Month: November 2023
Perinatal Malpractice Litigation and Midwives’ Responses: Risk Management and Legal Analysis
Childbirth presents a variety of risks, such as sequelae or death of mother and child. Child birth associated risk increases when medical complications. Quality care by healthcare professionals is necessary to minimize these risks. Diagnosis errors, delays, and poor communication are considered childbirth malpractice; patients usually take legal action in these cases. Studies analyzing court …
Effect of Expressive Arts Therapy on the Mental Health Challenges of Women Deprived of Liberty
The study investigated the effect of Expressive Arts Therapy-based intervention (EAT-based) on the following mental health challenges: depression, aggression, trauma, and emotional regulation (cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression) of women deprived of liberty (WDL). 45 WDL aged 18 to 55 (Mean=37.3) who screened positive for depression using PHQ-9 from the pretest phase participated in this …
Suggestions on Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Tools for Teaching and Learning English Writing Skills
With the rapid advancements of technology in the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) has a place in many facets of our lives, including education. In recent years, AI-powered technologies have demonstrated significant improvements in teaching and learning, particularly in the growth of writing abilities. AI tools have the potential to boost critical thinking abilities, promote …
Simulation Based Teaching: A Case Study on Perceptions of Nurse Educators at the University of Botswana
Background: Simulation based education has gained momentum in nursing education. During the advent of COVID 19, simulation-based teaching and learning became a useful strategy employed in nursing education globally as the traditional way of delivering content was not possible. Nurse educators are pivotal to the teaching and learning environment that help learners to develop both …
Cultural Resilience in the Digital Age: Exploring Taiwanese Indigenous Performing Arts
In recent years, technology has brought about groundbreaking changes in how people live and explore various fields. However, these changes have not only altered how people interact but have also redefined how culture and art are presented and received in the physical world. In response, artists in Taiwan’s indigenous music and performing arts industries are …
SMART Measuring Device: Utility Model for School Laboratories
This utility model helped to addressed the challenges in the insufficiency of laboratory apparatus in schools and improved the quality teaching of science curriculum through technology-aided device. There are thirty-nine (39) respondents consist of thirty (30) students, six (6) teachers and three (3) random engineers served as respondents of the study. Data were gathered through …
Assessing Satisfaction of Heterogeneous Adult Learners in ADR Training : A Qualitative Approach
This article focuses on evaluating satisfaction among adults in training on the “Accord Dangereux Routier” (ADR) characterized by heterogeneous learner profiles. It explores the specific challenges related to assessing satisfaction in contexts where adults possess varying levels of prior knowledge, experiences, and learning preferences. The study examines crucial methodologies and adaptive approaches essential for effectively …
Actual Vis-a-Vis Desired Supervisory Practices As Perceived by Teachers and Supervisory Officials in University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA: Prelude Towards an Enhanced Supervisory Program
An effective supervision and instruction program is one of the key elements of a successful school. This research aimed to conduct a study on supervisory practices to help teachers improve their classroom performance and ultimately raise the quality of students’ output. A descriptive survey method was used in this study to gather qualitative data from …
Politeness Strategies in an Indonesian Graduate EFL Classroom
In teaching English as a foreign language, politeness has become a major issue. It is regarded as one way to maintain effective classroom interaction. This research aims to analyse the types of politeness strategies used by University Graduate Students in Indonesian EFL Classroom and factors influencing politeness strategies by University Graduate Students in Indonesian EFL …
The Development and Evaluation of a Color-Tactile Conversion App for Education of Visually Impaired
Pictures and diagrams play an important role in representing information and conveying ideas and emotions that cannot be explained clearly in words, particularly in subjects of school education such as mathematics, geography, and art. In Taiwan, special education teachers use Braille textbooks to teach blind students. The textbooks contain tactile outline versions of pictures and …
A Mixed Method Study of Middle School Students’ Perception of the Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Academic Intrinsic Motivation
Research shows that intrinsically motivated students tend to achieve higher academic growth (Mendoza,2012). When specific populations of students are labeled “at risk”, it becomes difficult for them to realize their intrinsic motivation (Ginsberg & Wlodkowski, 2019). Students identified as “at risk” tend to be from a lower socioeconomic status (Cedeño et al., 2016). Proposed study …
Unravelling the Dichotomy of Differentiated Instruction: Inclusionary or Exclusionary Practice?
