Month: September 2024
Transformation of Javanese Women’s Role From Domestic to Artistic: Interpretation of Kothékan Lesung
Abstract
There is a paradoxical phenomenon related to the role of women in Javanese culture. First, the domestic role found …
From Classroom to Community: Empowering Community Health Leaders
The Department of Family & Community Health Sciences (Rutgers Cooperative Extension) Internship Program played a crucial role in supporting the …
Cultural Aesthetics in Inclusive Playground Equipment Design
Most designs of inclusive playgrounds and playground equipment focus on expanding the user group to include users with various disabilities. …
The Impact of Consumer Imagination and Narrative on Brand Intent in AR Advertising
The integration of augmented reality (AR) with the advertising and marketing industry has become a global phenomenon, with the potential …
What and How Do They Play? Understanding Older Adults’ Play Behaviors in Urban Parks of High-Density Cities Through AI-Powered Analysis
The rapid aging of populations in high-density cities presents unique challenges for urban planning and social inclusion. While play activities …
Exploring the Psychological Well-being of People Living With HIV/Aids in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape: South Africa
The purpose of the study is to look at the psychological health of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) …
What Kind of Learner Am I: A Scoping Review of Adolescents’ Learner Identity and School Engagement
Adolescents’ learner identity is an emerging concept that warrants more research. How this process is understood and what role does …
Quantifying Quality of Life for Aging Populations in Singapore: A Framework for Policy
In this paper, I propose a flexible Quality of Life (QOL) index tailored specifically for elderly populations in Singapore, aimed …
The Double-Edged Sword: ADHD in the Lived Experiences of Filipino Women Diagnosed in Adulthood
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in women often goes undiagnosed until adulthood, particularly due to the different ways it can manifest compared …
AI Nudges in E-Commerce: How Conversational Interfaces Shape Consumer Behavior Through Emotionally Intelligent Design
This study investigates how AI-powered chatbots, calibrated to deliver behaviorally informed nudges, influence online shopping behavior in a realistic digital …
From Adversity to Achievement: The Education Experiences of Slum-Dwelling Children
Despite significant efforts in India to achieve universal educational access, challenges remain, particularly for marginalized groups like urban slum residents. …
Unlocking Potential Woman-Headed Family (PEKKA) in Indonesia: Innovation in Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Education Through Digital Literacy and Knowledge Management
The emergence of digital literacy capability in the disruptive era 4.0 is one of the most influential sectors to deal …
Promulgating Knowledge on Innovative Technology and SDGs Through Human-Technology Interaction in Ready Player One and The Circle
The study aims to create a cognizant of futuristic technology using science fiction novels. The inquiry explores how the cognitive …
Designing an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to Enhance Information, Media, and Technology Literacy Skills for Learners in Distance Learning Systems
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly AI chatbots, has significantly influenced innovations in educational delivery, especially within …
Beyond Borders: Analyzing the Motivations and Life Planning of Chinese Students Studying Abroad
This study explores the complex motivations that drive Chinese students to pursue education abroad, focusing on the interplay between subjective …
Family and Community Factors on Social Inclusion of Children With Intellectual Disability: A Study in South Jakarta
Social inclusion is an important principle that means all human beings are entitled to participate in every aspect of human …
Is Another Kind of School Counseling Possible?
