Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Transforming Omani Hand Weaving Motifs Into Contemporary Fiber Art
A creative strategy for protecting and reviving cultural heritage is the investigation and conversion of traditional Omani hand weaving motifs into contemporary fiber art. This article explores the rich history of Omani hand weaving, looking at the customs, patterns, and motifs that are used. Artists are able to create visually striking and culturally significant works …
Syllabus Review as a Leitmotif to Achieving Educational Objectives: The Case of the Botswana Junior Certificate of Education Syllabus of French
As the world evolves, a lot of transformation equally happens in the teaching domain: educational theories, teaching methods, learning approaches as well as how human beings interact with the world. This forms the basis of reviews that are carried out in recognition of societal advancements as well as to satisfy the need to align to …
A Monograph for the Teaching of Geometry and Measurement in Initial Teacher Education in South Africa: Foundation and Intermediate Phases
When learning Geometry, students may tend to memorise properties, relationships, and formulae and may even attempt to solve problems mechanically. However, Geometry provides students with opportunities to engage with logic and reasoning beyond only symbols, but within spatial contexts as well. There is a tendency that Geometry, as it stands in the curriculum, is interpreted …
Teaching Persuasive Writing for Arabic-Speaking Students
Studies reveal that English-speaking countries are facing problems in teaching the country’s language to emigrants coming from different cultural backgrounds. These problems get worse in non-English speaking countries for students are not exposed to this language in their daily life. This issue has become ubiquitous notably in the Arab world, turning into hate in some …
Glass Design in Portugal Nowadays
Glass has been an interesting material and a challenge to experiment within both art and design fields worldwide. In Portugal, we have a tradition in the glassmaking industry that dates back almost 300 years. After the earthquake of 1755, the Marquis of Pombal ordered the relocation of the glass industry from the south of the …
Fantasy’s Role in Approaching War: A Comparison of Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and Barrie’s “Peter Pan”
This study examines the versatility of fantasy. Fantasy can be stated to be serving as an escape from the ugliness of reality, as well as a medium to propagandize those ugly aspects, specifically regarding war. The study focuses on Peter Pan and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and provides an analysis on how …
Mathematical Interpretation of Perspective in a Combine Painting Composed of Multilayer Cuboids
Cuboids are one of the most common geometries, and the multilayer cuboid is often used in various sculpture and science. Combine painting is an art that incorporates 3D sculpture into 2D painting and produces various visual effects. A significant component of 2D painting is perspective, and the geometric variation of sculpture affects the visual effect …
“The House of Bernarda Alba” by F.G. Lorca: An Online Performance
The central theme of this presentation is the online performance of F. G. Lorca’s “The House of Bernarda Alba”, which was created in Greece by the theatre school of “Periplous Theatre” under the direction of Maria Kantife, during the 2021 quarantine. This performance, of a kind which is now known as digital theatre / performance, …
Should Arts Be Politically Committed? A Case Study on the Criticism of “People’s Justice” Artwork in Documenta Fifteen
Documenta Fifteen in Kassel, Germany, curated by Ruangrupa, immediately became the world’s attention after the boycott of an art installation accused of having anti-Semitic views. Schaap (2011) argues that strict social hierarchies continue to be practiced culturally to suppress and deny the intelligence of small groups who may not have the basic knowledge to understand …
Designing a Social Robot to Support Older Adult Homecare: Qualitative Study of Testing Results
Social robots may be a solution to the growing number of elderly and thus the demand in homecare. Previous work shows good acceptability for robotic tools in homecare. The Guardian project associates a social robot, used by the senior, with an application to be used by caregivers. The objective of this testing phase was to …
Factors Associated with Intended Utilization of Home-Based Long-Term Care Among Older Adults in China: The Moderating Effect of Community Support
Objectives: The older population’s rapid growth and a growing preference for aging in place have resulted in a global focus on using home-based long-term care (LTC) to meet the increased demand for older adults’ care. This study examines the factors associated with the intended utilization of home-based LTC among older adults. Methods: Using a sample …
Empowering University Students in Hong Kong to “Read as a Writer” Rather Than to Merely “Read as a Reader”
Many English-as-a-second-language (ESL) and English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) learners at the tertiary level face difficulties in academic writing and are eager to make improvements in this area, which is crucial to their academic survival in the university. Yet, in most cases, they tend to have overlooked or even neglected the intricate relationship between reading and writing in …
The Societal Impact of Universities: A Qualitative Evaluation of an Education Innovation
With the urgency to respond to the rapid changes undergoing in the world, it is becoming more pivotal than ever for universities to connect and actively engage with society to tackle our current global challenges. In the Netherlands, this shift towards contributing to a positive societal impact has permeated across higher education institutions. Numerous projects …
Students’ Visual Attention Distribution on Multilingual Educational Slides – An Eye-Tracking Study
Internationalization policies at higher educational institutions in non-English speaking countries have led to an increase in multilingual programs for (international) students. Teaching in such programs often requires the use of multiple languages on educational slides (e.g., PowerPoint), with the same information in English and the local language(s). However, having multiple languages on educational slides can …
Attitude Towards Language Maintenance: A Study of Language Practice Among Second Generation Bangladeshi Immigrants Living in London
This research is intended to determine the current status of language maintenance among second generation Bangladeshi immigrants living in London. This study explores Bangladeshi immigrants’ opinions on maintaining their native language “Bangla”. This research integrates qualitative and quantitative research methods and the data of this study was collected through a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews. …
An Education Platform for Observing the Group Swimming of Steelhead, a Migratory Salmonid Species Vulnerable to Climate Change
A migratory trout steelhead is an economically important cold water species whose habitat is shrinking due to environmental and climate changes. Recently, research on species conservation through aquaculture has sparked interest in group swimming in artificial environments. In this study, based on universally accessible two-dimensional image processing, we present a statistical framework of the effects …
An Arts-Based Integrative Teaching and Learning Model: Supporting Social and Emotional Learning in Secondary Schooling Years in Australia
This paper presents the conceptual ideas for designing an Arts-Based Integrative Teaching and Learning Model (AB ITLM) to support Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as another avenue in secondary school contexts in Australia. It first provides a rationale for integrating three different components: Visual Arts, Expressive Therapies Continuum, and Australian Curriculum with General Capabilities (GC) …
Advancing Teacher Training in Taiwan: Harnessing Virtual Reality to Assess and Enhance Teaching Practical Skills
As a mentor teacher, I frequently receive feedback from intern students during their return-to-campus internships, expressing their perceived lack of professional or adequate teaching abilities. Despite feeling confident in their subject knowledge, they admit to feeling apprehensive about actual teaching. Currently, in Taiwan, the only validated method for assessing educational professional competence before intern students …
Does Financial Support Matter? Scholarships and Study Abroad Preferences for First Year University Students in Japan
This paper looks at differences in study abroad programme preferences collected from online questionnaires taken by two cohorts of first year Japanese university students (2023: n107 and 2024: n99). The rationale for the research was to determine whether students’ preferences i.e. languages, destinations, programme length and type would be affected by changes to funding amounts …
Shaping Epistemological Profiles: School Placement Communities’ Impact on Preservice Teachers’ Personal Discovery and Knowledge Evolution
In educational literature, collaborative contexts have been highlighted as effective teacher development promoters. Especially in initial teacher education (ITE), the role of communities of practice gains prominence during school placement. Given the relevance of preservice teachers’ (PSTs) beliefs in their professional growth, this work aimed to understand these communities’ value in developing epistemological systems. Eleven …
Making a Real Difference in Physical Education: The Contribution of Reflection in Initial Conceptions of the Teaching Profession
In Physical Education literature, reflective practice has been praised through its integration into curriculum programs. Especially in initial teacher education (ITE), the path to follow aims to overcome the barriers imposed by behavioral and technicist approaches, refraining from any critical thinking, questioning or autonomy to both teachers and students. Given the relevance of reflection to …
Beyond the Game: Enhancing Emotional and Physical Childhood Resilience With FlexiŠerming
FlexiŠerming is an innovative method aimed at cultivating resilience in children through playful engagement, grounded in the experiences of an educator and father of four. This approach utilizes a simple, adaptable game to develop resilience as a learnable and expandable skill, addressing contemporary challenges such as overprotection, ubiquitous technology, and increasing social and emotional detachment. …
Exploring Differentiation of Chinese Public English Education in Middle School
This study aims to find out how English teachers in Chinese public-school view and apply stratified teaching in their classroom. The study is part of a larger qualitative study. Four participants are from a middle (junior-high) school in China. This study adopts the combination of interpretivist paradigm and constructivism worldview. The methods used for the …
Interactive Digital Design Skill Set: Crafting Executive Education Curriculum for the 21st Century
Portugal’s education system offers a variety of non-degree programs essential for career advancement where Executive Education encompasses a critical role. Within this context, advancements have been made in recent years, both in the Executive Education field, as in the Interactive Digital Design education field. Nonetheless, ongoing challenges are still widely identified, from competition, technology advancements, …
The Influence of Mathematics Conjecturing-Centred Teaching on Fourth-Graders’ Conjecturing Thinking Process and Active Thinking Ability
The study aimed to implement conjecturing-centred teaching in a fourth- grade classroom to investigate the pupils’ conjecturing thinking process and active thinking ability. The research design was based on the action research method and conducted through two circles which lasted for three months. The research subjects were 24 fourth-graders divided into four groups. They carried …
Intercultural Competence in a Homogeneous and Monocultural Foreign Language Learning Group: Chances and Limits (A Case Study)