For decades, differentiated instruction (DI) has been utilised as a generalist teaching approach and an inclusive practice in order to enhance the participation of all learners in the mainstream classroom, including learners with special educational needs. The extensive use of differentiation in mainstream classrooms as the gateway to inclusive education denotes the academic and social …
Service Learning in Business Education: Expectations and Reality
Service learning (SL) is an education approach that embeds community services elements in formal learning curriculum. It aims to develop students’ empathy, sense of global citizenship, soft skills, and disciplinary knowledge at the same time. Success cases of service learning subjects across the globe, including cases from Chile, South Africa, India, Hong Kong and many …
Applying Biophilic to the Interior Design of Healthcare Facilities With a Healing Approach
This research attempts to elaborate the biophilic concept on the interior design of health service facilities. The research method involves a literature review exploring the biophilic parameter theory from Terrapin Bright Green, utilizing data sources from relevant books, scientific journals, and internet images. The findings reveal that biophilic, an evolving approach to construct environmental designs …
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on College/University Computer Science Curricula: An Exploratory Study Since the Emergence of Open AI’s GPT
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education has significantly transformed computer science curricula. This study explores the impact of AI, particularly tools like OpenAI’s GPT-3, on college and university computer science programs. It examines how these AI advancements influence curriculum design, student skill sets, and career implications. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, …
Narratives of Physics Teachers Using Virtual Simulations: Basis for In-Service Training Workshops
This narrative inquiry study aimed to understand, investigate, and interpret experiences of physics teachers when using virtual simulations. The participants were chosen using purposive sampling techniques. The data was gathered through an initial survey and face-to-face interviews that followed an interview protocol. Creswell’s data analysis and interpretation were used to generate themes from the verbatim …
Towards an Understanding of EFL Learners’ Experiences of Maintaining Foreign Language Proficiency: A Grounded Theory Study
In many EFL settings, English language education begins in preschool and continues through college. Throughout their learning trajectories, many English learners develop language proficiency to a certain functional level. Nonetheless, it has been noted that after developing foreign language proficiency, many English learners later experience some foreign language loss because English to some extent has …
The Effect of Semantic Ambiguity on Concreteness Ratings
This research was conducted to investigate how semantic ambiguity of words may influence concreteness ratings when words are presented to raters in isolation. To this end, a correlational analysis was conducted between semantic ambiguity based on Hoffman et al.’s (2013) semantic diversity measure (SemD) and the standard deviation values (SDs) of the concreteness ratings based …
Harnessing Virtual Reality: Tackling Foreign Language Anxiety and Elevating Public Speaking Skills
This study investigated the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) in reducing Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) and improving public speaking skills in English language learners. Using Oculus Quest 2 headsets, fifteen participants engaged in four two-minute presentation exercises across two sessions in VR environments that varied in audience size and ethnic composition. These settings facilitated interactive …
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Possible Sarcopenia in Patients with Subacute Stroke
Possible sarcopenia, the loss of handgrip strength in the elderly population, can lead to poor functional prognosis after stroke. In this mixed prospective and retrospective cohort study, we aimed to elucidate the clinical risk factors for possible sarcopenia at discharge in 152 patients with subacute stroke. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to …
Uncovering English Language Instructors’ Professional Identity Construction: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Research-Based Paper Presentation Experiences
The concept that teachers are agents who actively manufacture meaning about their professional identities serves as the foundation for our presentation of the construction of our identities as EFL instructors building their professional development through on-site and online research-based paper dissemination. The methodologies of collaborative autoethnography (CAE) and arts-based educational research (ABER) were utilized to …
Discursive Connection: The Constructive Potential of the Digital Public Sphere
This paper comprehensively investigates the communication landscape in the era of social media; and analyzes the public sphere as a shared space of framing and the power competition in it. Unequal capital distribution undermines the ideal public sphere’s growth. In this online landscape, the public sphere has shifted from fragmented to scattered, intensifying elite stratification. …
Virtual Biochemistry and Multiple Representation Laboratory as a Step in Revitalizing Online Practicum in the New Normal Era on Food Ingredient Testing Materials
