Abstract:This study aimed to identify psychological factors that influence university life satisfaction and loneliness among university students majoring in early childhood education. A total of 96 undergraduate students from a four-year university in South Korea participated in the study. The variables examined included self-efficacy, self-esteem, resilience (with subcomponents: endurance of negative emotions, positive supportive relationships, sense of control, and autonomy), life satisfaction, and loneliness. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and stepwise multiple regression analyses were conducted using SPSS 23.0. The results showed that life satisfaction and positive supportive relationships significantly predicted university life satisfaction, while self-esteem, life satisfaction, positive supportive relationships, and autonomy were significant negative predictors of loneliness. Interestingly, sense of control was positively associated with loneliness. These findings suggest that students' overall psychological well-being and the presence of supportive interpersonal relationships are critical for enhancing their satisfaction with university life and reducing feelings of loneliness. Based on the results, this study highlights the importance of implementing university-based programs that promote life satisfaction, social support, self-esteem, and autonomy among students. Practical implications and recommendations for psychological support and intervention programs in higher education settings are discussed.
Abstract:Background: Vital signs measurements are the basic learning subject for first-year nursing students and include practices in which they touch the patient, communicate, develop social and motor skills. It is known that students use the "live simulation" method by taking measurements from their friends in laboratory applications. Aim: To find the effect of live simulation and video demonstration training on nursing students' ability to assess vital signs and perceived stress. Design: The study was conducted experimentally with pre test-post test control group. Participants: Nursing 1st year students. Methods: This study was conducted with 78 first-year students studying at Kahramanmaras Sutcu İmam University Nursing Department between February 2023 and March 2024. In the study, 78 first grade students were divided into three groups as two intervention groups (Live Simulation and Video Training Groups) and one control group by lot. The first test measurements were determined by drawing lots. Intervention groups were called to different classes for the experiment. First, the training sessions were completed and then the students were asked to perform these skills on an individual. For the evaluation, the instructors were distributed to the groups by lot, and at the end of the evaluation, the post-test measurements of the students were made. Results: In the comparison of body temperature, respiration, radial pulse, blood pressure and saturation measurement scores between the groups after the intervention; it was found that the scores in the live simulation group were higher than the video group and the control group, and the scores in the video group were higher than the control group and this difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). There was no significant difference between the groups in the perceived stress scale scores (p>0.05). Conclusions: As a result of the study, it was determined that the use of live simulation was an effective method in teaching vital signs and it is recommended that this method be used in the training of nursing students.
Abstract:Intellectual capital has become an important aspect in determining a company's competitiveness in knowledge-based economies. However, little is known about how its different components, such as human, relational, structural, informational, and social capital, interact to influence marketing success, particularly among Chinese SMEs operating in a variety of regional economic environments. Previous research, which mostly focuses on large enterprises or certain industries, has not provided a complete understanding of how intellectual capital effects SME marketing outcomes in China's fragmented macroeconomic environment. This study closes this gap by experimentally examining the impact of five characteristics of intellectual capital on marketing performance, with a particular emphasis on the moderating role of regional GDP. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used with SmartPLS 4.0 to analyze survey data from 78 Chinese SMEs. This study provides both practical insights for SME resource allocation and theoretical breakthroughs in intellectual capital management under environmental heterogeneity. One moderating variable and a short sample size are among the drawbacks. In order to capture evolving relationships between intellectual capital and performance over time, future research should employ longitudinal designs, increase the sample size, and incorporate more contextual factors (such as company size and industry type). Informational and structural capital considerably improve marketing effectiveness, but regional GDP has no discernible moderating influence, emphasizing the importance of internal intangible assets over external economic conditions for Chinese SMEs.
Abstract:This article proposes an analysis of the concept of Educating Cities, exploring both formal and nonformal spheres of education and their essential role in the co-creation of curricula and practices within and beyond school contexts. The investigation centers on the pursuit of building sustainable societies through education, emphasizing the potential of cities as conducive environments for the implementation of innovative educational strategies. In this regard, the article examines how the cocreation of curricula and practices contributes to social sustainability, considering the diversity of urban contexts, its citizens and the school stakeholders? Methodologically, the corpus of analysis was constructed through content analysis. The findings reveal that cities provide a rich and diverse context for implementing such innovative strategies. The results suggest that Educating Cities play a fundamental role in promoting sustainable societies, specifically, through the co-creation of curricula and educational practices. The integration of formal and non-formal educational spheres, both within and beyond the school environment, emerges as an effective strategy to address contemporary challenges and prepare citizens for active participation in community life.
Abstract:The insufficient data collection and low teacher-student interaction efficiency in programming courses are common problems encountered. In order to solve the problems, this study presents a data-driven smart teaching model (DD_STM) with a four-layers architecture, which are teaching interaction layer, data collection and storage layer, intelligent computing layer and intelligent decision application layer. Moreover, a smart teaching platform has been developed to support the implementation of DD_STM. Empirical study from “Foundations of Python Programming instruction” indicates that the smart teaching model significantly improves teacher-student interaction efficiency and promotes higher level of students learning participation. The positive outcomes may be attributed to the timely response from the smart platform and the effective feedback on students’ difficulties, which enhance students’ initiative in learning and thereby promote greater engagement in the learning process.
