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        <pubDate>2026-05-04T22:39:17.184+00:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[AI literacy as a meta-skill: a four-domain model for academic management innovation in higher education]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Chi Che</author>
        <description><![CDATA[As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in higher education operations, AI literacy is increasingly positioned as a meta-skill enabling institutional innovation; however, its contribution to academic management innovation remains underexamined in China’s private higher education sector. This study surveyed faculty and administrative staff from private institutions in Sichuan Province using a validated four-domain AI literacy (AILit) model—Engaging, Creating, Designing, and Managing—and tested its measurement and structural properties. Confirmatory factor analysis supported strong construct validity and reliability (Cronbach’s α = 0.86–0.93). Structural equation modeling indicated that all four AILit domains significantly predicted innovation outcomes (p < 0.001), with Managing AI showing the largest effect. The model demonstrated excellent global fit (CFI > 0.95, TLI > 0.94, RMSEA < 0.05) and measurement invariance across academic versus administrative roles. The findings suggest AI literacy functions as a strategic, transferable capability extending beyond technical use to include governance, ethical oversight, and institutional alignment, underscoring the need for AI governance training and ethics-based implementation mechanisms. Limitations include the cross-sectional design, self-reported measures, and geographically bounded sampling; future work should use longitudinal, multi-source designs to strengthen causal inference and generalizability.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Profiling perceived challenges in Mathematics in the Modern World to inform Math-RetoKiSS: a data-informed blended learning support system for 21st-century mathematics learning in a Philippine university]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Imelda M. Flores</author><author>Renson A. Robles</author><author>Israel P. Peñero</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Mathematics in the Modern World (MMW) is a core general education course that develops quantitative reasoning and applied problem solving, yet many first-year students struggle with its concepts and applications. Such challenges call for support designs that extend beyond remediation and function in blended learning environments. This study profiled students perceived challenges in MMW and examined their associations with examination performance to inform Math-RetoKiSS, a blended learning support system integrating asynchronous digital resources, self-assessment, and instructor-mediated remediation. Using a descriptive-correlational needs-assessment design, 371 first-year students from five campuses of a Philippine state university in 2022–2023 completed a validated questionnaire covering course content, instructional delivery, teaching strategies, and assessment methods. Midterm and final grades were obtained from course records. Descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlations were used. Among the four domains, course content obtained the least favorable mean (M = 2.60, SD = 0.71) and was prioritized for support. Overall performance was very satisfactory (midterm M = 2.31, SD = 0.56; final M = 2.34, SD = 0.61; lower scores indicate better performance), although campus differences were significant. All domain-performance associations were statistically significant but small to moderate (|r| = 0.138–0.349). Findings informed a modular toolkit consisting of topic guides, worked examples, guided practice, self-check exercises, and answer keys deployable in tutorials, online review, and LMS integration. Math-RetoKiSS is positioned to strengthen formative assessment, immediate feedback, self-regulated learning, digital literacy, and critical thinking. The study contributes a multi-campus diagnostic profile and a scalable, practical blended mathematics support model.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Determinants of success for students with disabilities in higher education]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Zuzeka P. Mkra</author>
        <description><![CDATA[BackgroundStudents with disabilities in South African higher education continue to encounter persistent institutional, structural and attitudinal barriers, despite a progressive policy landscape. These challenges are particularly visible within Comprehensive, Open, Distance and e-Learning (CODeL) institutions, where accessibility and retention intersect with the demands of remote learning environments.ObjectivesThis article examines the systemic barriers and enabling practices that shape the accessibility and retention of students with disabilities in a South African CODeL institution. It further analyses how institutional cultures, academic support systems and the availability of assistive technologies mediate student experiences.MethodA mixed methods design was employed, drawing on data from students with disabilities and support staff. The analysis is theoretically framed through Critical Disability Theory and Tinto's Theory of Student Integration to provide an integrated understanding of the structural and relational conditions influencing student success.ResultsFindings reveal a set of enablers, including targeted support initiatives and pockets of effective institutional responsiveness. However, substantial challenges persist, such as limited access to appropriate assistive technologies, inconsistent provision of academic accommodations and fragmented institutional coordination. A notable gap remains between policy commitments to inclusion and everyday practices within the institution.ConclusionThe study demonstrates that while existing support mechanisms offer important enablers, they remain insufficient within a system that continues to rely on reactive models of accommodation. A shift toward proactive, systemic transformation is required to advance inclusive practices and improve student retention in distance education contexts. Context-specific recommendations for strengthening institutional responsiveness and supporting the sustained participation of students with disabilities are offered.