Education

This research examines how public perceptions of libraries, expressed through social media discourse, influence their role as public spaces. Using qualitative methods and data collected from various online sources, including Twitter, blogs, and news articles, the study analyzed 18,461 texts related to libraries in Indonesia. Out of these, 82 texts were selected for critical discourse analysis, revealing that social media …

The Chat Generative Pre-trained transformer, known as ChatGPT, holds promise for transforming higher education, but factors influencing its adoption among economics students in Ghanaian institutions are unclear. Utilizing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2), a study surveyed 306 Ghanaian economics students, revealing design and interactivity significantly impact perceived trust, while factors like social influence and hedonic …

This paper examines factors influencing visitors’ intent to reuse Virtual Reality (VR) in Malaysian theme parks, focusing on perceived usefulness, ease of use, enjoyment, and compatibility, with visitor satisfaction mediating the relationship. Results suggest ease of use, enjoyment, and compatibility positively influence intent to reuse VR, with satisfaction mediating ease of use and compatibility’s impact. Recommendations include enhancing ease of …

Research on entrepreneurial intention, particularly among university students, has intensified, with a focus on comparing intentions between genders, highlighting an existing entrepreneurial gap. This study aimed to analyze factors determining entrepreneurial intention among male and female students in Peru through quantitative analysis using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM), integrating Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Business Event …

During the Emergency Remote Teaching period, educators widely adopted technology; however, the suitability of these tools for traditional classroom settings remains uncertain. A qualitative study in the United Arab Emirates involving 22 university faculty members explored their experiences with eLearning tools through focus groups and reflective logs. The research suggests that the perceived utility of these tools is context-dependent, emphasizing …

In the realm of language learning, particularly on speech-generating devices (SGDs), the usage by children is inconsistent throughout the day, necessitating a closer look at how various school contexts impact communication opportunities. Using complex adaptive systems theory, this study explored differences in the frequency and types of communication among nonspeaking autistic children labeled as emerging communicators across different classroom situations. …

An increasing number of studies have examined policies in physical education and teacher education, highlighting their role in prescribing behaviors and legitimizing certain knowledge perspectives. This paper investigates the representation of ethnic and cultural diversity in physical education teacher education programs in Norway, Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Canada, revealing varied representations but an overall emphasis on liberal and critical approaches to …

This research paper conducts a thorough bibliometric analysis of ICT integration in education, examining trends, author prominence, institutional contributions, and thematic focus from 2014 to 2023. Utilizing the Dimensions academic research database, 1790 relevant publications were identified, and VOSviewer was employed to visualize bibliometric networks. The study reveals prolific authors, leading journals, contributing countries, influential publications, and evolving research themes, …

This paper synthesizes research on integrating problem posing into mathematics education, exploring questions such as the nature of teaching mathematics through problem posing, defining its tasks, guiding teachers on handling student-generated problems, supporting teacher learning in this approach, and assessing the impact of Problem-Posing-Based Learning (P-PBL) on both teachers and students. The author raises additional unanswered questions and proposes a …

The educational model is facing a crisis throughout the Western world, with its role and legitimacy being heavily debated. In the past, schools were revered as temples of knowledge, fostering understanding, promotion, and openness. However, in today’s world, schools have lost prestige due to the influence of television, games, the Internet, and travel, which have made children feel more knowledgeable. …