Sars-Cov-19 was officially declared a pandemic by WHO. This causes the implementation of education in Indonesia to be carried out in a manner that includes universities. One of the improvements in competition in the form of food ingredient testing practicum, which is very important for hard skills, is now unable to be carried out properly …
Seeking the Social Spaces for Students in High-Rise Vertical University Campuses of Bangladesh: An Emerging Need in Higher Education
In recent times, with constrained land scenarios, the university campuses have been designed as high-rise vertical buildings under private governance in Bangladesh. The essential educational functions are tightly arranged within the high-rise building while the social spaces often remain inconsiderate. Building’s circulation spaces like lift lobbies, stair or corridors are used as interaction spaces by …
More Than Just a Corridor: A Case Study of the Spatial Transformation of “The Artistic Gallery” Exhibition
This study analyzes “The Artistic Gallery” at the Taiwan Hakka Museum. This space was initially designed as a simple corridor for people to pass through while using the elevator. Leveraging the unique narrow layout of this idle space and the concept of “art-infused space,” it has been transformed into a small, exquisite, and aesthetically pleasing …
Enriching Multicultural Awareness of Young Children Through Children’s Literature and Art Activities
With the rise of globalization and the age of technology, society has become more diverse. Current literature recognizes awareness of diversity, particularly Multicultural Awareness, as an important asset for an individual to adjust, build relationships, and ultimately thrive in our globalized society. However, despite being identified as a learning competency in the K-12 curriculum of …
Exploring the Implementation of Graphic Narratives in Organic Agriculture
Organic agriculture integrates the principles of ecological friendliness and resource recycling, aiming to respect the natural environment and commit to sustainable development in the future. Through participatory observation, the survey results of this design concept are presented in a graphic narrative manner, and the complex organic agriculture design principles of the farm are concretized through …
Challenges Encountered in the Implementation of Physical Education Program for Learners With Special Educational Needs in Cavite, Philippines
One of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations includes Quality Education which fall under SDG 4. This goal aimed for the presence and availability of education in high standards. In this connection, Quality Physical Education (QPE) as worldwide advocacy also promotes and ensures the high quality of implementation of Physical Education to produce …
A Talent Development Platform: A Practical Guide
In the era of AI’s minds that exceed human intelligence, there are pressing needs for a talent development platform that integrates AI and human talents’ intelligence to solve complex problems. This paper presents a practical guide to a talent development platform [TDP] as a solution to address the unserved gifted population, the unmet need for …
Commercialised Education and Sustainability: Examining the Hidden Costs of Shadow Education on Students’ Psychological and Cognitive Well-being in India
Education is increasingly seen to be shifting towards an industry model, driven by commercial concerns where the traditional status of education as a public good has been diminishing (UNESCO, 2016). Exacerbating this situation is the recent rise of shadow education, an emerging billion-dollar coaching industry, originating in Asian countries and subsequently spreading worldwide. Private supplementary …
How Supervisor Can Retain Potential Employees: Psychological Empowerment as a Mediator
This study aims to examine how psychological empowerment can explain the role of supervisor support in reducing turnover intention especially for prospective employees. Turnover intention is an individual’s desire to leave the company or current place of work. Psychological empowerment is an individual’s intrinsic motivation to feel empowered at work. Psychological empowerment has four aspects: …
Incidence of the Transformational Leadership Style in the Knowledge Tests of the Colegio Parques de Bogotá, Colombia
The leadership style exercised by the classroom teacher is a role that strengthens educational processes in institutions, because it provides pleasant and more productive work environments due to the motivational force it projects in students. This is why the presented study analyzed transformational leadership in the Parques district school of Bogotá and its impact on …
English Language Teachers’ Motivation and Their Basic Psychological Needs: A Self-Determination Theory Approach
Teachers’ motivation has been linked to quality of instruction, teachers’ job satisfaction, teachers’ well-being, and students’ achievement. The current study aims to examine the relationship between Vietnamese university English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ motivation and the satisfaction of their basic psychological needs (for autonomy, competence, and relatedness) using Self-Determination theory (SDT). A total …
Shades of Emotion: Art as Expression Among Conflict-Affected Students
This study explores the emotional response and artistic expressions by students from IDP camps and town students, who live in their stable homes, in the conflict-affected Pekon township of Myanmar after the 2021 military coup. This study describes how living conditions, life experiences, and trauma can be depicted in the artistic expressions of children by …