The impact of Philosophical Counseling has been demonstrated in various fields since its conception back in the seventies. In this …
The Impact of Gamification on the Learning Process in Higher Education
This study explores the potential of gamification in enhancing motivation and competitiveness among Spanish engineering students, with a specific focus …
Cultivating Inner Peace, Innovate Education and Building the Community: The Case of Schoenstatt
This paper explores the foundational role of education in shaping cohesive, participatory, and economically resilient societies, emphasizing its contribution to …
Game-Based Learning With Traditional Games: Integration of Local Wisdom to Strengthen Character Education
Traditional games are one of the Indonesian cultural that are full of local values. The values of local wisdom reflect …
The Impact of Homework on Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills in STEM Education: A Literature Review
Students’ critical thinking skills can be enhanced through various approaches. Homework, as one of these pedagogical strategies, has been integrated …
Exploring Mental Health Challenges and Counseling Needs Among Distance Learners: A Case Study of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
This investigation examines the determinants of mental health outcomes among students enrolled at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and evaluates …
Japanese University Students’ Use of the Golden Week Holiday Period: A Preliminary Look
In 2019 many Tokyo educational institutions made plans to better accommodate the start of the then-upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics by …
Fostering Intercultural Competence Through an Italian-Japanese Business Language Course
Developing intercultural competence is an important goal of world language courses. One of the curriculum designs to foster intercultural competence …
Human-Technology Relations in the Classroom: Postphenomenology-Inspired Field Notes From a COVID-Impacted Humanities Classroom in the Global South
Integrative humanities aim to create cultural structures to negotiate with unforeseen events. Classroom experience during the pandemic-post-pandemic periods is one …
Bridging the AI Gap: Micro-videos for Transforming Faculty Teaching
This work-in-progress study presents an innovative approach to faculty AI literacy through targeted micro-learning videos. The initiative addresses the growing …
Improving University Students’ Oral Communicative Competence in French L2 Using a Virtual Environment
Developing students' oral communicative ability is a primary goal of learning a foreign language. However, certain factors specific to the …
Filling the Gap: An Automated Behavioral Testing System for Swine to Advance Use of this Animal Model in Psychology
Swine and humans share similar gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems, and also a gyrenchephalic brain (folded cerebral cortex). Therefore, swine could …
The Relationship Between Students’ Psychological Adaptability and Emotional Intelligence
A good ability to adapt to the school and community environment has a positive effect on the student's learning and …
Examining the Relationship Between Early Life Risk Factors and Multimorbidity Risk Among Elderly in India: Evidence from LASI-1
This study investigates the association between early-life risk factors and the prevalence of multimorbidity among elderly individuals in India, using …
Behind Closed Doors: Qualitative Analysis of Perceptions of Marital Rape in MENA, South Asia, Western and Eastern Europe
Marital rape is a significant yet underexplored issue with profound consequences for individuals and society (WHO, 2018). Despite its prevalence, …
Investigations of Engagement, and Positive and Negative Emotions in L2/ L3 for Japanese University Students
Engagement and positive and negative emotions in L2/L3 learning has recently attracted the attention of L2 researchers and practitioners in …
Evaluation of a Virtual Reality-Based Basic Engine Maintenance Training Model for Vocational Education
This research evaluates the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality (VR) technology-based training model for teaching basic engine maintenance in vocational …
Empowering Future Instructional Designers: Ethical AI Integration for Inclusive Learning
This work-in-progress study examines a graduate-level instructional design course focused on ethical AI integration, addressing critical gaps in AI education …
Developing Virtual Communication Skills in an English for Business Course
This paper presents a pedagogical innovation project aimed at enhancing virtual communication skills in language courses, specifically within an English …
Analysis of the Meaningful Cognition and Concerned Actions of Elderly People on Agri-Food Safety in Taiwan
The aging population in Taiwan is accelerating year by year. Taiwan became an aging society in 2018, and it is …
Queer in the Classroom: Revealing the Social Dynamics of LGBTQ+ Students at Thai Universities
In Thailand, a nation often lauded for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ issues, university students who identify as LGBTQ+ still …
Karma or Altruism? Donor Motives and the Power of Recipient Identity in Charitable Giving
Discussions on the motives for making financial donations to charitable organizations sometimes arise regarding the contrasting notions of karma and …
Is the Gamification Platform Help in Enhancing Learning Vocabulary in EFL Classrooms?
