Bias – Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education

Gender Differential Item Functioning on Entrance Examination: A Case of Malamulo College of Health Sciences

By JRIIE | July 14, 2025

Victor Peter NkungulaBasic Sciences Department, Malawi Adventist University,Malamulo College of Health Sciences, Makwasa, MalawiEmail: nkungulav@mchs.adventist.org Abstract: Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis is a key element in evaluating fairness and validity of tests. Gender is cited as a source of construct irrelevant variance. It plays a significant role in determining the volume of students who pass…

Determination and Evaluation of Quality Control Processes Using Six Sigma Metrics on Major Tests at Mzimba South District Medical Laboratory, Malawi

By JRIIE | June 20, 2025

Madalitso Mlozen – Malawi Adventist University, Department of Biomedical Sciences Alex Ansaye Mwanyongo – Malawi Adventist University, Department of Biomedical Sciences. Mzimba South District Laboratory, Mzimba, Malawi. Elias Bonya – Malawi Adventist University, Department of Biomedical Sciences Exton Siyano – Malawi Adventist University, Department of Biomedical Sciences Adam M. Nyanda – Malawi Adventist University, Department…