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Predicting success in first year quantitative courses: an open engineering math readiness score for early levelling decisions]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Julio Guerra</author><author>Daisy E. Imbaquingo-Esparza</author><author>José G. Jácome-León</author><author>Stefany Flores</author><author>Ana Umaquinga</author><author>Fernando Ramírez</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Mathematics readiness at entry remains critical for success in first-year engineering programs, yet many institutions lack transparent, reusable tools to diagnose risk and design levelling policies. This study develops and evaluates an open Engineering Mathematics Readiness Score (EMRS) using two publicly available datasets: the UCI Student Performance dataset in secondary-school mathematics and the international SMARVUS dataset on statistics and mathematics anxieties and related variables in university students (12,570 learners, 35 countries). We first compare several supervised learning models and then adopt a parsimonious logistic regression based primarily on prior quantitative grades, complemented by benchmark analyses with contextual and affective variables. The model achieves strong within-dataset discrimination in both development settings, with bootstrap confidence intervals and calibration analyses used to qualify uncertainty and probabilistic behaviour. Exploratory cross-dataset transfer suggests that EMRS retains useful ranking value across secondary- and university-level quantitative-course contexts, although these datasets are treated as related proxy environments rather than identical constructs and require cautious interpretation under dataset shift. Subgroup analyses by gender, school type, and country indicate that local calibration remains necessary, particularly where recall varies across subgroups. A cost-sensitive threshold analysis translates EMRS into concrete levelling-policy options, explicitly balancing the cost of missing at-risk students against the cost of over-referral. A pilot case study with 30 first-year engineering students at a Latin-American university shows that EMRS bands (high, moderate, needs remediation) align meaningfully with final outcomes in Calculus I. All code, configuration files, and an easy-to-use command-line tool (EMRS-CLI) are released as open resources, enabling institutions to compute EMRS from simple diagnostic data and to simulate levelling policies for engineering mathematics. The released EMRS-CLI should therefore be interpreted as a transparent baseline tool that supports portability with local verification, threshold tuning, and recalibration.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Learning analytics and ergonomic educational spaces for active learning: a case study from Kazakhstan in the Central Asian context]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Kulzhanar I. Zhumazhanova</author><author>Guzaliya. Zh Fahrutdinova</author><author>Gaini K. Dlimbetova</author><author>Anastasia V. Fakhrutdinova</author><author>Intakhab Alam Khan</author>
        <description><![CDATA[The convergence of educational technologies, ergonomics, and active learning frameworks offers a multidimensional approach to improving educational outcomes. This study examines the role of Learning Analytics (LA) in optimizing ergonomic educational spaces to support active learning within the higher education context of Kazakhstan, however the outcomes may equally be applied to neighboring countries. Addressing a gap between ergonomic design principles and data-driven educational practices, the study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collected from multiple institutions in Kazakhstan. Key Learning Analytics indicators were analyzed alongside parameters derived from ergonomic design frameworks to explore their relationship with active learning processes. The findings reveal statistically significant associations between selected Learning Analytics metrics and ergonomic features of learning environments, highlighting how data-informed spatial design can enhance student engagement and participation. These results underscore the importance of integrating technological and physical learning environments within a context characterized by ongoing higher education modernization and increasing adoption of digital tools. While the study provides empirically grounded insights relevant to institutional development in Kazakhstan, the findings are interpreted as context-sensitive rather than universally generalizable. Nevertheless, they offer potential implications for educational systems with similar structural and technological conditions (such as the countries like Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, etc.)provided that adaptations are made to local or similar contexts. This study contributes to the growing body of research on Learning Analytics by extending its application beyond curriculum and assessment into the design of physical learning environments. It further emphasizes the need for context-aware, interdisciplinary strategies to support active learning in diverse educational settings.