“Gotta Blend ‘Em All” Morphological Blending in Pokémon Names
Games are one of the most enjoyable entertainments because they can amuse people’s eyes, ears, and minds. All these entertainments always keep the novelty by providing intriguing stories, design, and ‘namings’. Pokémon is one game that always provides its fans with new names of new Pokémon. In this research, the writer would like to investigate …
Scientific Learning Innovation to Promote Scientific Process Skills for Teacher Students Bachelor of Education Program
The purposes of this research were: 1) to develop the scientific learning package Subject: 5 Integration scientific process skills to promote effective scientific process skills 2) to compare the 5 Integration scientific process skills of the 3rd year teacher students in the bachelor of education program before and after the learning management by using the …
Exploring the Path to Social Sustainability From Liyun Datong Pian of Liji
The “Liyun Datong Pian,” also known as “Great Unity,” is the initial section of the “Liyun” chapter in Liji (the Book of Rites), a renowned Confucian classic documenting the ceremonial practices and musical systems in China during the Zhou and Han dynasties. The classic conveys Confucianism’s desire for a society characterized by profound harmony in …
Stress Among College Students: How Social Capital, Locus of Control, and Isolation Shape College Students’ Well-being
University life represents one of the most thrilling chapters in one’s personal and professional life but also introduces a host of difficulties with the potential to intensify stress. When unattended, stress can worsen and impede academic accomplishments, emotional health, and social well-being. Objectives: This study aims to explore the relationships among stress, feelings of isolation, …
The Specter of Civil War Through the Zombie Movies
As early as 1955, Philip K. Dick wrote that « all responsible writers, to some degree, have become involuntary criers of doom because doom is in the wind.» (Dick & Sutin, 1995). In an age where polarization within society seems to be inescapable, an age of violent discourses against immigration, where alarmist discourses regarding the …
Examining “Fact-Checking” Reporting on War Events From a Witnessing Perspective: Using the Bucha Event as an Example
In the digital age, verifying the authenticity of war news on social media is challenging due to anonymity, lack of professionalism, and subjectivity in user-generated content. Esteemed media outlets like BBC and CNN respond with fact-checking reports, using scientific methods to ensure content authenticity and provide ‘objective’ explanations. This study examines BBC Chinese’s ‘Reality Check’ …
The Plastic Rose Phenomenon in Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake and Its Resolution in Manindra Gupta’s Akshay Mulberry
Human beings from the ancient ages, in the course of making a world view and forming a cultural identity tend to normalize the inheritor’s views and tendencies. In the presence of the new entity of cognition the practicing heritage and chain of lifeline might be cut off or relinquished. Factually enough for a newborn identity, …
Design-Integrated Local Industry Revitalization Strategies: Discuss the “T22 Local Industry Revitalization via Design Project”
Since 2019, the Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI) has been spearheading the “T22 Local Industry Revitalization via Design Project,” employing design thinking and cross-domain collaboration to foster local innovation. Commencing with the “Ceramics Production Area – Yingge,” followed by the “Urban Agricultural Production Area – Beitou,” the “Stone Production Area – Hualien,” and “Manufacturing in …
Transformation of the English Courses in the Turkish Educational System From the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Turkey
The education system of the Ottoman Empire was always in a transformation process during its 600-year-history in Anatolia. On the other hand, New Turkish Republic was founded in 1923 based on a completely different regulation system which brought innovations in many areas including education. Accordingly, there were considerable changes in the school types, curricula and …
What You Read Is What You Learn: Following Different Types of Route Instructions
This exploratory work evaluated the type of route instruction participants find helpful during a wayfinding task in different real-world environments. Many people today depend on navigation applications to search for an unfamiliar destination. However, some people may struggle when following only instructions (without the map) that contain precise information such as street names, distances, and …
The Impact of Community Engagement Within a Learning Community on Students’ Positive Development
Positive youth development recognizes the importance of addressing students’ broader developmental needs through community engagement and empowering experiences with adults. This paper reports on a project involving secondary school students’ engagement in an intergenerational learning community, alongside university students and older adults. Students were empowered to take an active role in planning and implementing a …
Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Threat or a Tool for Teaching
The exponential rise in the use of artificial intelligence in instructional delivery has challenged the academic landscape and provided implications for teaching and learning. Artificial intelligence (AI) becomes one of the emerging issues in higher education. This paper looked into the state university teachers’ views and usage of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Using mixed-method …
The BETA Module in Action: An Empirical Study on Enhancing Entrepreneurial Skills Through Kearney’s and Bloom’s Guiding Principles
This study investigates the efficacy of integrating Kearney’s “4 Principles of Entrepreneurial Pedagogy” and Bloom’s “Three Domains of Learning” in entrepreneurial education, using the Business Essentials through Action (BETA) module at Singapore Polytechnic as a case study. The BETA module, a novel approach to business education, combines venture creation with foundational business courses, emphasizing experiential …
The Dynamics of British Counter Terrorism Strategy in the Post 9/11 Environment: An Analysis of Evolution, Prospects and Challenges
The Scourge of terrorism has emerged as a gigantic threat to global peace and humanity since the events of 9/11 which guided the states to adopt new counter terrorism strategies to contain and crush the threats and activities of the perpetrators. The United Kingdom along with its collated partners applied a strict mechanism and measures …
The Need for Financial Education: Current Status and Future Opportunities in UAE Schools
Financial education plays a crucial role in empowering individuals to make informed financial decisions and navigate the complexities of the modern financial landscape. However, the current state of financial education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) schools is lacking, necessitating the improvement and expansion of financial literacy programs. Financial literacy is the ability to understand …
A Comprehensive Examination of ChatGPT’s Impact on ESL/EFL Classrooms in Bangladesh: Teachers’ Perspectives
Recently, the incorporation of artificial intelligence tools, notably ChatGPT, has become increasingly prevalent in language education in Bangladesh. This study focuses on evaluating the influence of ChatGPT in ESL/EFL classrooms in Bangladesh, aiming to comprehend the ways in which educators utilize this technology to enhance their instructional methods. A comprehensive survey along with a focused …
Enhancing Resilience and Work Effort Through Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment Group Counseling in Professional Football Players
This study investigates the impact of Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC) group counseling on resilience and work effort in a cohort of 30 professional football players. Pre-test and post-test measures utilizing validated resilience and work effort scales were employed to assess changes in participants’ psychological well-being and performance-related attributes. The intervention comprised 10 sessions of MAC group counseling, …
Social Isolation and Resilience of Japanese Older Adults Through the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights From a Qualitative Interview Study
We sought to investigate the responses of older Japanese adults to the COVID-19 pandemic, looking for latent references to social isolation in interviews that took place in April-May 2021, regarding their everyday activities and health both before and during the pandemic period. We performed a thematic analysis on coded interview transcript data acquired from 15 …
Applying CDA and Vladimir Propp’s “Morphology of the Folktale” on Nicholas Sparks’s “Safe Haven”
“Safe Haven” is one of Nicholas Sparks excellent novels. It was published in 2010. It is basically about women’s abuse. According to Vladimir Propp’s “Morphology of the Folktale,” no researcher has studied this novel. Propp’s theory was formerly found to analyze Russian folktales. However, some researchers apply it to English fairytales and stories, such as …
Inflation: The Macroeconomic Consequence of Terror Activity in Pakistan
This study estimates the impact of terror activity on inflation in Pakistan. Considered as one of the most dangerous places in the world, Pakistan is the epicentre of terror activity since September 11, 2001 (9/11). Apart from casualties of innocent people and damage to infrastructure, there are other macroeconomic consequences of terror as well. Terror …
Error Correction in the EFL Classroom: The Views of Japanese Senior High School Students
Error Correction (E.C.) is defined by Lightbown and Spada (1999) as, ‘Any indication to the learners that their use of the target language was incorrect’. A number of studies attest to the positive impact E.C. plays in developing learner accuracy. Despite this, teachers are often concerned over the negative psychological impact E.C. can have on …
Development of Massive Open Online Course for Sports Tourism Course of Undergraduate Students in Physical Education Program
The current study aimed at 1) developing the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for sports tourism course provided to undergraduate students in Physical Education program, and 2) investigating learning outcomes of the undergraduate students in Physical Education program after learning with MOOC for sports tourism course. The samples consisted of 30 undergraduates studying in Physical …
Exploring Exile and Crosscultural Complexities in Yasmine Gooneratne’s “A Change of Skies”
The paper explores how the past affects the future in Yasmine Gooneratne’s A Change of Skies. The vital aspects of immigration, adjustment to new lands, expatriation and complexities of cross-cultural negotiation with specific issues of cultural identity and authenticity are dealt in the paper. The paper highlights the experiences of Asian immigrants and how they …
Research on the Effectiveness of Reflective Practice Applied to College Students’ Service Learning: Taking Advertising Design Courses as an Example
Students’ service learning process will be integrated into reflective practice teaching, integrating flipped teaching, experiential learning and workplace experience of social service. Use individual and team reflection training to form a review mechanism of large and small circles. The superposition of each other’s experiences forms the basis for new experiences, and repeated accumulation builds the …
Errors in L2-Chinese Orthography for L1-Japanese and L1-Korean Learners: A Corpus Study
Both Korea and Japan are countries within the Sinosphere. Nowadays, the use of sinograms in Korean has become increasingly rare, while they are still retained in Japanese. While previous studies have investigated L2-Chinese character errors separately for L1-Japanese and L1-Korean students at different levels of L2-Chinese proficiency, a direct comparison is needed to find out …
The Development Process in Educational Recommendation Systems
Every computer system requires a software engineering process, however, educational recommender systems have a different engineering process since being a computer system requires a software design and structure phase in which the structure of a database is established, This motivated the development of the present research work with the purpose of updating knowledge and determining …
Challenges and Needs for Primary Rural Schools to Develop Computing Science Teaching in Thailand
