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Leveraging Sports for Integration: A Study on Ukrainian Teenage War Refugees' Social Inclusion through Sports Programs
Get PDFThis study examines the influence of sport initiatives inside and outside educational facilities on the subjective integration of Ukrainian refugees of war into three different receiving host countries (i.e. Austria, Germany and England). Through content this study analyzes interviews with refugees (N=10) to examine the perceived impact of sports activities on key aspects of integration, such as social cohesion, a sense of belonging, and cultural adaptation.Findings reveal that engagement in sports contributes significantly to participants' subjective integration, with both educational and non-educational initiatives playing a crucial role in facilitating this process. While sports programs within educational institutions provide structured opportunities for skill development and social interaction, initiatives outside formal education settings foster informal social networks and cultural exchange. Since Ukrainian refugees have shown resilience and adaptability, actively engaging in social activities within their host communities, social engagement serves as a vital pathway to their integration into the fabric of European societies.The present study highlights the importance of accessible and inclusive sports programs that cater to diverse needs, as well as the need for comprehensive support services to complement sports-based integration efforts. Overall, findings underscore the potential of sports initiatives as a valuable resource for promoting the integration of refugees into host communities, while, on the other hand, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach that addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by refugee populations
Digital Age Challenge: University Students’ Excessive Use of TikTok
Get PDFTikTok's users have grown tremendously, reaching people all over the world. The current research in the aspect of TikTok mainly analyses the different perspective of users’ usage and behavior, the research on excessive use of TikTok is relatively scarce. As the undergraduates use TikTok for learning and self-realisation, they also fall into cyber-addiction due to excessive use, which leads to symptoms such as impulse control disorders, physical health and mental health problems. In view of these arising problems, this study intends to explore further, focusing on the current level of excessive use, the influence of age and gender differences in undergraduates' excessive use of TikTok. This study employed survey research design by using a structured questionnaire. 606 undergraduates from two universities were selected by using stratified sampling technique. The findings on time management, life intrusion and social media anxiety showed that undergraduates have high excessive use of TikTok. Consequently, it was showed that there is no significant difference between male and female undergraduate students in terms of their excessive use of TikTok, and male students do not perform significantly differently from female students in terms of their excessive use of TikTok. Excessive use of TikTok was significantly different in terms of the excessive use of TikTok by undergraduates’ age. Different age groups differ in their daily time use and time management. Future research can expand the age range of the subjects to analyse the situation of excessive TikTok use and its impact on individual and group psychology among wider age groups of people. Besides, the formation of excessive use of TikTok can also be examined from multiple perspectives in both social and individual dimensions
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Applied Economics and Finance, Vol. 11, No. 4
No full textApplied Economics and Finance (AEF) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether AEF publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 11, Number 4 Ali Darub Al-Hiyali, University of Anbar, IraqFahri ÖZSUNGUR, Adana Science and Technology University, TurkeyIgor Matyushenko, School of Foreign Economic Relations and Touristic Business, UkraineKenneth Ozoemenam, University of Nigeria, NigeriaLiao Zhu, Cornell University, USAMagdalena Radulescu, University of Pitesti, RomaniaMarco Muscettola, Independent Researcher-Credit Risk Manager, ItalyNikoloz Chikhladze, Akaki Tsereteli State University, GeorgiaPayal Chadha, University of Wales Prifysgol Cymru, KuwaitRajeev Rana, APB Govt. P.G. College, IndiaShaoshu LI, Cornell University , USAY. Saidi, M’sila University, Algeria Nikki GibbsEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Applied Economics and FinanceRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://aef.redfame.co
Leadership as a Key Requirement for Being an Effective Public Sector Manager: Evolution of the Concept of “Good Public Sector Leader” Over Time
