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ISSN: 2189-1036 – The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii 2024 Official Conference Proceedings
IICE2024
January 03-07, 2024 | Held online from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
ISSN:2189-1036
A Local Investigation into the Attitude Towards Global Products in Karachi
This research investigates the attitude of local consumers of Karachi towards global products with respect to their age and gender. This study involves in-depth understanding of the attitude of local consumers towards global products through secondary sources as well as measurement of these variables through primary data collection from adult consumers located in Karachi. The …
ISSN: 2432-4612 – The IAFOR International Conference on the Social Sciences – Dubai 2016 Official Conference Proceedings
IICSSDubai2016, Dubai, UAE
Conference Themes 2016: “Justice and Sustainability”
Saturday, February 27 – Monday, February 29, 2016
ISSN: 2432-4612
Process-Genre Approach to Teaching Writing University Foundation Course Students in Pakistan
This paper is written as a result of the real importance of teaching and learning English writing trough process-genre approach in the context of Pakistan. Writing is undoubtedly an important component of learning English as a second language and should be given more concentration in ESL classes in order to; organize learners to deal with …
A Study to Investigation the Role of Universities to Promote the Entrepreneurial Culture in Pakistan
Higher educational institutes are playing an effective role to encourage entrepreneurial activities by developing entrepreneurial attitudes and capabilities among students. The purpose of current study was to identify the role of universities to promote the entrepreneurial culture among students. A quantitative inquiry was planned to understand the roles and responsibilities of universities to enable the …
Pakistan, Its Youth and Social Media
Pakistan has faced some serious problems in recent years. It has a tarnished international image, but there is optimism in the country. The much needed bearers of new hope are the young guns of Pakistan who are vocal, active, and as informed as any. They like to express themselves on different social media platforms. The …
The Safety and Behavior of the Machinery Practical Training Factories in Campus
This study is about a survey on the safety and behavior of the practical training factories in colleges, and the study object is a practical training factory in a technical college in Taiwan, separately based on the college department like mechanical engineering, automatic engineering and industrial management. We use statistics analysis software SPSS to sampling …
A Brief History and Systematic Review on Editing Techniques for Film Making
Film making is a dominant art form among all the art forms, which is able to combine the features and abilities from other art forms and affect the large audience. The features of the ideal film are that it must not confuse the audience and must be able to convey the message it is intended …
Text Summarization of News in Tamil Epaper Using Machine Learning
Automatic text summarization is the process of reducing the size of original content to reduced computational burden of handling original large volume of data. There are many research works has been introduced earlier for the automatic text summarization. In the existing work Machine Learning based Automatic Text Summarization (MLATS) is introduced for the automatic summarization …
Reading Habits, Feminism and Views About Feminism in India
Culture changes from time to time, both men and women are affected by the cultural change in many ways, women empowerment is an integral part of the same. There are different issues faced by men and women in different countries across the world. And in developing countries like India there are many different perspectives about …
Comparative Study on Causes of Suicide in India and Japan
This study aimed to understand the reasons behind suicide, a major public health issue causing hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide each year. The research approach was quantitative, using publicly available secondary data on suicide rates and other relevant information. The data was analyzed using cross-tabulation techniques to compare the reasons for suicide in India …
A Glance into the Innovation and Patent Management System of Indian Universities
The patent system has been introduced to encourage innovation throughout global economies. The intention is to promote the development of new ideas and technologies. India, being one of the fastest growing developing nations, is a huge playing field for development of new technologies and sees a lot of innovation at the grass root level, also …
Solar Assisted Power Supply for Rail Coaches
Awareness for the need of sustainable and eco-friendly mobility is on the increase and various innovations take place in this area. The focus of the work is to assess the feasibility of installing solar PV modules atop train coaches in India. Most long distance trains of India consist of Alstom-LHB [Linke Hofmann Busch] coaches that …
City of a Nation and a Nation of Cities: Jawaharlal Nehru and the Civic Consciousness of Anti-Colonial Nationalism in India
Most historical writings on India have often put the village as the backdrop of the study of Indian society. This has come from certain intellectual perception of India as often been consisting of “village republics” or agrarian society widely prevalent in Colonial India. This sidelines the history of cities and how they were crucial in …
Insights Into the History of Independent Documentary Filmmaking in India: Changing Narratives
My paper will outline the development of independent documentary filmmaking in India. The Films Division (FD) and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting adapted to the new genre of documentary filmmaking in the 1980s, and the first wave of activist documentaries was driven by a number of activist filmmakers who began to use “cinema as …
The Nautical Significance of India-Japan Relationship
With the Indo-Pacific region gaining traction in the geopolitical dimension of the current global political theatre, India and Japan with their geostrategic locations stand at key positions to play necessary roles in ensuring a free, open and secure seas in terms of both trade and security in the region. Sharing similar views with regard to …
ISSN: 2187-4743 – The Asian Conference on Psychology and the Behavioral Sciences 2016: Official Conference Proceedings
ACP2016, Kobe, Japan
Conference Themes 2016: “Justice in Psychology”
Thursday, March 31 – Sunday, April 3, 2016
ISSN: 2187-4743
ISSN:2188-2738 – The Asian Conference on Politics, Economics and Law 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings
ACPEL 2013, Osaka, Japan
Conference Theme 2013: Trust: Governance, Society and Sustainability
Osaka, Japan
November 21-24, 2013
ISSN:2188-2738
ISSN: 2432-8642 – The IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment – Hawaii 2017 Official Conference Proceedings
IICSEEHawaii2017, The Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.
Conference Theme: “East Meets West: Innovation and Discovery”
Thursday, January 5 – Saturday, January 7, 2017
ISSN: 2432-8642
ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Hawaii 2023 Official Conference Proceedings
IICAH2023 | January 05-08, 2023
The Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States and Online
ISSN: 2432-4604
ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Hawaii 2022 Official Conference Proceedings
IICAH2022 | January 06-09, 2022
The Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States and Online
ISSN: 2432-4604
ISSN: 2186-4691 – The Asian Conference on Language Learning 2015: Official Conference Proceedings
ACLL2015 Art Center of Kobe, Kobe, Japan
Conference Theme: “Integrated Practices: Creating Experiences to Enhance Learning”
Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3, 2015
ISSN: 2186-4691
ISSN: 2432-8642 – The IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment – Hawaii 2019 Official Conference Proceedings
IICSEEHawaii2019, The Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.