The teaching of computing science in a rural area is challenged by various limited resources and supports. This study aims to explore challenges and needs in computing science teaching in primary rural school, Thailand. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with six participants who teach computing science in a primary rural district. The findings show …
Assessment of Crisis Management in Higher Education Institutions Towards Academic Quality and Impacts on Students
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia issued various directives for higher education institutions (HEIs) to follow. These directives are mostly general and therefore lead to differences in Covid-19 crisis management plan. The importance of a well-designed and properly implemented crisis management plan is highlighted as it minimises disruption …
Exploring Generative AI in Primary School Bilingual Curriculum Design: Implementation and Assessment of General Education
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has created several potential applications in education. While preliminary studies attempted the general exploration of its utilization as pedagogy, research tool, and language learning, few focused on its potential in classroom curriculum design. This paper explores the capability of ChatGPT, a generative AI, in bilingual curriculum design and …
Behavioral Assessment of Cerebellar Function in Preschool Children Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder
A large body of literature, including preclinical histopathology, genetic and neuroimaging studies has established the involvement of the cerebellar circuits in the physiopathology of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The aim of the present study was to assess at a behavioral level the cerebellar function of preschool children aged 4 to 6 years old with ASD, …
Balance and Gross Motor Skills Impairments Characterize Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. Recent studies indicate that motor impairments may be the one of the first signs of atypical development in ASD. The aim of the present study was to examine the motor function of young children with ASD, aged 4 to 6 years, in comparison to two groups …
Mobile Augmented Reality on Electric Circuits for Science Learning in Primary School Students: The User Experience Evaluation
The adoption of mobile augmented reality (AR) technology has expanded in various ways. It can be utilized, especially in education, which is a crucial instrument used in the learning management process and helps change the perspective about education, including activities in the laboratory. This research aimed to evaluate the level of user experience among 6th-grade …
In-Service Expatriate Teachers’ Experiences With Inclusive Education in Chinese Private Schools
The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experiences of in-service expatriate teachers who provide differentiated instruction for students with special educational needs (SEN) in regular classrooms at mainland Chinese private schools. The following central research question guided the study: What are the experiences of in-service expatriate teachers who provide differentiated instruction for …
A Preliminary Evaluation of Secondary School Students’ Acceptance Toward Augmented Reality Learning Materials in Genetics
Research literature on augmented reality (AR) in science learning suggests high technology acceptance, citing its immersive nature that enhances students’ engagement and understanding. Studies highlighted AR’s ability to merge abstract scientific concepts with tangible experiences and to foster positive attitudes and increased acceptance among learners towards technology-infused education. This study aimed to develop an AR …
Infinite-Pi Learning Model in Product Engineers Training
Frequently, discussions arise within the T-shaped competency model regarding the choice between emphasizing depth or breadth in education. Each has its own considerations and applications at different levels of learning for students. Typically, learning begins with a broad overview and then delves into depth within applied disciplines, with the reverse approach for more theoretical subjects. …
Reading Ability and Academic Achievement
This study aims to respond to the United Nation’s sustainable development goal to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all through the development of reading comprehension. This study investigated the significant relationship between reading ability and academic success in English, Math, and Science. Reading ability is identified using Lexile …
2011–2020 Domestic Retention Intention Journal Paper Content Review: A Case Study of Teachers and Special Education Teachers
This paper applies the content analysis method to evaluate 15 domestic journal papers on teachers and their willingness to stay from 2011 to 2020. The analysis results show that most researchers come from educational backgrounds, followed by management departments. Most existing journal papers use quantitative research designs, but there are differences according to different research …
The Role and Practice of Leaders in Professional Development in China: University Lecturers’ Perspective
Leaders in the higher education sector provide university lecturers with many professional development (PD) opportunities. However, these opportunities have yet to be taken seriously; how leaders can effectively promote university lecturers’ active participation in PD has become an issue worthy of investigation. This study investigates how leadership in higher education can effectively enhance university lecturers’ …
Using Task-Technology Fit to Analyze the Adoption of Google Workspace for Education in Teaching and Learning Process
In addition to the efficiency of teaching and learning activities, the important point of the development of technology in education is the aspect of collaborative work. Collaboration is crucial, encouraging teachers and students to integrate technology for a more meaningful teaching and learning experience. Google Workspace for Education (GWE) is designed to promote the digital …
Effects of Four-Axis Joystick Device Interactive Technology on Children With Special Needs
In recent studies, employing self-made assistive technology as a resource in special education stands out as a crucial intervention for children with special needs. This study suggests creating an interactive tool intended to serve as an educational interface for children with diverse disabilities. The participants in this study were three children with cerebral palsy, multiple …
Learning Environment on the Move: First Design Concepts to Embrace Embodied Learning in Secondary Education
Embodied learning is a recent educational approach that combines learning with simultaneous execution of physical activity. It can enhance well-being and academic performances of pupils. However, in contemporary secondary educational settings, the conventional practice still involves students receiving instruction while being seated. A crucial goal therein is to explore whether classrooms of secondary education schools, …
A Study on Utilizing of Virtual Reality Teaching Materials in Marine Education for Primary School Children in Taiwan
Global awareness of marine education is pivotal, yet Taiwan, as an island nation rich in marine resources, has not garnered the necessary focus in this area. Over the past few years, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted schoolchildren to gradually adapt to online remote teaching and digital learning tools. Consequently, the importance of designing digital teaching …
Profiling At-Risk College Students: Basis for Intervention
The retention rate in Mountain Province State Polytechnic College-Tadian Campus within the past five years is low at 66% while the graduation rate is even lower at 47%. Obviously, these are not encouraging figures but before one can suggest solutions to improve this existing condition, one has to determine the factors causing the prevalence of …
The Effect of Educational Cash Transfer for Students From Low-Income Families on Students’ Dropout Rate in Indonesia
The Indonesian government provides an educational cash transfer program for low-income families with children aged 6-21 so that the children can complete their education up to secondary level (Program Indonesia Pintar – PIP program). The Covid-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2022 might hamper the success of this program. Hence, this study aims to see how …
Examining Underprepared Students
Universities in Japan have been suffering a shortage of applicants due to the declining number of 18-year-old population. To secure intake quotas and finance, many universities have been accepting many underprepared students, which may result in increases of academically low proficiency level students. In such a situation, roles of placement have become more important. Placement …
Optimizing Child Development Through the First Three Years: The Important of Responsive Parenting and Early Learning Stimulation
In Indonesia, the prevalence of inappropriate childcare remains relatively high. Data from the Indonesian Early Childhood Report, in 2021, 4 out of 10 early childhood children experience inadequate childcare. Meanwhile, from 0–3 years old, the brain grows rapidly to form strong connection, thus decent childcare is important during this period. Responsive parenting and early learning …
The Relationship Between Clan Culture, Learning Opportunities, and Personal Attributes on Job Uncertainty and Job Stress: A Multilevel Perspective
Job stress is a growing problem in the work literature as employees continue to keep up with the demands of a growing and competitive environment due to globalization and the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Coupled with job uncertainty due to unpredictable environments that interrupt regular workflow, the issue of job stress in the workforce is further …
Self-Stigma and the Ideation-to-Action Framework of Suicide Among Chinese College Students: A Multi-Wave Study
Suicide stigma is a multifaceted social issue with far-reaching consequences for mental health. While previous research has linked it to suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs), the roles of perceived and internalized forms of this stigma in influencing STBs remain unclear. This study investigated the potential diachronic causal relationships between perceived and internalized suicide stigma, hopelessness, …
Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy and Improving MMR Vaccination Uptake: A Behavioral Approach in the Philippines
A surge in measles cases in the Philippines, with a downward trend in vaccination uptake has highlighted the need for effective strategies to improve Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination uptake, especially among pandemic-disrupted and born children (9 months to 3 years old). This study aimed to complement current service-level initiatives and promotions by looking …
Strengthening Resilience Against Vicarious Trauma: A Counselor-Developed Training Program for Physician Residents
The increasing prevalence of vicarious trauma among physician residents in Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs poses significant challenges to both individual well-being and patient care quality (Gundacker et al., 2021; Seo et al., 2021). This paper introduces a novel training program, Support-U Training Program (SUTP), crafted by counselors within these programs to enhance resilience against …
Hospital Social Marketing and Agenda Setting Research on Elderly Subjectivity
In response to the aging population in Taiwan, this study conducted a case study on a long-term care institution, specifically a nursing home. Utilizing the dynamics of interactive groups based on symbiosis and collaborative learning at the operational level of subjectivity, the research employed agenda-setting theory in activity design. A total of twelve residents and …
Effect of Tongue Pressing Effortful Swallow Exercise on Orofacial Muscle Strength in Healthy Older Adults: A Prospective Intervention Study
Building a functional reserve through muscle-strengthening exercises is essential in older adults to prevent the changes in swallow function that occur with age. Tongue-pressing effortful swallow is one such exercise proposed, however, the effect of this on the lip and tongue muscles in Indian older adults has not been investigated. Most of the studies are …
The Magical Leadership Journey of Two Heroes Harry Potter and Neville Longbottom: A Comparative Analysis of Leadership Theories in Popular Culture
This paper compares and contrasts two key characters from the popular Harry Potter series about the process of becoming a leader and hero through two leadership theories. Harry, known as the “Chosen One”, is viewed as a natural leader and hero based on the trait theory (Fleenor, 2006). In contrast, Neville, who is considered a …
Do Preparations for Old Age Influence Death Preparation of Thai Adults?