Correlates of Affectual, Associational and Functional Solidarity Among Digitally Literate Adults
People in the society and workplace needs to conduct well by appreciating one another and not criticizing as there must be solidarity. This will ensure social cohesiveness and harmony. However, this remains an issue as there are personal and environmental constraints such as needs that are unattained, opportunities that are not captured and cultural structures …
The Relationship Among Peer Attachment, Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-being of University Students
University students’ psychological well-being becomes a social concern in Vietnam, due to high stress from family, school, peer pressure. However, previous studies in Vietnamese context discussed distress, anxiety and stress with limited resources about student life satisfaction or well-being (Thang et al., 2022). From attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969) and sociometer theory (Leary, 2004), it was …
Ethical and Privacy Considerations in the Use of Digital Technology in Nursing Homes: Literature Review
The healthcare industry has experienced significant advancements due to the advent of digital technology, leading to enhancements in patient care, increased efficiency, and improved outcomes. However, with these advances come ethical and privacy issues. In addition to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individual European countries may have their own distinct laws and regulations concerning …
Leviathan and Restricted Local Financial Independence as the Consequences of the COVID-19 Crisis: The Case of Poland
The article discusses selected impacts of the fiscal policy conducted by Poland’s government from 2020 to 2022. The countermeasures it implemented in the public finance area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support industries most affected by lockdowns and local governments, mainly through special-purpose funds, entailed an uncontrolled surge in public spending, as well …
Application of Lesson Study Using STAD-Infographic to Improve Learning Outcomes of Preservice Biology Teacher
Learning outcomes are seen as results manifested in the form of competencies, encompassing knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes. These competencies are derived from the instructional processes and teaching methods, stemming from the content and individuals to be taught. Cognitive learning outcomes are changes obtained in the form of knowledge at the end of the learning …
Developing Strategies to Improve Student Teachers’ Performance in the Module “Introduction to Classroom Research” at a University of Technology
Introduction to Classroom Research (IER41ES) is a module that fourth-year Bachelor of Education (B-Ed) students must pass to obtain their teaching qualification. Over the last three years the module recorded considerably poor students’ performance. The purpose of this paper is to explore the reasons for poor students’ performance in the module, and further suggest ways …
A Study on the Integration of AR and Communication Design in Promoting Taiwan’s Local Culture
Since the late 20th century, with the wave of globalization and the global push for policies, the cultural industry has progressively taken center stage. Within this trend, people have begun to pay attention to their own land, contemplating how to unearth the unique local culture and ensure its continuation amid the evolution of time. Despite …
Translating the Sequence of Tenses From English Into Serbian: A Case Study
The sequence of tenses (SOT) is a phenomenon which exists in English and some other languages, but not Serbian. Therefore, translating texts which contain SOT into Serbian frequently creates problems, and in the English Department of Belgrade University’s Faculty of Philology special attention is paid to teaching students to master that set of rules. This …
Then and Now: Serbian Students’ Attitudes on Megxit
At the time when Harry and Meghan dramatically announced their departure from the UK, that decision came as a surprise even to those who closely observed events on the British Royal Court, and like a bolt out of the blue to others. Although numerous articles and books have been published on Megxit over the past …
Effects of 3D Self-Efficacy, Interest, and Fulfillment on 3D Design Performance
The “3D Scene Modeling Course,” integrating Project-Based Learning, Task-Based Learning, and Studio Thinking strategies, delves into 3D digital archiving in a university elective. 43 proficient students participated, employing scales of 3D design self-efficacy, learning interest, and fulfillment. PLS-SEM validated factors influencing 3D design performance, revealing digital archiving significantly boosts self-efficacy and motivation. Elevated self-efficacy links …
A Modern Approach to Teaching Numerical Calculus With Artificial Intelligence
The advent of artificial intelligence in educational institutions has been met with fear and concern due to the ethical implications it carries, especially in the assessment of learning. In this work, results from an experiment aimed at using artificial intelligence as an ally in teaching numerical calculus will be presented. The teaching experience was implemented …
An Exploration on the Perceived Challenges in Arabic Reading Fluency for Primary School Learners: A Basis for Primary School Reading and Automaticity Programmes