Get PDFThe concept of leadership has been extensively studied over the last decades and it has taken today a significant importance in our society than ever before. Many different definitions and theories of leadership have been proposed by diverse researchers. According to Stogdill (1950), leadership is a process of influencing the achievement of goals. Leadership can also be described as an art in which people are mobilized for the shared aspirations (Kouzes and Posner, 1995). Leadership is understood to be a key requirement for being an effective public sector manager, and it has shaped what constitutes a “good public sector leader” over time by giving rise to different types of leaders. The present article discusses the evolution of the concept of leadership over time and its impact in public service management
A Systematic Review on Social Media Health Communications and Behavioural Development among Indians in the COVID-19 Context
Get PDFSocial media holds enormous power in directing the flow of health information during a health crisis and can tap into the individual and collective consciousness to make behavioural improvements. Being the third country with the highest number of COVID-19 cases reported worldwide, the magnitude of the pandemic was immense in the Indian context; timely health communications that prompt individuals to adopt preventive measures were crucial in the process of risk control. This systematic review consolidated evidence on the effect of COVID-related social media communications on the development of protective behaviours among the Indian population. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and CINAHL yielded 11 studies highlighting six themes related to social media and protective behaviours. The themes associated with the positive impact of social media include catalysing awareness, shaping psychological responses and perceptions at an individual level, behavioural changes at a community level and social media as the most influential media source for behavioural improvements. The negative effects comprise misinformation and disparities that emerge from social media health communications
Virtual Learning Communication Behaviors In Natural Birth Support Communities
Get PDFCesarean delivery rates are rising globally, presenting a growing concern, particularly in countries like Indonesia. Amidst this trend, the Cerita VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesar) on Telegram emerges as a crucial platform for pregnant women seeking insights and preparations for expected deliveries following Cesarean sections. This study, grounded in the constructivism paradigm, delves into the experiences of active speakers within the Cerita VBAC Community, aiming to understand the dynamics and impact of this virtual support network. Employing narrative ethnography methods, this research focuses on four prominent contributors within the Cerita VBAC Community. The constructivist paradigm guides the exploration of their experiences, emphasizing the role of narrative ethnography in unravelling the intricacies of this unique social context. Data analysis involves a manual modification process complemented by NVIVO 12 Plus, a comprehensive data processing application. The findings highlight that the learning delivery mechanism through Telegram aligns with Kolb's Experiential Learning model. Community members actively share concrete experiences, engage in reflective processes, formulate abstract concepts, and participate in experiential learning. Telegram serves as an information exchange medium and creates a positive and supportive environment, empowering pregnant women to navigate labor challenges
Reviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Education and Training Studies, Vol. 12, No. 2
Get PDFReviewer Acknowledgements for Journal of Education and Training Studies, Vol. 12, No. 2Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 12, Number 2Alphonce John Amuli, ADEM, TanzaniaAnoma Samanthi Perera, Australian College of Business and Technology, Sri LankaAshraf Elsafty, Eslsca University, EgyptChosang Tendhar, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, USAChris Mutseekwa, Bindura University of Science Education, ZimbabweEbrahim Mohammadpour, Farhangian University , IranEhab Gouda Tolba, Mansoura University, EgyptFathia Lahwal, Elmergib University, LibyaHassan Shaaban, Atomic energy Authority, EgyptHossein Chaharbashloo, Kharazmi University, IranJacinthe Rihan, Ain Shams University, EgyptJane Liang, California Department of Education, USAJingwu Yao, Business School of Yulin Normal University, ChinaJoel Maligaya Cuadra, NU Laguna, PhilippinesJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, UKJohn Mark Asio, Gordon College, PhilippinesJonathan Chitiyo, University of Pittsburgh Bradford, USAJulio Cesar André, Center for Studies and Development of Health Education-CEDES, BrazilKatya De Giovanni, University of Malta, MaltaKendall Hartley, University of Nevada, USALinda J. Rappel, Yorkville University/University of Calgary, CanadaMaurizio Sajeva, Pellervo Economic Research PTT, FinlandMichael Baron, University of Melbourne, AustraliaNiveen M. Zayed, MENA College of Management, JordanRichard H. Martin, Mercer University, USARichard Penny, University of Washington Bothell, USASelloane Pitikoe, University of Eswatini, EswatiniSenem Seda Şahenk Erkan, Marmara University, TurkeyShanita L. Pettaway, University of South Alabama, USASijia Liu, South China Normal University, ChinaStamatis Papadakis, University of Crete, GreeceRobert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of, The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAE-mail: [email protected]: http://jets.redfame.co