Thailand is one of the countries that is rapidly becoming an aging society, and there is a wide promotion of awareness of preparation for old age. At the same time, there is a beginning to open up spaces for discussions about death preparation, which was once taboo in Thai society and culture. This article aims …
Too Good to be True: Unveiling Challenges in Modern Commercial Technology and the Vulnerability of Older Adults
Technology is a new experience for older adults. Society functions centering around technology where for most older adults, technology is a mystery. Most older adults are not aware that they even have choice over tailoring their personal experiences, such as changing the folder to save photos. Technology for them is frustration and mystery, and these …
Helix-C-Sketch in Engineering Design Education
C-Sketch, or Concept Sketch, is a technique used in design thinking and collaborative ideation processes. It involves creating visual representations of ideas and concepts using simple sketches or diagrams. In conventional 6-3-5 C-Sketch setup, 6 person in a group generate 3 ideas each in 5 minutes. This setup could help to generate various ideas in …
Introducing the Digital Competency Digital Module for Physical Education Teachers: The EdutechPJTM
Despite the development of numerous digital tools and applications, professional or pedagogical modifications and components for digital education are still lacking. Encumbered by the DigCompEdu Framework, the European Framework of Digital Competency of Educators, this is the first module designed for Malaysian physical education teachers to enhance their literacy in physical education lessons. The EdutechPJTM …
Global Perspectives on Cool Japan: Exploring the Effects of an English-Medium Instruction Course in a Tokyo Study Abroad Program
This presentation reported on results from a research study examining the influence of a “Cool Japan” course on 35 international students participating in a unique 3-month cultural and language exchange program at a Tokyo university. Serving as an exploration point for connections and diverse cultural perspectives related to “Cool Japan,” this Hybrid English Medium Instruction …
Design Reflective Practice Assessment Tools for Teacher on Learning Management System Using AI Adaptive Feedback
This research introduces an innovative framework for enhancing teacher professional development at ICE Institute and open university through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into reflective practice assessment tools within the Learning Management System (LMS). The primary goal is to offer educators personalized and data-driven insights to refine their instructional practices and foster continuous improvement. …
Enhancing Biomedical Science Graduate Students’ Research Communication Skills Through Entrepreneurial Activities
In Japan, graduates are expected to play a significant role in the development of ‘knowledge professionals’, which leads to the increased production of knowledge and value creation. As a result, graduate students are increasingly required to enhance and develop their transferable skills, including those not only related to conducting but also communicating research. Such students …
“Who Are They Targeting This Week?”: Supporting Faculty During Incidents of Targeted Harassment by the Public
Voicemails from strangers reciting your home address. Emails and messages that reference your child’s name. Receiving such an onslaught of harassment that you can’t open your inbox for weeks without cringing. Deciding to leave a tenured position and move out of state for safety reasons. These are all examples faculty shared with me during interviews …
Crafting Emotional Authenticity: A Design Thinking Approach to Developing a Practical Deep Acting Tool for Emotional Labor
This paper presents a pioneering application of Design Thinking principles to create a tangible Emotional Labor toolkit, focusing on deep acting as a sustainable emotion regulation strategy in professional contexts. Surface acting, prevalent in Emotional Labor, can lead to burnout and undermine well-being. Drawing from Design Thinking’s human-centric approach to creative problem-solving, the toolkit harnesses …
Guideline Development of Healthy Brain and Mind Application for Enhancing Cognitive Functions of Adults
The purposes of this research were 1) to study healthy brain and mind application (HBM app.) that can enhancing cognitive functions of adult, 2) to study the adults’ satisfaction and opinion on HBM app. to develop cognitive functions and being healthy adults. The informants were 20 adults’ experimental group who willing to participate in this …
Number of Value Levels to Be Learned Can Affect Short-Term Value Recall in Humans
Optimal decision making between multiple objects, requires accurate recall of each object’s value. Value recall is known to be affected by a number of factors including the training duration and the number of objects, etc. Here, we hypothesized that the level of discrete values that has to be learned while other factors being equal impact …
Exploring the Linguistic Landscape of Teacher-Student Relationships: Children’s Descriptions, Sentiment Analysis, and Academic Outcomes in Italian Primary Schools
This study investigates the relationship between children’s linguistic descriptions of teachers, sentiment analysis, and key indicators of relationship quality, mental health, and academic performance among 853 primary school students in Italy. Using Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) topic modeling, we extracted five thematic categories from children’s descriptions, providing a linguistic framework to explore the multifaceted nature …
Perceptions of Training Establishment Institute and Host Training Establishment in the Deployment Phases of the Teaching Internship Program
Being a teacher is not a simple task but rather a practice of patience, forbearance, and commitment to the profession and professional ethics. But before becoming an enhanced and effective classroom teacher, one must undergo a Teaching Internship or deployment. This study aims to determine the perceptions of the Training Establishment Institute (TEI) and the …
Peer’s Corrective Feedback: Effect on the Oral English Performance of the Students
Despite prevailing notions that corrective feedback are over-studied and obsolete, recent reviews argue for their continued relevance, particularly in pedagogy. However, concerns about the reliability of some studies necessitate further research, particularly addressing assessment validity and effectiveness. This study, conducted in a 21st-century teaching and learning setting, explores the impact of two types of corrective …
“Familycare”: Insights to Evaluation Results of a Mobile Dementia Coaching for Informal Caregivers
Familycare is an evaluation-project of the mobile dementia coaching, which is offered by a social organization in Carinthia, Austria. The aim of the program is to relieve the burden on family caregivers of people with dementia, to educate them through knowledge transfer and to prevent health risk factors. The research design of the evaluation is …
Characteristics of Qualitative Research Methods in Clinical Psychology in Japan
In the field of clinical psychology in Japan, many qualitative research articles have conducted Grounded Theory Approach (GTA) or Modified Grounded Theory Approach (M-GTA) analyses using semi-structured interviews. However, previous research is not limited to subjects in need of support, which is a characteristic of clinical psychology. Therefore, this study aims to clarify the characteristics …
Factors Influencing Elderly Life Satisfaction in Thailand: A Comprehensive Study on Socio-Economic, Mental, and Physical Health, and Social Activity
This study aimed to assess the life satisfaction of elderly individuals and its associated factors, examining the empirical relationship, direction, and intensity of these variables. The investigation explored the mediating roles of physical and mental health scores on life satisfaction, using data from the fourth wave of the Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand (HART) …
Enhancing Online Education: A Practical Approach to Empower Educator in Email Communication
The global shift towards online education, precipitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, has revealed critical challenges stemming from a lack of preparedness. As we approach a post-pandemic era, it is imperative to reimagine education within the digital realm to fortify our educational systems against future uncertainties. A particular concern is student engagement and interaction, requiring educators …
Understanding Orientalism With Edward Said’s Vision From a Global Academic Perspective: English Literature of HED Studies Questions Orientalism and Globalization
The representation of the non-west in English literature of Higher Education has the potential to facilitate more spaces to question the ideas of orientalism, racism, and globalization. Non-western scholars of colors constantly question the validities and definitions made by the western white community of scholars. The number of analyses dealing with orientalist representations in the …
Make All Assessment Student-Led: Promoting Agency and Achievement Through Portfolio and Conferences
Student-led assessment using portfolios and conferences promotes opportunities for students to take agency over their goal setting, progress and overall demonstration of learning. In this session, participants will learn about how to create dynamic learning environments that empower students to communicate effectively about their learning. Looking deeply at the way educators provide feedback for students …
The Role of Teacher’s Knowledge in Promoting Task-Technology Fit for Early Childhood and Inclusive Technology-Based STEM Instruction
In technology-based STEM instruction, teachers’ knowledge of how technology is being used in the instruction is crucial to initiate meaningful learning activities, particularly in early childhood and inclusive education. The objective of this research is to explore the teacher’s belief in understanding technology characteristics and their attitudes toward task characteristics to introduce STEM in their …
Educators Managing Physician-Residents Struggling with Mental Health Concerns
Educators in the field of academic medicine are needing to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and ability to manage physician-residents experiencing acute and long-term mental health concerns. The depression rate among medical residents is at 29%, while the rate among nonphysicians was 8%. Physicians die by suicide at twice the rate of the general …
Discourse on LGBT in the Gameshow “Who Is Single” in Vietnam’s Multi-platform TV Landscape
Communication on sexual issues in Vietnam was still cautious in the past due to the influence of deep social prejudices about homosexual people. However, in recent years, movies and gameshows about LGBT have been represented quite openly in the media. There are number of studies on the LGBT community in Vietnam, but from a media …
Recent Developments and Applications of Social Media AI Cyberbullying Detection Technology in the Education Field
