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Role of Teachers in the Character Development of Students: Findings from a Systematic Review
Get PDFThis systematic literature review establishes teachers\u27 interactions in developing character among students in learning institutions. Through a comprehensive analysis of 30 studies published between 2014 and 2024, the review identifies four primary clusters of teacher influence: cultural and religious, discipline, leadership, moral development, and social development. The results indicate that teachers are the primary shapers of character and more than educators: They are the enablers, the navigators, and the helpers of character. The review also shows the general difficulty in character education and how the study highlights the need to focus on culture, use appropriate punishment/ reward interventions, innovative leadership, and equilibrium in moral development. However, the effectiveness of the instructional efforts in essentialist character education has been evidenced by challenges like teachers’ preparation and cultural diversity. Lastly, this review discusses the consequences of social integration, future research, and practical work in education. It emphasises the importance of subsequent research and policy initiatives focused on teacher preparation for character education in the context of increasing challenges and diversification in contemporary schools
Application of AI in Talent Management: A Systematic Review of Benefits, Challenges, and Prospects
Get PDFThis systematic literature review explores the current state, advantages, disadvantages, and potential future of using artificial intelligence in talent management. A total of 29 articles published in 2015- 2024 suggest that 33% of the organizations have implemented AI/ML tools, and only 16% are optimally using HR technologies for organizational results. The review identifies four key domains of AI implementation: recruitment and selection, performance analysis, development and training of employees, and strategic implementation. Benefits include increased operational effectiveness, improved decision-making, organizational talent management, and workforce planning processes. That said, technical difficulties, ethical issues on the use of artificial intelligence, privacy, and some organizational individuals\u27 reluctance towards using artificial intelligence remain major hurdles. The results show an increase in the number of publications in recent years, focusing on 2023 and occupying the majority share of journals (83%). More future directions focus on developing a strong theoretical foundation, implementation proposals, and improved ethical standards. These observations indicate that AI holds the potential to revolutionize TM practices but also that organizations need to be cautious of the challenges pertaining to technology integration keeping in view the ethical and human aspects of organizational functioning to effectuate successful implementation
Experiential Learning: A Real Source of Creativity Among Students
Get PDFThis paper discusses experiential learning’s effects on creativity. The extant research accepts that learning is occurring but needs to address the significance of learning in order to progress rightly. Learning is a reasonably long-lasting change in behaviour or knowledge owing to experience. Changes in behaviour, as a result of momentary functional deviations, are not learning. As the study\u27s objective is to understand the varying phenomena of creativity among students, after going through the experiential learning, quantitative research was employed with a sample size of 150 students belonging to the Government and Private sectors, following Matric and Cambridge systems, girls and boys. This study provides empirical evidence that experiential learning positively and significantly impacts creativity (t=18.389), which is greater than the benchmark (t>2), followed by (sig-value=0.000), which is lesser than the benchmark of (sig<0.01). Despite many challenges, there was evidence to support the phenomenon that experiential learning is a reasoning and strategy in which teachers intentionally draw in students to expand information, creative abilities, and illuminate qualities. It also helps students develop intrapersonal skills while engaging in activities with diverse participants
The Influence of Artificial Intelligence Marketing on Consumer Purchase Intentions: The Mediating Roles of Hedonic and Utility Values
Get PDFArtificial intelligence (AI) has changed the game for companies all around the globe. The impact of AI in many areas, including personal behaviour, corporate economics, and new trends, has been the subject of a great deal of research. This study examined the factors—accuracy, insight, interaction, perceived usefulness, and hedonic value—that people use to form opinions on AI and how those opinions impact their intents to buy things online. It delves further into the connection between AI technology and purchase intention, specifically looking at the mediating role of hedonic value. Quantitative method was used in this study, surveying people in Punjab, Pakistan, utilizing Google Forms, social media, and WhatsApp to disseminate self-administered surveys. A total of 450 respondents successfully completed the survey. The findings highlighted the significant impact of AI marketing on consumer purchase intentions. Mediating role of Hedonic Value and Utility is found significant. Resultantly, AI marketing encounters greatly boost the hedonic value of items or services, resulting in consumers finding these interactions engaging and pleasurable
