Inhibitory control ability may affect the orthographic neighborhood size (ONS) effect by inhibiting the semantic activation of neighbors. However, few studies have explored whether and how inhibitory control plays a role in the ONS effect on recognition of Chinese words. This study screened individuals with high and low inhibitory control…

The book focuses on the issue of adapting the higher education system to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Lifelong learning is suggested as a prospective path for this adaptation. The book includes a discussion of empirical experience and the forms of lifelong learning in Central Asia. The book also explains the essence, discusses practical…

The research aims to study the role of contemporary universities in developing education on green economy and sustainable development in the Kyrgyz Republic. To achieve the research goal, the authors applied the methods and principles of social cognition and comparative-logical analysis of socio-humanitarian literature. The research object is the…

The research focuses on the developments of migration processes in the Kyrgyz Republic. Many countries and regions take measures to manage migration processes, create favorable conditions for immigrants, and integrate immigrants into society. The authors reveal in detail the course of the migration process occurring in the country. Particularly,…

Research on how pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)-informed faculty development initiatives can support PCK development among health professions educators is limited. Given the positive impact of PCK on enhancing professional knowledge for effective teaching, this study investigates the learning process of health professions educators in…

The International Leadership Association's General Principles for Leadership Programs provides a useful frame for developing, delivering, and assessing leadership programs. In doing so, it is important for leadership scholars, educators, and practitioners to acknowledge and reflect on the complexities of our world, which moves toward strategies to…

This study focused on the investigation of the spiritual intelligence of prospective teachers with respect to their gender, locality, and stream. A descriptive survey method was used along with the sample of 105 prospective teachers through multistage sampling techniques. A standardized Sixfold Spiritual Intelligence Scale was used for data…

Growing up with multiple siblings might negatively affect language development. This study examined the associations between birth order, sibling characteristics and parent-reported vocabulary size in 6163 Norwegian 8- to 36-month-old children (51.4% female). Results confirmed that birth order was negatively associated with vocabulary, yet…

Using latent profile analysis, the study examined distinct joint parenting styles among Chinese families with preschoolers (N = 300; 51.7% girls; M[subscript age] = 55.97 months). This study incorporated maternal and paternal reports on multiple parenting dimensions that covered both Western- and Chinese-emphasized practices. Using data collected…

Background/purpose: This study examines the correlation between social achievement goals orientation and friendship quality among Hashemite University (HU) students. It identifies the significant differences in the social achievement goals, orientation, and friendship quality according to gender and academic level. Materials/methods: The Social…

Although young people espouse a range of career values, the extent to which traditional career values inter-mix with protean values is unclear. We interviewed a group of young university students in Australia (N = 24, M[subscript Age] 19.4 years; 50% young men) and examined the full range of traditional and protean values held. Employing applied…

Through an analysis of 289 open-ended survey responses, this study examines how teacher leaders support new teachers transitioning from teacher preparation programs to full-time teaching positions. An analysis of the responses revealed that teacher leaders support new teachers with instructional planning, professional learning, mentorship,…

To investigate the generalization of correct parkour skill trials from physical education to parkour recess in elementary school as a function of skill level. Seven 2nd grade classes with 147 children (55 girls) received a 10-lesson sport education parkour season. During the season, children could voluntarily participate in five parkour recess…

Inclusiveness is the indicator of the government and its institutions' participation in support of human development for all categories of people. Obtaining higher education and scientific activities are spheres that were hardly accessible to people with special needs in countries of Central Asia in the past. At the current stage of development,…

The research explores a complex of pertinent issues concerning the professional training of green personnel in higher educational institutions by utilizing information and communication technologies (ICT). The relevance of enhancing the professional preparation of ecology experts is substantiated by the necessity to elevate the prestige of…