Guangdong Open

Cancer remains one of the most significant global health challenges, with recurrence representing a major obstacle in its management. Accurate prediction of cancer recurrence not only enhances patients’ quality of life but also aids physicians in providing more tailored treatment options. The rapid progress of high-throughput sequencing technologies has generated extensive omics datasets, creating new opportunities for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recurrence or survival prediction.

This study highlights the interconnected roles of self-efficacy, grit, and metacognition in shaping work engagement among EFL teachers in mainland China and Hong Kong. The findings underscore self-efficacy and grit as key drivers of engagement, reflecting the importance of teachers’ confidence and perseverance. Notably, metacognition emerges as a critical mediator, supporting teachers in adapting instructional methods to sustain engagement.