Conference Theme: “Independence & Interdependence”
Friday, January 3 – Sunday, January 5, 2019
ISSN:2432-8642
Computer Science Education for All: The Code.Org Movement in the United States
Code.org is a United States non-profit organization that started a computer science education movement with advocating its vision that “every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science”. This movement has changed the concepts of computer science education in many aspects. The current study examines the Code.org movement which has quickly …
ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Hawaii 2024 Official Conference Proceedings
IICAH2024 | January 03-07, 2024
The Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States and Online
ISSN: 2432-4604
ISSN: 2188-2738 The Asian Conference on Politics, Economics & Law 2016: Official Conference Proceedings
ACPEL2016, Art Center Kobe, Kobe, Japan
ACPEL2016 Conference Theme: “Development & Disruption: Continuity and Change”
Thursday, October 13 – Saturday, October 15, 2016
ISSN: 2188-2738
ISSN: 2186-2281 – The Asian Conference on Literature and Librarianship 2016: Official Conference Proceedings
LibrAsia2016 The Art Center Kobe, Kobe, Japan
Conference Theme 2016: “Justice”
Thursday, April 7 – Sunday, April 10, 2016
ISSN: 2186-2281
ISSN: 2423-8619 The Asia-Pacific Conference on Security and International Relations 2015 – Official Conference Proceedings
APSec2015, Art Center Kobe, Kobe, Japan
APSec2015 Conference Theme: “Power”
Friday, October 16 – Saturday, October 17, 2015
ISSN: 2423-8619
ISSN: 2187-476X – The Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy 2016 Official Conference Proceedings
ACERP2016, Kobe, Japan
Conference Themes 2016: “Justice”
Thursday, March 31 – Sunday, April 3, 2016
ISSN: 2187-476X
A Multi-Sectoral, Multi-Household, General Equilibrium Model to Assess the Impact of a Carbon Price on the Australian Economy
The Australian government announced a tax of $23 per tonne of CO2 as a starting carbon price which commenced from 1 July 2012. The economic implications of this carbon price are projected using a descriptive Computable General Equilibrium model of the Australian economy titled A3E-G. With an explicit tax, the A3E-G model is capable of …
Measuring the of Level of Commitment in Tertiary Child Health Care Units for Effective Performance in Pakistan
The objective of the study was to examine the impact of commitment of tertiary child health Care units performance in Pakistan and to identify factors associated with it. As reform attempts in Pakistan public health sector system have done over the years but regarding the improvement in health performance and delivery especially in child health …
A Twenty-Point Recipe of Peace – The National Action Plan for Pakistan: Context, Analysis and Evaluation of Successes and Pitfalls
A twenty-point recipe of the National Action Plan (NAP) has become a core strategy to counter terrorism in Pakistan after the devastated terrorist attack on Peshawar Army Public School on December 16, 2014. Since the NAP establishment, counter-terrorism efforts have had highs and lows and diverse consequences. This paper attempts to critically scrutinize its achievements …
Language as a Discourse of Legitimate Power
Every state must legitimize itself with a discourse of legitimate power. The state of Pakistan was originally imagined as a homeland for the Muslims of India. Religion, thus, served as the discourse of legitimacy for this state. However, its Bengali speaking eastern wing East Pakistan soon grew restive as Urdu was declared the sole official …
Elements of Cooperation Necessary to Foster Safety Culture in Nursing Facilities from a Nursing Perspective
In Japan’s aging society, many elderly people with dysfunction are moved to nursing facilities after being discharged. These facilities allow the elderly to recuperate while continuing to receive medical treatment. Accidents at nursing facilities, such as falls, may result in readmission and lower quality of life. Therefore, ensuring safety at nursing facilities that support life …
Bringing Persuasive Design Into the Development of Mobile Interactive Media for Road Safety Education in Young Children
Parents become an important part in giving knowledge about road safety to their children due to a time limited in the academic year of teachers. Apart from its attractiveness, the animation is a powerful tool to demonstrate a graphical scene for the children to understand the impact of their behaviour. Moreover, the mobile interactive media …
Drying of Fruits, Vegetables, Spices and Medicinal Plants with a Mixed-Mode Solar Drying System with Internal Reflectors
It is observed that, when the production is high, the farmers have to sell the food products on the same day of harvesting at very low price. A high moisture content of fresh food products leads to rapid deterioration in the quality of the product because of the growth of spoilage, toxigenic and infectious organisms. …
Mining in Rajasthan (India) and Effects on Earth -Environmental Issues, Affecting Human Rights and Burning Legal Aspects
In Rajasthan (India) mining is being conducted since ancient past. The Rajasthan produce 42 varieties of major minerals and 23 varieties of minor minerals. In Rajasthan most mineral deposits are concentrated all along the Aravali range that runs through large parts of the state and, mining activity is wide spread here. The environmental impact of …
Action Research on Note-taking Instruction
The importance of note-taking skills for English for academic purposes (EAP) students and teachers is growing due to a rapid increase of English-medium instruction (EMI) courses offered in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Note-taking is a complex process that involves comprehending aural input, identifying important information, and recording information. All of which is …
English for Business Education in India: An Empirical Approach
English seems to have become the global language of business. Most companies across the world are now embracing English as their corporate language. Indian businesses embraced English, initially at the corporate level and later the whole company were found communicating within and outside, in English. Indian Business Schools, in the quest to create global managers, …
Education, Technology and Cultural Change: A Review of Social, Cultural and Religious Practices of the ADI Community of Arunachal Pradesh, India
Arunachal Pradesh is a home to twenty six major tribes and more than fifty sub-tribes. A majority of the people are of Mongoloid race with unique characteristics in terms of dress, language and customs. The tribal societies follow patriarchal and primogeniture system and practice endogamy while strictly observing the law of clan exogamy. However, with …
Cultural-Communicative Styles: The Case of Indonesia and India
The present study examines, defines and evaluates the cultural-communicative styles of Indonesia and India. The analysis presented in the report is based on Hall’s theory (1959, 1966, 1976, 1983) of high-context (HC) and low-context (LC) cultures and Geert Hofstede’s (1997) cultural dimension of collectivism versus individualism. The report also suggests how potential gaps between members …
Online Education During Pandemic and Its Impact in India
The pandemic Covid-19 has spread over the whole world and compelled human society to maintain physical distancing, which has significantly disrupted the education sector. According to a UNESCO report, it had affected more than 90% of the total world’s student population during mid-April 2020. In India, more than 32 crores of students have been affected. …
A Revolution of E-Learning Tools & Its Impact on Higher Education with Special Reference to E-Learning Courses: A Study
Abstract: 21st Century is the leading edge of electronic expansion worldwide. It comprises IT, ICT, BT and nano-technology. In this day and age, ICT (Information communication Technology) is considered as an eccentric technology stretched across whole life invariably. The ICT revolution has changed the learning process of childhood up to the real world. The role …
Fuzzy Based Model for Students Debar Policy in Indian Engineering Institutes
All around the world, a critical aspect of the higher education system is the evaluation of students through periodic examinations. To exemplify, many higher education centers in India allow students to undertake rigorous semester-based examinations i.e., End-Semester (or End-Term) examination, provided they meet the criteria of class attendance up to a certain percentage. However, below …
ISSN: 2186-229X – The Asian Conference on Arts and Humanities 2014 – Official Conference Proceedings
ACAH2014, Osaka, Japan
Conference Theme 2014: Individual, Community & Society: Conflict, Resolution & Synergy
Rihga Royal Hotel, Osaka, Japan
Thursday, April 3, 2014 – Sunday, April 6, 2014
ISSN:2186-229X
ISSN: 2186-2281 – The Asian Conference on Literature and Librarianship 2015: Official Conference Proceedings
LIBRASIA2015 The Osaka International Convention Center, Osaka, Japan
Conference Theme: “Power”
Thursday, April 2 – Sunday, April 5, 2015
ISSN: 2186-2281
ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Hawaii 2017 Official Conference Proceedings
IICAHHawaii2017, The Hawai‘i Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.