The growing cultural diversity among language learners has led to an increased recognition of the importance of developing intercultural competence for both foreign language teachers and learners. This is particularly important when introducing foreign language learners to a new culture without underrating or underestimating their original one. Intercultural competence is generally considered a useful and …
Inclusive Education in the Digital Era: Special Education Teachers’ Perspectives on Technology Integration and Inclusive Practices
As innovative technologies continue to permeate educational settings as useful tools to enhance the learning experience, understanding the perceptions of teachers is crucial. Assistive technologies show promise in supporting diverse learners, and special educational needs (SEN) teachers are pertinent in ensuring the meaningful, directional use of such technologies. Existing research emphasises the importance of users …
Running Against the Norms: Lived Experiences of Indian Women Runners
An in-depth study of the links between space, place, and gender is necessary to understand the dynamics of sporting spaces. Gender relations are spatially organized in Indian society, that is, dominant positions are occupied by men whereas subordinate positions by women, which also resonates within the sporting field. The ‘myth of female frailty’ became a …
Navigating Online Identities: Language Learners’ Narratives in Online Spaces
This research investigates the construction of Saudi university English language learners’ identities in online spaces, such as discussion boards and social media, analyzing how these digital environments influence their learning processes and identity formation. The primary objective is to understand the relationship between online interaction and language learning, focusing on the negotiation of identity through …
Connectivism in Cross-Disciplinary Teaching: An Integrative Approach to Introduce Hydrogen Energy
This presentation showcases a cross-disciplinary course designed to harness the potential of hydrogen energy for achieving net zero emissions from three different disciplinary perspectives: environmental law, Arduino programming, and energy engineering. Grounded in Connectivism Learning Theory, the course underscores the importance of integrating diverse knowledge domains to enhance practical learning outcomes, crucial for developing sustainable …
PsyAid: The Innovation of Psycho-Education Platform to Increase the Use of Psychological First Aid (PFA) As First Mental Health Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Survivors
This study aims to demonstrate how Psychological First Aid (PFA) can enhance mental health among COVID-19 survivors through psycho-educational tools such as video learning and social media content. Addressing the 25% increase in anxiety and depression among COVID-19 survivors (WHO, 2022), the PFA model provides immediate help and support to individuals in distress due to …
The Unseen Toll of Academic Success: Shadow Education and Student Well-being
In the dynamic educational landscape, the transition to a profit-driven industry model has undermined the traditional conception of education as a public good (UNESCO, 2016). Adding to this shift is the recent surge of shadow education, a burgeoning billion-dollar coaching industry that originated in Asian countries and has since expanded globally. Shadow education, characterized by …
Empowerment Evaluation as a Tool for Improving an Online Graduate Student Orientation Course
The impact of COVID-19 made higher education institutions shift abruptly to online learning. The shift brought to the forefront the advantages and drawbacks of conducting courses online. As the government moves towards implementing hybrid and in-person courses for graduate students post-pandemic, it is crucial to determine whether or not delivering courses online has been helpful …
Influences of Sociocultural Dimensions on Higher Education Experiences and Career Choices of 1.5 Generation Young Australian Chinese Immigrants (GYACIs)
This study explores the impact of sociocultural dimensions on the higher education experiences and career choices of 1.5 Generation Young Australian Chinese Immigrants (GYACIs). With Australia’s overseas-born population as immigrants, there is a significant portion of 1.5 and 2nd Generation young individuals who face challenges in negotiating between two cultures ( heritage and home). Given …
Implementation and Future Trends of the Japanese Language Teaching Programme for the Undergraduate Programme at Mongolian National University of Education
Japanese language courses have been offered in Mongolia for 48 years. According to the Japan Foundation’s 2021 survey, there are 117 institutions that offer Japanese language courses in Mongolia including 23 universities, 29 secondary schools, and 65 language centers. MNUE, one of the largest educational institutions in Mongolia, began training Japanese language teachers and translators …
Development of Digital Learning Materials “The Beauty of My Country’s Diversity” to Improve Nationalism Attitudes and Learning Outcomes of Elementary School Students
Nationalism is a characteristic of patriotism that must be fostered in the Indonesian nation which must start early, this is an investment for our nation in the future. This study aims to determine the steps, feasibility, and effectiveness of using the teaching material “Indanya Keragaman Negriku” as a civics teaching material on ethnic and linguistic …
Exploring Multicultural Narratives in the Global Art Landscape: Three ‘Chinese Characters’ Artworks at the Venice Biennale
Since the 1920s, Chinese art has embarked on an exploration of its cultural richness and complexity through international exhibitions, gradually integrating into the global artistic landscape. Within this context, China’s participation in the Venice Biennale represents a synthesis of Chinese cultural wealth, utilizing ‘Chinese characters’ as a tool for cultural dissemination. An analysis of China’s …
Cosmogony – A Philosophical Odyssey: Juxtaposition of the Cultural Legend of the Shukla and Krishna Yajur Veda With Their Upanishadic Literary Genre
Despite the abundance of investigations on Upanishads, there is a need for more research on their cosmogonical ideas in the framework of a causal relationship between the creator and creation. This study is significant because of its purpose and method of inquiry: it compares the primary Upanishads associated with the Shukla and Krishna Yajur Vedas …
Embedding Accredited Qualification and Work-Related Training Into Postgraduate Courses
It is accepted that discipline-based learning fosters student engagement with the subject, enhances subject-related skill proficiency, and ultimately supports job securement within the field. However, postgraduate student numbers have increased to record levels, meaning that graduates enter a highly competitive market for employment. It follows that postgraduate students who have obtained transferable skills and/or other …
Emotional Colours: Relationship Between Light Wavelengths and Emotional Activation for Enhancing Memory Processes
The research project seeks to reassess and redefine the educational tools and environment to establish optimal learning conditions by harnessing the potential of luminous stimuli inherent in didactics. Literature has underscored how the wavelength of various colours correlates with differing levels of engagement in children, as it is associated with varied emotions experienced upon encountering …
Simulation of Situational Tasks as a Method of Developing Safe Behavior Skills
This study is one of the important issues of modern society and reflects the general problem of Kazakhstan, the way out of which we see through a local solution, using a series of lessons within the framework of the Lesson study. In this regard, the study’s purpose was to develop skills for responding to situations …
Exploring Imaginary Worlds: Leveraging Immersive Virtual Reality for Designing & Constructing 3D Environments
In an era defined by technological advancements, the integration of new media, Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR), has revolutionized art and design education, empowering students to explore innovative avenues of creative expression. This presentation outlines the key facets of a university-level art and design course integrating 3D design theory with the concept of imaginary world building. …
Developing an AI-Powered Robotic Assistant for Interactive Video-Based Learning: Engineering Innovations and System Design
This study presents an AI-powered robotic assistant’s concept and high-level design to revolutionize classroom video-based learning. The proposed system utilizes advanced natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision techniques to potentially generate interactive multiple-choice questions from educational YouTube videos automatically. The envisioned robotic assistant would transcribe video content, segment it, and use language models to …
Studying the Anthropocene Through Non-Linear Spatio-Temporal Rupture(s) in N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth (2015-17) Trilogy
When a linear model of cause-and-effect sequentiality is extended to spatio-temporal processes beyond the human scale, we learn that such linear thinking might beget a reductive understanding of the Anthropocene that would, in turn, prevent us from fully grasping the phenomenon that emerges from this human-non-human enmeshment. The slow and non-linear pace of an ecological …
Factors Influencing the Implementation of Formative Assessment as Perceived by Music Teachers: A Mixed Method Research in Macao
This study explores the implementation and conception of formative assessment (FA) by middle school teachers in Macao (N = 57) and examines the factors influencing its implementation. A convergent mixed-method approach was applied to collect two types of data. Quantitative data were gathered through two questionnaires: 1) One questionnaire was adapted from Ramsey and Duffy …
Trading Lives: A Dystopian Tale of Bartered Bodies in Manjula Padmanabhan’s Play ‘Harvest’
The ethical dilemma surrounding organ donation lies at the core of modern medical ethics, as the juxtaposition between the noble act of voluntary organ donation and the illicit trade of human organs reveals a complex web of moral, legal, and socio-economic implications. While the former embodies the pinnacle of altruism, illustrating principles of compassion and …
Art Intervention’s Role in Emotional Resilience Among Myanmar’s Adolescents
This study focuses on the relationship between the impact of art interventions on the emotional wellbeing of Grade 9 and 10 students living in conflicted-affected areas of Myanmar. The study employs a quantitative experimental methodology to examine emotions visually through students’ drawings following the 2021 military coup that has affected every aspect of everyday life, …
Translating English Articles into the Mongolian Language
Acquiring proficiency in the English article system presents a formidable challenge for students whose native language lacks articles. This study investigates the developmental trajectory of article acquisition among Mongolian university students, seeking to elucidate their comprehension of the English article system as it evolves throughout their interlanguage development. Twenty-five participants representing varying levels of English …
Enriching and Enhancing Students’ Learning Experiences in an Introductory Mechanical Engineering Course Through Demo Kits
Mechanical Engineering for Modern Life is an introductory course designed for Year-1 undergraduate students, aiming to provide them with a comprehensive overview of the field of mechanical engineering and its sub-areas. To bridge the knowledge gap between Year 1 students and the theoretical concepts in different sub-areas of mechanical engineering, we have utilized a series …
Are Lecturers Teaching and Students Learning in a Post-pandemic Environment: A Case Study at a Business School in South Africa
Lecturers were confronted with so many changes and new technologies during the Covid-era that it was deemed of utmost important to analyse the different perspectives of lecturers within a Business School, in South Africa. The primary objective of the study was to determine to what extent teaching practices needed to change as well as to …
An Investigative Review: How Well Does the Higher Engineering Education Curriculum Align With the UK’s Economic and National Goals?