Reading fluency and automaticity are essential components of the primary grade reading curriculum, yet little is known about Arabic language reading teachers’ perspectives on their role in assisting children in mastering these skills. The purpose of this study was to explore Arabic reading teachers’ perspectives of the challenges of low-level fluency among their primary grade …
Change Leadership in the Development of Digital Learning Ecosystem: A Case Study in an Excellent School
Digital-based education has become one of the important elements to enhance the quality of learning in various educational institutions, especially in senior high schools. Brawijaya Smart High School Indonesia (BSS) is the subject of this study. The purpose of this study is to describe how the leaders of BSS are leading the change towards a …
An Education as a Rehabilitation Tool for Incarcerated People
Following the new paradigm of working with people during incarceration, rehabilitation programs have replaced the retributive or deterrence perspective, which is the old way to punish criminals. The method of punishment in the form of rehabilitation focuses on changing the offender’s behavior to become a good person and the conscience not to repeat the same …
A Distinguished Path to Teaching English in English: Teacher Agency of a Retired Japanese Teacher’s Professional Development
The newly issued and implemented Course of Study by the Japanese Ministry of Sports, Education, and Science and Technology reinforces the use of English in English classrooms at junior high and high school levels. However, the teachers are rather reluctant to use English in their classes all the time, especially at junior high schools. This …
Sexual Self-Concept and Self-Evaluation of Female Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse in Hong Kong
Child sexual abuse is a very severe negative events that affect an individual’s sexuality and self-concept. This study examined the impact of child sexual abuse (CSA) on the sexual self-concept (SSC) and self-evaluation of female survivors. A total of 83 female survivors and 89 women without a history of CSA participated in this study. Female …
How Do Companies Respond to Investors’ Environmental, Social, and Governance Sentiment?: Empirical Study from a Catering Perspective
In the post-epidemic era, ESG has become even more critical to corporate sustainability, helping companies adapt to changing environments, transform business models, and enhance long-term competitiveness. Increasingly, companies are adopting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports to communicate ESG practices to the outside world, especially to attract investors. Against this background, this study examines whether …
Beyond the Ordinary: Toward a Sociology of the Everyday in Brunei Darussalam
This paper outlines a sociology of the everyday approach and its utility for developing from the ground level up our understanding of the ways in which people and communities in contemporary Brunei Darussalam perceive, interpret and negotiate their day-to-day lives and identities. Drawing on several distinct qualitative case studies on aspects of contemporary everyday life …
Assessing Student Learning With Anatomical Focus in Oral and Nasal Suction Videos
Understanding suctioning techniques and the cannula structure can be challenging. This study aimed to improve students’ understanding through instructional videos on nasal and oral anatomy, evaluating the impact on recognizing anatomical importance, motivation to learn, and medical safety awareness. The study involved 105 nursing college students who were divided into two groups: (1) an experimental …
Brainy: An Innovative Context-Aware Generative AI Engine for Education
In the realm of education, the integration of Generative AI tools within learning platforms has transformed teaching and learning paradigms. This paper introduces Brainy, a context-aware AI engine integrated into the Augmental Adaptive Learning platform, which implements the concept of Differentiated Instruction. At its core, Brainy employs Generative AI Models, leveraging a variety of Language …
Nurturing Critical Digital Literacy in the Era of Advancing AI
This research project examines the responsible and ethical integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within academia, with a particular emphasis on enhancing digital literacy and fostering a deeper understanding of AI’s ethical implications. Implemented across multiple sections of a freshman academic writing course, the study highlights the critical role of comprehensive guidelines and educational interventions in …
Pedagogical Practices in Teaching Institution-Reared Children With Disabilities in the Philippines
Children with disabilities (CWD), depending on the need and the circumstance, may be placed in different living conditions outside of the typical family set-up. For instance, the Philippine government mandates that child-caring agencies (CCAs) and institutions to take care of orphaned, abandoned, and neglected individuals. This involves the need to ensure that the children under …
Special Education and Shadow Teaching: Practices and Experiences in the Philippines
Inclusive education mandates that learners with disabilities (LWD) attend regular schools instead of special education schools. In the Philippines, while schools started to accept more LWD to study alongside the typical students, support provisions are placed to ensure that educational goals are being met. One such provision is the employ of special education teachers as …