Conference Theme: “East Meets West: Innovation and Discovery”
Thursday, January 5 – Saturday, January 7, 2017
ISSN: 2432-4604
Tablet Reading Bridging the University and Children in Remote Areas
Faced with limited resources and human support, children in remote areas encounter many difficulties in learning and reading with the use of modern technological devices. To help these children experience mobile reading activities with innovative technology, donation of tablets from the industry was initiated. Follow-up services to learning sites were provided by the university library. …
A Business Model of Low Cost Carrier in Indonesia (The Influence of Perceived Advertising Spending and Price Deals on Brand)
This research aims to analyze the influence of the elements of marketing communication mix, especially the influence of advertising as seen from the perspective of the consumer (perceive advertising spending) and price deals on brand equity. Measurements were taken from the research variables by determining how much the relationship between variables. Descriptive analysis is used …
Barriers Regarding Second Language Acquisition in Female Students
This article explores the social, linguistic and cultural barriers that discourages English language learning in female students in two of the major cities of Punjab (Bahawalpur and Lahore), Pakistan. The purpose of this article is to highlight the language learning barriers and hurdles created by male dominated society and how female students are facing problems. …
Remembering the Future: Making Art & Design Education Relevant in a Decolonizing, Globalizing Pakistan
At the dawn of 21st century the idea of decolonization was getting stronghold in every field of life. The concept was considered to be an essential integer for global harmony. In Pakistan, it took around two more decades to create awareness and to popularize the notion in a way that engaged the thinkers, academics, policy …
An Empirical Investigation on Perception of Organizational Politics, Job Stress & Job Satisfaction Among Academicians in Pakistan Using Second-Order Construct
Level of job satisfactions among academicians has remained enriched area of research for the academic’s institutions. Therefore, the rationale behind conducting research was to investigate the influence of Perception of Organizational Politics (POP) and Job Stress (JSt) on Job satisfaction (JS) academicians. Research framework has been formed based on Social Exchange Theory (SET) to create …
The Influence of Financial Assistance on Student’s Academic Achievement: A Case-Based Research Study
Purpose: The motive of this inductive research study was to explore the influence of financial assistance in the form of scholarship and to identify the factors that affect the academic achievement of university students. This study also aims to compare the academic achievement of scholarship and non-scholarship students. Methodology: 26 Semi-structured interviews and purposive sampling …
Consequences of Friendship at the Workplace, Psychological Safety, and Thriving at Work Towards Innovative Work Behavior Among Personnel of Telecommunication and Communication Service Provider in Thailand
At present, technological advancement is an important instrument in measuring the advantages of business competition. The personnel of each organization is a pivotal key to organizational development. Promoting innovative behaviors in the workplace is conducive to creativity and driving ideas to reality. It is an important strategy leading to the designated goals of the organization. …
Choice of Access to the Media of the Older People In Srisa Jorakhaenoi Subdistrict Administration Organization Samutprakarn Province
The objective of the research to study correlation between the older people’s process of selection of access to the media and their self-care taking behavior. Methodology applied is survey. Samples are 295 older people at 60 years of age. Questionnaires are used as the tool for data gathering. Data gathering was conducted between 12-19 October …
The Factors Related to Risk Preference, Risky Decision Making and Risk Taking Behaviors in Adolescence in Krabi Province
The aim of the study is to assess the factors related to the following; risk preference, risky decision making and risk taking behavior in male and female adolescent students. The conceptual framework of this study illustrates seven variables such as age, gender, parenting, perceived peer norms or peer pressure, risk preference, risky decision making, and …
Evaluating the Age of Juveniles in the Juvenile Justice System of India From a Developmental and Mental Health Perspective
The current study aims at evaluating the recent lowering of age of Juveniles (from 18 years to 16 years), who will be tried as adults in the Juvenile Justice System of India, from a developmental and mental health perspective. Based on the study, recommendations to promote mental health of adolescents have been presented. This research …
Comparative Study of Relation between Realistic Optimism and Well-being Among University Students of India and Japan
Objective: This study examined the relationship between realistic optimism (RO) and well-being (WB) among the university students of Japan and India. The purpose of this research is to find whether difference in culture and economy have any impact on the relationship between WB and RO of both countries. Method: A questionnaire survey was conducted through random sampling, …
A Study on Social Impact of Internet on Students of State Universities in Tamil Nadu, India
Internet today is widely recognized not only as a means of communication but also as a powerful tool. It is seen as the most influential and the most important technology in this sense (Lievrouw 2001: 22-23, Dickson 2000). Internet usage among university students involves not only the use of leisure time, but also their community …
Is Cohabitation an Alternative to Marriage?
Cohabitation is an important phenomenon which is on the rise in the hectic and fast-paced modern life but it exists on the sidelines of Indian society. In order to gain deeper understanding of the contentious issues, three focus group discussions were conducted with each group comprising of 6-10 participants. The total sample comprised of 24 …
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Instructor Student Rapport and Student Interests Among College Students of Karnataka
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have gained immense popularity in re-cent years, with the emergence of various platforms such as Coursera, Udacity, edX, etc. These platforms offer courses in various fields, ranging from computer science to humanities. The objective of the present study is to examine the association between student-instructor rapport and student interest while …
Renewable Energy Solutions for Sustainable Fishing Practices and Improved Livelihoods of the Fisherfolk in the South West Coast of India
This paper looks at the application of renewable energy solutions for sustainable fishing practices and improved livelihoods of the fisherfolk in the south west coast of India. This region is featured with the indigenous coastal community which is known for their traditional and sustainable fishing practices. At the same time, they are considered to be …
Fundamentals of Automation Engineering: Recent Innovations in Teaching and Learning
In this paper, recent innovations in teaching and learning related to the course “Fundamentals of Automation” are described. This course is introduced in the first year for freshmen, common for all undergraduate engineering programs. It focusses on creating required competencies for design and maintenance of automation systems. A hybrid Project Based Learning pedagogy is employed, …
Comparative Compulsory Schooling Policy: The Cases of India and Ecuador
Compulsory schooling laws have been at the center for countries that, as part of the MDGs, committed to ensuring access and increasing participation for all. However, the literature on compulsory schooling has focused mostly on developed economies for which this policy has been in place for a long period of time. The impact of such …
Higher Education Reform and Artificial Intelligence: A Comparative Study of India and China
In July 2017, China unveiled its ‘New Generation of Artificial Intelligence Development Plan’, which outlines the country’s pathway to becoming the world’s leading power in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030. To achieve this goal, China is strategically refashioning its higher education sector as a launchpad for talent. Similarly, India, an emerging economy, is striving to …
Precious Murals in the Religious Building of Pothimala, District Firozpur, Punjab, India
This paper discusses the precious murals in the religious building of Pothimala. Pothimala Building is situated in the village Guru Har Sahai in Firozpur District of Punjab India. The study and interpretation endorse the philosophy of shared religious traditions followed and respected by the people of Punjab. The foundation of this building was laid by …
Reason Behind Grandchild Caring and Its Effect on Grandparent’s Social Engagement in Different Household Settings in India: Using a Bayesian
The study examined reason behind grandchild caring and its effect on social engagement in different household (HH) setting among older (aged 60 and above) grandparents (GP) living in India using Longitudinal Aging Study in India data, 2017-18. HH structure was defined as the skipped-generation HH (SGH) where GP and grandchild lived together without middle generation …
Relationships Between Virtual Universe, Innovative Business Models, Music Sales, and Music Piracy: Conceptual Case Studies
Business models in several industries have undergone a fundamental upheaval because of the virtual universe. Old business models in the music industry, for instance, were put to the test by illicit competitors, and the virtual universe has made it possible to create value from new business structures. Traditional business theories underwent a major change due …