Cyberbullying has emerged as a pressing concern in various social media platforms, including but not limited to Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, inflicting both immediate and long-term psychological effects on victims. To combat this pervasive issue, research has sought to build and refine automated systems for cyberbullying detection. This study presents a review of 10 recent …
The Effect of Yoga on Balance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study aims to assess yoga’s potential to improve balance in older adults with knee Osteoarthritis (OA). The Hatha yoga intervention consisted of an 8-week, two 60 minutes in-person yoga sessions per week. Outcomes measured: Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Single Leg Stance (SLS), 6 Minute Walk Test (6-MWT). The yoga …
The Study of the Influence of Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies on English Language Acquisition
Today many representatives of the educational and psychological fields try to find new methods to make language acquisition more interesting, involving, and interactive. Rote memorization is not an option anymore. Reading books, listening to music, watching movies, and observing artworks have positively determined the language acquisition process. Since all these activities help students learn a …
Investigating the Effect of Motivational Scaffolding on Writing Apprehension Among EFL Undergraduate Students
Although studies on writing apprehension in the writing of native learners have been conducted extensively, studies on EFL learners are insufficient. For this reason, the current study investigates the impact of motivational scaffolding on EFL students’ writing achievement and writing apprehension. The total number of participants was 60, who were divided into two groups: experimental …
Evaluating Pedagogical University Preparation for Educators of Tomorrow
The qualitative study explored how master’s students in educational leadership in Azerbaijan perceive the future educator’s profile. Through a group project, 163 students developed this profile, highlighting essential skills and qualities for engaging the new generation. One-on-one interviews provided insights into the adequacy of pedagogical university preparation, while thematic analysis revealed areas needing development, including …
Analysis of Lecturers’ Opportunities and Challenges Regarding Formative Online Assessments at a South African Technology University
During and after COVID-19, formative online exams became widely employed at universities. Face-to-face academic activities were suspended. As a result, many institutions increased their use of information and communications technology (ICT) and adopted online assessments. University lecturers were obliged to change their pedagogical strategies, teaching and learning paradigms, and evaluation procedures. This study examined opportunities …
Students’ Visual Narratives Beyond Adversity
The study investigated how students process and translate their ideas, concepts, and emotions into visual forms, symbols, and representations utilizing various visual elements and materials. The creative process involved channeling personal accounts, beliefs, cultural upbringing, and past or present experiences amidst the pandemic during the academic years of 2020 until it was lifted. Students’ visual …
Study of the Variation of Words in Thai Language: LINE Stickers
The study of the variation of words in Thai language LINE stickers aims to present the results of a study of the variation of words in Thai language on various sets of LINE stickers. The data were purposively selected from 132 sets of LINE stickers with Thai words that are used to call people and …
A Study on Integrating Bloom’s Taxonomy With AI Learning Partners to Enhance Self-Directed Learning in Visual Communication Drawing Courses
In the aftermath of technological advancements and the global pandemic, the rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted people’s lives and learning experiences. However, post-pandemic, students’ learning patterns in physical classrooms have shown noticeable differences from pre-pandemic times. Therefore, this study delves into the new challenges faced by teachers and students in a …
Identifying Success Factors for Effective Online/Distance Learning Implementation
The study seeked to explore the various aspects related to online or distance learning in the current scenario of online education due to and after the Pandemic and identify factors that will be effective for the implementation of a successful distance learning by looking at different perspectives of the relevant stakeholders involved. Literature was reviewed …
Counseling and Coaching: Exploring the Core Similarities in Concepts, Behaviors, and Techniques
The boundaries between counseling and coaching have become increasingly blurred as both disciplines recognize the value of shared competencies and techniques. This article delves into the integration of counseling principles within the realm of professional coaching. It highlights how counseling skills can enhance coaching practices, drawing upon literature and case studies that demonstrate the effectiveness …
The Effects of Distance on Health Outcome and Risk Factors of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a health problem that leads to end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Accessibility of healthcare facilities is concerned with commanding appropriate healthcare resources as it could improve health of individual patients. This study aimed to 1) compare the effects of distance to community hospital on health outcomes and 2) determine factors related …
Changes in Research on the Senior-Friendly Layout of Medical Facilities Before and After COVID-19: A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization Using CiteSpace and VOSviewer
The aggravated population aging has led to a gradual increase in people’s demand for medical and health facilities, as a result of which the senior-friendly layout of medical facilities has always been a hot topic in the international academic community, especially during the outbreak of Covid-19. However, the differences in the research on the senior-friendly …
The Effect of Blood Sugar Control and Association Among Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Kantang District Southern Thailand
The number of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus increases every year. This study aimed to compare the effect of blood sugar control and determine factors associated with blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes aged 60 years and over living in subdistrict health-promoting hospital (SHPH) and community hospital in Kantang District, …
The Comparison of Health Insurance System on Survival Time Among Elderly Patients With Stroke in Standard-Level Hospital, Southern Thailand
Mortality rates from stroke in the elderly are likely to increase. The quality and accessibility of healthcare are crucial factors that affect clinical outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effect of health insurance (Government Enterprise Officer (OFC) and Universal Coverage Scheme (UCS)) on survival time among elderly patients with Ischemic stroke (IS) and hemorrhagic …
Developing a Culturally-Specific Internalized Stigma Scale for LGBTIQ+ Young Adults in Vietnam: A Mixed-Method Study
Literature lacks a theory-grounded psychometric measuring internalized stigma specific to LGBTIQ+ young adults in Vietnam. We conducted a mixed-method study in order to invent a culturally-specific theory of internalized stigma and develop a theory-driven measurement. Via the constructivist Grounded theory method, we conducted 15 semi-structured interviews, analyzed data, developed a conceptual theory of internalized stigma, …
Unveiling Leadership Dynamics in East Asia Region: A Comprehensive Analysis of Contributors, Collaborative Networks, and Dominant Styles (1980-2022)
Leadership models have undergone shifts influenced by local societal and cultural dynamics, as well as responses to innovations and societal transformations. This study seeks to unravel the individuals contributing significantly to leadership research in different regions of East Asia and examines the impact and shaping of leadership studies. Additionally, it delves into the dynamics of …
Student Readiness Patterns in Taking on Digital Literacy Challenges in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0: Comparative Study
In today’s rapidly evolving digital literacy skill system, it is imperative that Generation Z students keep pace with their ability to navigate in today’s digital world. This research explores data related to digital literacy skills to understand the characteristics of SMA, SMK and MA students in utilizing the digital environment technology that passes by unstoppable …
Innovation Research on Civic Intelligence for Democratic Citizen to Address Twenty-First Century Challenges
Civic education is a means of democratic education where democratic values are integrated into learning so that citizens have the competence to become democratic citizens. This research aims to reintroduce the concept of civic intelligence to expand the concept of citizen competence, which Douglas Schuler, Winataputra and Somantri previously initiated. Through a qualitative design, this …
A Study of Cyberbullying Patterns Among Thai Youths
This research is a survey research with the objectives to 1) obtain the pattern of cyber bullying among Thai teenagers 2) know the personal factors (gender, family, hours of internet use, and number of internet access devices) affecting the pattern of cyber bullying in Thai youths and 3) use the obtained model to analyze impacts …
Digital Media Literacy: A Teaching Framework to Enhance Intercultural Competence
Intercultural competence refers to the ability to interact and participate in a diverse community which is represented by the fundamental elements of knowledge, attitude, and skills. The need to promote intercultural competence should be visible to produce a global citizen. However, the current phenomenon shows that this competence remains implicit in within higher education curriculum. …
Photographing Japan in the Japan-Russo War Period: H. G. Ponting’s Expression of Japan
Herbert George Ponting (1870-1935) was born in Britain and became active as a photographer in Britain and the United States. Not only does he take pictures, he writes illustrated articles to magazines. He is famous for his works taken at the Terra Nova Expedition’s Antarctic winter camp in 1911 because of his cinematography and the …
The Magic of Colour: How Palette Choice Affects the Initial Trust Towards News Web-Interfaces
In the realm of online user interaction with web interfaces, trust is paramount. Our research focused on the pivotal role of colour schemes within news web interfaces and their correlation with the propagation of misinformation in modern media. We explored the influence of colour schemes on users’ initial trust levels, particularly focusing on monochromatic schemes, …
The Interface Between Higher Education Institutions’ Curriculum and the Labour Market: What Are Universities Doing in Tanzania?