A Comparison of Admissions Data Between Virtual and In-person Dental School Interviews
Get PDFObjectives: The COVID-19 pandemic forced many dental schools to conduct some or all of their interviews virtually. The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether an association existed between interview setting and applicant characteristics, specifically focusing on the difference in the interview score between applicants who chose virtual interviews and those who chose in-person interviews.Methods: Demographic and admission data were obtained from the 101 interviewed candidates from the XXXX 2021-2022 application cycle. Distribution of demographics and interview preference were assessed. Simple and multiple generalized linear models (GLM) were run to examine the difference in the applicants’ interview score between in-person and virtual interviews.Results: Of the 29 in-person interviews, 16 (55.17%) were offered acceptances, while 31 (43.06%) of the 72 virtual interviews were accepted, a difference that was not statistically significant (p-value = 0.380). Preference for the interview format was not associated with any of the applicants’ factors including gender, current residence (the four bureau-designated regions), overall grade point average (GPA), science GPA, Dental Admissions Test (DAT) Academic Average score, and perceptual ability test (PAT) score. In addition, there was no statistical difference in the interview score between the two interview formats.Conclusions: The effect of virtual interviewing on interview scores and applicants’ admission rate was found to be statistically insignificant. If further study with larger sample sizes confirms this finding, virtual interviewing could be considered as a viable alternative to in-person interviewing in the dental school admissions process
Was Lorenzo Valla an Ordinary Language Philosopher?
Get PDFThe humanist Lorenzo Valla's use of consuetudo against philosophical usage in his book Repastinatio Dialectice et Philosophie has led Waswo to argue that Valla was a Renaissance 'ordinary language philosopher'. Monfasani and Mack vehemently reject this assertion, claiming that the standards of usage invoked by Valla are not 'ordinary language' in the modern sense, but classical Latin, the standards set by the cultural elite. Monfasani argues that 'consuetudo' is not an absolute criterion for Valla's humanist philosophy, and that Valla's Repastinatio Dialectice et Philosophie should be reassessed in terms of etymology and grammatical analysis. But 'consuetudo' does not exclude etymology and grammatical analysis. So instead of taking a negative attitude towards Valla's relationship with the philosophy of ordinary language, it is better to keep an open mind towards the Repastinatio Dialectice et Philosophie in the first place. This paper is such an attempt to start from the 'consuetudo' invoked by Valla, to examine Valla's philosophical attitude from etymological and grammatical analyses in the light of the Latin translations of οὐσία and τὸ ὄν , to rethink the relationship between Valla and the philosophy of ordinary language, and to reassess in relation to the philosophy of ordinary language
The “Détente to Step Forward” Diplomatic Strategy and Efforts to Save Vietnam’s Fragile Peace from March 1946 to December 1946
Get PDFThe historical period 1945–1946 occupies a particularly prominent position in modern Vietnamese history. It was a period full of challenges for the Communist Party, the newly formed government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and the Vietnamese people. It was also a period with many historical events including the diplomatic struggle of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam to protect and strengthen the revolutionary government in the face of imperialist countries’ plot to monopolize Vietnam. The current study set out to describe the art of the diplomatic struggle of the Government of Vietnam and the Communist Party in the fight against the sabotage of the Preliminary Agreement of March 6, 1946, by Chiang Kai-shek’s army and his henchmen, and the violation of the same agreement by the French colonialists using historical research, logic, analysis, and listing. The diplomatic struggle was “firm in objectives, flexible in strategies and tactics.” Study findings on Vietnam’s revolutionary and modern diplomatic art revealed the plot of France and Chiang, and how the Vietnamese peacefully protected their territorial integrity and national sovereignty