It is generally believed that there should be a close alignment between a country’s national and economic goals and the curriculum delivered in its educational institutions. Historically in the UK, engineering and manufacturing has provided the largest contribution to the economy. It could be argued that at that time, the skills required to work in …
Entrepreneurship and Creativity in Education: Why Current European Educational Reforms Are Aiming in the Opposite Direction?
The paper problematizes current European educational reforms that, under the agenda of European qualification framework, aim at establishing occupational and qualification standards. While providing a mechanism for measurement, evaluation, and comparison of qualifications and learning outcomes between the state members, enabling permeability in education for EU citizens in and across the member states, it is …
Counselling Strategies for Improving Self-Esteem Among Secondary School Students in Enugu State, Nigeria
The study investigated counsellors’ perceptions of counselling strategies for improving self-esteem among secondary school students in Enugu State (SFISASSSIES). These students should be taught self-esteem, as it is a crucial quality for adolescents’ academic and general success. Every child’s academic performance is heavily influenced by their self-perception and mannerisms or SELF-ESTEEM. In my capacity as …
Assessment of Students’ Experiences and Viewpoints in Using Chatbots for Education Practice: A University Case of a Developing Country
Artificial Intelligence (AI) based chatbots have transformed education globally with several different chatbots becoming popular. However, adoption has been met with differing perceptions, particularly in developing countries’ education. AI can assist these countries as higher education institutions in these areas suffer from a high rate of lecturer turn-over and brain drain. Few studies have recorded …
From Victim to Voice: A Study of Rania Al-Baz’s “Disfigured”
This paper examines Rania Al-Baz’s memoir, Disfigured: A Saudi Woman’s Story of Triumph Over Violence (2007). Al-Baz, a pioneering Saudi television journalist, recounts her life before and after a brutal attack by her husband that left her physically disfigured. The analysis explores how the memoir transcends a simple narrative of victimhood. Al-Baz’s unflinching portrayal of …
A Multi-factorial Approach Towards Tackling Plagiarism: A Comparison Between Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Plagiarism at Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught Level
Academic integrity is a fundamental value of higher education institutions and is a recognised priority in institutional learning and teaching strategies. Plagiarism is an ongoing problem in the HE sector and factors contributing to this complex phenomenon may differentially impact students at different academic levels of study, but this is under-researched. This study aimed to …
Two-Level of Creation
This research explores the search for generation and appearance, focusing on the ontological and epistemological aspects derived from the interaction between contemporary Neo-Confucianism and phenomenology. Manifestation here signifies creation on two levels: one at the flowing, holistic world level and the other at the level of objects and the self. In the first section, we …
The Rebirth of Christian Theatre in Nigeria: The Zion Royal Theatre in Perspective
Sequel to the outlaw of theatre from the church in the Medieval era, Christian theatre moved from the church to the trade guilds and even beyond but never ended. In Nigeria, the same cycle had been repeated following the introduction of Christian theatre into the church through the window of the Church Missionary Society, followed …
An Investigation Into the Health Workers Perceptions on the Adoption of Chatbots in Medical Treatment: A Case of Bulawayo Hospital
The utilisation of chatbots in medical treatment has demonstrated significant potential and advantages, with numerous healthcare facilities incorporating this technology into their patient care strategies. Nonetheless, there exists a scarcity of literature focusing on the perspectives of healthcare professionals regarding the incorporation of Artificial Intelligent Chatbots in diagnosing patients’ illnesses and delivering medical care, particularly …
A Comparative Evaluation of MOOCs and Classroom Learning in Engineering and Science in India: A MOOC Policy Assessment
In 2016, the Indian government introduced the SWAYAM regulation, allowing Indian MOOCs to be an alternative to regular classroom learning in higher education. The policy was designed to facilitate broader access to high-quality learning content and provisioning for credit transfer. However, after the introduction of the regulation, studies have yet to be conducted on the …
A Comparative Study of Persian Synthesized Intonation Based on Autosegmental-Metrical and PENTA Models
This paper presents a comparison study concerning the level of naturalness of the manipulated Persian intonation based on AM and PENTA models of speech prosody. In this piece of study, the implementation rules in accordance with the aimed approaches are based on the pitch contours analyses. Intonation is used in all languages and it is …
Sovereignty, Scientific Racism, and Larissa FastHorse’s “The Thanksgiving Play”
The cultural/social text ultimately reflects the political/economic ecology of the moment. Accordingly, this study recontextualizes a small series of singular, easily circumscribed historical events, to elucidate a broader critical understanding of the current moment. Mediated representations foster certain perspectives that cannot be refused, even by those who are abjectly opposed. The relationship between cultural celebration, …
From Text to Context: Analyzing Idiomatic Expressions in Psychological Thrillers Through Corpus-Based Study Among Law Students in Uzbekistan Higher Education
Teaching English for Specific Purposes is a less explored branch in Uzbekistan and it has been a crucial part of discussion. Considering the process of student-centered learning with flipped classroom using corpus tools, focusing on cognition of idiomatic units in modern literature can be the most perspective part of the involvement. ESP teachers in Uzbekistan …
The Relationship Between the Online Learning Difficulties and Self-Efficacy Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Taiwan During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, all educational institutions, including senior education centers, closed. To support the physical and mental health of the elderly, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education Taiwan urged active aging centers to develop online courses. This study explored the difficulties and self-efficacy of middle-aged and older adults transitioning to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. Drawing …
Resident Perspectives on the Transformation of Tangible and Intangible Heritage in the Development of Traditional Villages
The tourism development within China’s traditional villages marks a significant cultural shift, impacting both tangible and intangible cultural aspects of heritage. This research focuses on the multifaceted effects of this development from residents’ perspective, a topic that remains relatively under-explored. Using Langtou Village in Guangzhou, China, as a case study, the aim is to explore …
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression and Depressive Symptoms Among Chinese Older Persons: An Integrative Review
China is the country with the largest population of older persons. Depression stands out as the most common mental health issue among older adults, a trend expected to increase as societies continue to age. With the global increase in depression and depressive symptoms among this demographic, the resulting disease burden poses a significant challenge for …
The Financing of Higher Education in Egypt: Issues, Politics, and Trends
The Strategic financing decisions of higher education have multifaceted effects on creating a knowledge economy and equitable access, quality, relevance, research and innovation in particular. This paper is based on the data sources and examines financing policies, programs, practices, trends and challenges. Low levels of funding, the inefficiency of the higher education system, inconsistent funding …
Exploring the Impact of AI Fine Art Tutor Integration on User Satisfaction in Fine Art Learning
In the rapidly evolving domain of educational technology, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tutor represents a transformative shift. This study investigates the impact of AI Tutor integration on user satisfaction in fine art learning, providing empirical insights into its effectiveness and pedagogical implications. Employing a quantitative research methodology, this study utilized a structured survey …
Emotionalism: Deriving a Movement From a Film, a Lecture and an Interview
The study displays a performative, post-qualitative inquiry on and around the architect/director Tszwai So’s short film E-Motion-AI City, 2021, artistically questioning the technology-driven lives of individuals in metropolitan cities. Following past discourses, the paper brings emotionalism up again as an architectural, artistic, and urban movement. Three sources were analyzed qualitatively: (i) The film itself as …
The Development of Higher Education in Egypt
Higher education (HE) in Egypt faces problems regarding efficiency and efficacy. Although there is some progress, the system is not regenerating fast enough to prepare young people for a more vibrant future. This work aims to present a road map toward improving the HE system. In this study, A new model for developing higher education …
Teaching 21st-Century Skills in the EFL Classroom From Saudi EFL Teachers’ Perspectives
The 21st-century language classroom goes beyond simply teaching and learning grammar and vocabulary. This study explored EFL teachers’ perceptions of integrating 21st-century skills into their classrooms. This study adopted survey research. The sample of the study consisted of (49) teachers who were teaching at the secondary school level in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, during the …
Personality and Level of Mental Health on Career Adaptability Among University Students
The socialization that occurs during undergraduate education contributes to how faculty members understand their work as students. Thus, the nature of undergraduate student socialization deserves attention, has highlighted a wide range of important concerns and issues such as the changing academic achievements, career adaptability, and the experience of demographic groups in the academy. The research …
Understanding how the Curriculum Integrates Visual Arts: An Informal and Formal Perspective
The Visual Arts curriculum is generally a euro-centric or western approach that only integrates a minimal Africanized approach that has mostly featured in some high schools in South Africa. This is in consequence to the gradual introduction and understanding of the subject into the South African school’s curriculum post-bantu education system. This article features an …
A Systematic Literature Review on Issues of Hospitality, Tourism and Catering Curriculum Development in Ghana Institutions