India’s Digital Divide and Kerala’s ‘First Bell’: A Radical & Alternative Form of Digital Education During COVID-19
Education suffered one of the biggest blows due to Covid-19 in 2020-22. As educational institutes moved to digital-online teaching and learning, ‘digital divide’ or the unequal access of the internet and other digital tools among students, turned out to be a major impediment in its proper conduct & success. In India, caste, class and gender …
The Issue of Stigmatized Identity and Livelihood: Insights From a De-notified Tribe of Rajasthan, India
The people of Nat community, historically known as entertainers for the Rajput patronages, are found in different parts of northern India. Although they are not significant in number, they tend to carry distinct group identities in contemporary society. From a historical perspective, Rajput lost their kingship in various states; in consequence, Nat people lost their …
Cationic Contamination In Lake’s Of West Zone, Ahmedabad, Gujarat,India
Ahmedabad is unique in the whole of India in matters of environmental neatness and flourishing conditions and it is superior to other cites in the excellence of its monuments. Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) proposes to undertake work for revival, development of catchments areas and beatification of few lakes under the present project. Of these; …
#Me Too Campaign – Creating a Healthy Atmosphere at Work Place for both Females and Males – A Study in the Context of India
The #Me-too campaign initiated by a social activist Tarana Burke in the year 2006, has started gaining ground after Alyssa Milano an American Actress took a resort to a spate of Twitter messages in October 2017, asking the victims of sexual assault to come out openly against the predators. This campaign has exposed an internationally …
Identity, Recognition and Terrorism: The Case of Tripura, India
Taylor’s (1994) notion of “politics of recognition” construes identity as being a creation of existence of recognition or dearth of it and “misrecognition” leading to undignified view of self. Membership of a radical extremist group can create and escalate a sense of community, power and identity to people who are otherwise powerless and insignificant (Schaefer, …
Eastern Broadcasting Code for Western Content
India is the second largest television Industry in the world, however private satellite television in India is as new as 26 years. The innovations in content has taken a lead in creating engaging programmes for the Indian consumers. India is a diverse television market, with 29 spoken languages, more than 800 dialects, 175 million television …
Folktales, Myths and Legends on Sculptors of South India
History speaks on sculptures and silent on sculptors; whereas folktales take contradictory position towards this phenomenon. The folktales, Myths and legends on sculptors of south India narrate the dark shades of the life of sculptors. The present paper is intended to explore the tales from south India and hypothetically propose the four processes occurring in …
Strength in Numbers: Analysis of the Effectiveness of Team Teaching in Mathematics in Middle School
Mallya Aditi International School, Bangalore, India, is an inclusive school that caters to a wide range of students from high-end socio-economic backgrounds to economically underprivileged students, admitted under the Right to Education Act. The students have been exposed to team teaching from the early years of school and continue to experience the same in Middle …
‘Off-Site Insights’ – A Qualitative Study of Teacher Professional Development Through the Pandemic and Beyond
The Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Mallya Aditi International School, Bangalore, India, began teacher training when Covid-19 hit and all interaction moved online. The aim was to create a democratic and organic training process with equal understanding of one’s colleagues as well as the goal ahead. PDC also reflected on generic training practices that never …
Ecological Study of Selected lentic Water Bodies of Ahmadabad, Gujarat India
In ecology the environment of lakes is referred to as lacustrine. The lakes are quiet large bodies of fresh water usually deep enough that their beds lay much beyond the photosynthetic zone. Fluctuations in the lake level are because of climatic conditions and human water requirements. Lentic limnology refers specifically to still waters. For the …
ISSN: 2189-1036 – The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Dubai 2018 Official Conference Proceedings
IICEDubai2018, The Intercontinental Festival City Event Centre, Dubai, UAE
Conference Theme 2018: “Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change”
Friday, February 16 – Sunday, February 18, 2018
ISSN: 2189-1036
ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Dubai 2017 Official Conference Proceedings
IICAHDubai2017,The Intercontinental Festival City Event Centre, Dubai, UAE
Conference Theme 2017: “East Meets West: Innovation and Discovery”
Sunday, February 26- Tuesday, February 28, 2017
ISSN: 2432-4604
ISSN: 2189-1044 – The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning – Dubai 2017 Official Conference Proceedings
IICLLDubai2017, The Intercontinental Festival City Event Centre, Dubai, UAE
Conference Theme 2017: “Educating for Change”
Sunday, February 26 – Tuesday, February 28, 2017
ISSN: 2189-1044
ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Dubai 2016 Official Conference Proceedings
IICAHDubai2016, Dubai, UAE
Conference Themes 2016: “Justice”
Saturday, February 27 – Monday, February 29, 2016
ISSN: 2432-4604
ISSN: 2186-229X – The Asian Conference on Arts and Humanities 2015: Official Conference Proceedings
ACAH2015 The Osaka International Convention Center, Osaka, Japan
Conference Theme: “Power”
Thursday, April 2 – Sunday, April 5, 2015
ISSN: 2186-229X
ISSN: 2189-1036 – The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Dubai 2017 Official Conference Proceedings
IICEDubai2017, The Intercontinental Festival City Event Centre, Dubai, UAE
Conference Theme 2017: “Educating for Change”
Sunday, February 26 – Tuesday, February 28, 2017
ISSN: 2189-1036
ISSN: 2186-4691 – The Asian Conference on Language Learning 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings
Globalization, Culture and Society: What role does language play?
April 25-28 2012, Osaka, Japan
ISSN: 2186-4691
ISSN: 2432-4612 – The IAFOR International Conference on the Social Sciences – Dubai 2017 Official Conference Proceedings
IICSSDubai2017, The Intercontinental Festival City Event Centre, Dubai, UAE
Conference Theme 2017: “East Meets West: Innovation and Discovery”
Sunday, February 26- Tuesday, February 28, 2017
ISSN: 2432-4612
ISSN: 2189-1044 – The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning – Dubai 2018 Official Conference Proceedings
IICLLDubai2018, The Intercontinental Festival City Event Centre, Dubai, UAE
Conference Theme 2018: “Surviving and Thriving in Times of Change”
Friday, February 16 – Sunday, February 18, 2018
ISSN: 2189-1044
Crude Oil Intensity, Production Efficiency and Adaptability to Energy- Evidence from an Economy with a High Dependence on Energy Imports
Taiwan is an economy with highly dependent on energy imports. Change in oil price not only affects the cost of production, but also on the economic growth. Due to the international crude oil prices being relatively stable with low price except the first two oil crises, it has brought up Taiwan’s economic growth. However, after …
Now You See Me, Now You Don’t. A Small-Scale Blended Learning Study in a Rural RE setting in Sindh, Pakistan
With the spread of internet connectivity in the past decade, blended learning, a hybrid teaching model, is receiving much attention as it is considered to be a bridge between the traditional form of classroom teaching and the world of e-learning. However, this model of learning has always been studied in regions which has internet availability. …
Administrative Support and Teacher Efficiency: A Study of Teachers’ Perspectives from Pakistan
Implementation and enhancement of learned teaching methodologies depends on the support teachers receive from the administration. (Cavanagh and Silcox as cited in Rawat, Thomas and Qazi, 2012). This study articulates the opinion of trained secondary school teachers graduated from Notre Dame Institute of Education (NDIE) about the “Administrative Support and Teacher Efficiency” school teachers during …
Cross-Cultural Influences on the Semantics Ascribed to Assistive Technology Product and Its Envisaged User: A Preliminary Study Between Collectivist (Pakistan) and Individualist (United Kingdom) Cultures
Culture is an important variable when considering the communication of meaning through an artefact. A literature review has highlighted distinct differences in the cognitive processing that delivers perception between individuals from collectivist and individualist society. The projected growth in Assistive Technology (AT) online marketing suggests industrial designers need to be aware of the influence that …
The Convergence of Aesthetics and Politics in the Poetry of Yasmeen Hameed: A Voice from Pakistan
The paper looks at the mystique of the poetic process and the manner in which the subterranean cultural and primal patterns of the mind of the poet – Yasmeen Hameed interact, operate and manifest themselves in the lyrics. Contrary to the western paradigm of duality such patterns are studied in the light of the oriental …
Causes and Consequences of Acid Attacks on Women: A Case Study of District Lahore, Pakistan
The current qualitative study explores the psychological, economic, social and cultural aspects of acid attacks on women in District Lahore. The study aims to investigate the causes of acid attacks as well as their consequences which have become serious threat of our society. Purposive sampling is used to approach 10 respondents (married and unmarried females). …
