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Assessment in the age of artificial intelligence: Interdisciplinary analysis of ChatGPT response to higher education assessment tasks
No full textThe development and introduction of AI language models have transformed the way humans and institutions interact with technology, enabling natural and intuitive communication between humans and machines. This paper conducts a competence-based analysis of ChatGPT’s task responses to provide insights into its language proficiency, critical analysis and reasoning ability, and structure and relevance of the responses. A multidisciplinary approach is adopted, drawing from multiple fields such as accounting, education, management, social work and law, to evaluate the responses generated by the AI to higher education assignments. This paper offers insights into the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT responses and identifies implications for the design and implementation of higher education assessment tasks.</p
Representing Themselves: International Students in the Creative Space
No full textInternational students have often been subject to public, political, media and academic discus
sion. In the public, political and media realms, international students have often been painted
as backdoor migrants, cash cows whose international student fees feed the host nation’s
economy and fund educational institutions, and the cause of a variety of national ailments
ranging from unemployment to housing shortages to overcrowding (Australian Human Rights
Commission, 2021). Meanwhile scholarship about international students often features their
vulnerabilities across curriculum and wellbeing, and of late, an increasing focus on agency
and advocacy (see articles in the Journal of International Students edited by Krishna Bista
and Chris Glass [n.d.] by way of example). However, how have international students voiced
their own experiences with people and cultures in destination sites?
By weaving in work I have done on multiculturalism and cinema as a creative space, and
my critical studies on international students, this chapter looks specifically at two diverse
creative mediums where international students in Australia have found a space for (self)
representation: on television and in theatre. In particular, this chapter looks at American
based and Malaysian-born former Australian international student Ronny Chieng’s televi
sion series Ronny Chieng: International Student, and the international student theatre event
Act of Translation, whose cast is made up of international student performers narrating and
relating their experiences in Australia. This chapter thus discusses the rich experiences of
international students who use the creative realm to have entertaining, funny, poignant and
honest conversations with audiences about their (multicultural) experiences with Australians,
with Australian culture and with each other. This chapter, however, also acknowledges that
while the international student voice is now making inroads into the creative space, it does so
through conventional stereotypes as a way to engage with audiences. Before discussing inter
national students and the creative artefacts featured, this chapter first highlights how creative
work can be a canvas for reflecting on society.</p
How Good are Parklets?_Colour Figures from Chapter 6
No full textColour Figures from Chapter 6 of 'How Good are Parklets?'</p
Students’ perceptions matter: An evaluation study to improve short-term online work-integrated learning
No full textThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted life, leading to travel restrictions, social distancing, remote work, and home schooling. During its peak, many in-person, international work-integrated learning (WIL) programs, such as study tours, shifted online. As higher education evolves post-pandemic, online WIL remains popular for its flexibility, inclusivity, and scalability. This study applies an evaluation research framework to investigate participants’ perceptions of an online international WIL program co-designed with a third-party provider, Make A Difference Travel (MAD). A case study methodology with mixed methods was used to evaluate a single Australian university program focused on social entrepreneurship and sustainability in the Philippines. Originally an in-person experience, the program was re-designed for online delivery. The results highlight challenges faced by participants and employability skills developed, leading to key recommendations to enhance online, short-term international WIL.</p
Understanding academic’s job stress through a moderated–mediation model of perceived supports and working hard
No full textPurposeThis research aims to develop a model built from the job demand-resource (JD-R) theory which explains the psychological mechanism that leads to academic work-related stress in an educational context. This study investigates the conditional effect of ambidextrous working hard through mediation paths and the moderating role of perceived support on these conditional effects.Design/methodology/approachHypotheses were tested using cross-sectional data from 334 academics at Vietnamese institutions. Data were analysed within a moderated mediation model integrated from hierarchical regression.FindingsThe results revealed that while work engagement (WE) partially mediates the indirect effect of person-job fit (PJF) on job-related stress, workaholism (WKH) – as an escalated stage of working hard – fully explains the psychological mechanism with moderated integration from social supports.Originality/valueThis paper hopes to contribute to the growing educational literature exploring the complex, multi-conditional influences of personal and social factors to measure academics’ psychological changes that lead to a negative reaction at work.</p
Effectiveness of qigong and Tai Chi for quality of life in patients with cancer: an umbrella review and meta-analysis
No full textBackgroundQigong and Tai Chi (QTC) have been adopted by cancer patients as the complementary treatment to their conventional care. This umbrella review aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of QTC in cancer patients’ quality of life (QoL) and its safety.MethodsTwenty-five databases were searched from their respective inception to March 2025. Systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing cancer patients’ QoL after practicing QTC were included. The search strategy included Qigong, Tai Chi, quality of life, cancer, systematic review, and meta analysis. The extracted data was analyzed using standardized mean difference, mean difference, or odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals.ResultsNine SRs were included in the qualitative analysis, and six of the SRs were included for the meta-analyses. Results showed that QTC may improve cancer patients’ overall QoL, physiological scores (physical functioning, fatigue, and sleep quality), psychological scores (mental health and anxiety), and immunity, compared to the control groups. However, meta-analyses did not demonstrate significant differences in subgroup analyses of depression, although it showed that QTC may reduce depression in cancer patients. No serious adverse events of QTC were reported.ConclusionQTC can be considered a safe intervention method for improving QoL in patients with cancer. Due to substantial heterogeneity, more rigorously-designed RCTs on QTC for cancer patients should be conducted, focusing on standardizing QTC practices and QoL instruments to assess QTC effects.</p