This study systematically reviewed the literature related to hospitality, tourism, and catering (HTC) institutions’ curricula in Ghana to identify quality issues, the research approach that has been least adopted, and the contribution of improvement of the curricula. The study utilized the PRISMA guideline to conduct a systematic literature review. The findings are that HTC policies …
Navigating STEM: Challenges Faced by Nigerian Female Secondary School Students
The persistent gender disparities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields stand as a significant barrier to realizing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to gender equality (SDG5), quality education (SDG4), and decent work in Nigeria. This paper examines the depth and implications of gender imbalances within STEM and underscores …
Systematic Literature Review and Qualitative Meta-synthesis on the Learning Experiences of Female Marriage Migrants
To add diversity to the learning experiences of immigrants, this study systematically reviews the literature on the learning experiences of female marriage migrants in Korea and presents a qualitative meta-synthesis. For this purpose, 12 Korean Citation Index papers were selected, and the literature was analyzed. There are 72 research participants in the selected literature, and …
Teacher Self-Efficacy and Emergency Online Teaching and Learning During COVID-19
This mixed methods study sought to measure and understand teacher efficacy and experience of teaching online one year into the transition to emergency remote online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study builds on our earlier work (Dolighan & Owen, 2021) that measured teachers’ sense of efficacy for teaching online at the initial stages of …
Future Engineers’ Anxiety: A Comparison Between English as a Foreign Language and Mathematics
This paper examines the anxiety levels among first-year future engineering students at ESPRIT School of Engineering, specifically focusing on the disparities between anxiety in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and Mathematics. The study employs a quantitative research approach, utilizing two adapted versions of the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) developed by Horwitz, et …
The Impact and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence Technologies on Universities in Southwestern Nigeria
Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have led to significant changes in the education sector, creating new opportunities and challenges for teaching, research, and learning anytime and anywhere. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact and challenges of using artificial intelligence technology on universities in Southwestern Nigeria. A sample size of 120 Lecturers …
“Knowing Me – Knowing Us”: Positioning Collaborative Reflection in Establishing Inquiry Based Project Learning Approaches with Children
Inquiry-Based Project Learning is a term developed to explain the different historical and present-day approaches to using inquiry with children. In an inquiry approach, children lead their own learning as they explore and discover answers to their own questions. This term is drawn from a current project based in Aotearoa New Zealand exploring the ways …
“Too Much Mushkilla”: Sociolinguistic and Cultural Challenges of Ghanaian Migrant Workers in Qatar’s Education City
This study examines the sociolinguistic and cultural challenges faced by Ghanaian migrant workers in Qatar’s Education City. Despite the growing number of studies on migrants and migration in Qatar and the GCC, previous studies have primarily focused on the physical abuse and treatment of these workers, neglecting to recognize migration as a sociocultural phenomenon. This …
The Effect of Virtual Zen Garden on Quality of Life and Affect of Residents in Long-Term Care Home
Background: Increasing attention has been paid to the therapeutic effect of garden in long-term care home. However, problems on set up and reliability of implementation were still of concern in studies. Virtual Zen garden is an innovative intervention that transfers the beneficial effect of garden into long-term care home. Objectives: To examine the effect of …
Cultivating Creative Musicians: Teaching Strategies, Sources, and Challenges of Creativity in Chinese Higher Music Education
This study conducts an in-depth investigation into the development of creativity in higher music education in China. From April 2023 to February 2024, researchers surveyed and interviewed 316 undergraduate students and 27 teachers at five institutions in Guangzhou, China, aiming to explore teaching strategies, sources, and challenges of creativity. The findings highlight the importance of …
Archive Notebooks: Olaio from the Perspective of Photographer Mário de Oliveira
This proposal results from an ongoing project being developed at the Center for Technology, Restoration and Arts Enhancement (TECH & ART), a Research and Development Unit which is part of the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar (IPT), in Portugal. This research project aims at recovering, analyzing and promoting a specific fraction of the photographic archive of …
‘Art is Going to Save Us’ – The Self Perception of the Mumbai Art Sphere in Contemporary Art Galleries
The definition and overall perception of contemporary art remains a point of discussion and debate in the current age. It is imperative to contextualize the same in developing countries as this perception varies vastly in different socio-economic groups and therefore for this study, we focus on examining it for India. Foremost, this paper attempts to …
Creativity Dispositions Mediate the Influence of Mindful Learning on Self-Efficacy of Creative Problem-Solving During SDGs Practices
Cultivating the capacity for creative problem-solving to attain the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has received significant attention in higher education since the inception of the SDGs in 2015. Prior research has demonstrated that mindfulness-based learning can enhance one’s self-efficacy in creativity. Moreover, creativity dispositions have been identified as predictors of self-efficacy in creativity. However, the …
Using Data Comics to Communicate Complex Pandemic-Related Information: A Pilot Workshop With Illustration Students
This article details and analyzes a workshop conducted with MA students in Illustration, Publishing and Printmaking at the University of Porto, Portugal. It explored the articulation of narrative illustration and science communication to render complex, COVID-19-related information accessible to a broader public. The workshop began with a presentation of relevant theories and methodologies in science …
Utilization of Information and Communication Technologies in the Administration of Public Universities in South-East Nigeria
Advances in science and technology have inadvertently led to increasing interconnectedness among peoples of the world, a shift in the roles and purposes of education, as well as the redefinition of skills, capabilities and competencies required of individuals if they are to succeed in the rapidly changing workplace and society. Higher education institutions are saddled …
Fostering Students’ Character in Worst Times Through Human Education: The Importance of Teacher’s Role and Attitude According to Value-Creating Education
This paper examines the situation in which students are growing in these years impacted by a global pandemic and climate change’s effects when conspiracy theories and pessimistic views have arisen even stronger. Students are exposed to them, most of all through social media. This study is questioning, which role as teachers we should cover. What …
A Theoretical Perspective on Videogame Storytelling and Teacher, Parents, and Students Perception
The purpose of this study is to cross-analyze the perception of different stakeholders (teachers, parents and students) on storytelling through the videogame medium while using a general theoretical perspective on videogame storytelling. The research question would be as follows; “What are the divergences and convergences in the perceptions of teachers, parents, and students regarding the …
Plaster Casts of the Sculptural and Architectural Heritage in the Glyptotheque of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts
The Glyptotheque of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts was the first and is the only museum in Croatia to specialize in the collection of plaster casts. It was founded on the principles of and in the spirit of a European-wide phenomenon, the collection of plaster casts that led to the foundation of numbers …
Effects of Critical Thinking Strategy Training on Reading Comprehension and Self-Efficacy of Vietnamese EFL Learners
The study aims to help EFL students improve their reading comprehension and raise their self-efficacy in learning to read in the EFL context at a public university in the Mekong Delta. Therefore, the present study investigates how training in critical thinking strategies supports EFL student readers’ reading comprehension, improving the quality of readings and the …
Rethinking Academic Dishonesty: Challenging Indonesia’s Cultural Pressure for Collectivism and Altruism
Despite mitigation efforts implemented across nations, academic dishonesty is an enduring issue within the education sector. A popular form of it in Indonesia is contract cheating, which is difficult to unveil and trace due to the culture of collectivism and altruism deeply rooted within its society. Indonesia is reputed for its culturally hospitable and helpful …
Fostering Global Citizenship Through Poetry: Teaching and Learning Interconnectedness in Language, Literature and Culture From Value-Creating Education
This paper explores teaching and learning practices inspired by Value-Creating Education, i.e., the pedagogical commitments and perspectives shared by the Japanese educators and Buddhist activists Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871–1944), Josei Toda (1900–1958), and Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023). More specifically, authors focus on poetry as a key resource in teaching and learning aimed at fostering global citizenship at …
Early Promotion and Dissemination of Quantum Computing in Young Venezuelan Students
This project addresses the educational challenges faced by secondary and diversified education levels in Venezuela, particularly in teaching physics and advanced scientific concepts like quantum computing. Quantum computing is an exciting field at the crossroads of physics and computer science. Given the shortage of specialized teachers and the late exposure to fundamental physics concepts in …
The Impact of COVID-19 on Chilean University Students: Obstacles that Impacted Their Effective Online Learning
The overarching goal of this comprehensive meta-methods research study, which entailed a thorough integration of multiple methods research approaches and mixed methods research approaches, was to explore the impediments faced by students at a Chilean university. These challenges obstructed their effective engagement in remote learning during the exigent circumstances of emergency remote teaching and learning …
Toward Valid and Reliable Assessment of Individual Contributions to Teamwork