Social Support and Life Satisfaction of Burns Survivors: Relationship with Demographics
Burn survivors are facing many challenges which are affecting their life satisfaction. Even at discharge from hospital, majority of burn survivors reported extra misery and lesser satisfaction with life than the normative samples (Patterson, Ptacek, Cromes, Fauerbach, & Engrav, 2000). Present study was conducted to study the social support and life satisfaction, with specific role …
The Influence of Using Movement-Based Game Integrating Guided-Discovery Teaching Model in Safety Education
According to Ministry of Health and Welfare, accident has led death, especially for young adults and children. The iBaby Website analyzed children’s accidents and discovered that home, traffic and water are first three places that occurred accidental events and cause children’s death. Although daily safety is scheduled in students’ formal program, the class time is …
Sustainability of Local Food Supply Using New Agriculture Theory in Organic Farming Context in Uttarakhand, India
The purpose of this research was to explore the changes in livelihood of group of farmers in Dehradun, Uttarakhand India that had converted from conventional to organic farming. This research also based on secondary data using New Agriculture Theory (NTA) as a guideline of proper resource management in land and water. The research was inductive …
The Angami Naga Perspective of Culture and Values in Nagaland of North-East India
Every Naga community has its own dominant oral narratives that have passed on from one generation to the other talking histories, stories, identity and culture of its people. Naga culture is defined by its rich traditions, customs and cuisines and is also known as ‘The Land of Festivals’, marked by immense beauty of its rich …
Philosophy of India-Dravidology
Sankhya principles, dominate the Indian thinking all along. It is seen in Buddha’s teachings, Upanishads and Bhavadgita. Kapila, the author of Sankhya is a Tamil scholar in the Sangam age. Asura is a word denoting the Dravidians. While discussing the views of all commentators in his book, Larson did not discuss this aspect. Brahmins divided …
Rewriting of the Indian Curricula: Its Effect on the Spirit of Inquiry and Scientific Temper
The ever-evolving socio-political dynamics of society, right from the early civilizations to the Anthropocene era, have heavily influenced the knowledge base of humans, and consequently, the systems of education as they have existed from time to time. The systems of education have evolved on two major lines firstly, the change in teaching pedagogy, evaluation mechanisms, …
Winding Ways and Hilly Tracts: Mapping the Identity and Cultural Patterns of the Gaddi Tribes of Himachal Pradesh, India
The words ‘culture’ and ‘identity’ have a deep emotional bond with one’s homeland or territories.The modern society,like any other society in the world, is inseparable from its culture and identity, for its history is recorded and embedded in its culture. With increasing globalization, tribes around the world are being exploited, and are almost at the …
The Becoming and Knowing of New Ways: A Feminist Phenomenology on the Lived Experience of Women’s Post-marriage Education in India
Undoubtedly, the high rate of female dropouts from higher education in developing nations is one of the largest barriers to achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment. Research has done little to investigate how marriage obstructs women’s education, except for the few who argue that early marriage has an impact on women’s education levels. This research …
A Study of Stress Among Students of Coaching Institutes of Kota City in India – Causes, Effects and Suggestions
Kota, a coaching city, situated in south eastern Rajasthan in India has emerged as the hub to prepare for engineering, medical entrance tests. Students undergone coaching here have been grabbing the top All India Ranks in entrance tests for over two decades. More than 2 lakh students from the country and even abroad come to …
Higher Education in India During Corona Pandemic
In 2019, COVID-19 virus swept the globe and wreaked havoc around the world. Many aspects of life have been destroyed by this pandemic including the education sector. In India, after the government declared a countrywide lockdown, all educational activities came to halt, affecting teachers, students and their families as a consequence. The purpose of this …
Identity Re-Articulation, Muslim Hip Hop and ‘Mappila Cool’ in Kerala, South India: Reading “Thallumaala”
This paper seeks to analyse the recently released Malayalam film “Thallumaala” (2022) in the context of Muslim hip-hop and Hindutva in Kerala, India. A carnivalesque action film that dabbles in themes like love and heartbreak, “Thallumaala”’s soundtrack, album, choreography, sartorial choices, making etc signal the arrival of ‘Muslim hip-hop’ in India. This paper makes use …
An Exploratory Study of Safe Space in the Arts-Integrated Classroom in India
This study investigates the challenges to implementing the Arts-Integrated Learning approach into existing curricula in India, and the degree and extent to which students feel safe in expressing their beliefs, thoughts and opinions within the classroom. Focusing on English language classes in two schools affiliated to India’s Central Board of Secondary Education, the study outlines …
The Efficacy of Life and Career Skills in the Workplace Preparedness of the Students of Engineering
The astute transformation of employment opportunities in the innovative and digital era pursue employees with updated professional and self-determination skills set that are indispensable to enrich the productivity of the industrial outcomes in India. However, the insurmountable needs of the industries are unfulfilled due to the inadequate skills set of the engineering graduates constituted by …
Effect of Inclusive Education Awareness Programme on Preservice Teachers
In India, the concept of inclusive education schools is gaining importance to provide equal opportunities for education for all. Aims of schools in India has is to include students with special needs in the regular classrooms. However, biggest challenge they face is lack of awareness among teachers about inclusive education.Educationists across India have felt the …
Development and Integration of Freely Available Technology into Online STEM Courses to Create a Proctored Environment During Exams
The current coronavirus pandemic has left many universities and their instructors in a sudden requirement of online education. For small private universities this creates an even more precarious situation as funds for online proctors or the purchase of software for online assessment monitoring is frequently insufficient. In addition, online assesments for STEM courses are often …
Entrepreneurship Education and Women Graduates Productivity in Ondo State Nigeria: Available Option in Lifelong Skills Approach
Education has revolved from long established systems to the needs of students and the society. Due to this, nations have tried to tailor its societal needs to the goals and objectives of its educational policy especially, with the current global economic, social and environmental change, the transition to a knowledge-based society and demographic pressures from …
Assessing Solar and Wind Energy Technical Potential Using GIS Approach: A Case Study in Sumba Island, Indonesia
Sumba Island is characterized by low population density and inadequate public infrastructure which result in low economic activity and poverty. Nevertheless, abundant yet untapped renewable energy potentials are available across the island. Sumba Iconic Island program has been developed to create a role model for a remote island with 100% renewable energy supply. This study …
ISSN: 2189-1044 – The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning – Dubai – 2016 Official Conference Proceedings
IICLLDubai2016, Dubai, UAE
Conference Themes 2016: “Convergence and Divergence”
Saturday, February 27 – Monday, February 29, 2016
ISSN: 2189-1044
ISSN: 2186-4705 – The Asian Conference on Technology in the Classroom 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings
Globalization, Culture and Society: What role does language play?
April 25-28 2012, Osaka, Japan
ISSN: 2186-4705
ISSN: 2186-2281 – The Asian Conference on Literature and Librarianship 2014 – Official Conference Proceedings
LibrAsia2014, Osaka, Japan
Conference Theme 2014: Individual, Community & Society: Conflict, Resolution & Synergy
Rihga Royal Hotel, Osaka, Japan
Thursday, April 3, 2014 – Sunday, April 6, 2014
ISSN:2186-2281
ISSN: 2189-101X – The Asian Conference on Education & International Development 2015: Official Conference Proceedings
ACE-ID2015 The Osaka International Convention Center, Osaka, Japan
Conference Theme: “Education, Power and Empowerment: Education as an Instrument of Global Transformation”
Sunday, March 29, 2015 – Wednesday, April 1, 2015
ISSN: 2189-101X
ISSN: 2187-5294 – The Asian Conference on Film and Documentary 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings
FilmAsia 2013, Osaka, Japan – Social Media and Responsibility; Globalization and Internationalization; Connectedness, Identity and Alienation
Osaka, Japan
November 8-10, 2013
ISSN:2187-5924
Thinking Outside the Box: Connecting Users with Collection Building and Management: A Case Study in a Research Library
Libraries are continually focused on how to provide better service to users. This is even more critical for a research library whose users have specific information needs based on the research focus. Instead of passive reference service, libraries should think outside the box to proactively engage users from upstream, i.e. collection building and management. The …
