This study examined the cultural identity and well-being of emigrated Hong Kongers amid sociopolitical changes post-2019. Utilizing constructivist grounded theory and art-based research, it involved four Hong Kongers who recently emigrated to the United Kingdom. A custom method called object-interview-object explored narratives through…

Due to regulatory and logistical challenges, traditional hands-on endocrine labs can be difficult to implement. Here, we provide a flexible, dry-lab/classroom data analysis activity that eliminates the need for direct blood sampling and instead focuses on teaching analytical skills and theoretical knowledge. This article presents a…

This paper describes a short ion flow activity that can be completed within one lab or lecture session. The activity is focused on the core concept of flow-down gradients and is geared toward undergraduates. No previous knowledge of equilibrium potentials or membrane potentials is required. Students are guided through a set of questions that build…

Quickly disseminating an innovative, timely afterschool program raises challenges, from recruitment and professional development to assessment, program fidelity, and quality. In this paper, we describe our experience as project developers, trainers, and researchers working with an afterschool network, Imagine Science, to disseminate a middle…

The authors examine innovative activities within the context of the initial stage of forming an innovative space or innovative infrastructure from the perspective of in-depth sociological analysis of various features of progressive society development and the socio-economic system. The authors focus on creativity, which subsequently transforms…

Young children are not just service-users or pupils, they are citizens with an active role in cultural life. The study discussed here used accompanied visits to explore how two- to four-year-old children engaged with a university art museum with the aims of demonstrating children's capacity for cultural participation and enabling adults to notice…

People with high skills have a different behavioural repertoire and generally, such characteristics define their type of gifted. However, we do not have conclusive data regarding the characteristics of this population, since it is an area of study that generates many controversies, and when it comes to socio-emotional characteristics,…

This article presents a group assignment that introduces undergraduate students to the biblical prophets: their original context, their attentiveness to social issues, and the rhetorical methods they utilize. In the assignment, students compose a prophecy set in the modern day that is modeled on the book of Amos. Due to the collaborative nature of…

This article investigates views and discourses on outdoor play in preschool teachers talks about their playgrounds and outdoor practices in Swedish preschools. Included were a strategic sample of teachers from newer, larger preschool facilities with more programmed outdoor space, and teachers from older, more traditional facilities containing more…

Background/Aims: This study explored supporting the social inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities living in rural areas, by engaging natural supporters (other than family members and paid staff). Methods: This qualitative study involved educating and preparing six local connectors--each a member of mainstream volunteering and/or…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of HIIT training on body composition and fitness in female adolescents and compare with regular physical education classes. Method: A total participant sample consisted of 40 adolescent females from the secondary grammar school, who were randomly assigned to the experimental group…

Humor is seen as an effective tool to create a conducive learning environment. However, there is a dearth of research into the use of humor devices by second language (L2) learners. To fill this gap, this study investigated the role of proficiency and self-reported creativity in the quantity and diversity of humor devices used in written comedy…

In the face of worsening college student mental health, calls for greater rest and leisure are abundant. However, without an understanding of student attitudes and experiences with rest, improved mental health through rest are limited. The current study surveyed this critical context in 280 college students across two institutions by examining…

This study explores the relationship between physical activity and career adaptability among Chinese university students and investigates the underlying mechanisms involved. A survey was conducted with 420 university students using various scales to measure physical activity, motives for physical activity, psychological capital, and career…

Each week in Australia, hundreds of people attend classes in international folk dancing (IFD), eagerly learning and practising dances from around the globe. The existence of FDA and the popularity of IFD must be accorded to André van de Plas from The Netherlands, who visited Australia every year for over three decades. This article examines the…