In typical classroom settings, students collaborate on tasks and submit group work for grading, often relying on peer evaluations to determine individual grades. We are concerned with the method of converting pairwise peer evaluations into individual final grades. The most common way to do it is as follows: every group member has a certain number …
Using ChatGPT for Course Curriculum Design: A Systematic Review
Large Language Models (LLMs) based on artificial intelligence, specifically Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPTs), have experienced an upswing since the publication of ChatGPT in 2022. Numerous studies and stakeholders have already investigated the application of ChatGPT within the educational sector. However, the diversity of the settings studied, and the methods used have led to heterogeneous results …
Learning Motivation, Class Engagement, and Academic Performance in Mixed-Grade Classes at Wenzhou-Kean University
Many foreign elementary schools or universities apply the mixed-grade class model while having a lecture, which means students from different grades are taught in one section. This teaching model is rare in China but common at Wenzhou-Kean University. Learning motivation and class engagement are two significant factors that influence students’ academic performance. This study aims …
“Zhuó Li Ji Cha” (着力即差) – An Analysis of the Concept of “Integration” in Su Sui’s Music and Painting
The term “Zhuó Li Ji Cha” (着力即差), which means “Efforts Leading to Failures” was coined by Chinese artist and philosopher Su Sui (蘇軾 or Su Dongpo苏東坡, 1037-1101). Song Dynasty (960-1279), the era in which Su Shi lived, referred as “The Chinese Renaissance” by American art historian Ernest F. Fenollosa, was a time of great achievements …
Selectivity in Access to University: Predictive Value and Equity in a Public University in Peru
Every year, more than 300,000 high school graduates take the admission test for public universities in Peru, but barely two out of every ten are accepted. This study examines the predictive validity of admission tests at a Peruvian university and considers their associated equity issues. Using a sample of pre-existing data from two selection processes …
Weaving the Social Engagement of Students Through Art Practices: In the Wake of Project CARE/SS
The EU-funded research project CARE/SS aimed to develop innovative online and blended courses for educating teachers in the arts. The project’s objective was to empower teachers with critical pedagogy and sustainable development principles, enabling them to address contemporary social challenges effectively. According to the research findings discussed in this paper, integrating socially engaged art practices …
From Foreign to Familiar: Approaching the Arts As the New Potential Second Language in Socially Aware Education
The paper examines the potential of arts as a second or additional language. It proposes that this approach offers students a unique opportunity to develop cognitive and language skills, critical thinking abilities, cultural awareness, and a sense of social justice. Art literacy involves several aspects, including appreciating the arts, being inspired by them, reflecting, and …
Transforming Pedagogical Practices by Integrating Technology-Enhanced Learning Activities Within the Framework of the Activity Theory-Based Model
This study examines the integration of Technology-enhanced Learning Activities (TeLA), utilizing Activity Theory (AT) as a pedagogical approach, to instruct Year 9 Biology students on the topic of enzymes. To assess the effectiveness of the proposed three-phase model of AT, a two-group pretest-posttest experimental design was utilized. The primary objective was to determine whether using …
Gamified Assessment in Higher Education: A Conceptual Framework for Students’ Motivation and Engagement
Gamification of assessment has recently emerged as a valuable strategy to enhance student motivation and engagement in higher education. However, studies have focused on behavioural reactions and learning outcomes in response to gamification, the effective design of gamified assessment to improve students’ motivation and engagement remains unclear, creating a notable gap in the current literature. …
Examining the Effects of Embedding Implicit Bias Within Curricular Interventions
This project delves into the effects of integrating implicit bias into curricular interventions for 80 second year undergraduate criminology students. Implicit bias, characterised by unconscious assumptions, significantly influences perceptions and behaviours. This project is driven by two primary objectives. Firstly, it underscores the role of academic institutions in fostering inclusive learning environments. Secondly, it seeks …
Investigating Linguistic and Non-linguistic Factors Affecting Intercultural Communicative Competence in UK International Students
Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) is vital for international students in higher education, who often face challenges like language barriers and cultural differences. Investigating linguistic and non-linguistic factors influencing ICC development is crucial (Young & Schartner, 2014). This ongoing a repeated cross-sectional design study examines the linguistic dimension of vocabulary knowledge (VK) and non-linguistic factors of …
A Black Nurse Educator’s Experience with Unconscious Demotion: An Autoethnography
In Canada, Black nurse educators are often funneled into non-specialized positions in the clinical and classroom context and are overlooked by colleagues and patients as key decision-makers and leaders in the field. Contributions made by Black nurse educational leaders to the nursing profession are neglected within the curriculum delivered to students. Black educators continue to …
Why Engage in Scientific and Technological Initiation? A Groundbreaking Brazilian Study
Scientific and technological initiation programs are developed to introduce students to scientific research and technological development. Our study aimed to evaluate undergraduate students’ research experience, self-perceptions, and scientific production during one academic period. The study design was based on quantitative analysis of curricula vitae, and an electronic survey was conducted on students enrolled in a …
Educational Inequities and Achievement Gap: Which Way Forward
This Systematic Literature Review highlights the root causes of inequities and explores the potential solutions to bridge the achievement gap. The study utilized the PRISMA guidelines to select the eligible studies presented in the study. The persistent achievement gap globally is evident in the disparities in educational outcomes and economic opportunities. Prejudice and achievement gaps …
Teaching Scientific Writing in the Era of ChatGPT
Generative AI (gen-AI) tools such as ChatGPT have very quickly become widely accessible as well as embedded into a wide range of existing software. The early iterations of these technologies so far have produced impressive outcomes in terms of their ability to produce generic writing, leading to the question – will the teaching of writing …
Evaluating Professional Skills Development Across the Engineering Undergraduate Degree Programme: An IEP Review
The advancement of technical competency has traditionally been at the centre of engineering pedagogy in university education, however, the increasing emphasis on the need for professional skills by accreditation bodies and employers has seen pressures on the higher education system. University institutions worldwide have taken this on but in order to do so have had …
Failed Blended Instruction as Remedial Assistance for Underachieving English Language Learners
The aim of this qualitative study is to understand why online remedial assistance blended with face-to-face assistance fails as remedial assistance from the perception of underachieving English as Foreign Language (EFL) learners in higher education. This study is the post-phase of an implementation of blended instruction in an EFL class, which consisted of students who …
The Needs Analysis of Using English in Travel Agencies in Urban Cities in Uzbekistan: Focusing on the Language Use Difficulties
This study aims to examine the specific English language needs and challenges faced by tourism professionals in Uzbekistan’s travel agencies. Uzbekistan’s tourism sector’s rapid development earned it a place among the top five nations globally, with the most dynamically evolving tourism industry, as acknowledged by the UNWTO. The Guardian (2019) regarded Uzbekistan as the world’s …
Metaphoric Thinking on Audiovisual Performance of the “Noches en los Jardines de España”
This article takes Manuel de Falla’s Noches en los jardines de España as an object of study, exploring the visual and musical metaphors embedded within the motifs and movements behind the score, and proposing a sonic design for piano performance. First, the socio-historical context of this masterpiece’s creation will be examined, along with the relationship …
Innovations in Art: Examining Augmented and Virtual Reality’s Influence on Expression and Engagement
This paper explores the transformative impact of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies on the performing and visual arts. It examines how these digital innovations redefine artistic practices, audience engagement, and introduce complex ethical and aesthetic considerations. The study draws on theoretical insights from McLuhan (1964) and Manovich (2001), and phenomenological perspectives by …
English Learning Policy in Indonesia: A Public Administration Perspective
This research aims to analyze various English language learning policies in Indonesia through the lens of public administration, recognizing the imperative of equipping future generations with the linguistic skills necessary to navigate an increasingly interconnected world. Employing a qualitative approach with document analysis techniques, the study scrutinizes various of documents including books, research articles, and …
Code-mixing in Social Media Discourse in Latvia
The use of social media platforms to communicate has increased in recent years. The users of digital social networks form discourse communities which adopt the values, goals, and communication habits of each other. As a large part of Latvian society is multilingual, individuals with different mother tongues interact daily. Since social media reflects society, code-mixing, …
AI and the Future of English Language Teaching
This session will explore the ways in which AI is impacting the teaching of languages around the world. How will this new technology change how learners learn languages in the future? Will it make the learning process more active, or will students in the future rely passively on the software’s translation and composition capabilities? Will …
Promoting Social Innovation With Hybrid Company Forms of Social Enterprises
Social innovation provides a way to solve social problems through innovative products/solutions, processes and empowerment strategies. Social enterprise could be considered as a hybrid organization adopting various social innovation measures to achieve social benefits. Putting it this way, social innovation thus happens through social enterprise. Nonetheless, social enterprises do not always involve social innovation. Then, …