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[From needs analysis to micro-learning course design: recommendations from a modified Delphi study on Greek university educators' digital educational needs]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Ioanna Dratsiou</author><author>Stathis Th. Konstantinidis</author><author>Konstantinos Bikos</author><author>Panagiotis D. Bamidis</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionOngoing digital transformation in Higher Education emphasizes the centrality of educators' digital competence for high-quality, student-centered teaching. This competence includes informed, ethical and pedagogically grounded use of digital technologies, alongside the competency to foster students' own digital literacy. Despite broad recognition of these demands, systematic evidence on the current state of digital competence among university educators in Greece remains limited.MethodsThis study addresses this gap through a modified three-round Delphi approach involving experts from diverse academic disciplines across Greek Higher Education Institutions, using purposive and maximum variation sampling. The process was guided by the HeDiCom framework and combined quantitative (Likert-scale ratings, strength score, and participant endorsement thresholds) and qualitative (inductive thematic analysis of open-ended responses) data across iterative rounds to achieve consensus.ResultsFindings serve a dual purpose: first, to provide a detailed, evidence-based mapping of priority areas for professional development in educators' digital skills; and second, to inform the design of a micro-learning course that directly responds to these priorities. Findings revealed a consensus-based list of 11 “Essential” digital educational needs, clustered into two core thematic axes: (1) Pedagogical approaches and teaching strategies with digital technologies, and (2) Selection and pedagogical integration of digital educational resources.DiscussionUltimately, the resulting micro-learning course aims to strengthen university educators' digital competencies, enabling them to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices and respond to evolving educational contexts.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Enhancing religious character through a technology-based learning model in boarding school: examining the influence of wellbeing, critical thinking skills, and social skills as moderator variables]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Abd. Madjid</author><author>Sadam Fajar Shodiq</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Technology-based learning is increasingly integrated into school environments, yet its role in students' moral and psychosocial development remains underexplored. This study investigates the relationship between technology-based learning and students' religious character in Islamic boarding schools, while examining the moderating roles of wellbeing, critical thinking skills, and social skills. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 259 students from four boarding high schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that technology-based learning is positively associated with religious character. Wellbeing shows a strong positive relationship with religious character, whereas critical thinking and social skills demonstrate small but significant negative direct associations. Importantly, all three variables wellbeing, critical thinking, and social skills significantly moderate the relationship between technology-based learning and religious character, indicating that the effects of digital learning on character development vary across students' psychosocial profiles. These findings suggest that technology does not uniformly influence character formation but interacts with students' psychological and social resources. Digital learning environments may be most effective when combined with pedagogical approaches that support reflection, dialogue, and student wellbeing. The study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of how technology-supported education relates to character development in faith-based school contexts.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Limits of continuous environmental education in developing environmental competencies among students in the Republic of Kazakhstan]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Brief Research Report</category>
        <author>Ainur Abiltayeva</author><author>Gaini Dlimbetova</author><author>Assel Issakhanova</author><author>Bogdan Petrov</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study examines the relationship between continuous environmental education and pro-environmental behavior among graduate students in Kazakhstan. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining content analysis (n = 53) of higher education curricula with a quantitative survey of graduate students enrolled in teacher education programs (n = 147). The survey assessed environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behavior using a structured questionnaire. Based on these measures, an environmental index was calculated. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Spearman's rank correlation, chi-square tests, and regression analysis. The results show that although respondents demonstrate a relatively high level of environmental awareness (for example, 87% correctly identify major sources of pollution), this knowledge does not translate into consistent pro-environmental behavior. No statistically significant relationship was found between the environmental index and behavioral practices (ρ ranging from 0.003 to 0.097, p > 0.05), confirming the presence of a knowledge-behavior gap. The findings suggest that continuous environmental education, in its current form, is insufficient to foster sustainable behavioral practices. Drawing on Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, the study argues that environmental behavior is shaped by multi-level systemic factors rather than knowledge acquisition alone. This study contributes to the limited empirical literature on Central Asia and provides diagnostic evidence for rethinking pedagogical approaches, highlighting the need to integrate behavioral, social, and value-based mechanisms into environmental education.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Unfulfilled promises: the impact of Brazil's national education plan's unmet goals on healthcare professional training]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Opinion</category>
        <author>Rodrigo Luiz Vancini</author><author>Marilia Santos Andrade</author><author>Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[PRIGEL: a work-integrated learning model for collaborative and professional competence in vocational education]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Sri Endah Wahyuningsih</author><author>Rina Rachmawati</author><author> Saptariana</author><author>Roudlotus Sholikhah</author><author>Khanza Azizah Abas Karend</author><author>Mia Hafizah Tumangger</author><author>Azam Ghazali</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study presents the development of a structured and contextually grounded industry internship model—PRIGEL—designed to align with Indonesia's Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) policy. The PRIGEL model comprises three key stages: pre-internship training, workplace integration with dual supervision, and post-internship evaluation. It supports two academic credit schemes (12 credits for 3 months; 20 credits for 6 months), ensuring compliance with MBKM. The model aimed to support collaborative competence and professional readiness among prospective vocational fashion teachers. Using a research and development (R&D) approach based on the ADDIE model, the study involved 92 student participants and 10 validators, including 5 academic experts and 5 industry practitioners. Data were collected using mixed methods. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively to examine expert validation and students’ perceptions of practicality and usefulness, while qualitative data from focus group discussions and stakeholder feedback were analyzed thematically through triangulation. The findings indicate that most students perceived the PRIGEL model as beneficial for professional preparation, while expert and industry feedback highlighted its practicality and alignment with industry needs. The study offers a replicable work-integrated learning framework for vocational teacher education.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Epistemic practices and beliefs of Chilean adolescents in digital environments]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Soledad Aravena</author><author>Fernanda Weinstein</author><author>Margarita Vidal</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionIn recent years, widespread internet and mobile device use has reshaped adolescents’ reading, study, and information-evaluation practices. In Chile, this occurs in a context of high connectivity but persistent digital literacy gaps. This study aimed to identify adolescents’ study-related digital practices and preferences and to explore their beliefs about reliability and verification online.MethodsThis qualitative study, informed by grounded theory, involved six discussion groups with 16-year-old students from three schools serving different socioeconomic groups (N = 60). Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, anonymized, and analyzed in NVivo 14 using open and axial coding, constant comparison, and researcher triangulation.ResultsParticipants preferred general digital resources such as Google, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and, to a lesser extent, generative AI tools. They valued short, accessible, and entertaining materials that were useful for doing well on assessments, reported difficulty concentrating, and expressed an instrumental orientation toward learning. Although they claimed to verify information through source convergence, they also granted substantial credibility to personal audiovisual testimonies and distrusted traditional media. Differences also emerged in access to school and family resources.DiscussionThe findings highlight the need for more systematic school instruction in evaluating authority and evidence, engaging in lateral and deep reading, and developing attentional self-regulation, particularly in relation to educational inequality in Chile.