Development of Cheap Flow Meter
In this study, we plan and develop a cheap and accurate flow meter and the boat to mount it. The purpose of this study is to reduce the cost of flow rate measurement in rivers. In the development of the flow meter, we are planning to develop a magnetic flow meter. The principle of the …
Developing a Textbook of Writing Pantun, Syair, and Acrostic Poetry by Using the Website www.rimakata.com and Kbbi.kemdikbud.go.id
This study was aimed to develop a textbook of writing pantun, syair, and acrostic poetry by using the website www.rimakata.com and kbbi.kemdikbud.go.id. The researcher used the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model (Branch, 2009) which the steps were Analyzing, Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating. The results of the need analysis with a closed …
English as a Second Language; Engaging the Early Years through Interactive Tablet Application Software
An interactive tablet application for the new Microsoft Surface has been developed that targets early years of primary school education (kindergarten students) for improvement in English literacy and linguistic skills. The application services remote learning in English as a second language and is developed in accordance with school curricula and learning objectives, in collaboration with …
Exploring Approaches to Help Students with Reading Disabilities Enhance Their Reading Comprehension through the Use of the Tablet
Reading is the foundation of learning in formal education. In the mobilized digital century, how the mobile device can facilitate students with reading disabilities (RD) to read is of interest. The purpose of this study is to explore text display modes suitable for students with RD, based on the 7-inch tablet. In addition, the impact …
The Empirical Analysis of Tea Price Under the Influence of Wage Earners
This paper pays attention on the variation of tea plantation wage earners from 2006 to 2015. A detailed description on the variation is combined with the changes of weather and annual hot issues. The types of tea are rich, and different tea has different quality standard of fresh leaves picking, especially the famous high-quality tea, …
Students and Teachers Perceptions of ICT Use in Classroom: Pakistani Classrooms
The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become a major driving force in transforming education throughout the world. The usage of ICT in Pakistan has increased many folds in the last 10 years. The latest educational policy of the Government of Pakistan has stressed on using ICT in schools. The curriculum documents have …
Texting Behavior’ and Impacts of ‘Mobile Messaging’ on Youth of Pakistan: A Uses and Gratification Analysis
Advances in mobile technology have revolutionized the lives of Pakistani people, especially youngsters. The excessive use of mobile for ‘texting’ i.e. sending messages has become a normal practice regardless of the time and place. The present study focuses on this intensive habit of mobile texting exhibited by the youngsters of Southern Punjab to highlight and …
The Effect of Teacher Immediacy as Leverage Technology on Online Students’ Participation, Academic Achievement and Knowledge Retention
COVID-19 pandemic has led to a major shift towards online learning, emphasizing the importance of teacher immediacy in promoting students’ participation, academic achievement and knowledge retention. The transition to online learning has become increasingly prevalent, necessitating a deeper understanding of the factors that influence students’ academic performance in environment. One such factor is teacher immediacy, …
A Study about Use of Foreign Language in the Students__ Assessment as a Barrier in Exact Evaluation of the Individual__s Expertise of the Material
In this age of an information-based global education & economy, standards are strategically important as marketing tools and also required to interconnect such activities. The flow of technology is usually from the west for last several decades. The under developed countries has to rely on that literature to keep them on the track of development. …
Perceptions of Professional Chemical Engineers Toward Immersive Virtual Reality in Health and Safety Training
Following the rapid advancement and growing market of immersive virtual reality (IVR), it is important to understand the impacts caused by these technological innovations. Research on feasibility, reliability, and easiness of use of IVR has received considerable attention, but little is known about the specific factors that influence the intention to adopt IVR in the …
A Study on Improving Listening Efficacy of Instructions for Nursing Students Towards the Accurate Information Transfer
Aim: Focusing on the listening efficacy of instructions as skills for medical safety, we devised a social skills training (SST) of instructions-received skills for nursing students. For that reason, this study aims to examine the relationship between the improvement of the skills after SST and the experience of the students. Methods: The participants were second-year nursing …
Students’ Perspectives of Attendance Taking and Student-Teacher Communication Via the ARS During the First Year of Emergency Remote Teaching
The move to emergency remote teaching (ERT) in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic forced instructors to seek ways of providing their course content remotely. It also compelled them to consider how they might carry out their standard non-content-related classroom practices of taking attendance and creating and maintaining student-teacher communication channels while distanced from students. …
Sustainable Management for a Long-Term Caring Center Taking Community Service as a Moderating Role
According to Ministry of Interior, there were more than 2.6 million people older than 65 years in Taiwan. It consisted of 11.15% of the whole population. Long-term caring for senior persons in Taiwan is now a booming business that delicate business prescription is a must for any private institution. No more than 48 beds in …
An Analysis on the Differences in Visitor Behaviors between Traditional and Digital Exhibitions Taking Kaohsiung Museum of Shadow
In recent years, the evolution of new technologies has affected the relationship between visitors and exhibitions. Therefore, this study attempts to investigate the differences in visitor behaviors and experience behaviors under different exhibition patterns in Kaohsiung Museum of Shadow Puppet. Firstly, this study investigated and analyzed the existing exhibition planning and patterns, further used non-participant …
Quantitative Study on the Street Interface Form of Beijing Historical District — Taking Dashilar as an Example
Streets are not only the skeleton of a city, but also the label of the quality of a city’s public space. Taking Dashilar, a historical district in Beijing, as the research object, this paper makes a quantitative study on the interface shape of Dashilar pedestrian street from three levels and 12 indicators. From the urban …
Promoting Teacher Confidence With Technology Through Risk Taking and Organisational Changes: A Welsh Perspective
There is no doubt that technology is a powerful pedagogical tool, playing an important role in learning within and outside of the curriculum at varying levels of education. In Wales, the recent curriculum changes, and the emergence of the Digital Competence Framework (DCF) means that primary and secondary schools and teachers across are now responsible …
Preparing Students for Taking the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE): The Design of an Online Self-paced Courseware and Evaluation
Preparing Students for Taking the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE): The Design of an Online Self-paced Courseware and Evaluation After years of education, graduates are naturally keen to give something back and contribute to society. One of the most efficient ways is to join the civil service and serve the public. The Civil Service Bureau of …
A GIS based Green Infrastructure Planning Framework for Water Sensitive Spatial Planning
Green Infrastructure is a network of strategically planned natural and semi-natural areas that provide a wide array of ecosystem services. As the world is changing at a fast pace, interconnected green spaces are more likely to survive and contribute to the wellbeing of human settlements rather than isolated ones. The spatial aspect of this network …
(En)Gendering Colonial Masculinities in Rabindranath Tagore’s Novels
Colonial India of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century was a period of monumental changes. The nation’s tryst with imperialism propelled a socio-cultural upheaval that impacted the affairs of the private and the public alike. Nevertheless, the repercussions were not homogenously experienced by all. The nation’s men were confronted with a public overridden with …
Regionalism and Issues: Understanding Indian Unity in Diversity Through Literature
To understand regionalism,we need to know various dimensions of the region.Region as a social system,reflects the relation between different human beings and groups whereas a geographical unit,is delimited form each other.Regionalism is an ideology and political movement to advance the causes of regions.At the international level,regionalism refers to transnational cooperation to meet a common goal.Regionalism …
Privatisation, Convergence and Broadcasting Regulations: A Case Study of the Indian Television Industry
In India till 1991 there was only one television channel – Doordarshan, the public service broadcaster. With the opening up of the Indian economy in early 1990s this enabled the entry of private broadcasters in India. The number of television channels has proliferated manifold. By 2005 India had more than 200 digital channels. The number …
The Power Dynamics of New Social Movements in Post Industrial Society: A Theoritical Analysis.