Home-School Partnerships in Disadvantaged Rural Secondary Schools: Perspectives of Parents and Teachers on Challenges
Home-school partnerships make significant contributions to the academic outcomes of students in areas such as attendance, achievement, and graduation, regardless of their geographical locations and background characteristics. However, efforts of homes and schools to work together are often fraught with barriers. This poster presentation draws on qualitative data extracts, from a larger PhD study which …
Harmonising Traditions: An Ethnographic Exploration of Nanyin Pedagogy in Singapore
The study explores how Nanyin as a traditional Chinese music art form originating in China is taught and learned in Singapore. Educational materials and historical contexts highlight variations in ideologies, learning methods, and teaching approaches for Nanyin across regions, which can be attributed to socio-cultural differences. The practice of Nanyin is intricately tied to traditions, …
Reflection on Tribal Cultural Experience: Shared Symbiosis of Tacit Knowledge
Since 1994, the concept of “community-based construction” advocating “learning about life from the people in the field” has been implemented for nearly 29 years. In recent years, an increasing number of academic fields have engaged in action research for local development, opening up new channels for theoretical innovation and breakthroughs. In 2020, the United Nations …
Buddhist Tree: From the Narrative in Tipitaka to the Practical Use in Landscape Design
Tree is a type of plant frequently used in landscape design. The Bodhi tree is recognized as symbolic of Buddhism and has been planted in many Buddhist places. However, there are more trees related to Buddhism and also various usages of trees in the landscape of Buddhist places. This research seeks to explore the relation …
Teaching Mathematics Meaningfully With Technology: A Tentative Professional Development Framework
Professional development initiatives for teachers regarding technology use are often based on frameworks that lack cultural responsiveness. This is a common practice in many developing countries. Consequently, teachers use technological knowledge for personal genesis. This paper introduces a tentative culturally responsive professional development framework with holistic goals for progression, interpreted from the Vygotskian perspective of …
Recognition, Awareness, and Effectiveness of Different Services Offered by the Office of the Students Affairs and Services in the Philippines
The study was conducted to determine students’ recognition, awareness and the effectiveness of the various services offered by the office of the student affairs and services. The researchers employed a descriptive research design. The researcher-made questionnaire served as the main instrument in the data collection. Feedback and comments from the participants were also solicited. The …
Impacts of the Sensory-Friendly Orchestral Concert Education Program on Community-Based Learning of Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities lack a connection to the community due to the display of unusual social behaviours and unavailable accommodations. Reactions and judgment toward these students from others limit their participation in community activities. Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) made a venue for the Sensory-Friendly Education Concerts (SFECs), promoting community-based learning and participation of students …
Exploring the New Normal: A Qualitative Study on Student Engagement, Technology Access, and the Experience of Online Learning in Post-pandemic College Education
This study digs into the evolving field of higher education, particularly in the wake of a significant transition to online learning triggered by the global pandemic. Employing qualitative research methods, it incorporates comprehensive literature reviews, informal stakeholder interviews, and observational analysis of the virtual learning environment. The research aims to unearth nuanced insights into various …
Teacher Training for Interdisciplinary Project Based Learning: A Professional Development Case Study
This research explored Project Based Learning (PBL) teacher training for 13 teachers to prepare them to lead a two-week intensive PBL course for 100 high school students from across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The training program was designed to build sufficient content and pedagogical knowledge to deliver an interdisciplinary program on 21st century …
Global Engagement in Sustainability Science for Higher Education Utilizing a Modified Citizen Science Model
This paper explores how U.S. Universities can engage their students in overseas field research projects in sustainability science by utilizing a modified citizen science model. It looks at the experience of offering a field research course between students at Montclair State University and students at a Vietnam University to propose a model that incorporates the …
Achieving Sustainability Through Interdisciplinary Approach: An Analysis of Teacher Education Transformed Curriculum
The concept of interdisciplinary approach is fast becoming a key instrument and more relevant in that it enables students to apply knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines in addressing sustainability challenges through multiple lenses. The fact that sustainability challenges frequently involve a variety of stakeholders and elements that have an impact on social, economic, and …