Learning vocabulary through gamification is effective in enhancing English as a Foreign Language. Gamification platforms could help in creating an …
Exploring Access to Mental Health Support Services for Asian American Communities: An Exploratory Case Study
The background of the problem is that Asian Americans are not adequately accessing mental health services. The problem is that …
Mood as the Mediator of the Relationship Between Interoceptive Sensibility and Alexithymia
Alexithymia is a personality construct characterised by difficulties describing and identifying emotions. Alexithymia was evident to be associated with interoception, …
Miniature Worlds, Material Power: Objects and Agency in Jessie Burton’s “The Miniaturist”
Jessie Burton’s The Miniaturist invites readers into a world where the miniature serves as a microcosm of societal complexities. Through …
The Relationship Between Realistic Optimism and Help-Seeking Behavior Among Japanese University Students: A Gender-Based Analysis
This study examines the relationship between Realistic Optimism and Help-Seeking Behavior among Japanese university students, with a focus on gender …
Psychosocial Correlates of Test Anxiety Among Adolescent Students in South India
Students deal with a lot of academic stress, especially when appearing for public examinations such as board exams in the …
Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing an Innovative Wearable Device to Improve the Quality of Care for Seniors
Singapore is a fast-ageing society with about 25% of citizens aged 65 years and over by 2030. The ubiquitous use …
Academic Performance in the Digital Age: A Comparative Study of ICT Impact in Cambodia, Japan, Korea and Mongolia
This paper seeks to examine the differential impacts of ICT on student performance across these four distinct contexts. While countries …
A Case Study on Gamified Classroom: How Game-Based Instructional Design Support Students’ Active Learning
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of creating a gamified classroom on students’ active learning experiences. …
The Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Bartending Skills Training Game Combining Generative AI-Based NPCs and Contextual Simulation Mechanisms
Bartending skills in practice emphasize the ability to respond to customer demands. However, the training approach in technical and vocational …
Navigating the Use of Plain Japanese as a Glocal Lingua Franca: Japanese University Students’ Perspectives
Plain Japanese (Yasashii Nihongo), a simplified version of the Japanese language, has emerged as a significant tool for intercultural communication …
What Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Brings to New Teachers: Investigating K-6 Teacher Candidates’ Experience in Teaching Diverse Learners
The aim in conducting this study was to investigate the experiences of 16 elementary teacher candidates (TCs) working with diverse …
Will I Share This With My Teammates? Knowledge Sharing Among Pre-service Teachers in Vietnam
Interdependence and common goals are often emphasized over other social standards in a collectivist community. Under this influence, pre-service teachers …
Living with Aphasia: An Exploratory Study of Clients’ and Caregivers’ Experiences in an Online Choir Group in Singapore
Aphasia is an acquired communication impairment caused by damage to the brain’s left hemisphere that controls language. Persons with aphasia …
Representation and Equity Gaps in Higher Education: Conceptualizing Minority Representation in Graduate Programs at an MSI
Racially minority students and faculty are disproportionately underrepresented nationally, particularly at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), which are meant to serve …
The Sustainable University of the Future: Interdisciplinary Imaginaries of Learning Spaces and Curricula in Egypt
Although Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has received much attention as a concept that aims at developing citizens who live …
Analyzing the Effectiveness of Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) Approach in Traditional Games in Solomon Islands: Enhancing Gross Motor Skills
The Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU) approach is widely utilized in physical education, particularly in sports and games. Developed by …
Exploring the Challenges in Parenting Style That Contribute to Adolescent Sexual Behavior
The growing concerns surrounding sexual education in Malaysia are underscored by a rise in ethical and moral challenges, including premarital …
The Impact of Participation in Traditional Performing Arts on Undergraduates’ Identity
This study investigates the impact of participation in a university module on Malay performing arts, specifically dikir barat, Malay dance, …
Identifying Educational Challenges: Insights From Myanmar Refugee Parents in Lowell, Massachusetts
This study examines the educational challenges faced by Myanmar refugee parents in Lowell, Massachusetts, as they support their children within …
Development and Implementation of an English Pronunciation Learning Website
In this study, a web-based pronunciation learning system was developed. The site targets words and expressions studied in class. Students …
A Proposal of an Auxiliary Method for Cosmetic Container Design Based on Sensibility Evaluation
The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of gender on impressions of cosmetic container design, and to …
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Transition to Practice Program for Critical Care New Nurses Using CIPP and Kirkpatrick Models
This study assessed the effectiveness of a Transition to Practice (TTP) Program for novice critical care nurses across multiple hospitals. …
Developing the Digital Islamic Mindful Parenting Intervention (D-IMPPAC): A Thematic Analysis for Supporting Parents of Atypical Children
Parenting is a complex task, especially for families with children who have developmental disabilities. These families often face significant psychological …
A Study of Teachers’ Teaching Beliefs in Underachievers’ Learning
The purpose of this study was to understand that in the “Project for the Implementation of Remedial Instruction (PRIORI)” students …
Measuring the Impact of Manualized Therapy on Transgender Acceptance in Baptist Families: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study on Family Cohesion and Coping
This pilot study evaluates a novel brief, manualized therapy designed to enhance transgender acceptance within conservative Christian families in the …