Since 2011 we have been witnessing different kinds of New Social Movements. The Jasmine Revolution and Arab Spring in the Arab world, the Occupy movement in the developed world and India Against Corruption in my country, India. These and before them like the Civil Rights Movements in Germany, anti-globalisation movement in US, antiwar protests in …
Pan-Asianism in Twentieth-Century Indian and Japanese Art: The Resilience of a Shared Artistic and Cultural Heritage
The artistic exchanges of the early twentieth century in India and Japan which defined the trajectory of Asian modernism were made possible due to cultural, commercial and religious crossovers of the first millennium CE and the Edo Period during which Japanese artists and artisans looked to India for inspiration. In 1902 and the ensuing decades, …
A Comparative Study of Greek and Roman Mythologies With Special Reference to Excerpts From Ovid’s ‘Metamorphoses’ and Riordan’s ‘Percy Jackson’
Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a collection of poems chronicling the history of the creation of the world, consisting of fifteen fully constructed Books with over 100 poems. Over the years, Metamorphoses has inspired other great writers including Dante, Chaucer and Shakespeare himself. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a mythological fiction series by Rick Riordan and …
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder as a Predictor of Quality of Life Among Late Adolescents in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The rapid progress of the COVID-19 pandemic is known as a period of psychological stress and can negatively affect the women’s menstrual cycle and premenstrual symptoms severity. Studies reporting that stress is significantly related to the premenstrual symptoms severity and quality of life remain questionable among young women. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional predictive research …
The Indian Odd: Women’s Rising Education and Declining Workforce Participation
The disproportionate representation of women in labor as compared to their education is an Indian odd which will be examined in this study. Women are attaining higher education degrees at similar rates as men but hold a much lower track of considerable labor participation. Women constitute only 21% of the workforce as compared to 49% …
Design of a Digital Application to Aid Hindi Alphabet Recognition/Formation for Children With Learning Disability
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability that majorly affects language development and reading. In India, dyslexic children despite being moderately intelligent and good with English alphabetic knowledge perform poorly in Hindi. These children find it very difficult to recognize and remember the shapes of the Hindi alphabets because of its complex features such as …
Assessing Quality of Life and Menopausal Symptoms among Lothas of Nagaland, India
The study aims at assessing the quality of life and menopausal symptoms in rural population of Wozhuro range, Nagaland. In the studied population a sample size of 202 adult females were selected with age ranging from 35-60 years and were divided into two groups based on the menopausal status. An exclusion criterion was selected where …
Fostering the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Students Through Pioneering Teaching Pedagogies: An Empirical Study on a B-School
Recent studies have shown the importance of entrepreneurship on the economy of a country. Universities and Educational institutions play a vital role in nurturing students. The study focuses on the impact of innovative teaching pedagogies such as TAP (Teaching, Application and Practice) on the entrepreneurial mindset of students. The mindset of the students was measured …
Communal Harmony in Goa: Assessing Attitudes and Devising Strategies for Promotion
Communal harmony is a word that became immensely loaded with political implications for India after the Babri Masjid demolition that took place in 1992. The shock waves resulting from that game changer, were felt nation-wide. However Goa, the smallest state of India, was considerably undisturbed because it had a long tradition of peaceful coexistence that …
Achieving the Goal of Universalization of Education: A Situational Analysis of Chhattisgarh State, India
Chhattisgarh is one of the developing Indian states that is yet to taste the fruits of development like other states of the country. The State’s Human Development Index is 0.430, the lowest of all states and literacy rate is 71.04%, which is below the national average of 74.04%. Under the flagship program of Sarva Shiksha …
Risk Analysis of Newspaper Articles Based on the First and Second Language of an Individual
Newspapers are a medium that spreads awareness about current day events, based on which individuals make decisions. In order to better understand decision making under conditions of risk, this study focused on decisions made by individuals – in regard to the Foreign Language Effect (FLE) – in their day-to-day life. Literature around FLE makes note …
Usage of Devanagari Numbers in Primary School in Maharashtra, India
Section 29(2)(f) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 provides that “the medium of instruction shall, as far as practicable, be in the child’s mother tongue.” Many research articles have emphasized the importance of teaching in the mother tongue but how important is teaching regional numbers in this converging …
The Challenges of COVID-19 School Closures on Teaching and Learning in Primary and Secondary Schools in India
With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world have sought to protect the most vulnerable of its citizens from being infected with the virus. They have rushed to put in place policies that included school closures. This presentation elucidates a timeline of events such as school closures had on the teaching and …
Effects of Literature and Multi-Cultural Experience on Growth and Development of TCKs
This work investigates the impacts of changing education systems on Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Particularly, how Classical Literature influences the education, growth, behaviour and personality development in the nomadic lifestyle of TCKs. While plenty of research exists on the positive attributes of TCKs around the world, this study will also focus on the negative impacts …
Sankhya, Theosophy and Wholistic Approach to Reality
The Sankhya doctrine envisages the deepest insight into the working of the human psyche and spirit in the evolutionary Human plane and the Aatmic plane after the physical existence transcending to the Supra Cosmic Conscient aura.Astrology-the ancient science from which one learns fate and destiny is rooted in Sankhya.The seven continents,the seven oceans,the seven basic …
Achieving Quality in Education Under SDG 4 – Financial Challenges and Gaps from an Indian Perspective
India has made significant progress in universalizing both primary and elementary education by showing holistic improvement in Gross Enrolment Ratio through implementation of education schemes and projects. The flagship programme of Sarva Shikha Abiyaan (SSA) coupled with the Right to Education Act (RTE) has accorded the highest priority for development of education. With a view …
Scenarios as Means for Identifying, Developing, and Accessing Critical Thinking in Pre- and In-Service Teacher Education: A Preliminary Discussion on the Findings of an International Collaboration
Critical thinking is widely considered a vital aspect of education, necessary for comprehending concepts and solving problems. Compelling evidence from various studies indicates that even a significant number of university graduates lack the ability to think critically, despite its emphasis in education. Critical thinking involves a process of reasoning that is reasonable, reflective, and aimed …
Solar Powered Vapour Absorption Refrigeration (SPVAR) System as a Rural Microenterprise
The continuous increase in the cost and demand for energy has led to more research and development to utilize available and renewable energy resources efficiently. The absorption refrigeration system (ARS) is becoming more important because it can produce higher cooling capacity than vapor compression systems, and it can be powered by other sources of energy …
Role of Televisual Literacy in Second Language Teaching
In non-native English speaking countries like Asian countries, where English is learnt as second language, teachers explore innovative practices for SLT. Televisual aids are really helpful as teaching tool. The present paper is writer’s endeavour to know how and why they work. Television, in present days, is used in social system by 95%. Although in …
ISSN: 2186-2303 – The Asian Conference on the Social Sciences 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings
“Working Together Towards a Sustainable World”
June 9 – 12, Osaka, Japan
ISSN: 2186-2303
ISSN:2188-272X – The Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology 2013 – Official Conference Proceedings
ACSET2013 – Learning and Teaching in Changing Times
Osaka, Japan
October 24 – 27, 2013
ISSN:2186-5892
ISSN: 2189-1036 – The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Dubai – 2016 Official Conference Proceedings
IICEDubai2016, Dubai, UAE
Conference Themes 2016: “Education and Social Justice: Global Trends, Local Solutions”
Saturday, February 27 – Monday, February 29, 2016
ISSN: 2189-1036
ISSN: 2187-476X – The Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion & Philosophy 2015: Official Conference Proceedings
ACERP2015 The Osaka International Convention Center, Osaka, Japan
Conference Theme 2015: “Power”
Thursday, March 26 – Sunday, March 29, 2015
ISSN: 2187-476X
ISSN: 2186-5892 – The Asian Conference on Education 2011 – Official Conference Proceedings
“Learning and Teaching in a Globalised World”
October 27-30 2011, Osaka, Japan
ISSN: 2186-5892
Caregiver Burden, Psychological Distress and Marital Dissatisfaction among the Spouses of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
Major depressive disorder is a debilitating mental disorder. Providing care to a family member with any psychological disability can cause significant distress to the caregivers. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between care giver burden, psychological distress and marital satisfaction among the spouses of the patients with major depressive disorder. It …
Role of Progressive Aspect in the Definitions of Stative and Dynamic Verb
This experimental study aims to find out reasons behind scanty knowledge of stative and its dynamic counterpart among the EFL learners. Firstly, it is focused on to what extent the definitions of stative and dynamic posted in Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, which the college students studying at secondary and tertiary level in Pakistan put to …
Analyzing Impact of Formally Taught Life Skills’ Curriculum on Self Esteem and Thinking Skills of Early School Children
There is a rapidly developing trend of anxiety and depressive disorders; the level of prevalence of such disorders is at 34% in urban Pakistan. We have analyzed that educational institutions can play a vital role in providing preventive tools that will facilitate in coping with diverse situations that pose challenges leading to disorders. Our study …
Assessment of Disaster Safety at Matara District General Hospital in Sri Lanka