Cultivating a Research-Fostering Culture in Higher Education Institutions: The Importance and Best Practices of Quality Assurance
In the context of national higher education systems, institutions play a pivotal role in advancing research agendas and fostering innovation, thus contributing substantially to societal progress. Central to this endeavor is the cultivation of an institutional ethos that prioritizes research as a cornerstone of academic excellence. This research endeavors to illuminate the critical importance of …
Theta tACS Non-selectively Enhances Visual Working Memory Performance in Schizophrenia Patients
Schizophrenia is a complex neuro-psychiatric disorder that impairs patients’ life-processes. A primary cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia is the deficit in visual working memory (VWM) performance. Impairments in VWM can occur for several reasons, such as poor memory consolidation, fast memory decay, and/or impaired retrieval. Here we modified the visual color change detection task by providing …
Social Media and Mental Health Discourse: Insights and Implications
In the digital age, social media has become a sanctuary for countless individuals. This study employs quantitative methods and descriptive statistics to uncover the intricate patterns and motivations underpinning discussions about mental health on these platforms. Our analysis reveals that 38% of individuals utilize social media as a medium for sharing personal experiences. Meanwhile, 28% …
Elderly Parent-Child Relationship in Thailand: Types, Determinants, and Impacts
Children’s obligation to support their elderly parents has a deep root in Thailand and is suspected to deteriorate due to population aging and socio-economic pressure along with technological progress. The study examined (1) types of elderly parent-adult child relationship, (2) factors influencing types of relationship, and (3) impacts of types of relationship on well-being of …
Cross-validation of Academic Motivation Scale in the Context of Hong Kong Higher Education
Academic motivation initiates, directs, and maintains behaviors regarding knowledge acquisition and achievement in learning environment. It affects not only students’ academic performance, but also their adjustment to college life and mental well-being. Based on the self-determination theory, an English version of Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) was developed by Vallerand et al. in 1992. The scale …
A Mixed Methods Study Exploring Business Leaders’ Perspectives on Workplace Mental Health and Related Services in Iloilo City, Philippines
This study aimed to explore the context and perspectives of business leaders on mental health and related services in the workplace from private industries in Iloilo City, Philippines. It utilized a convergent mixed methods design. Fifty-three business owners, chosen through convenience sampling, answered an online, three-part questionnaire. For the qualitative strand, seven participants took part …
UGC Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programs (CCFUP) Roadmap for Entrepreneurship Development
Curriculum is to provide learning paths to become the citizen of their communities, countries and of the world. Indian Knowledge System established to promote interdisciplinary research for its traditional knowledge of various domains for societal applications and to make India Self Reliant. As per National Education Policy 2020 recommendations UGC developed a new CCFUP. The …
Enhancing Employability of Vietnamese Students: A Study of Collaborative Programs Between Universities and Industries
One of the most crucial solutions in Vietnam’s higher education today is to strengthen collaborations with businesses to improve students’ qualifications and broaden their employment prospects. As part of a PhD dissertation, this research paper is intended to examine collaborative efforts between universities and industries in Vietnam, with a focus on bolstering the employability of …
An Ethnomethodological Case Study on Closed-Loop Communication at Sea by Japanese EFL Learners in Role-Plays
Maritime accidents, 80–85% of which are due to human errors (e.g., Hasanspahic´ et al., 2021), have been a serious problem in international shipping (e.g., Baniela and Rı´os, 2011). Among these errors, the grave risks posed by failures in verbal maritime communications (inter-ship/ship-to-shore/shore-to-ship/on-board communications) (Bocanegra-Valle, 2013) have long been recognized (e.g., Bocanegra-Valle, 2011). To prevent misunderstandings …
Needs Assessment for Buru Language Training
One of the indigenous communities on Buru Island, Maluku, East Indonesia, that uses the Buru language as its native language of communication is now extinct. The Buru language, which is part of the Austronesian language, is spoken by approximately 45,000 people on the island of Buru, with a current population of 136,757. At least, there …
Empowering Multiculturalism: Community Interpreter Training Programme
This paper explores what the Community Interpreter Training Program should provide its objectives, features, assessment methods, and benefits. The program’s core mission is to cultivate interpreters who play an indispensable role in multicultural societies by elevating students’ language proficiency and communication skills fostering multicultural coexistence. A distinctive facet of this program is its adoption of …
Examining the New Course of Study of Japan
