Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Signaling and social influence: the impact of corporate volunteer programs

PurposeThis study aims to provide insight on how work–life initiatives impact employees. Using corporate volunteer programs as an example, the authors examine the role of coworker social influence in shaping the reactions of both employee participants and non-participants of the program. The paper further identifies several factors that may moderate these relationships.Design/methodology/approachThe authors surveyed employees before and after the implementation of a new corporate work–life initiative. 99 employees provided data pre and post. OLS regression and hierarchical linear modeling were used to test hypothesized relationships.FindingsEven in the context of low participation, work–life initiatives engendered positive organization-related perceptions among employees. These positive outcomes were due in part to coworkers' sharing of their volunteer experiences and were most prominent for employees in positions that afforded flexibility, and employees who reported close ties with coworkers.Practical implicationsThe study deepens our understanding of employee reactions to work–life programs and underlines the importance of these programs even when employee participation is low. The role of coworker influence as a determinant of employee reactions suggests there may be value in purposefully fostering participants' sharing of volunteer experiences in the workplace.Originality/valueThis study takes a unique approach to examining the role of coworker influence in shaping employee reactions to corporate initiatives.
Well-being and leisure-time physical activity psychosocial factors predict physical activity among university students

ABSTRACT Drawing from literature supporting top-down (i.e., well-being impacting leisure) and bottom-up (i.e., leisure impacting well-being) models explaining the bi-directional relationship between leisure and well-being, this study examines the complex relationship of well-being, leisure constraints, and leisure negotiation factors in predicting leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) rates among university students. Six hundred sixty-one university students completed an online questionnaire assessing psychological well-being (PWB), LTPA constraints, LTPA negotiation strategies, and LTPA rates. A multiple regression analysis indicated bottom-up and top-down variables jointly predict LTPA. In regards to bottom-up psychological LTPA variables, LTPA was positively predicted by LTPA planning and prioritisation skills and negatively predicted by constraints to recreation facility spaces, lack of time, and utilising financial strategies. In regards to top-down well-being, influences on LTPA, LTPA rates were negatively predicted by personal growth and positively predicted by autonomy. We highlight how the study findings might inform intentional university health promotion policies and programming, leading to a culture of student well-being through LTPA.
Immersive Virtual Reality in Health Care: Systematic Review of Technology and Disease States

Immersive virtual reality (IVR) presents new possibilities for application in health care. Health care professionals can now immerse their patients in environments to achieve exposure to a specific scene or experience, evoke targeted emotional responses, inspire, or distract from an experience occurring in reality. This review aimed to identify patient-focused applications for head-mounted IVR for acute treatment of health conditions and determine the technical specifications of the systems used. A systematic review was conducted by searching medical and engineering peer-reviewed literature databases in 2018. The databases included PubMed, EMBASE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Association for Computing Machinery, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Scopus, and Web of Science. Search terms relating to health and IVR were used. To be included, studies had to investigate the effectiveness of IVR for acute treatment of a specific health condition. IVR was defined as a head-mounted platform that provides virtual and auditory immersion for the participant and includes a minimum of 3 degrees of orientation tracking. Once identified, data were extracted from articles and aggregated in a narrative review format. A total of 58 studies were conducted in 19 countries. The studies reported IVR use for 5 main clinical areas: neurological and development (n=10), pain reduction through distraction (n=20), exposure therapy for phobias (n=9), psychological applications (n=14), and others (n=5). Studies were primarily feasibility studies exploring systems and general user acceptance (n=29) and efficacy studies testing clinical effect (n=28). IVR has a promising future in health care, both in research and commercial realms. As many of the studies examined are still exploring the feasibility of IVR for acute treatment of health conditions, evidence for the effectiveness of IVR is still developing.
An Investigation of Pre-Service English Language Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs

The purpose of this study was to investigate pre-service English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs. The research was a descriptive study based on survey model. A total of 291 freshman, sophomore, junior and senior students studying at a state university in Turkey during the fall semester of the academic year 2018-2019 participated in the study. Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES), which was originally developed by Tschannen-Moran & Woolfolk Hoy (2001) and adapted into Turkish by Capa, Cakiroglu, and Sarikaya (2005) was used to determine pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs. The self-efficacy beliefs were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Differences in participants’ self-efficacy perceptions by class level were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. The Tukey multiple comparison test was used to determine significant differences among the different class levels. Research results revealed that pre-service EFL teachers had relatively high-level teacher self-efficacy perceptions in general and for classroom management, student engagement and instructional strategies subscales. Also, it was found that juniors had significantly higher scores than sophomores in both total scale and student engagement subscale. Total and subscale scores at other class levels did not differ significantly. It was suggested that pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy perceptions should be considered with greater attention in the ELT program at the university and special efforts are required to strengthen seniors’ self-efficacy perceptions.
A Comparison of Picture-based Narratives by Finnish, Italian and English-speaking Children