Hospitals are essential infrastructures in responding to disasters. They are expected to remain functioning during and in the immediate aftermath of disasters. Sri Lanka has experienced a number of natural disasters such as tsunami of 2004, and experienced inadequate disaster preparedness at many local hospitals. However, very limited research has been conducted in Sri Lanka …
ISSN: 2186-5914 – The Asian Business & Management Conference 2012 – Official Conference Proceedings
Negotiating a Way Forward: Asia Post Crisis and Post Catastrophe
November 16-18 2012
Osaka, JapanISSN: 2186-5914
Elder Abuse and Quality of Life: A Study Among Elderly in Rural and Urban Households of Maharashtra
The irreversible and inevitable process of ageing, initially seen as a concern of the aged persons and their families alone, has now gained wide public attention. For nations like India with a higher percentage of older cohorts, care and safety of elders have become one of the emerging concerns in Public Health which rationalises the …
The Psychological Role of Orientation Sessions in the Learning Activity of Students Taking Distance Online Courses
In modern distance programs, orientation sessions (OS) are usually aimed at providing students with technical assistance in mastering new information technological tools. This research’s focus is on the less studied – psychological – aspect of creating OS for online courses. 159 graduate students participated in the research who took the author’s online course Child Development …
Taking Leisure Seriously: Adolescents’ Pursuit of their Most Important and Interesting Leisure Activities
Whereas schools are the most common educational settings worldwide, learning and personal growth can take place in other contexts outside the school system. One of these significant contexts is leisure. Characterized by relative freedom, fewer social constraints than other life domains, self-determination and intrinsic motivation, leisure has been identified as a major context for youth …
ASEAN and Environmental Security Taking Indonesian Haze Pollution as an Example
In the past, military, economic, trade, and political issues have been the focus of many international organizations, however environmental issues have become increasingly significant, given the impact of environmental factors on issues of both trade and national security. In organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), environmental pollution and climate change are …
Taking Risks: Learning to Teach Musical Instruments During the Pandemic and Beyond
The pandemic crisis has had a significant impact on musical education worldwide. Although virtual instrumental education has existed for quite a while, it was generally considered a substitute for in-person instruction pre-pandemic. Many teachers, students and parents regarded in-person instrumental instruction as the optimal format for transferring performance techniques and cultivating musicality given that much …
A Study on the Effectiveness of Integrating Digital Media Audio-visual Materials Into Japanese Listening Courses: Taking the Japanese Listening Course of One University in Taiwan as an Example
The purpose of this study is to find out whether the incorporation of “digital media materials” in Japanese listening courses has a positive impact on students. Non-Japanese learners of Japanese do not have a full Japanese environment after leaving the classroom, so it is important to continue to learn with willpower and self-discipline. In this …
COIL, COILer, COILing: English Language Learners Participating in Collaborative Online International Learning
This practitioner research in education paper is based on the experiences of two English language educators taking part in a collaborative online international learning project, otherwise known as COIL. Synchronous and asynchronous teaching methods were used for English language learners to meet and work with students from other countries. The collaboration took place virtually between …
Do Prior Knowledge of Advanced Mathematics Influence Academic Confidence of Students Taking Pre-university Chemistry Courses
The relationship between Chemistry and Mathematics are directly proportional in the perspective of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. This study investigates the relationship between prior advanced mathematical knowledge attained in high school could predict the outcome of student’s overall confidence in studying Pre-University Chemistry courses. Mathematics is often perceived as a subject that …
How Power Inequality Operates in the Gig Economy: Taking Chinese Food Delivery Platform Meituan as an Example
Sharing economy has become a buzzword in the world in recent years. Though it brings lots of convenience to individual daily life and boosts economic growth, it seems to perpetuate and even develop the unfairness between employers and workers, leading to the further deterioration of labour rights. Given this background, this paper will take Meituan …
The Usage Television Media That Taking Main Information From TRF Researches Focused on Cultural Tourism in Nakhonthai District, Pitsanulok Province
This research aims at using television media that takes its main information from TRF research focused on cultural tourism in Amphoe Nakhon Thai, Pitsanulok Province to disseminate knowledge to youths. The media has been developed from two TRF pieces of research. Its scope has been on 3 groups: 1) secondary school students in Amphoe Nakhon …
Dementia Patients as Discursively Constructed in Taiwanese Newspapers: Taking United Daily News Samples as Examples
As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, improving public awareness of this disease is of growing importance. Newspapers are among the most influential sources of information on dementia, with considerable power to reinforce negative stereotypes about it. Prompted by the scarcity of scholarly literature on portrayals of dementia patients in Asian contexts, the present …
Can the Intervention of SCAMPER Bring About Changes of Neural Activation While Taking Creativity Tasks?
SCAMPER (substitution, combination, modification, putting to other uses, elimination, and rearrangement) has been regarded as an effective technique that provides a structured way to help people produce creative ideas and solutions. Although some neuroscience studies regarding creativity training have been conducted, no study has focused on SCAMRER. This study pioneers computer-based learning in integrating fMRI …
How the Arts and Culture Industry in Singapore is Taking on Big Data
Data is a big buzzword today and the arts and cultural industry is not immune to the hype. My paper looks at the way data science is impacting arts programming and policies. The arts groups and institutions in Singapore generally divide their data into two categories. One is institutional collections, which could include both physical …
A Study of Consumers Purchasing Factors Through Facebook Online Live Streaming: Taking Sales of Clothing for Example
Owing to the rise of online live streaming in recent years, many socializing platforms successively introduce the live streaming services that blew up the fad of live streaming. This situation not only brings overnight fame to a lot of online ordinary people but also develops a new business model which combined ecommerce with digital marketing. …
The Influence of Painting Education on Taiwan Folk Art during Japanese Colonial Period – Taking Landscape Painting of Colored Drawing for Building as Example
In general, Taiwan’s folk art tradition is inherited from the local characteristics in Fujian and Guangdong areas of mainland China. However, after the First Sino-Japanese War in 1895, Japan began colonizing Taiwan, and also gradually reformed the education system, language, habituation, custom and religion that existed in Taiwan since ancient times. Moreover, during this period, …
A Study on the Purchase Factors of Mobile Game Loot Box – Taking Tower of Saviors as an Example
With the rapid development of smart phones, nearly 70% of Taiwan’s population currently owns smart phones, and nearly 90% of Google Play users have access to mobile Internet. With the integration of smart phones into people’s lives, they also drives the demand for APP applications.The needs of the program. The game-related APP is currently the …
The Bridge between Problems and Solutions in Design: Taking a Toddler’s Case as an Example
Problem solving in Industrial Design is focused on the realization of ideas. At the end, the ideas are applied as practical design solutions for product development. Designers generate ideas to solve problems based on their past experiences and creative thinking. However, there has been a gap between problem identification and solution generation within the design …
Employing English Picture Books in Classroom Teaching: Taking a Suburban Area in Mainland China as the Study Context
Nowadays, the application of English picturebook in childhood English education has generated more and more attention among Chinese researchers, educators, and parents. A growing number of them have started to employ English picturebook as a tool in childhood English education. However, research on the classroom use of English picturebooks for young Chinese children’s English learning …
Education for Sustainable Development
The present academics in the undergraduate & graduate levels, particularly in the field of engineering & technology are contextualized to a specific subject area and less focused on experiential learning perhaps due the overcrowded curricula, limited resources for vocational training and lack of institutional drive and commitment. The academics should aim to prepare students to …
Exploring Cultural Imagination for Indian Most Popular Movies
In India, South India film industries outperform Bollywood in recent years. For Indian audiences, they experience historically different choices for film appreciation and entertaining styles. This study uses textual analysis to interpret public and social meanings for two kinds of most popular Indian movies: Top 10 movies in India movie markets, and Top 10 most …
Citizens of the English Language: Sociolinguistic Perspectives on Indian Subjectivity
This paper presents what I call extralingual citizenship which theorizes an expansion of translingualism to include the ethnoracial logic of the nation-state and demonstrate the entanglement of language, governance, and education in the policing of knowledge infrastructures and discursive practices. I build on the work of Kachru on World Englishes, Tupas on unequal Englishes and …
Choice of Gender in High School Dropout: A Comparison of MNL and BIMNL Models
Purpose – To estimate gender disparity in high school dropouts when households experience financial shocks, this study aims to extend the simple decision-making process of school dropouts to allow for the multiplicity of dropout choices with respect to gender in households having exactly one boy and one girl in high school. We also account for …
Study on Architectural Remains of Tuman: A Forgotten Capital of the Kalachuris
Tuman is a small village located at 10 km away from Katghora in the Korba District of present day Chhattisgarh, India. This place is considered to be the first capital of the Haihaya or Kalachuri Royal Dynasty of South Kosala. According to its political, social, religio-cultural importance this place gained attention of the researchers. This …