The Course of Study, set by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan, describes overall framework in education system, from elementary school to high school education. It provides goals, contents, and guidelines for instructions for all subject areas and has been revised every ten years. The newest Course of Study …
Developing Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI in Education and Research-Toward Acceptance of Ethical Behavior by Students
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has created confusion in education and research. Generative AI will force a review of lesson design in educational settings, and the future of education will necessarily include dramatic changes. Accordingly, many educational institutions have begun formulating operational policies for generative AI in educational and research activities. To address …
A Multi-dimension Correlational Study Between Self-Directed Learning and Team Effectiveness in Project-Based Learning
At Singapore Polytechnic (SP), the Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic (DPCS) embraces an innovative Industry Now Curriculum (INC) pathway. With this framework, students engage in industry projects to equip themselves with valuable knowledge and skills crucial to the profession. This project-based learning (PBL) approach not only imparts practical expertise but also fosters autonomous learning through …
Nouvelle Vertes: Ecocritics for French Language Learning at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
The ecological problems humans face today are increasingly varied, along with the advancement of human knowledge. These ecological problems became a literary work in the French anthology of Nouvelle Vertes, which is the author’s criticism of the destruction of nature by humans. This study aims to describe: (1) the forms of natural environmental damage in …
Shifting Mindsets: Approaches for Broadening Understandings and Sparking Change
Educators worldwide are faced with the task of meeting the needs of ever-changing populations. In the current climate of politicizing and polarizing, the task is even more challenging. As the front line to sparking change in the next generation, educators must prepare to model acceptance and promote civil discourse. To effectively do so, educators must …
Applying CDA and Vladimir Propp’s Morphology of the Folktale to Nicholas Sparks’ “The Guardian”
According to narratologists, Vladimir Propp’s “Morphology of the Folktale” is generally recognized as one of the most inspiring contributions to “the understanding of plot structure” (Sundari, 2014, p.1). Therefore, Propp’s theory was initially found to analyze Russian folktales. However, some researchers apply it to fairytales, such as Sundari (2014), who used it in “Sleeping Beauty,” …
A Study of Communication Needs in Medical Interventions Using AAC for Critical Care Recovery Patients
This study explores the communication needs of ICU patients who have lost verbal abilities due to trauma or treatment. It proposes an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system to facilitate communication between patients, medical staff, and caregivers during recovery. The aim is to overcome communication barriers, enhance nursing quality, and prevent adverse hospital incidents caused …
Project-Based learning (PBL) as a Formative Assessment Tool: Perspectives of English Teachers in Vietnam
Along with developing 21st-century skills like collaboration, problem-solving, critical thinking and digital literacy, Project-Based Learning (PBL) is said to be an effective method for assessing young learners’ language skills. Research suggests that by implementing formative assessment techniques throughout the project’s stages, PBL can be both advantageous and challenging, particularly when it comes to assessment. Why …
Resilience and Adaptability: Mobile Education in Conflict-Affected Myanmar
This case study investigates mobile education in the conflict-ridden context of Pekon Township, Myanmar, following the 2021 military coup. Through surveys, interviews, and group discussions involving educators and stakeholders, it reveals the resilience of educators who confront a multitude of challenges. Psychological distress, financial constraints, and limited access to support and training hinder their ability …
Working or Not Working and the Wellbeing of Older Adults: Evidence from Abu Dhabi
We examined the life satisfaction and wellbeing determinants of two groups of older adults in Abu Dhabi using data from the fourth cycle of the Abu Dhabi Quality-of-Life Survey (QoL-4). The first group is still active and employed, while the second group is retired or unemployed. The QoL-4 survey included multiple scales associated with happiness, …
iHealth Screen: Empowering Older Adults and Caregivers Through Mobile Health Screening
With the global population ageing, the health challenges faced by older adults are increasing. Mobile applications provide a cost-effective and accessible solution to help them maintain independence and promote healthy ageing. This study focuses on iHealth Screen, a mobile health app specifically designed to provide older adults with preliminary self-help health screening without limitations of …
Educational Reforms in Japan: The Case for an Interdisciplinary Approach in English and Programming Education
Every ten years, the Japanese Ministry of Education enacts major curriculum reforms with the aim of transitioning Japanese society to twenty-first-century industry (Yamanaka and Suzuki, 2020). The latest of these sweeping reforms started in 2020, focusing on two major aspects of globalization: the introduction of mandatory programming education and the designation of English as a …