Redesigning the Online Information Literacy Course of Undergraduate Students
In 2020, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute library shifted its information literacy (IL) program to online mode …
Integrating Siloed and Synergistic Assessments: Enhancing Communication and Collaboration in Engineering and English Education
This study addresses the increasing need for enhanced communication and teamwork skills among Engineering program students’ education, coupled with the …
From Hiroshima to Hawaii: Deepening Study Abroad Experiences Through a Historical and Intercultural Education Course
Hawaii is a popular destination for Japanese students to learn English, but they often face challenges in achieving full immersion …
Advancing Racial Equity and Social Justice: A Case Study of a School District in Canada
In the world of advanced capitalism and growing international migrant populations, countries are becoming increasingly diverse and are therefore required …
Assessing Teachers’ Views on Inclusive Education and Perceived Efficacy in Inclusive Practice
Advocators of inclusive education (IE) argue that all students should have equal learning opportunities. They believed that students with special …
Examining Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions of Irrigation Access in the Volta Region, Ghana
Past studies that emphasized the importance of irrigation access for smallholder farmers focused on different sets of factors for irrigation …
Grafiko Filipino: A Study on Philippine Visual Language and Graphic Design Culture
This thesis examines various aspects of graphic design culture and visual language in the Philippines to offer a comprehensive framework …
Using Short Films to Develop Cultural Intelligence in the Classroom
This paper explores the use of short films as an innovative teaching tool to develop cultural intelligence (CQ) in classroom …
Teaching Film Appreciation as a Theoretical and Practical Course: A Pedagogical Reassessment
Film appreciation is an academic course that teaches students the art of reading and analysing films. The study of films …
Positive Experience of School Life: A Protective Factors of Psychological Well-being Among School Children
Background: School children in Hong Kong experience great stress and their well-being is neglected. An international survey reported that Hong …
Comparative Study of Environmental Education Systems in Elementary Schools in China and Japan
This study undertakes a comparative analysis of the environmental education system in elementary schools in China and Japan. We first …
Case Study on Use of “Back to the Future” in English Instructions for Engineering Students
This study presents an educational practice that integrates the American movie Back to the Future, directed by Robert Zemeckis, into …
Education in Conflict Regions: A Narrative Study on Educational Participation in Higher Education in Manipur, India
Social and educational environments play crucial role for developing confidence in one’s educational pursuit since they offer the best chances …
The Role of Process Observation Analysis in Understanding Group Dynamics: Input to Effective Participation, Communication, and Interaction
The process observation analysis, supported by Industrial Engineering skills, highlighted the practical applications of essential elements in group dynamics, such …
The Impact of Class Scheduling on Academic Performance: A Study of First-Year Computer Engineering Students at Cebu Institute of Technology University
This study examines the significant influence of class scheduling on the academic performance of first-year engineering students at Cebu Institute …
Demand Analysis for Developing Decision-Making Skills Among Chinese International Students Using the ChatGPT-Enhanced Decision Tree Learning Model
This study evaluates the demand among Chinese international students for using the ChatGPT-enhanced Decision Tree Learning Model to improve decision-making …
Action Research on Integrating “Design Thinking: Empathy Experience” into Human Development Courses to Enhance Students’ Empathy
Human Development courses primarily explore the developmental stages of the human lifespan from a developmental psychology perspective. However, due to …
Developing an Online Learning Community Model Using Design Thinking to Create Innovation Among Community Enterprise Entrepreneurs: In-Depth Data Analysis
This research article aims to study opinions and conduct an in-depth analysis of community enterprise entrepreneurs and experts regarding developing …
Happiness Framework for Sustainable School Development in Primary Level
Happiness is a simple characteristic of human, but influenced by a lot of external factors and needs to be maintained …
Feelings when Classmates Become Injured or Ill During Elementary and Junior High School
When a student is injured or falls ill during school activities, it is important not only to provide the treatment …
The Value of Cross-Cultural Design Learning on Interior Design Education
Globalization and cross-country migration due to education, work, and tourism have increased cross-cultural interactions between various countries. These cross-cultural interactions …
Does the Colour of a Word Affect the Speed With Which People Identify It As “Positive” or “Negative”?
Colour is a powerful communication tool that influences emotions and reactions. While previous studies suggest that colour impacts language processing, …
Short Version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21: Is it Valid for Jordanian Adults?
Given the potential utility of depression anxiety stress scale-21 and the availability of a reliable Arabic version, the current study …
The Experiences of Classmates Surrounding Incidents of ‘Vomiting’ in Schools: An Investigation Using Scenario-Based Retrospective Among University Students
In school life, the majority of classroom and other group activities take place. When an injury or illness occurs, it …
Navigating the Use of Writing Templates and Models in an Undergraduate Writing Course
Writing instructors often receive conflicting messages regarding the use of writing models. On one hand, without a sample, students struggle …
Embracing AI in Academia: Developing Ethical Guidelines Through Collaborative and Emotional Engagement
This paper documents the comprehensive and collaborative process undertaken by the AI team at the Centre for Preparatory Studies, Sultan …