Navigating Academic Success: The Impact of CGPA Goal Setting on Student Performance
In academia, goal setting is crucial for success and personal growth, guiding students throughout their educational journey. It provides direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose, helping students navigate challenges and achieve their intellectual aspirations. Sunway University’s American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) facilitates credit transfer to U.S. universities, offering cost-saving and grading systems mirroring those …
From Fluency to Flourishing: The Influence of English Language Proficiency on Research Student Success
In most post-colonial African states, colonial languages occupy prominent teaching, learning, and research spaces. While South Africa has made significant strides in recognising Indigenous languages through policies and restorative legislation, the level of uptake of Indigenous languages has remained a thorny issue. The marginalisation of indigenous languages can have dire consequences for research students in …
A Bag of Lexis: Lexical Approach in Blended Learning
There is always a need to put a spin on the traditional course book-led lessons for English as a foreign language. Moreover, the constant demand for adapting to the students’ pace and needs as well as keeping them entertained and motivated can be challenging at best. Our project is basically a guide to travelling around …
Exploring Augmented Reality Instruction in the English Language Classroom
The ever-evolving world of technology has penetrated many aspects of our lives including the way of language teaching and learning. Learners are not easily sufficed with traditional classroom practices and there is an ongoing demand for reconstruction and enrichment of current curricula and teaching approaches. Augmented Reality (AR) is one of these technologies that has …
Verbal Communication Strategies for Recording Eurogenetic (Western Classical) Music
This research explores verbal communication strategies in classical music recording sessions, with a focus on the interaction between the recording team (producer and/or recording engineer) and performers. The paper outlines how challenges encountered on a self-produced record led to the development of a notation system by the researcher to address performance issues during recording classical …
Investigating the Relationship Between Gender Perception and Women’s Representation in Higher Education Management and Leadership Positions
Gender issues in management and leadership in higher education institutions (HEIs) continue to be a global phenomenon, as well as a significant one in post-Apartheid South Africa. Despite several measures to promote gender equality, women’s proportion in management and leadership in HEIs remains low. This mixed methods paper formed part of the larger study which …
Finding the Form of Disorder: Poetics of Excess in the Catalogues of Carlo Emilio Gadda and James Joyce
Catalogues are everywhere; they’re mundane lists or evergrowing nets. Yet, they also constitute a valid tool to explore epistemological issues. This paper delves into the realm of linguistic experimentation within the modernist canon, elucidating the approaches of two eminent figures from the Italian and Irish literary traditions, Carlo Emilio Gadda and James Joyce. Focused on …
Formative Instruction in Hawaiʻi: Teachers’ Perspectives and Practices
In the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, there is value in examining the insights gained by the Hawaiʻi education system through the various adaptations required to navigate the crisis. In this context, it is crucial to inquire about teachers’ perspectives on the strategies implemented in the plan to maximize the utilization of the Elementary and …
Exploring the Impact of ChatGPT in Advanced Reading and Writing: A Case Study in a Tertiary Institution in Hong Kong
This presentation investigates the effects of integrating ChatGPT into the curriculum of an Advanced Reading and Writing course at a tertiary institution in Hong Kong. The study focused on around 400 learners and aimed to analyze the impact of using ChatGPT on students’ writing proficiency. The research compared the results of two assessments: the first …
Subjective Norm, Perceived Behavioral Control and Entrepreneurial Intention: Three Factors for Implementing Entrepreneurial Education
This research delves into the potential of integrating entrepreneurship education into secondary school curriculums within the Middle East region. While traditional theoretical approaches may pose challenges for some students, leading to disengagement and higher dropout rates, entrepreneurship education offers a promising alternative. This study specifically examines how students perceive entrepreneurship as a viable path towards …
Evolving Environmental Immigration Policies Through Technological Solutions: A Focused Analysis of Japan and Canada in the Context of COVID-19
This article examines technological solutions that enhance the effectiveness of environmental immigration policies in Japan and British Columbia, Canada. The study identifies problems related to ecological immigration policies in these regions and explores effective technological interventions. Japan and British Columbia (BC) were selected due to their unique environmental challenges and innovative technological implementations. Advanced technologies …
Navigating Well-being and Academic Success: Insights From University Dormitory Life
University dormitories provide a supportive environment, yet students encounter challenges impacting academic performance and well-being. In 2024, a web survey targeted 288 undergraduates residing in campus dorms in Vietnam. Assessing participants’ characteristics, physical attributes, lifestyle patterns, and mental health status (DASS-21) revealed key insights. The findings unveiled an average of 2.9 roommates (SD = 1.41), …
Speaking Truth to Power: Parrhesia and Perceptions of the Russo-Ukrainian War in Chinese Online Poetry and Visual Narratives, 2022-Present
When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Putin felt confident in Xi Jinping’s support, cemented by pledges of a ‘no-limits friendship’. While the world looked to China for a resolution to the crisis, China’s official media touted Russian propaganda in their coverage of the war while censoring Ukrainian news and pro-Ukrainian perspectives. …
Utilizing the Aesthetic Properties of Felt Fabric as an Entry for Enriching Students’ Skills in the Fashion Accessories Course
The study aims to develop the students’ skills in the Fashion Accessories Course by recruiting the various aesthetic properties of felt fabric. Innovative designs were created with different inspiration themes to produce a variety of fashion accessories, including necklaces, handbags, hats, and slippers. The study follows the experimental development method, the study identifies the felt …
Confronting the Ephemeral: The Crystal-Image of the Present Moment in Hong Sang-soo’s Recent Films
Hong Sang-soo’s minimalist films, known for their non-linearity, slow pace, and everyday settings, delve into the complexities of memory, time, and mortality. For this paper, I would like to explore how Hong Sang-soo articulates the elusive concept of the present moment in his films, focusing on three recent works: In Front of Your Face (2021), …
2nd-Grade Maritime Examination Word List: Essential Maritime Vocabulary for Reading and Translating English Texts in the 2nd-Grade Maritime Examination
English-Japanese translation tasks in the English examination for the maritime officers’ certificate are syntactically and lexically challenging for Japanese maritime students who want to work as navigational officers in an international shipping industry. English texts in the examination are extracted from maritime legal documents and they have not only complicated syntactic structures but also maritime …
Implementing Online Internalization Experiences in Higher Education Within COIL Method: The Case of Interdisciplinary Mexico-Ecuador Collaborations
The impact and importance of online internationalization, as proposed by Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiative, were implemented and analyzed. It emphasized the influence in academic development, intercultural competencies as well as the preparation of the students towards globalization. Three implementations of COIL collaborations were performed between Ecuadorian Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ), in …
Sowing Peace Through Organic Farming for Food Security and Sustainable Livelihood in Conflict-Ridden Communities
This study determines the nexus between conflict, peace, food security, and sustainable livelihood. It is descriptive, exploratory, qualitative research using a triangulation method such as key informant interview, focus group discussion, and participatory rural appraisal involving the Moro National Liberation Front and Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebel returnees-beneficiaries of the From Arms to Farms program …
Say What, Steve: Active Learning Activity to Foster Reflective Thinking
The current study discusses a ‘Say What, Steve’ activity designed to engage undergraduate students majoring in Computational Sciences in coming up with meaningful questions based on a motivational lecture given by the late Steve Jobs to MIT students thirty years ago. This teaching method aims to inspire students to generate insightful questions pertinent to their …
Narrative Imagination in Japanese Fantasy and Animation Films: A Dual Melody of the Value of Transcendence and Humanistic Resilience
Contrasting the struggles of various international film markets in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Japanese cinema has achieved remarkable success in both domestic and international box offices in recent years. This paper conducts a narrative analysis of the top 10 most popular Japanese films, revealing trends in storytelling under the dominance of fantasy backgrounds …
Textual Analysis of the Most Popular South Korean Films: Value Practice of National Subjectivity Through Diverse Heroes From Humanistic Perspectives
South Korean dramas have seen a strong rise in popularity on OTT platforms in recent years. However, in contrast to the resurgence of the Indian and Japanese film markets post-COVID-19 pandemic, South Korean cinema has faced a box office downturn. This indicates significant shifts in the factors influencing the popularity of South Korean films, prompting …
A Preliminary Study of Painting as a Balancing Influence on Body and Mind
In contemporary society, people face pressure from work, family, society, etc., which may have a negative impact on physical and mental health. How to adjust your psychology, relieve stress, and maintain physical and mental balance is a very important issue. This study aims to explore the effects of drawing, as an artistic activity, on regulating …
The Study of the Relation Between Interpretation and Existence: Understanding How Spaces Transform Into Places Through Experience and Perception
When experiencing a space, different appreciators can have different experiences, perceptions, and interpretations of meaning. Why is that so? What factors make space meaningful for certain people, and what factors influence the perception and experience of space so that space changes into a place? A case study is the space in installation art. There is …