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Knowledge graph-based design of digital-intelligent curriculum modules and teaching reform in auditing]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Jia Ren</author><author>Xiao Wang</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionRapid advances in digital technology have significantly increased the auditing industry's demand for interdisciplinary talent. However, current digital-intelligent auditing courses in higher education still face prominent challenges, including fragmented content, weak connections between modules, and unclear relationships among knowledge points. To address these issues, this study introduces knowledge graph technology into the construction of an auditing curriculum system.MethodThis study first clarifies the core principles of curriculum development and proposes a systematic construction path from four dimensions: knowledge graph building, scope control, learner participation, and dynamic maintenance. Based on this framework, the curriculum content was optimized, the curriculum system was restructured, teaching methods were innovated, and practical teaching was strengthened. In addition, a controlled teaching experiment was conducted among auditing majors at a university to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.ResultsThe results show that the class adopting the knowledge graph-based curriculum achieved significant improvements in learning efficiency, academic performance, practical operational ability, and autonomous learning behavior compared with the class using the conventional approach.DiscussionThese findings indicate that knowledge graph-based curriculum design can effectively integrate interdisciplinary content, rationalize teaching logic, and enhance learning outcomes. This study provides a referable implementation model and practical evidence for the reform of digital-intelligent auditing courses in colleges and universities.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Technological integration and professional competency development: a structural equation analysis of generative AI, learning engagement, and media literacy in journalism education]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Lifang Chen</author><author>Mo Chen</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study investigates how generative artificial intelligence (AI) integration affects professional skill development in journalism education through learning engagement and media literacy. Conducted between September 2023 and February 2024 across five Chinese universities, this cross-sectional survey study employed structural equation modeling (SEM; Mplus 8.8) to test a sequential mediation model. A stratified random sample of 500 journalism and communication students provided valid data (response rate: 76.9%). Results demonstrate that AI integration in journalism education operates through a developmental pathway rather than direct skill transfer. AI utilization first enhances student learning engagement, which subsequently improves media literacy capabilities, and finally contributes to professional skill development [full sequential indirect effect: β = 0.172, 95% CI (0.115, 0.229)]. These findings suggest that effective AI integration requires structured pedagogical approaches that sequence learning activities from initial engagement with AI tools, through critical evaluation skill development, to professional application. For journalism educators, this implies the need for curriculum designs that recognize these developmental stages rather than treating AI as a simple tool addition. The study contributes to understanding technology adoption in professional education contexts while acknowledging the limitations of cross-sectional research design and single-country sampling.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Applying active learning to work with time series predictions]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Pedro Juan Roig</author><author>Salvador Alcaraz</author><author>Katja Gilly</author><author>Cristina Bernad</author><author>Carlos Juiz</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study examines whether active learning activities based on time series forecasting for engineering students yield statistically significant improvements with respect to performance and engagement. In this context, a pair of team-based learning activities were implemented across two consecutive academic years in a STEM-related course. In the first one, students completed two activities involving statistical analysis of generic datasets, whereas in the second one, two activities centered on time series forecasting were introduced. The expectation was that the contextual relevance of the latter would enhance both engagement and performance. With respect to performance, inferential statistical analysis showed a significant improvement in academic results in the year when time series forecasting activities were implemented. Moreover, the observed effect size required a smaller sample size than the actual cohort, reinforcing the robustness of the outcome. On the other hand, with regards to engagement, the ISA engagement scale was carried out in both courses, where a significant improvement was detected as well. Nonetheless, further research with larger samples is recommended to confirm these findings, as the study was limited to one academic program with a modest sample size. Furthermore, broader validation across institutions and disciplines is needed to generalize the results.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thinking and focusing together: short-term impact of attentional practice and philosophy for children on socio-emotional and cognitive development]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Nathalie Martin</author><author>Chiara Zanetti</author><author>Philippe Gay</author>