There are criticisms that higher education institutions (HEIs) are producing graduates who are under-prepared for the labour market and world of work. At the core of the argument is that HEIs design and develop curricula, which only enable students to grasp theoretical knowledge while limiting capacities for critical understanding, acquisition relevant skills and application in …
Engaging Students Through Innovative Feedback Strategies: A Study of Exploration and Implementation
The National Student Survey in the United Kingdom found that students are often dissatisfied with the feedback provided from their university courses. Student from large and diversified cohorts are often disengaged from learning through feedback due to the lack of transparency, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in the feedback provided to them. Acknowledging these challenges and …
Arts-Based Pedagogy for Promoting Diversity: A New Approach in Global Citizenship Education
This paper discusses the potential of incorporating arts-based pedagogy in global citizenship education. This novel educational approach is to increase young people’s awareness of diversity and guide them to become tolerant global citizens through art-making. Goal 4, among the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) created by the United Nations, aims for “quality education,” and one …
Testing Measurement Invariance of Synthesizing Mind Model of Thai Students: Multi-group Analysis
Nowadays, information flows quickly without any limitations on distance. Humans possessing synthesizing mind do not waste time when synthesizing the deluge of data, are able to select useful data and avoid data causing danger. This study aimed to examine the consistency of the synthesizing mind model with empirical data and to study invariance of the …
Culturally or Socially Inspired? Examining the Influence of Cultural/Social Capital on University Students’ Academic Achievement and Upward Social Mobility
Academic achievement of individuals is always recognized as an important indicator of their career pursuit and upward social mobility. Theoretically, cultural capital has an arguably large impact on the academic achievement of students, as several studies have analysed the link between cultural capital and academic achievement in pre-tertiary education institutes, while other factors, including the …
Pancasila Student Profile Strengthen Project as a Forum for Developing Transferable Skills in Indonesian Vocational Secondary Schools
Merdeka Curriculum is a manifestation of systemic changes in Indonesian education that was implemented in 2021 until it became the national curriculum in 2024. One of the spirits in this curriculum is the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthen Project (P5). P5 aims to internalize the character of the Pancasila student profile, which has seven themes, one …
Improving Student Engagement in the Classroom: Generation Z in Information Technology Major
Generation Z lives and breathes in the digital world which makes them rely heavily on technology. They experience a world that operates at speed, scale, and scope. Therefore, it is easy for them to develop initial facilities with advanced digital tools that enable them to be self-reliant and collaborative. These backgrounds have influenced the way …
Fostering Environmental Awareness Among Students: Exploring the Impact of Civic Education in Indonesia
This research examines how the implementation of Civic Education in Indonesia shapes environmentally conscious students. With a large population and expansive territory, the potential environmental issues in Indonesia are increasing. Education becomes one solution to address and prevent potential environmental damage that may arise in the future. This research relies on semi-structured interviews with Civic …
Are You Truly Prepared? A Review and Policy Suggestions for University of Technology Students Off-Campus Internships
The integration of theory and practice in off-campus internships aimed to enhance students’ professional competence and employability. However, pitfalls were identified in the implementation, such as unclear internship content, students’ insufficient understanding of the internship site, and perfunctory pre-internship briefings, all contributing to suboptimal internship results. Therefore, the primary objectives of this study are as …
Trends in Global Citizenship Education Research: Bibliometric Mapping and Opportunities for Development
This research analyzes the development of Global Citizenship Education research through bibliometric mapping using VOSviewer. Articles were collected from the Google Scholar database using the Publish or Perish application to observe topic trends. This study analyzed the indexed database of Google Scholar for 10 years (2013-2023), resulting in 969 articles. The data analysis results indicate …
Increasing Creative Leadership for Cooperatives to Increase Innovation in Products and Services
This study explores the important role of creative leadership in improving the ability of cooperative managers to drive innovation in products and services across micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and various economic sectors in Indonesia. As technology evolves, cooperative managers are forced to adapt to contemporary developments, requiring creative flexibility to improve their professional …
Exploring the Ultimate Causes of Migration: A Peace Studies Approach
This research aims to extend the not so much emphasized but nevertheless direly needed philosophical reflections on the topic of migration. Indeed, this latter is extensively studied from political, economic, socio-cultural, legal, demographical, historical, geographical and psychological approaches but it is quite rare to encounter philosophical dialogues on it. Nevertheless, such philosophical discussion on migration …
Examining the Relationship Between School Climate and Job Satisfaction With Teacher’s Autonomy as a Mediator
The research on teachers’ job satisfaction has always been a critical issue in the development of the educational environment. In this study, it adopts a perspective focusing on the working environment of teachers to investigate the mediating factors influencing job satisfaction among 3,855 middle school teachers in Taiwan, with a primary focus on teacher autonomy. …
A Blended Learning Course in Engineering Materials: Course Design and Analysis
“Engineering Material II” is a Year 3 undergraduate major elective course that offers fundamental training to students who are interested in pursuing a career in materials-related fields or advanced study programs. Over the past three years during pandemic, this course has been taught in both real-time online mode and mixed mode, which combines online and …
The Effect of Online Learning on Students’ Academic Performance: A Case Study of Accounting Students in Indonesia
The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically transformed the educational landscape. Online education has become the new normal for many students worldwide. Although online learning is perceived as cost- effective, how online education impacts accounting students’ academic performance remains a subject of debate, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia. Similar research has been extensively conducted in …
The Relevance of Resources Supporting Cultural Identity for Indigenous Children
Cultural identity, based on individual’s origin, serves as the foundation of self-perception and thrives on collective knowledge. This paper highlights the critical role of illustrations in fostering a strong sense of identity for Indigenous Children. As inheritors of a rich legacy, Indigenous Peoples, possess unique cultural traditions, and social structures that differ from predominant societies. …
Written on the Clouds: Poetic Names in Chanoyu
Object reverence has always been an important part of Japanese culture throughout the centuries. Mono or objects in a traditional Japanese society were viewed in a cosmocenrtic perspective, therefore the world of objects has been mythologized and poeticized. Though inanimate by nature, objects may be treated as if they are alive, even sacred, and they …
An Earthquake Risk Assessment and the Imperative of Conserving Archaeological Sites in Gujarat, India
The proximity to the convergent boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates makes Gujarat a seismically active region in India. It is divided into four earthquake zones: II, III, IV, and V, with V being the most active. Though earthquakes are highly devastating to archaeological sites, among the numerous measures implemented to minimize the …
Social Expectations in the Artist’s Image Construction and Art Interpretation in Ming and Qing China
Some of the renowned literati artists in Chinese art history possess distinctive images. As stated by Otto Kurz and Ernst Kris, it was society’s attitude toward the artist, consisting of the comments and views by contemporaries and posterity, that constructs the image of that artist. This is especially noticeable in the anecdotes included in artists’ …
Motivation to Volunteer in Indonesia: Scale Validation and Item Analysis
Volunteerism has advantages for the community. So, the measurement of volunteerism is important to research. Some study finds that motivation to volunteer are unidimensional construct. However, there are researchers that obtain evidence that it is multidimensional construct. This study aims to examine the motivation to volunteer construct in Indonesian sample, that never be done in …
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Indonesia: Can It Follow Australia’s Footsteps?