A Preliminary Exploration on Methodology of Image-Based Narrative
In the realms of community and social work, photovoice (Wang & Burris, 1997) is widely recognized as a participatory approach in action research, designed to empower individuals and specific groups by enabling them to articulate their experiences. This study adapts photovoice methods to conduct image-based narrative groups with depressed adolescents, utilizing the social practice process …
Bringing Back Affect: A New Approach to Post-modernist Art Through the Lens of Doris Salcedo’s Atrabiliarios
In this paper, I propose that bringing back affect into the work of art can provide a new reading of postmodernism. In agreement with Fredric Jameson, I suggest that postmodernist art, influenced by a response to capitalism, amongst other things, evolved to the point where individuality, alienation and the self-affect were replaced by commodification and …
Factors Affecting the Welfare of Coastal Communities in Karawang District, Indonesia
Cilamaya Subdistrict is one of the areas of Karawang Regency located on the coast of the Java Sea directly adjacent to the sea. This area has marine potential, diversity of fishery resources and beach tourism objects that can be developed. This potential has economic value for the welfare of coastal communities. However, despite the diverse …
The Development of Student Mental Health Support System, Udon Thani Rajabhat University, Thailand
The mental health problem is one of the most important health problems in adolescence in Thailand. The number of mental health patients has doubled in 6 years, rising from 1.3 millions in 2015 to 2.3 millions in 2021. Data from mental health assessment of first-year students at Udonthani Rajabhat University, utilizing the MENTAL HEALTH CHECK …
Experiential Learning Through Play and Science: Enhancing Science Process Skills in Early Childhood Teacher Students
This study looks into the efficacy of experiential learning through play and science activities in building scientific process skills among early childhood teacher students. The research uses a four-step experiential learning model: 1. Situations/Interpretations: Engaging in play-based and science discovery activities. 2. Reflection: Asking questions to analyze activity outcomes. 3. Conceptualization: Synthesizing and solidifying knowledge …
Enhancing Science Teacher Students’ Communication Skills: The Effect of Model-Based Learning
Effective scientific communication plays an important role in capturing public attention and promoting scientific knowledge. Preparing future science teachers with these qualities is critical for fostering scientific understanding in their students. The purpose of this study is to study the effects of using models as a basis for organizing learning on the science communication skills …
Utilizing Storytelling Activities to Enhance Communication Skills and Creativity Thinking of Primary School Teacher Students
This study investigates the effectiveness of storytelling as a communication technique in the learning management process for primary school teacher students. It emphasizes the importance of storytelling in facilitating knowledge exchange, fostering shared understanding, and improving communication between teachers and students. The study aimed to develop and implement storytelling activities based on diverse elements like …
Eastern Ideology in Hollywood Movies: The Cases of Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014) and Oppenheimer (2023) by Director Christopher Nolan
The application of Eastern thoughts (Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.) has made impressive changes from the late 20th century to the early 21st century, through outstanding films such as The Matrix (1999), Avatar (2009), etc. Especially in recent years, Eastern ideas have been applied smoothly and clearly through films which won major awards such as Everything …
UX Research on Chabot-Guided Tours: A Case Study of the YunTech USR Exhibition
Chatbots have increasingly gained popularity in museums and exhibitions, enhancing visitors’ self-guided tour experiences. Compared to traditional tours, chatbots offer more personalized interactions, providing new version to the exhibition. This study, taking the YunTech Sustainable Expo as a case, explores whether visitors with varying levels of technological experience require more guided experiences on Chatbot-guide. Employing …
Reasonable Accommodation for Students With Disabilities in Japan: A Language Program Administrator’s Guide
Starting in April 2024, Japan will mandate that companies offer essential services and infrastructure to support individuals with disabilities. This decree will involve implementing features like having sloped access points for wheelchairs, ensuring information accessibility, and making necessary modifications to ensure equal access to educational opportunities. The Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities …
The 2020 Election in Myanmar: The NLD Supporters and Facebook
This article explored how the National League for Democracy (NLD) supporters used Facebook to conduct their campaigns in the 2020 election. I argue that the NLD supporters used Facebook to excite people’s sentiment to support the NLD and to resent the Union the Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), backed by the Myanmar military Tatmadaw. I …
Human Resource Management As It Relates to Teachers’ Global Competitiveness
This study examines the impact of human resource management on teachers’ global competitiveness. The research conducted is descriptive-correlational. It focuses on respondents’ demographic profiles, the principals’ HRM practices in terms of recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, remuneration, training and development, and employee safety and health; the teachers’ global competitiveness in terms of 21st century learning …
Government and Community Strategies in Maintaining the Existence of Yogyakarta Cosmological Axis as a World Cultural Heritage
Yogyakarta, with its cultural elements, has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, emphasizing its global cultural significance. The purpose of this research is to examine the government and community strategies in maintaining the existence of Yogyakarta Cosmological Axis as a World Cultural Heritage. This qualitative research employed interviews and documentation as collection …
Knotted: In(weave)—My Autoethnographic Inquiry Into Practice
“Knotted” was a video series engaged in an autoethnographic, practice-led research approach that served as a reflective exploration of my identity as an artist, researcher, and educator amidst a dynamically evolving social and cultural landscape. Engaging in performance art practice offers insights into the weaving of my narrative and subject formation as a South African …
Intercultural Listening Among Vietnamese EFL Students
A good background in culture and listening is believed to help students successfully interact in the global community. This study, hence, quantitatively explored the levels of intercultural listening among Vietnamese students, as well as the relationship between students’ intercultural listening and listening strategies. Following the sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, the study employs a survey questionnaire …
It Can Exist, but Not in My Backyard! Discussing the Diffusion Effect of Neighbor Nimby From the Relationship Between Community Park Green Space and Ground Floor Entrance and Exit Section
The aim of this study is to explore the impact of the Not In My Backyard (NIMBY) effect on the ground floor entrance and exit section and community park green space in urban design. Through the analysis of various community park cases, this study found that the diffusion of NIMBY effects has a significant impact …
Traditional Cultural Expressions Management: A Legal Perspective From Indonesia
The issue of the importance of legal protection for Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) in Indonesia has begun to become a concern since the claims for the Reog Ponorogo and Pendet dances were widely published as part of Malaysia’s tourism campaign. Using a normative legal approach, this paper aims to examine the legal protection of TCEs …
The Role of Shame and Guilt Experienced by ESL Teachers: A Mixed-Method Study Across the Maldives, Palestine, and Kyrgyzstan
Shame and guilt, despite being two commonly experienced emotions by teachers, are often neglected in discussions on individual differences and applied linguistics. However, the existence of these two emotions cannot be denied as they can affect the teaching process and ultimately, the student learning outcomes. This study aims to investigate shame and guilt, in three …
Nurturing Contemporary Enterprise Vitality and Sustainable Development From Humanistic Classics
Modern business operations face not only traditional management issues but also new and unknown challenges such as establishing culture, cultivating agile and adaptable leadership styles, adapting to technology and data driven environments, effectively addressing global competition, managing diverse teams, and enhancing employee engagement. This article categorizes contemporary business management key issues into five main areas: …
Unravelling Social Narratives in Advertisements on India’s Sustainable Development Goals
This study explores the linguistic representation of environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) within advertisements, employing the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) theory as its theoretical framework. In the context of India’s dynamic growth and its pledge towards accomplishing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), marketers stand at the intersection of societal responsibility and brand communication. …
Exploring the Impact of VR Nostalgic Sandbag Game Experience on the Happiness of the Elderly
With the trend of aging population in China, the well-being of the elderly has become the focus of social concern, and the rapid development of digital technology has provided a new way of life for the elderly, and Barsasella et al. (2021) showed that Virtual Reality (VR) has a positive effect on the well-being of …
The Orientalist Aesthetic in Amadeo Preziosi’s Oeuvre
This paper discusses Amadeo Preziosi’s Orientalist representations within the socio-political and cultural contexts of nineteenth century Ottoman Empire. Adopting the theoretical lens of Orientalism, this paper will show how Preziosi’s oeuvre is interlaced with the lexicon of Eurocentric exoticisation of the Middle East, where the space and people are transformed into objects of aestheticism. The …
The Buddhist Exchange Between China and Vietnam in the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties: Focusing on Shilian Dashan’s Works
Hai Wai Ji Shi (Overseas Stories) records the history of Shilian Dashan being invited to visit Vietnam and his experience there. It reflects the social development of Vietnam from one aspect. Dashan claimed to be the heir of Master Juelang. However, his trace was secret, and he was closely related to the feudal king Shang …
Reconstructing Adolescents’ Depression: A Praxis-Oriented Approach