        <description><![CDATA[PurposeChildren today face increasing cognitive, emotional, and social demands that may undermine their well-being and development. This study evaluated the effects of a school-based intervention combining attentional practices and Philosophy for Children (P4C) dialogue, as promoted by the SEVE Foundation. The program aimed to foster well-being, socio-emotional competencies, and academic self-evaluation.MethodologyUsing a partial waiting-list control design, the intervention was implemented over 5 or 10 weeks in four Swiss primary school classes (N = 64, aged 9–11). Children completed validated self-report measures of psychological well-being, prosocial behavior, emotional difficulties, and academic self-evaluation in French, German, Mathematics, and Science at multiple time points.FindingsSignificant improvements were observed in specific classes. Prosocial behavior increased and socio-emotional difficulties decreased in one class. Academic self-evaluation improved notably in Science and Mathematics, with a marginal trend toward improved peer relationships at the whole-sample level. Over half of the participants reported independently continuing attentional practices after the program.Limitations/implicationsAlthough findings support the feasibility and potential benefits of such programs, effects were modest and context-dependent. The lack of randomization limits generalizability, and future studies should assess implementation fidelity, explore optimal duration, and include teacher- or observer-based evaluations.Practical implicationsThese brief, low-cost interventions may be feasibly integrated into school curricula to support inclusive classroom climates, student engagement, and socio-emotional development.Originality/valueThis study is among the first to evaluate SEVE's dual-component model, offering empirical support for combining P4C and attentional practices in primary education. It provides actionable insight for educators and policymakers seeking to promote student well-being through interdisciplinary approaches.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Evaluating the impact of a project-based learning framework on overall skill development]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Varsha S. Pawar</author><author>Geeta T. Desai</author><author>Moien Borotikar</author>
        <description><![CDATA[With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, there is a growing need to transform traditional teaching methods into more innovative, technology-driven, and practice-oriented approaches. Project-Based Learning (PBL) has emerged as an effective pedagogy that promotes active learning, connects theoretical concepts to real-world applications, and enhances critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured PBL framework implemented through the Technoscope program in an undergraduate engineering context using an integrated assessment approach. Data were collected from 58 to 60 students using a structured questionnaire based on a five-point Likert scale administered before and after the intervention. The instrument was validated using the Content Validity Index (CVI). In addition to student perceptions, project outcomes were assessed through rubric-based evaluation by domain experts to provide complementary performance insights. Descriptive and inferential analyses revealed a significant improvement in student outcomes, with mean scores increasing from 3.4 (SD = 0.7) under traditional teaching methods to 4.5 (SD = 0.4) following PBL implementation. Statistically significant gains were observed across key dimensions, including overall learning experience, conceptual understanding, creativity, and problem-solving skills (p < 0.001), with moderate to large effect sizes. A majority of students reported enhanced creativity (85.7%) and improved understanding of subject content (82.5%), while 60.3% expressed satisfaction with the overall learning experience. The overall mean score of 4.41 (SD = 0.86) indicates high engagement and positive learning experiences. Despite these findings, the results are primarily based on self-reported data and are limited by the absence of a control group and single-institution context. Future research should incorporate objective performance measures, longitudinal designs, and multi-institutional samples to strengthen the evidence base.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[The role of educational presence in enhancing synchronous and asynchronous interactivity in virtual learning environments]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Leonela Elisa Macías Rodríguez</author><author>Ronny Enrique Santana Estrella</author><author>Evelyn Karina García Carranza</author><author>Yves Rybarczyk</author><author>Francisco Vera</author><author>Jussen Paul Facuy Delgado</author>
        <description><![CDATA[IntroductionThis study examines the role of interactivity in virtual learning environments (VLEs), focusing on the integration of synchronous and asynchronous modalities in shaping educational presence.MethodsA mixed-methods design was applied, combining survey data, observational analysis, and interaction records from a Moodle-based course with 115 undergraduate Communication students. Variables included participation patterns, cognitive engagement, and access to technological resources.ResultsSynchronous interaction enhances teaching and social presence through immediacy and real-time feedback, while asynchronous interaction supports cognitive presence by fostering reflection and deeper engagement. These effects are conditioned by communication strategies and contextual factors, including technological access and socioeconomic conditions.DiscussionInteractivity emerges as a context-dependent process rather than a direct causal mechanism. The study proposes the concept of Strategic Educational Presence, extending the Community of Inquiry framework by incorporating a communicational and strategic dimension. This approach underscores the alignment of interaction modalities, pedagogical design, and contextual conditions to support meaningful learning. Limitations include a single institutional context and reliance on self-reported data. Future research should test this framework across disciplines using longitudinal and multivariate approaches.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Investigating the role of a higher-order adjunct question package in supporting learners’ germane cognitive load]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