This paper investigates the differing approaches to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) in Australia and Indonesia, with a focus on the legal structures and motivations underlying each nation’s stance. While Australia has embraced VAD, enacting laws in six states, Indonesia faces ongoing challenges rooted in cultural and religious beliefs, resulting in the prohibition of VAD. The …
Barbies on Board: Grievances and Contributions in Unequal Gender Competition at Listed Companies – Evidence From China
This study investigates the experiences of female directors behind the corporate curtain, inspired by thought-provoking scenes of the boardroom in Barbie’s latest film. Utilizing a socialist feminist lens, we leverage panel data spanning 2008-2018 to quantitatively assess whether reality reflects the cinematic portrayal of imbalanced board diversity. Causal inference examines if greater gender diversity on …
Exploring Foreigner Perspectives on Contested Place Names in Okinawa
As the global landscape becomes increasingly interconnected, understanding how individuals from diverse backgrounds perceive and approach complex geo-political matters, such as contested place names, is crucial. Taking account of this, this presentation will share results from research that examined the perspectives of foreigners on contested place names in Okinawa, a region marked by territorial naming …
The Italian Translations of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra
Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra boasts a peculiar typographical and editorial history. Despite the fact that the version contained in the so-called First Folio is “the only authoritative” (Ridley 1954: VII), several variations differentiate the text published in 1623 from the copies that were printed in the seventeenth and eighteenth century. On the one hand, such …
Visuals to Support Vocabulary Development
Visuals in the classroom can provide support for students as they learn new vocabulary and concepts. Since vocabulary is an important component of learning for students in all academic areas, educators need to ensure that they are providing support for students. The use of visuals to teach and master vocabulary terms in various school settings …
Embracing Fanfiction in the Literacy Classroom
This presentation delves into the complex relationship between literacy and multimedia while exploring the world of multimodal literacies. Through the lens of sociocultural theory, the profound connections between literacy, social-emotional learning, and educational equity will be explored. From the exploration of fanfiction as mentor texts to the empowerment of communities through technology, this review seeks …
The Meaning of the Deletion of the Black Victim in “Boys Don’t Cry”
Boys Don’t Cry (1999), directed by Kimberly Peirce and starring Hilary Swank, tells the story of Brandon Teena, who was born female but feels uncomfortable with his gender and tries to become a man. The film is based on the true story of Brandon Teena. He goes to a town where no one knows him …
Non-linear Modernisations: A Comparative Paper on Ottoman and Chinese Intellectuals on the Issues of Progress, Science and Modernity (1860s-1910s)
This paper examines the interactions between the role of tradition (religion, culture) and modernity (democracy, liberalism, science) in the intellectual landscapes of the Ottoman Empire and Qing China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author investigates the concept of modernity and its meanings for the intellectuals of the time, questioning whether the …
Efforts to Improve Learners’ Creativity Through the Art Practice of Making Batik Jumputan at Elementary School
Basically, batik has become one of the characteristics of Indonesia. Batik is a picture or cultural expression that has symbolic meaning and high beauty value. With a very complicated manufacturing technique, batik deserves to be highly valued. The understanding of batik, especially for elementary school students, is lacking and needs special attention. There is a …
Perceiving Diphthongs: A Phenomenological Study Among College Students
This phenomenological study investigated diphthong acquisition among 50 college students from Assumption College in Bangkok, Thailand, and the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, employing a qualitative approach. Through the analysis of audio recordings and the administration of perceptual tasks, the study aimed to understand how students perceived and articulated diphthongs. Findings revealed …
Bringing Wellness into the Elementary Classroom
As many educators have discovered, mental health and wellness are areas of needs that continue to grow. Increasing the focus of wellness by embedding activities and materials into various classroom settings is one way that educators can help support their students. Literacy and math blocks as well as physical education classrooms can bring in books …
Research on Factors Affecting Undergraduates’ Financial Management Skills: The Moderating Role of Financial Education
Individual financial management is crucial for achieving economic and social stability and development. This study aims to identify factors influencing the financial management skills of students, addressing a gap in existing research. This research expands on previous studies by examining the mediating role of financial education in the relationship between financial attitudes and individual financial …
Exploring Land and Identity of a First-Generation Chinese-American Immigrant Educator: An Arts-Based Autoethnography
This arts-based autoethnography pioneers a methodology integrating Chinese calligraphic expression and interpretive visual analysis to elucidate a Chinese-American immigrant scholar’s identity negotiations within the settler colonial terrain the author inhabits. The core innovation demonstrates how diasporic artistic practices can reveal complex cross-cultural positionality and obligations toward Indigenous land and custodianship obscured in prevailing scholarly discourses. …
Sexual Self-Concept and its Relationships with Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction: Gender Difference as a Moderator
Emerging adults are in a stage of active sexual exploration and in a process of forming their sexual identity. This study examined the sexual self-concept (SSC) of emerging adulthood and its relationship with self-esteem and life satisfaction. Methods: Measuring scales were identified for the assessment of SSC among emerging adulthood. These scales include: Positive SSC …
Purchase Intention Toward Apartments in a Metropolitan Area in Vietnam: The Mediating Role of Attitude Toward Behavior
The objective of this study is to examine the inclination to acquire an apartment in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the current state of the real estate market in a bustling city such as Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is expanded to identify eight constructs, and …
Biopower of Artists: Training Logics of Cantonese Opera as Cultural Heritage in Hong Kong
We live, according to Foucauldian theorists, in a power relations, where we understand our individual opportunities and limitations as such an insightful way to open up the problem of self, with which to afford people in constant productive positions with practical knowledge in survival. How do artists be subjected for disciplinary in the politics of …
Critical Facility Experiences and the Lesson Learnt From 2011 Flood Disaster in Ayutthaya Province, Thailand
In disaster management, critical facility plays a vital role in providing services and functions essential to community for minimizing damages and losses from disaster. Critical facilities include government offices, schools, hospital and place of worship. These facilities should be given special consideration when formulating disaster management plan. This research aims to determine critical facility damages …
Sercher La Femme, Sercher L’autre: An Irigarian Feminist Metaphysical Reading of the Novel and Netflix’s TV Series the Mess You
This paper critically examines the evolution of metaphysical detective narratives in the Spanish-speaking world, specifically focusing on the emergence of rural metaphysical Galician noir. The article explores Carlos Montero’s El Desorden que Dejas (2016), also known as The Mess You Leave Behind, and its Netflix adaptation TV series. This literary work undertakes the labyrinth of …
Disciplinary Literacy and Culturally Responsive Leadership in Higher Education
Culturally responsive instruction is about merging educational demands and aspects of student lives. This rigor is often paramount to academic stakeholders, especially those in leadership positions within schools. Some academic leaders do understand that having successful and comprehensive culturally responsive teachers and instruction evolves from culturally responsive leadership (Gay, 2018; Muniz, 2019). While disciplinary literacy …
Students’ Digital Literacy in Shandong Province
Due to the progress in science and technology, digital literacy has become an essential skill for students to function effectively. This study examines the digital literacy levels of college students in Shandong Province, China, and offers insights for student administrators and trainers. A questionnaire survey was conducted on 400 higher education students using the student …
A Valid and Reliable Instruments to Measure Learning Motivation of University Students in Elementary Teacher Education
Learning motivation encourages university students to study and carry out certain activities that foster passion and enthusiasm to achieve maximum learning goals and results. To measure learning motivation, valid and reliable measurement tools were needed. The aim of this study was to assess the construct validity and construct reliability of a newly designed university student …
Gender Differences in Gambling Behaviour in Singapore
Gambling is a popular recreational activity in many countries. In 2017, a study found that 52% of Singaporeans have gambled at least once within the year. The aim of this study is to examine the state of gambling activity in the country further. In total, 684 respondents were recruited from the public at busy subway …
Searching for Numerical Representation: Single-Digit Numbers Do Not Influence Numerosity Estimation in Adults
There exists a robust debate surrounding the question of whether symbolic numbers inherently elicit representations of magnitude. Several studies have contributed to the notion that the mere presence of a symbolic digit activates a conceptualization of numerical quantity (Dehaene & Akhavein, 1995). These investigations have posited that the presentation of a single digit automatically triggers …
Empowering Academia Through Self-Narratives for Professional Development in Synthetic and Human-Generated Podcasts
Social and emotional learning are defining characteristics for mapping identities not only in personal schemata but also professionally speaking. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are driving principles for students as well as teachers. A person who is heard, understood, and included will bring forth the best possible outcomes for one’s community. In this paper, advancing inclusive …
The Intimate World of Alice Springs Portraits
