The Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (TTCT) is commonly used to assess creativity in pupils, but research is limited on its effectiveness in identifying cognitive levels and how factors like gender and brothers count influence creativity. This study investigates the interaction between gender and the number of brothers on creativity as assessed by the (TTCT-Figural: Circles test) among students aged 7 to 13. A cross-sectional study design was employed, involving a sample of 11,636 students, including 5571 males (47.9 %) and 6065 females (52.1 %), selected from public and private schools across Sudan. The findings demonstrated an interaction effect between gender and the number of brothers, revealing significant gender differences in (TTCT-Figural) performance, particularly across the domains of fluency, flexibility, and originality, with females outperforming males in all three areas. Notably, no gender differences in flexibility were observed at ages 10 and 13, nor in fluency at age 13, and originality showed no gender disparity across all age groups. Additionally, TTCT-Figural performance did not vary significantly across different age groups. The majority of students exhibited very low performance at age 7, with slight improvements noted at ages 8 and 9. However, after age 9, there was a decline in the number of students performing at a moderate level. Moreover, these results emphasize the importance of understanding the role of gender and familial factors, such as the number of brothers, in creativity development. The implications of this study suggest the need for targeted educational programs and policies intended at enhancing (TTCT-Figural) performance, particularly for pupils, to adoptive creativity further effectively.

Governments and organizations increasingly endorse the importance of mental health in all forms of policy, though emphasis in measurement still remains on indicators such as GDP, depression, and other common disorders. In this study of 92 countries ( n = 53,799), we assess the mental health of individuals around the world alongside measures of financial and social well-being. Findings include a trend of languishing mental health across many groups, particularly among younger adults and within higher-income countries. While positive trends are observed for education and income, a number of concerning trends also emerge, particularly the poor results for young adults and generally moderate results for employed individuals. In sum, we find an alarming but perhaps unsurprisingly low level of positive mental health in a substantial number of countries, but also identify specific economic, social, and other indicators that policymakers could target in improving the well-being of the populations they serve.

Purpose: This study aims to examine the perceptions and evaluations of persons with disabilities (PWDs) employed in Qatari public sector organisations regarding workplace facilitation practices, reasonable accommodations and job-related arrangements. Design/methodology/approach: Using a quantitative design, a structured questionnaire was administered to 67 PWDs in the Qatari public sector using convenience sampling, followed by descriptive and inferential statistical analyses to evaluate workplace accommodations and job arrangements. Findings: The results indicate that workplace accommodations, accessibility provisions and professional and job arrangements were generally evaluated positively by the participants. Although accessibility measures, such as restrooms and parking, are relatively adequate, notable deficiencies persist in areas including emergency preparedness, assistive technology and vocational counselling. While peer and managerial support received comparatively positive evaluations, leadership opportunities remain limited, with most disabled employees occupying non-managerial roles. Furthermore, demographic analysis revealed that participants’ perceptions differed significantly according to years of experience with accommodations and job arrangements, whereas other factors, such as age, disability type and job title, demonstrated no substantial effect. Practical implications: The study underscores the need for more inclusive workplace policies in Qatar, particularly regarding emergency readiness, assistive technology adoption and the inclusion of PWDs in leadership roles. Strengthening institutional support and promoting inclusive, merit-based recruitment and career development can enhance long-term empowerment and equity in Qatar’s public sector. Originality/value: This study is among the first empirical examinations of the workplace experiences of PWDs in the Arab world and Qatar’s public sector. By addressing a key gap in the literature, it offers context-specific insights to inform policymakers, HR practitioners and disability advocacy organisations in the region.

Objectives: The study investigated the relationship between grit, mindset, and academic achievement among students with disabilities and students without disabilities in the Jordanian universities. Methods: A comparative descriptive methodology was adopted; wherein (866) university students participated according to a convenient non-probability method and were tested against the grit and mindset scales during the academic year of (2020-2021). Results: The results showed that the level of grit among students with disabilities was higher than their peers without disabilities, while the level of mindset was high among both students with and without disabilities. The results revealed that the level of grit was not correlated with the level of academic achievement among all student participants, while the level of mindset was correlated with the level of academic achievement among students with disabilities; especially those with visual disability. It also revealed that the levels of mindset were higher among students of bachelor level and female students than those of higher degrees and male students, respectively. Conclusion: The study encourages the universities to enhance the grit and the growth mindset among all students, and faculty to avoid prejudice that students with disabilities might be unable of high achievement and excellence.