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        <author>Nawaf Alreshidi</author><author>Oqab Alrashidi</author>
        <description><![CDATA[The present study investigated the role of a Higher-Order Adjunct Question Package (HAQP) in supporting learners’ germane cognitive load (GCL) within digital learning environments, using two complementary indicators: a self-reported measure of germane cognitive load and knowledge-transfer performance. A total of 126 Mathematics and English teachers participated in the study and were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 64) or a control group (n = 62). Through online instruction delivered via Google Forms, all participants viewed four analogical paintings accompanied by explanatory text illustrating principles of effective learning. In the control condition, the interpretation of each painting was directly provided, whereas in the experimental condition the interpretation was replaced by a higher-order multiple-choice question requiring participants to infer the correct interpretation. The question was embedded within a package that involved active responding, feedback, and guidance away from guessing, rather than functioning as a question alone. This package was designed to promote deeper engagement with the visual information. Findings showed that participants in the experimental group reported higher levels on the self-reported GCL measure and demonstrated superior knowledge-transfer performance compared to those in the control group. These results suggest that the HAQP contributes to learning conditions that support germane cognitive load in online instruction, likely by guiding learners’ attention toward conceptually relevant information and reducing engagement with extraneous details.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Learning environment, school–enterprise cooperation, and student motivation as predictors of employment competitiveness among undergraduates in application-oriented universities]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Chen Lei</author><author>Connie Shin</author>
        <description><![CDATA[Employment competitiveness is widely regarded as a key indicator of higher education effectiveness, particularly in application-oriented universities where graduate employability affects institutional reputation and social recognition. Grounded in Situated Cognition Theory, Synergy Theory, Self-Determination Theory, and Human Capital Theory, this study develops an integrated framework to examine how the learning environment, school–enterprise cooperation, and student motivation jointly affect undergraduate employment competitiveness. Using a stratified random sample of 956 undergraduates from a private application-oriented university in China, standardized questionnaires were administered, and data were analyzed through Pearson correlation, multiple regression, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that all three factors are positively correlated with employment competitiveness. When considered simultaneously, school–enterprise cooperation shows the strongest effect, followed by students' motivation, while the learning environment does not exhibit a significant direct effect. However, it influences employability indirectly through students' motivation and participation in school–enterprise cooperation. These findings highlight the critical role of university–industry collaboration and students' motivation in enhancing employability. They also provide insight into the mechanisms linking educational and psychological factors to students' transition into the labor market.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Learning space development and management in higher education: enactivist perspectives and embodied practices. A study from Norway]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-05-01T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Research</category>
        <author>Veruska De Caro-Barek</author><author>Robin Støckert</author>
        <description><![CDATA[This study explores the development and management of campus learning spaces at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), focusing on the experiences and perspectives of the technical administrative staff at the Education Division's Unit for Learning Environment and Scheduling. While recent pedagogical paradigms emphasise flexibility, student-centred design, and the active role of materiality in learning spaces, implementation often falls short due to structural, financial, and organisational constraints. Drawing on enactivist cognition and phenomenological inquiry, this research investigates how these staff members navigate complex stakeholder cooperation to align spatial and technological infrastructure with NTNU's educational objectives. Data collected through focus groups and semi-structured interviews were analysed thematically to reveal how learning spaces are shaped by ongoing human-technology interactions and institutional decision-making processes. Findings highlight the pivotal yet underrecognised role of support staff in transforming physical learning spaces into dynamic places of learning, while also identifying systemic barriers to achieving pedagogically responsive campus environments. The study contributes to educational research by offering practice-based recommendations for more integrated and inclusive approaches to learning space development.]]></description>
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