Information Search as Mediating Role in Relationship Hedonic Value, Utilitarian Value and Purchase Intention of Food Panda Customers in Pakistan
Get PDFThis study investigates the mediating role of information search within the relationships of hedonic values, utilitarian values, and purchase intention in Pakistan\u27s online food industry with a focal sample of Food Panda customers. The questionnaire was distributed among 400 Food Panda users; 280 questionnaires were received. Smart PLS was used to conduct SEM to analyse the data. The results indicate that hedonic and utilitarian values have positive influences on purchase intention, which reflects that the higher the hedonic and utilitarian values are, the greater the intentions to purchase become, and vice versa. This study also supports information search as a partial mediator in the relationship between hedonic/utilitarian values and purchase intention. The findings reveal that customers who successfully go through information searching are likely to register higher hedonic and utilitarian motivations, which then dramatically increases their purchase intentions. The study contributes not only to the literature on hedonic and utilitarian values but also to the context of the Pakistani online food sector. It also enriches the discussion of information search as one of the pivotal factors affecting purchase intention within this industry
Impact of Materialistic Instagram Reels on Psychological Distress, Self-esteem, and Life Satisfaction
Get PDFThis study investigated the impact of materialistic Instagram reels on psychological distress, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted on materialistic Instagram reels, psychological distress, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. A sample size of 300 participants was selected through convenience sampling. The scales utilized during the study were the Materialism Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale to measure self-esteem, the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale to measure psychological distress, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale to measure life satisfaction. The data collection methods used were physical and online surveys and the gathered data was analyzed statistically. The result showed a significant impact of materialistic Instagram reels on psychological distress and self-esteem. However, no significant effect of materialistic Instagram reels on life satisfaction was found. The study recommends addressing materialistic values alongside mental well-being to enhance life satisfaction and psychological health
The State of Organizational Learning in Catholic Schools of Karachi
Get PDFThis study endeavours to delve into the repercussions of organizational learning on the knowledge performance of educators within the Catholic schools of Karachi, Pakistan. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design, enlisting the participation of 282 teachers, situated within the secondary schools under the jurisdiction of the Catholic Board of Education in Karachi. The data collection tool employed in this study was the Dimensions of the Learning School Questionnaire (DLSQ). To analyse the collected data, the research harnessed the statistical prowess of the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 and Smart PLS 4. The findings of the investigation elucidate the existence of a notably positive and statistically significant relationship between individual-level learning and the knowledge performance of teachers. Similarly, this correlation extends to school-level and global-level learning, both exhibiting a significant association with knowledge performance within Catholic schools in Karachi. However, it is noteworthy that team-level learning failed to demonstrate any significant impact on the knowledge performance of these schools. The findings of the study will serve as a foundation for the Catholic School Board as well as the teachers to revamp their policies for the future
Exploring the Positive Teacher-Student Relationship on Students\u27 Motivation and Academic Performance in Secondary Schools in Karachi