The death knock as emotional labour: reframing a "rite of passage" to help journalists cope
No full textJust as journalists covering crime, combat and catastrophe are impacted by their work, so are journalists covering 'everyday' trauma. While some may experience primary trauma through witnessing events, most are at risk of secondary or 'vicarious' trauma through interviewing victims, survivors and the bereaved, and covering court. The process of interviewing the bereaved family is known as the death knock. While it is routine work, the death knock is challenging, even for experienced journalists. For early career reporters, it is a rite of passage that they must grin and bear, and for students it is daunting. Acknowledging the emotional labour and the risk of moral injury is crucial to coping.</p
Exploring Barriers and Opportunities for Tertiary Education Providers to Deliver Sexual and Reproductive Health Education to International Students: A Qualitative Study
No full textIntroduction To date, there have been little to no studies specifically focused on Australian tertiary education providers’ views on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education for international students. This study investigated staff perspectives on barriers and opportunities for tertiary education institutions to deliver a comprehensive SRH education specific to international students. We complemented staff perspectives with international students’ opinions to ensure that future strategies came from both staff and international students. Methods We interviewed fifteen staff working at tertiary education providers and conducted two focus groups with a total number of nine international students between August 2022 and July 2023. We used reflexive thematic analysis to interpret the data. Results Staff and student participants agreed that tertiary education providers should provide SRH education specific to international students. Staff reported systemic and individual barriers that prevented them from providing SRH education. Both staff and student participants proposed some systemic, personal, and interpersonal enablers that would assist education providers to deliver a comprehensive and culturally safe SRH education to international students. These included sustainable funding to create and deliver a national SRH education program that would consist of a national SRH knowledge hub; SRH training for staff and international students; SRH peer education program; SRH outreach team; and SRH-related activities during international student orientation. Conclusions A comprehensive SRH education program has the potential to increase SRH literacy; reduce stigma and prevent SRH-related issues, including unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmissible infections (STIs), and HIV transmission; and improve international students’ overall health and wellbeing. Policy Implications The Australian governments, both states and federal, should provide sustainable funding and coordinate a national SRH education program specific to international students, and the federal government should update the Education Services for Overseas Student (ESOS) legislation to specifically mention SRH in Standard 6 as an integral part of international students’ health and wellbeing.</p
Emerging trends in social entrepreneurship and sustainability: a Southeast Asia analysis
No full textPurpose This study conducted a comprehensive systematic review and bibliometric analysis of 442 scholarly articles published between 2001 and 2023, focusing on the intersection of social entrepreneurship and sustainability. By mapping the intellectual structure of the field, the study uncovered key research trajectories, influential contributions and emerging themes that shape the discourse. Design/methodology/approach The study used a systematic approach to reviewing the literature, used bibliometric techniques such as performance analysis, science mapping and content analysis to analyze the selected papers. Data from Scopus and Web of Science were analyzed using bibliometric tools such as VOSviewer and Biblioshiny to visualize citation networks, thematic clusters and research collaborations. Findings The results suggested a significant increase in publications post-2016, indicating heightened scholarly interest and increasing contributions to the field. The study identified leading authors, core journals and dominant publishing countries, highlighting key insights from Southeast Asia. In addition, the findings highlighted the limited international collaboration, particularly in Southeast Asia, underscoring the need for stronger research networks and cross-border partnerships to advance knowledge in this critical area. Originality/value This study offers a novel and systematic evaluation of the research landscape in social entrepreneurship and sustainability, providing actionable insights for academics, policymakers and practitioners. By identifying current research trends and existing gaps, it contributes to shaping future research directions, with a particular emphasis on the evolving role of Southeast Asia in this domain. The findings serve as a foundation for supporting greater collaboration and advancing the theoretical and practical understanding of sustainable social entrepreneurship</p
Informing Implementation Strategies for Pharmacogenomics in Cancer: Development of Survey Tools for Healthcare Professionals and Consumers
No full textIntegration of clinical pharmacogenomics (PGx) within routine cancer care is limited despite frequent use of medicines impacted by PGx, evidence for the benefits of PGx, and the availability of international PGx clinical guidelines. Our study objective was to develop survey tools to assess PGx knowledge, attitudes, practices, perceptions, and education needs among (a) doctors, nurses, and pharmacists involved in cancer care (healthcare professionals, HCPs) and (b) adults who have received cancer treatment or their carers (consumers), with the view to informing implementation strategies for PGx in solid and hematologic cancers. Survey tools were developed in a three‐phase (ph) mixed‐methods approach. Content was informed by systematic literature review findings and framed by determinants of behavior as informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework (ph‐1). Refinement occurred through four separate priority partnership meetings (ph‐2). Meetings focused on clinical PGx practices within select cancer streams, and consumers' knowledge, attitudes, and preferences for PGx testing. Content/face validity and health literacy (Flesch Kincaid Grade Level) assessments informed final refinements (ph‐3). Separate HCP and consumer survey tools were developed with six common sections: (1) introduction; (2) demographics; (3) experience; (4) knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceptions; (5) education; and (6) vignettes. Content and face validity were rated highly with acceptable health literacy assessments for questions within the consumer survey (median grade level 6; range 1–8). The developed survey tools will be used to generate evidence to inform local implementation strategies for PGx in cancer and promote broader integration of pharmacogenomics in routine clinical care.</p