This paper discusses the works of Alice Springs aka June Newton, wife of Helmut Newton who was a very famous fashion photographer in the 20th century. Alice Springs worked in three genres: portraiture, nude, and fashion/commercial photography – just like her husband, but to differing degrees. In particular, her incomparable portraits continue to resonate today …
An Analysis of Bela Bartok’s Polymodal Chromaticism, Compound Scales, and Expanded Tonality in Chick Corea’s Children Song No.10
This study focuses on Chick Corea’s tonal expansion method using the theory of polymodal chromaticism by Bela Bartok. Children Song no.10 from the collection of Children Songs, 1984 by Corea is analyzed in this research. Despite the significance of this piece, there exists a scarcity of musical analyses examining the use of polymodal chromaticism as …
Perinatal Malpractice Litigation and Midwives’ Responses: Risk Management and Legal Analysis
Childbirth presents a variety of risks, such as sequelae or death of mother and child. Child birth associated risk increases when medical complications. Quality care by healthcare professionals is necessary to minimize these risks. Diagnosis errors, delays, and poor communication are considered childbirth malpractice; patients usually take legal action in these cases. Studies analyzing court …
Effect of Expressive Arts Therapy on the Mental Health Challenges of Women Deprived of Liberty
The study investigated the effect of Expressive Arts Therapy-based intervention (EAT-based) on the following mental health challenges: depression, aggression, trauma, and emotional regulation (cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression) of women deprived of liberty (WDL). 45 WDL aged 18 to 55 (Mean=37.3) who screened positive for depression using PHQ-9 from the pretest phase participated in this …
Suggestions on Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Tools for Teaching and Learning English Writing Skills
With the rapid advancements of technology in the 21st century, artificial intelligence (AI) has a place in many facets of our lives, including education. In recent years, AI-powered technologies have demonstrated significant improvements in teaching and learning, particularly in the growth of writing abilities. AI tools have the potential to boost critical thinking abilities, promote …
Simulation Based Teaching: A Case Study on Perceptions of Nurse Educators at the University of Botswana
Background: Simulation based education has gained momentum in nursing education. During the advent of COVID 19, simulation-based teaching and learning became a useful strategy employed in nursing education globally as the traditional way of delivering content was not possible. Nurse educators are pivotal to the teaching and learning environment that help learners to develop both …
Cultural Resilience in the Digital Age: Exploring Taiwanese Indigenous Performing Arts
In recent years, technology has brought about groundbreaking changes in how people live and explore various fields. However, these changes have not only altered how people interact but have also redefined how culture and art are presented and received in the physical world. In response, artists in Taiwan’s indigenous music and performing arts industries are …
SMART Measuring Device: Utility Model for School Laboratories
This utility model helped to addressed the challenges in the insufficiency of laboratory apparatus in schools and improved the quality teaching of science curriculum through technology-aided device. There are thirty-nine (39) respondents consist of thirty (30) students, six (6) teachers and three (3) random engineers served as respondents of the study. Data were gathered through …
Assessing Satisfaction of Heterogeneous Adult Learners in ADR Training : A Qualitative Approach
This article focuses on evaluating satisfaction among adults in training on the “Accord Dangereux Routier” (ADR) characterized by heterogeneous learner profiles. It explores the specific challenges related to assessing satisfaction in contexts where adults possess varying levels of prior knowledge, experiences, and learning preferences. The study examines crucial methodologies and adaptive approaches essential for effectively …
Actual Vis-a-Vis Desired Supervisory Practices As Perceived by Teachers and Supervisory Officials in University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA: Prelude Towards an Enhanced Supervisory Program
An effective supervision and instruction program is one of the key elements of a successful school. This research aimed to conduct a study on supervisory practices to help teachers improve their classroom performance and ultimately raise the quality of students’ output. A descriptive survey method was used in this study to gather qualitative data from …
Politeness Strategies in an Indonesian Graduate EFL Classroom
In teaching English as a foreign language, politeness has become a major issue. It is regarded as one way to maintain effective classroom interaction. This research aims to analyse the types of politeness strategies used by University Graduate Students in Indonesian EFL Classroom and factors influencing politeness strategies by University Graduate Students in Indonesian EFL …
The Development and Evaluation of a Color-Tactile Conversion App for Education of Visually Impaired
Pictures and diagrams play an important role in representing information and conveying ideas and emotions that cannot be explained clearly in words, particularly in subjects of school education such as mathematics, geography, and art. In Taiwan, special education teachers use Braille textbooks to teach blind students. The textbooks contain tactile outline versions of pictures and …
A Mixed Method Study of Middle School Students’ Perception of the Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Academic Intrinsic Motivation
Research shows that intrinsically motivated students tend to achieve higher academic growth (Mendoza,2012). When specific populations of students are labeled “at risk”, it becomes difficult for them to realize their intrinsic motivation (Ginsberg & Wlodkowski, 2019). Students identified as “at risk” tend to be from a lower socioeconomic status (Cedeño et al., 2016). Proposed study …
Unravelling the Dichotomy of Differentiated Instruction: Inclusionary or Exclusionary Practice?
For decades, differentiated instruction (DI) has been utilised as a generalist teaching approach and an inclusive practice in order to enhance the participation of all learners in the mainstream classroom, including learners with special educational needs. The extensive use of differentiation in mainstream classrooms as the gateway to inclusive education denotes the academic and social …
Service Learning in Business Education: Expectations and Reality
Service learning (SL) is an education approach that embeds community services elements in formal learning curriculum. It aims to develop students’ empathy, sense of global citizenship, soft skills, and disciplinary knowledge at the same time. Success cases of service learning subjects across the globe, including cases from Chile, South Africa, India, Hong Kong and many …
Applying Biophilic to the Interior Design of Healthcare Facilities With a Healing Approach
This research attempts to elaborate the biophilic concept on the interior design of health service facilities. The research method involves a literature review exploring the biophilic parameter theory from Terrapin Bright Green, utilizing data sources from relevant books, scientific journals, and internet images. The findings reveal that biophilic, an evolving approach to construct environmental designs …
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on College/University Computer Science Curricula: An Exploratory Study Since the Emergence of Open AI’s GPT
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education has significantly transformed computer science curricula. This study explores the impact of AI, particularly tools like OpenAI’s GPT-3, on college and university computer science programs. It examines how these AI advancements influence curriculum design, student skill sets, and career implications. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, …
Narratives of Physics Teachers Using Virtual Simulations: Basis for In-Service Training Workshops
This narrative inquiry study aimed to understand, investigate, and interpret experiences of physics teachers when using virtual simulations. The participants were chosen using purposive sampling techniques. The data was gathered through an initial survey and face-to-face interviews that followed an interview protocol. Creswell’s data analysis and interpretation were used to generate themes from the verbatim …
Towards an Understanding of EFL Learners’ Experiences of Maintaining Foreign Language Proficiency: A Grounded Theory Study
In many EFL settings, English language education begins in preschool and continues through college. Throughout their learning trajectories, many English learners develop language proficiency to a certain functional level. Nonetheless, it has been noted that after developing foreign language proficiency, many English learners later experience some foreign language loss because English to some extent has …
The Effect of Semantic Ambiguity on Concreteness Ratings
This research was conducted to investigate how semantic ambiguity of words may influence concreteness ratings when words are presented to raters in isolation. To this end, a correlational analysis was conducted between semantic ambiguity based on Hoffman et al.’s (2013) semantic diversity measure (SemD) and the standard deviation values (SDs) of the concreteness ratings based …
Harnessing Virtual Reality: Tackling Foreign Language Anxiety and Elevating Public Speaking Skills
This study investigated the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) in reducing Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) and improving public speaking skills in English language learners. Using Oculus Quest 2 headsets, fifteen participants engaged in four two-minute presentation exercises across two sessions in VR environments that varied in audience size and ethnic composition. These settings facilitated interactive …
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Possible Sarcopenia in Patients with Subacute Stroke
Possible sarcopenia, the loss of handgrip strength in the elderly population, can lead to poor functional prognosis after stroke. In this mixed prospective and retrospective cohort study, we aimed to elucidate the clinical risk factors for possible sarcopenia at discharge in 152 patients with subacute stroke. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to …
Uncovering English Language Instructors’ Professional Identity Construction: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Research-Based Paper Presentation Experiences
The concept that teachers are agents who actively manufacture meaning about their professional identities serves as the foundation for our presentation of the construction of our identities as EFL instructors building their professional development through on-site and online research-based paper dissemination. The methodologies of collaborative autoethnography (CAE) and arts-based educational research (ABER) were utilized to …
Discursive Connection: The Constructive Potential of the Digital Public Sphere