Adolescent suicide is a significant societal issue, with depression being a crucial indicator of suicide risk. Current research in Taiwan often perceives adolescent depression as a disease when discussing suicide prevention. However, there is limited exploration using a non-labeling and non-definitional approach to understand “depression” as a normal state (Newman, 1991). This study employs a …
Autodidactic City: Skopje’s Socio-Urban Palimpsest in the Early Twentieth-Century
The built environment profoundly reflects and influences the processes of human society, serving as a mirror to the sociological dynamics and discourses that shape urban life. Exploring ‘social morphology’—the study of how societal structures are embodied in urban forms—this research reveals the dynamic interplay between physical spaces and societal norms. It highlights how cities do …
Influence of Parent-Teacher Partnership on Students’ Academic Engagement and Mathematics Achievement in Nigeria
Many students’ dread of mathematics all over the world necessitates efforts to evolve strategies to arouse students’ interest, improve students’ engagement with the subject, enhance performance and consequently impact positively on the national growth of the country. The provision of home and classroom environments that are conducive to mathematics learning through Parent-Teacher Partnership (PTP) might …
Issues and Strategies for Ensuring Justice for Indigenous Peoples as a Vulnerable Group in Indonesia
This research aimed to provide an overview of various legal issues and injustices faced by indigenous peoples as a vulnerable group in Indonesia. Various problems such as conflicts over customary rights, and land or forest claims between companies and indigenous peoples have marginalized the position of indigenous peoples. This study attempted to propose concepts and …
Emotional Fluctuation Expression of Participants in Virtual Interactive Environments Color Composition and Harmony
In today’s fast-paced society, individuals often grapple with immense work stress and a high-pressure lifestyle, making it harder to alleviate anxiety. This not only affects work efficiency and life quality but also may delay seeking timely medical assistance. Many struggle to understand and analyze their emotions, finding traditional emotional scales complex and confusing. Consequently, most …
Assessing Metacognitive Skills in Mathematical Problem Solving: A Comparative Study of a Task-Specific Questionnaire and Think Aloud Protocol
Metacognitive skills play a crucial role in aiding students to comprehend when, why, where, and how to apply their knowledge to mathematical problem-solving. Consequently, teachers seek effective measurements to assess metacognitive skills and identify students with low metacognitive skills in mathematical problem-solving. Think Aloud Protocol (TAP) is recommended as the best method for measuring metacognitive …
Specular Space Expansion: Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms Through Hermann Schmitz’s Atmospheres
Since the debut of her first infinite room, “Floor Show,” in 1965, Yayoi Kusama has used specular space to extend light, shapes, and the viewer’s presence, leaving a sense that the perceptual field is transformed. This article analyses Kusama’s infinite rooms within the framework of the concrete phenomenon of Atmospheres, developed by the German philosopher …
Democracies Degraded by Disinformation: Lessons From Hungary, the U.S., and the U.K.
Democratic backsliding has been a growing concern globally. The literature on democratic backsliding and the literature on disinformation have grown exponentially, but hitherto developed separately. This paper provides a unique contribution to the existing literature by exploring the interactions between the two phenomena. We present a framework that describes this as a cycle of disinformation …
Game-Based Learning Model Using Augmented Reality Technology to Promote Creative Problem Solving
Game-based Learning Model Using Augmented Reality Technology are educational approaches that help develop knowledge, stimulate interest and participation in learning to promote creative problem solving through an engaging and effective learning experience. The objectives of this research are: 1) To develop Game-based Learning Model Using Augmented Reality Technology to promote Creative Problem Solving 2) To …
Exploring the Adaptability of Older Adults to Virtual Reality (VR) Through Experiential Teaching Courses
As the global population of older adults continues to grow, the use of technology products by older adults has become a trend. Virtual Reality (VR) technology, as an innovative tool for learning and entertainment, may present certain challenges for older adults. The purpose of this study is to explore the adaptability of older adults in …
Development of the Happy Teacher Module – Adapt to a Positive Psychological Approach in the School Context
Early childhood teachers have an important strategic role in developing children’s golden age. Teachers with psychological well-being will be able to develop the well-being of students as well. Psychological well-being is the main function of education to maximize the growth of teachers and students. On the other side, teachers’ duties and responsibilities at school cause …
Speech-Gesture-Slide (SGS) Interplay in Academic Oral Presentations
The multimodal aspects of oral presentation (OP) skills have been an important focus in studies on public speech and academic communication (e.g., Hood & Forey, 2005; Morell, 2015). However, within this body of research, there has been a lack of pedagogical perspective on how to teach these multimodal aspects. Moreover, most existing studies consider either …
Space Producing and Time: Spatiotemporal Concepts in Linear and Cavalier Perspectives
It is known that the linear perspective was a significant invention of the European Renaissance, while the cavalier perspective which reverses the linear perspective vision has been applied in traditional Chinese painting for thousands of years. The divergence of perceiving spatiality between Chinese and European art formed in this age. Concerning the representation of space …
Design Principles for Integrating Mindfulness Meditation Into Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences
Across borders, people face numerous life stresses, resulting in difficulties regulating emotions and accumulating negative emotions. Meditation is an effective way to enhance the mind, attention, help alleviate emotional stress, and increase happiness, but traditional meditation methods have limitations. This study aims to explore integrating immersive virtual reality (VR) technology into the meditation experience and …
Research on Interactive Graffiti Scanning Wall Design Strategies
Immersive exhibitions offer an exciting and novel way to provide an art experience and have the potential to expand the boundaries of traditional art exhibitions. In the context of an interactive graffiti scanning wall, this immersive experience further stimulates interaction and engages the visitor to gain a deeper understanding of the artwork and the ideas …
The Preliminary Exploration of the E-lenz Children’s English Learning Device Interface Design
In recent years, remote learning has become prevalent in the lives of children, with numerous online learning platforms and tools entering the market. Children are compelled to adapt to digital devices for learning, making digital education a new and prominent development direction. However, some studies indicate that certain learning applications emphasize content at the expense …
A Study on the Experiential Learning Process Design of the Exploration Box of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs for Augmented Reality
In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, the fourth of which is “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities,” a goal that aims to ensure that everyone has access to an equitable, diverse, and high-quality education. Lifelong learning is closely related to self-directed learning, and learners …
Film Production: An Effort to Create Learning Resources of News Literacy for Indonesian Students
This study aims to create a short film as a news literacy learning media for high school students in Indonesia. The research methodology is Research and Development (R&D), using the ADDIE model. The data analysis methods used in this research are descriptive qualitative analysis and quantitative descriptive analysis. This film was tested on 100 high …
Introduction, Establishment, and Transformation: An Initial Exploration of the Cultural Shifts and Influence of I-Kuan-Tao in Malaysian Chinese Community
Yi-Kuan-Tao has been developing in Malaysia for nearly 60 years. It was initially introduced from mainland China and later from Taiwan starting from the 1970s. Yi-Kuan-Tao was considered a ‘new religion’ for the local Chinese community in Malaysia in its early stages, as Chinese immigrants primarily practiced Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, or Catholicism upon settling in …
Steam Learning in Virtual Reality for Cultural Heritage Promotion in Shek O, Hong Kong: Substitute or Complement for On-Site Field Trip?
This research focuses on utilizing a STEAM educational technique, specifically a VR website, to enhance the learning of cultural heritage in Shek O, Hong Kong. Shek O is a traditional village of cultural significance, attracting tourists and recognized as a heritage site. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the VR tool in terms …
The Nexus Between Archaeological Exploration and Heritage Contestation: Perspectives From Pizaga, Upper West Region of Ghana
This paper is centered on an ancient cultural landscape called Pizaga located in the Upper West Region of Ghana. The landscape is endowed with adequate traces of past human existence. It comprises a flat land and intriguing rock formations within which are a series of rock shelters. It is characterized by several surface configurations of …
Unveiling the Invisible Cocoon: Learning Experiences of Chinese International Students in a UK University
This research explored the impact of Chinese international students’ cultural values on their study in the UK. It was designed to reveal patterns in the challenges and experiences encountered by Chinese international students as they adapted to the English-speaking academic environment in the UK over time; and look into the relationships between these experiences and …
Nurturing Politeness and Polite Expressions in English Language Teaching: A Study of Teacher Trainers and Preservice Teachers
Knowledge of politeness and polite expressions in English language use is vital for every school going child to thrive and succeed in society as well as contribute to its well-being. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success in society, and politeness and polite expressions are a vital aspect of English language use. This …
A Review of Shortcomings That Impact Primary and Secondary Education in South Africa
The structure of South African primary and secondary education by department of Basic education encompasses primary and secondary education. Primary education lasts for 8 years and is split up into 4 phases Foundation, Intermediate, Senior phase and Further Education and Training Phase. After completion of the primary education, students are awarded the General Education and …