Abstract:This study explores the challenges primary school teachers face working with refugee children, focusing on peer bullying and the broader context of refugee students' integration into educational settings. The research highlights significant adaptation difficulties, communication barriers, and developmental disadvantages among refugee children. Nearly half of the refugee children reported communication issues, and many exhibited deficits in social-emotional and language development. The study also reveals a high prevalence of peer bullying, with 38.5% of refugee children engaging in bullying behavior and 48.7% being victims. Teachers emphasized the need for values education programs to address peer bullying, with 94.9% of participants supporting such initiatives. Love, respect, fairness, and friendship were identified as key values to be imparted. The study underscores the importance of comprehensive educational interventions, including teacher training, family involvement, and community awareness, to promote refugee children's social integration and well-being in primary schools.
Abstract:This study presents a bibliometric analysis of Brazilian scientific production on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in cardiology between 2013 and 2023. A total of 31 publications indexed in the Scopus database were analyzed, involving 334 authors, with a notable increase in studies after 2018. The most productive and influential researcher was Antonio Luiz Pinho Ribeiro, from UFMG. A high level of collaboration among authors was observed, forming clusters based on coauthorship. The main types of documents were journal articles, conference papers, and reviews, primarily in the fields of medicine and computer science. The most frequent publication source was Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, with the most cited work focusing on photoplethysmography signal analysis. Funding came mainly from national institutions such as CNPq and FAPEMIG. The most recurrent keywords were “artificial intelligence,” “machine learning,” and “cardiology.” International collaboration was strongest with the USA, China, and Portugal. The upward trend suggests growing interest and investment in the field.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder and the most common chromosomal abnormality. It is predominantly characterized by muscle hypotonia and joint hypermobility. Gait analysis is a systematic study of human locomotion that involves evaluating body motions, body mechanics and muscle activity. OBJECTIVE: To analyse “Two-Dimensional Analysis of Gait Parameters in Children with Down Syndrome. METHODOLOGY: Non-experimental study, convenient sampling, sample size was 12. Participants both boys and girls were selected with age group of 6- 12 years were included in the study. PROCEDURE: 12 Participants were selected according to age group with Down Syndrome. And were asked to walk in a 5 meter’s track, their gait was captured using a Nikon D3300 camera that captures video at 60 frames per second in 1080p in MPEG-4 camera and gait analysis was performed using GaitOn software. Spatiotemporal and kinematics variables were assessed by using 2D gait analysis with software from Auptimo technologies. RESULTS: Gait analysis of Down Syndrome children’s significant difference in ankle plantar flexion, knee hyperextension and hip flexion in lateral view and in anterior view shows knee adduction, in posterior view shows ipsilateral pelvic drop and rear foot eversion at p<0.05. CONCLUSION: This study concludes the Down Syndrome children shows marked changes in ankle, knee, hip joint, knee abduction/adduction, pelvic drop, rear foot angle and Spatiotemporal parameters.
Abstract:Contemporary job market requires graduates to have comprehensive interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in order to be able to apply different approaches to solving problems in the modern workplace. Interdisciplinary education is believed to have an impact on preparing graduates to view things from different perspectives and apply higher-order thinking and analytical skills in a current and futuristic work environment. The purpose of this study is to explore faculty perspectives on the impact of interdisciplinary education on preparing students for future careers. The study was conducted using a qualitative case study of a federal university in the United Arab Emirates. The paradigmatic position was interpretive. Thirteen faculty members who are currently teaching interdisciplinary courses were purposely selected to take part in semi-structured interviews. It was found that interdisciplinary education provided various work-related graduate attributes and skills that prepared them for the evolving work environment. The study concludes that interdisciplinary education plays an indispensable role in getting graduates ready for work and is also influential in their selection of career choices.
Abstract:This study explores the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary social studies curriculum designed for gifted seventh-grade students, focusing on climate crisis, global citizenship, and sustainability themes. Grounded in the urgency of environmental education, the curriculum integrates scientific, technological, and social knowledge to foster critical and creative thinking. Utilizing an action research methodology, the study involved iterative planning, implementation, observation, and reflection cycles with twelve gifted students in a Turkish Science and Art Center (SAC). Data were collected through digital portfolios, performance tasks, rubrics, and student reflections. The findings revealed increased environmental awareness, improved data literacy, enhanced empathy through drama activities, and effective use of technology in sustainability projects. Students developed and partially implemented personal eco-action plans. The study contributes to the field by offering a scalable model of interdisciplinary education tailored to gifted learners, highlighting the need for sustainable and student-centered practices in curriculum design. Recommendations for teacher training and policy support are also presented.