This paper comprehensively investigates the communication landscape in the era of social media; and analyzes the public sphere as a shared space of framing and the power competition in it. Unequal capital distribution undermines the ideal public sphere’s growth. In this online landscape, the public sphere has shifted from fragmented to scattered, intensifying elite stratification. …
Virtual Biochemistry and Multiple Representation Laboratory as a Step in Revitalizing Online Practicum in the New Normal Era on Food Ingredient Testing Materials
Sars-Cov-19 was officially declared a pandemic by WHO. This causes the implementation of education in Indonesia to be carried out in a manner that includes universities. One of the improvements in competition in the form of food ingredient testing practicum, which is very important for hard skills, is now unable to be carried out properly …
Seeking the Social Spaces for Students in High-Rise Vertical University Campuses of Bangladesh: An Emerging Need in Higher Education
In recent times, with constrained land scenarios, the university campuses have been designed as high-rise vertical buildings under private governance in Bangladesh. The essential educational functions are tightly arranged within the high-rise building while the social spaces often remain inconsiderate. Building’s circulation spaces like lift lobbies, stair or corridors are used as interaction spaces by …
More Than Just a Corridor: A Case Study of the Spatial Transformation of “The Artistic Gallery” Exhibition
This study analyzes “The Artistic Gallery” at the Taiwan Hakka Museum. This space was initially designed as a simple corridor for people to pass through while using the elevator. Leveraging the unique narrow layout of this idle space and the concept of “art-infused space,” it has been transformed into a small, exquisite, and aesthetically pleasing …
Enriching Multicultural Awareness of Young Children Through Children’s Literature and Art Activities
With the rise of globalization and the age of technology, society has become more diverse. Current literature recognizes awareness of diversity, particularly Multicultural Awareness, as an important asset for an individual to adjust, build relationships, and ultimately thrive in our globalized society. However, despite being identified as a learning competency in the K-12 curriculum of …
Exploring the Implementation of Graphic Narratives in Organic Agriculture
Organic agriculture integrates the principles of ecological friendliness and resource recycling, aiming to respect the natural environment and commit to sustainable development in the future. Through participatory observation, the survey results of this design concept are presented in a graphic narrative manner, and the complex organic agriculture design principles of the farm are concretized through …
Challenges Encountered in the Implementation of Physical Education Program for Learners With Special Educational Needs in Cavite, Philippines
One of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations includes Quality Education which fall under SDG 4. This goal aimed for the presence and availability of education in high standards. In this connection, Quality Physical Education (QPE) as worldwide advocacy also promotes and ensures the high quality of implementation of Physical Education to produce …
A Talent Development Platform: A Practical Guide
In the era of AI’s minds that exceed human intelligence, there are pressing needs for a talent development platform that integrates AI and human talents’ intelligence to solve complex problems. This paper presents a practical guide to a talent development platform [TDP] as a solution to address the unserved gifted population, the unmet need for …
Commercialised Education and Sustainability: Examining the Hidden Costs of Shadow Education on Students’ Psychological and Cognitive Well-being in India
Education is increasingly seen to be shifting towards an industry model, driven by commercial concerns where the traditional status of education as a public good has been diminishing (UNESCO, 2016). Exacerbating this situation is the recent rise of shadow education, an emerging billion-dollar coaching industry, originating in Asian countries and subsequently spreading worldwide. Private supplementary …
How Supervisor Can Retain Potential Employees: Psychological Empowerment as a Mediator
This study aims to examine how psychological empowerment can explain the role of supervisor support in reducing turnover intention especially for prospective employees. Turnover intention is an individual’s desire to leave the company or current place of work. Psychological empowerment is an individual’s intrinsic motivation to feel empowered at work. Psychological empowerment has four aspects: …
Incidence of the Transformational Leadership Style in the Knowledge Tests of the Colegio Parques de Bogotá, Colombia
The leadership style exercised by the classroom teacher is a role that strengthens educational processes in institutions, because it provides pleasant and more productive work environments due to the motivational force it projects in students. This is why the presented study analyzed transformational leadership in the Parques district school of Bogotá and its impact on …
English Language Teachers’ Motivation and Their Basic Psychological Needs: A Self-Determination Theory Approach
Teachers’ motivation has been linked to quality of instruction, teachers’ job satisfaction, teachers’ well-being, and students’ achievement. The current study aims to examine the relationship between Vietnamese university English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ motivation and the satisfaction of their basic psychological needs (for autonomy, competence, and relatedness) using Self-Determination theory (SDT). A total …
Shades of Emotion: Art as Expression Among Conflict-Affected Students
This study explores the emotional response and artistic expressions by students from IDP camps and town students, who live in their stable homes, in the conflict-affected Pekon township of Myanmar after the 2021 military coup. This study describes how living conditions, life experiences, and trauma can be depicted in the artistic expressions of children by …
Correlates of Affectual, Associational and Functional Solidarity Among Digitally Literate Adults
People in the society and workplace needs to conduct well by appreciating one another and not criticizing as there must be solidarity. This will ensure social cohesiveness and harmony. However, this remains an issue as there are personal and environmental constraints such as needs that are unattained, opportunities that are not captured and cultural structures …
The Relationship Among Peer Attachment, Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-being of University Students
University students’ psychological well-being becomes a social concern in Vietnam, due to high stress from family, school, peer pressure. However, previous studies in Vietnamese context discussed distress, anxiety and stress with limited resources about student life satisfaction or well-being (Thang et al., 2022). From attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969) and sociometer theory (Leary, 2004), it was …
Ethical and Privacy Considerations in the Use of Digital Technology in Nursing Homes: Literature Review
The healthcare industry has experienced significant advancements due to the advent of digital technology, leading to enhancements in patient care, increased efficiency, and improved outcomes. However, with these advances come ethical and privacy issues. In addition to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), individual European countries may have their own distinct laws and regulations concerning …
Leviathan and Restricted Local Financial Independence as the Consequences of the COVID-19 Crisis: The Case of Poland
The article discusses selected impacts of the fiscal policy conducted by Poland’s government from 2020 to 2022. The countermeasures it implemented in the public finance area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support industries most affected by lockdowns and local governments, mainly through special-purpose funds, entailed an uncontrolled surge in public spending, as well …
Application of Lesson Study Using STAD-Infographic to Improve Learning Outcomes of Preservice Biology Teacher
Learning outcomes are seen as results manifested in the form of competencies, encompassing knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes. These competencies are derived from the instructional processes and teaching methods, stemming from the content and individuals to be taught. Cognitive learning outcomes are changes obtained in the form of knowledge at the end of the learning …
Developing Strategies to Improve Student Teachers’ Performance in the Module “Introduction to Classroom Research” at a University of Technology
Introduction to Classroom Research (IER41ES) is a module that fourth-year Bachelor of Education (B-Ed) students must pass to obtain their teaching qualification. Over the last three years the module recorded considerably poor students’ performance. The purpose of this paper is to explore the reasons for poor students’ performance in the module, and further suggest ways …
A Study on the Integration of AR and Communication Design in Promoting Taiwan’s Local Culture
Since the late 20th century, with the wave of globalization and the global push for policies, the cultural industry has progressively taken center stage. Within this trend, people have begun to pay attention to their own land, contemplating how to unearth the unique local culture and ensure its continuation amid the evolution of time. Despite …
Translating the Sequence of Tenses From English Into Serbian: A Case Study
The sequence of tenses (SOT) is a phenomenon which exists in English and some other languages, but not Serbian. Therefore, translating texts which contain SOT into Serbian frequently creates problems, and in the English Department of Belgrade University’s Faculty of Philology special attention is paid to teaching students to master that set of rules. This …
Then and Now: Serbian Students’ Attitudes on Megxit
At the time when Harry and Meghan dramatically announced their departure from the UK, that decision came as a surprise even to those who closely observed events on the British Royal Court, and like a bolt out of the blue to others. Although numerous articles and books have been published on Megxit over the past …
Effects of 3D Self-Efficacy, Interest, and Fulfillment on 3D Design Performance
The “3D Scene Modeling Course,” integrating Project-Based Learning, Task-Based Learning, and Studio Thinking strategies, delves into 3D digital archiving in a university elective. 43 proficient students participated, employing scales of 3D design self-efficacy, learning interest, and fulfillment. PLS-SEM validated factors influencing 3D design performance, revealing digital archiving significantly boosts self-efficacy and motivation. Elevated self-efficacy links …
A Modern Approach to Teaching Numerical Calculus With Artificial Intelligence
The advent of artificial intelligence in educational institutions has been met with fear and concern due to the ethical implications it carries, especially in the assessment of learning. In this work, results from an experiment aimed at using artificial intelligence as an ally in teaching numerical calculus will be presented. The teaching experience was implemented …