Get PDFThis research centers on the intricate facets of teacher-student relationships, spanning emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions. Existing literature underscores the notable impact of positive relationships on elevating student motivation and fostering active engagement in academic pursuits. Positive associations are evident between perceived teacher support, approachability, and academic achievement. Cultivating effective communication, trust, and nurturing environments within these relationships contributes significantly to enriched learning experiences and academic success. The study recognizes the prevalence of student anxiety arising from diverse stressors within educational settings. Acknowledging the multifaceted nature of anxiety enables the implementation of targeted strategies that not only alleviate stress but also promote emotional well-being. The literature review highlights the pivotal role of positive teacher-student relationships in shaping educational trajectories, focusing on emotional support, effective communication, and academic involvement. A robust quantitative research methodology was deployed and a sample of 250 participants was selected from schools through a stratified random sampling technique. Data collection included surveys and questionnaires, which were first trialed through a pilot test by adhering to ethical considerations. Statistical analyses encompassed descriptive statistics, normality tests, and various inferential tests to explore teacher-student relationships
Magnitude of Perinatal Mortality and Associated Factors among Babies born in Hospital Vadodara, Gujarat
Get PDFPerinatal mortality is defined as both stillbirth and early neonatal deaths which occurs from 28 gestational age of pregnancy for seven completed days after birth or at least one kilogram. Perinatal mortality is a health indicator for prenatal, intra partum and newborn care. It is one of the major challenges for under-five mortality. Up to the knowledge of principal investigator while searching different literatures, there is a limited number of studies have related to perinatal deaths in our country. Most of the researchers have used secondary data. Therefore; this study may fill this gap by assessing the magnitude of perinatal mortality and associated factors among babies born based on the primary data. Institutional based cross sectional study design was conducted among 631study participants. Epi-data 4.2 and SPSS Version 21 was used for data entry and analysis respectively. The variable associated with the outcome variable in Bivariate p value <0.25 was considered for further multivariable analysis to control for potential confounding. Crude and Adjusted Odd Ratios was calculated to assess the association between dependent and independent variable with 95% CI. The variable which shows p ≤0.05 was considered as statistically significance. The magnitude of perinatal, mortality was found to be 9.0% (95%, CI: 7%-11%). Maternal age less than 18 years (AOR, 4.80CI; 1.33-17.33), history of perinatal loss (AOR 9.47, CI:3.32-26.98), gestational age less than 37weeks (AOR,4.01 CI:1.56-10.28), Apgar score (4-6) (AOR,5.24, CI:1.93-13.30) and low birth weight (AOR, 4.64CI:1.85-11.60) was significantly associated with perinatal mortality. Generally, this study has high perinatal death, which needs more attention. Maternal age less than 18 years, gestational age less than 37 wks, low birth weight, history of perinatal loss and (4-6) Apgar score at 5 minutes were significant predictors of perinatal death
Fungal Survey of Different Clinical Samples Collected from Patients
Get PDFCandida is a genus of yeasts and is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. Candida spp., are eukaryotic representatives of the fungi kingdom. The genus Candida includes about 150 species, but many species are endosymbiosis of humans, causing infections mainly in immunosuppressed hosts. The frequency of Candida isolates as a cause of hospital infections has risen in recent years, leading to high rates of morbidity and mortality. The knowledge of the epidemiology of those hospital acquired fungal infections is essential to implement an adequate antifungal therapy. Fungal survey of different clinical samples collected from patients, to determine the effect of antifungal on C. albicans isolates from different body sites and lesions (blood, wounds swabs, ear swabs, bronchoalveolar lavage, high vaginal swabs, sputum, throat swabs, and urine). Swab sticks were collected from different sites of patients’ bodies (blood, wounds swabs, ear swabs, bronchoalveolar lavage, high vaginal swabs, sputum, throat swabs, and urine) then streaked directly on labelled Sabouraud\u27s dextrose agar (SDA) plates and incubated at 25°C for (2-7) days. The growing colonies of Candida spp. isolates were initially diagnosed on (SDA) agar then confirmed by Chrome Candida Agar, the plates were incubated bunder aerobic conditions for 24 hr. at 37°C. Thereafter, antifungal sensitivity test was done. Only 209 of 1596 samples were taken from the patients and cultured on Sabouraud\u27s dextrose agar were found to be positive. From 1596 just 59 isolate was Candida albicans after subculture on CROM Candida Agar, API candida and germ tube formation. Antifungal susceptibility tests were performed on 59 C. albicans isolates. Regarding antifungal resistance by C.albicans it was found 8 (14%) of isolates were resistant isolates resistant to fluconazole, 11 (19%) were resistant to miconazole as well as 11 (19%) were resistant to econazole, while 50 (85%) of isolates were sensitive to Nystatin, Clotrimazole (56, 95%), and to Ketoconazole (54, 92%). The study shows a higher antifungal resistance in the clinical samples which proves the risk in C. albicans management program