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‘It’s no longer “that black woman”; it’s “that woman”’: language in the dynamics of vulnerability and resilience
Full text linkThis article aims to explore the interplay between language, vulnerability and resilience. More concretely, it examines the ways in which being subject to language-related vulnerability in interactions with the public shapes the agency of politicians of migrant origin in Ireland. Using a theoretical approach that sees vulnerability and resilience as dynamically related, the article analyses data from interviews with two local politicians of migrant background who speak a variety of English other than Irish English. The study shows that they find a way, albeit not without struggle, to enact agentive strategies to position themselves in the field of politics
Can a Picture Paint a Thousand Words? Visualising Variety in Challenge-Based Learning
Full text linkChallenge-Based Learning (CBL) is an educational approach that involves students engaging with peers, academics, and external stakeholders to collaboratively investigate and develop solutions to real-world challenges of urgency and significance. One of the strengths of CBL is that it is a flexible framework that can be adapted to suit the educational discipline and local context. As CBL becomes applied in more disciplines, there are opportunities to learn from those implementing it which can stimulate new ways of approaching certain aspects. Staff members developing and disseminating guidance to support CBL at one Irish university therefore initiated a project to co-develop a set of visually-oriented examples of different varieties of CBL in practice that could be shared with those new to the concept. In particular, the project aimed to highlight different scenarios of external stakeholder involvement within CBL projects. This case study describes the history and thinking behind the initiative and shares the six visuals representing CBL implementation in various contexts that emerged
Developing a Dyslexia Indicator Using Eye Tracking
Full text linkDyslexia, which affects 10% to 20% of the global population, poses significant challenges to learning, underscoring the need for accessible diagnostic tools. This study explores the use of eye-tracking technology combined with machine learning as a cost-effective and non-invasive approach for early dyslexia detection. By analyzing key eye movement patterns—such as prolonged fixations and erratic saccades—we proposed an enhanced feature framework and achieved 88.58% accuracy using a Random Forest Classifier. Hierarchical clustering was also applied to uncover varying dyslexia severity levels. The results, validated across diverse populations and settings, highlight the method’s scalability and potential for identifying even borderline dyslexia traits, offering a promising advancement in clinical diagnostics
Add to…Cart?: Thematic and Discourse Analyses of LGBTQ+-Themed Ads’ Impact on Filipino LGBTQ+ Audiences’ Purchasing Decisions
Full text linkThis research report expands on the first author’s examination of how Philippine LGBTQ+-themed advertisements featuring non-stereotypical portrayals influence the purchasing decisions of Filipino LGBTQ+ consumers. The initial findings, obtained through thematic analysis, are further enhanced by discourse analysis in this article. Six focus group interviews with twenty-five LGBTQ+ participants from various regions in the Philippines revealed four primary reasons for purchasing decisions: the advertisement’s impact factor and company values, brand loyalty, personal reasons, and failure to connect with the advertisement’s story or messages. In further expounding these findings, this current research report highlights the advantages of integrating both thematic and discourse analyses into the participants’ responses to the advertisements, which uncovered new insights and complexities within the data. This mixed-method approach addresses significant gaps, such as the absence of participatory studies involving Filipino LGBTQ+ individuals, the lack of application of discourse analysis on LGBTQ+ media studies in the country, and the need for advocacy for these methodologies to enrich gender and media research in Philippine academia
Editorial: The New Geopolitical Order and the Weaponisation of EU Digital Law
Full text linkThe year 2025 marksthe beginning of a period characterised by geopolitical instability and reassessment. International trade has been disrupted by new tariffs introduced by the United States, including those affecting historical allies such as the United Kingdom and the European Union. At the same time, the European Union is finalising a commercial agreement with MERCOSUR countries.1 Despite political rhetoric and assurances, Europe - like many other regions in the world - continues to confront violent conflicts along its borders
Graphematic representation in Japanese braille and print: Implications for grapholinguistics
No full textMitigating Interruptions in Digital Reading: Strategic Pauses and Note-Taking for Enhanced Cognitive Performance
No full textThis study investigates how structured interventions—specifically
pausing at natural breakpoints and guided note-taking—affect cognitive performance, memory retention, and task continuity in digital reading. We introduce SmartPause, a context-aware bookmarking system that nudges users to pause at meaningful points and externalise insights through lightweight notes. In a controlled experiment (N = 51), participants were assigned to one of three conditions: (1) interruption at an arbitrary point, (2) guided pause at a natural breakpoint, or (3) guided pause with note-taking. Results reveal that guided pauses, particularly when combined with note-taking, significantly enhance long-term memory retention while having no measurable impact on perceived cognitive load or selective
attention. These findings highlight the potential of digital tools to support cognitive load management and task continuity by structuring interruptions in alignment with natural cognitive rhythms. The high usability rating of SmartPause underscores its practical applicability across e-reading platforms. This study contributes to human-computer interaction (HCI) by integrating principles from cognitive science into design solutions that enhance comprehension and information retention. Future research should explore personalised interventions, extended retention intervals, and real-world deployment to further optimise cognitive load in digital reading context
Creativity in BMX: What is It, what does It look like, and what contributes to It?
No full textThis study explores the multifaceted nature of creativity in BMX riding by examining how riders interact with their physical and social environments to produce innovative movements and trail designs. Grounded in Perspective-Affordance Theory and the principles of embodied cognition, the research highlights that creativity in BMX emerges from the interplay between an individual's shifting perspective and the environmental affordances available in urban and natural settings. Semi-structured interviews with 26 BMX riders reveal that creativity in BMX is embedded in physical action, community dynamics, and the negotiation of
risk and failure. The findings underscore the importance of socio-cultural support and individual risk-taking in shaping creative
practices, offering new insights into how embodied experiences and environmental interactions drive creativity in action sports
Spanish language teaching and ideological tensions in the New Latino South
No full textThis article examines the experiences of Spanish high school teachers in Tennessee, a state in the New Latino South where anti-immigrant sentiments and rejection of languages other than English are commonplace. Through a narrative inquiry approach, we explored how these contextual realities impacted teachers’ perceptions of their roles and how they shaped their pedagogical goals. Participants’ narratives reveal that, despite sharing similar realities at the macro level (the U.S. and the New Latino South), teachers’ experiences were dependent on two factors at the meso level (their communities and schools). Teachers in urban areas and private schools worked in less challenging environments. Teachers in rural areas, especially in public institutions, had to navigate a complicated reality tinted with racism and a devaluation of Spanish. Despite teaching in difficult environments, teachers exerted agency by extending their roles as teachers to those of role models, cultural brokers, and advocates for Latinx students and communities. They adapted their pedagogical goals to promote tolerance and engagement with local Latinx communities. The article concludes by emphasizing the urgent need for systemic support and professional development initiatives to equip teachers with the tools to navigate and challenge sociopolitical hostility in their schools and communities