This study analyses the representation of three cultural materials in books of English published and prescribed by the Sindh Textbook Board for students of grades one to ten, to determine if the books include materials from different cultures and promote intercultural competence. This study is conducted from the vantage point of Cortazzi and Jin's…

Objective: Accumulating evidence indicates high rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents with ADHD. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the rate of depression in children and adolescents with ADHD who are without intellectual disability (ID). Method: A comprehensive search of six databases…

K-pop music has enjoyed growing popularity in the global market over the years, resulting in research on the industry in various sociocultural aspects. Among these is its high relevance to gender norms and identities, which has been approached in analyses of several K-pop music components, including corporate practices, costumes and choreography.…

Background/purpose: Statistics courses represent a fundamental component in social sciences programs; however, many students encounter challenges in mastering statistical concepts due to anxiety, negative attitudes, and low self-efficacy. Understanding the prevalence of these factors is crucial for improving learning outcomes. This study aimed to…

In Japan, the gender gap in attendance at 4-year universities is narrowing, yet significantly fewer women apply to selective colleges. A growing body of literature suggests that gendered expectations of educational returns and cultural stereotypes, most compellingly reflected in parental influence, are pivotal in shaping children's college…

This research aims to examine the trait leaders of FUDAOYUAN on teachers' perspective at Fuzhou University of Foreign Studies and Trade, to examine the leadership effectiveness of FUDAOYUAN on teachers' perspective at Fuzhou University of Foreign Studies and Trade, and to examine the demographic variables impact on trait leader and effectiveness…

In our globalized interconnected world, intercultural and interpersonal communication competencies are essential. Virtual reality (VR) narrative-based scenarios offer a unique opportunity to foster these competencies by simulating quality contact with people of different races, religions, and other identities. This activity had students meet and…

Little research exists on peer relationship functioning in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its connection to early career exploration skills. To fill this gap, the present study examined the link between the quality of peer relationships and domains of dysfunctional career thoughts (i.e., decision-making…

Following on the Canadian federal government's belated establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada in 2008 to address the abuse inflicted on Indigenous peoples through the residential school system and its legacy, the British Columbia (BC) Ministry of Education mandated in 2015 the embedding of local Indigenous knowledge…

Student plagiarism presents a serious challenge for higher academic institutions globally. This issue is particularly prevalent in developing countries like Bangladesh, where a lack of ethical academic policies and limited awareness of plagiarism impede efforts to effectively combat academic misconduct. Against this backdrop, this paper…

This study aims to identify the challenges faced by primary school teachers when implementing blended learning and to suggest the most important ways to overcome them. It also explores the impact of variables such as gender, academic qualification, and years of experience, on these challenges. A descriptive approach was adopted, and a…

This study examines how South Korean teachers perceive cultural diversity and develop multicultural curricula using the concept of the cultural imaginary from Chen's "Asia as Method"; (2010). A year-long collaborative action research project (March 2022-February 2023) that aimed in part to enhance the multicultural education practices of…

Objective: Estimate prevalence and identify correlates of self-reported access to a gun among college students. Participants: Degree seeking students never serving in the military at 24 postsecondary institutions participating in ACHA-NCHA III during spring of 2020 and 2021 (N=17,293) stratified by ciswomen, cismen, and transgender/gender…

This study explored the relationships between gender, peer victimization, truancy, academic achievement, and subtypes of perceived teacher unfairness using secondary data from the 2015 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) test in Poland. Through a two-stage stratified sampling method, 4,478 students aged 15 to 16 were selected and…

Although the distinction between explicit and implicit (automatized) knowledge of second or foreign language (L2) is of crucial importance to second language acquisition (SLA) theory and research, it has thus far not been directly applied to L2 pronunciation. The paper attempts to fill this gap by making an initial attempt to illustrate the…