systematic review aimed at synthesizing scientific evidence on the causes of university dropout, focusing on the subcategories of vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects between 2020 and June 2024. Methods: Only articles addressing university dropout were considered, analyzing dimensions such as vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects. Articles published in indexed scientific journals with double-blind, double-blind peer, or open reviews between 2020 and June 2024 were included. The main databases used were Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. To assess the risk of bias in qualitative studies, the criteria from the article "Validity criteria for qualitative research: three epistemological strands for the same purpose" were used. For quantitative studies, the criteria from the article "Evaluating survey research in articles published in Library Science journals" were followed. For mixed-method studies, both sets of criteria were combined. Results: A total of 23 studies were included: 15 quantitative (65.22%), 3 qualitative (13.04%), and 5 mixed-method (21.74%). All studies (100%) addressed the subcategories of socioeconomic status and institutional aspects. Regarding the academic performance subcategory, 86% of the studies addressed it, while the vocational guidance subcategory was covered by 73.91% of the studies. Conclusions: Vocational guidance, academic performance, socioeconomic status, and institutional aspects are crucial for reducing university dropout. Providing adequate professional guidance, academic support, financial assistance, and strong institutional support is fundamental to improving student retention and academic success.

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Student DropoutsAcademic PerformanceHumansUniversitiesacademic performanceinstitutional aspectsocioeconomic statusUniversity dropoutvocational guidance

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PMID39544919
PMCPMC11561383

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