ABSTRACT Narratives have been extensively studied in recent decades, but studies investigating differences and similarities in the narrative features from a cross-cultural or cross-linguistic point of view are limited. This study investigated the narrative language of typically developing monolingual four- and eight-year-old Finnish, Italian and Canadian English-speaking children (N = 177). Children completed a picture-based story generation task (Edmonton Narrative Norms Instrument) and their narratives were analyzed for story grammar, mental state terms, and productivity (number of clauses and irrelevant clauses). Results showed that narrative language skills develop with age and the developmental trend across the three languages is largely similar. The only exception was seen with a total number of clauses, as the Italian children did not show development in this variable as they were already quite talkative at the age of four. When comparing the three languages, many commonalities were seen, but also some differences in the early phase of narrative language development were detected, as Italian children outperformed Finnish (total number of clauses) and Canadian children (story grammar). However, differences were no longer evident at the age of eight. Understanding of different narrative traits is important in order not to draw misleading conclusions about a child’s narrative competence.
A Critical Review and Analysis: What Role of ICT Plays in Improving Professional Teachers’ English Instruction?

This article reviews the Information and Communications Technology(ICT) in improving College English Language Teaching(ELT) of China. Drawing upon evidence and theories in the preliminary literature, the study reveals that it could be seen that in the long run of history, the application and adoption of ICT on English intrusion has many merits in Chinese Colleges environment; And insufficient teachers’ development needs to improve during the Implementation of specific ICT. It reflects the literature and provides useful evidence in the field; Also, gaps in the current knowledge in question and the possible future exploration are shown. It summarises some new directions for future explorations, particularly regarding Digital-assisted teaching research in China.
EFL students’ perception on flipped learning in writing class

This research aims at finding out EFL students’ perceptions on the implementation of Flipped Learning in writing class. Survey research was applied with one-shot design and questionnaire was used to collect data. The setting of this research is at one university in Central Kalimantan Province in Indonesia where English is a foreign language. The students were in their fourth semester learning writing skill. In order to avoid teacher-centered learning which may cause a boring and monotonous classroom, this research implemented Flipped Learning that could change the way students learn. The approach was done during one semester and the questionnaires were then handed out at the end of the semester. After the questionnaires were collected and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively, the result of this research shows that students had positive perceptions on the implementation of Flipped Learning in Writing 3 class.
Aggression and Victimization: The Perception of Students and Associated Factors.

espanolIntroduccion. La investigacion sobre el bullying, asi como de los factores protectores o de riesgo que se presenten en la escuela continua siendo un area de estudio relevante en investigacion educativa y tambien en la practica escolar. Determinadas caracteristicas personales y contextuales se han considerado claves para la prevencion de la violencia escolar. Metodo. El presente trabajo trata de examinar la relacion existente entre la victimizacion y la agresion y el impacto que en ambos procesos psicologicos tienen ciertas variables del contexto directo de los escolares. Para ello se encuesto a 1278 escolares (47.7% chicas) del sur de Espana (Andalucia), de edades comprendidas entre los 10 a 14 anos (M = 11.11; DT = 0.754). Resultados. Analisis de regresion lineal mostraron el poder explicativo de factores protectores como el ajuste social o el ajuste a las normas ante ambos, la percepcion de victimizacion y agresion injustificada. Factores individuales, como el genero y personales como la autoestima marcan diferencias en la percepcion de implicacion en ambos roles, junto a otros. Discusion y conclusiones. El foco de este articulo se pone en el papel de los factores de contexto inmediato. EnglishIntroduction. Research on bullying, and on its protective or risk factors in the school environment, continues to be an important area both for investigation and for educational practice. Certain personal and contextual characteristics have been considered key to preventing school violence. Method. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between victimization and aggression roles and how certain variables in the students’ direct context impact these two psychological processes. For this purpose, we surveyed 1278 students (47.7% girls) from southern Spain (Andalusia), ages 10 to 14 years (M = 11.11; SD = 0.754). Results. Linear regression analyses showed the explanatory power of protective factors such as social adjustment or adjustment to norms, on perception of victimization and unjustified aggression. Individual factors such as gender, and personal factors like self-esteem, give rise to differences in one’s perceived involvement in either role. Discussion and conclusions. This article focuses on the role of factors in the immediate context
Empirical Support for Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care (MTFC): A Critical Review

ii DEDICATION.iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.v LIST OF FIGURES.vii LIST OF TABLES.viii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.1 CHAPTER 2: THE PROPOSED STUDY.40 CHAPTER 3: METHOD.42 CHAPTER 4: RESULTS.48 CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION.58 REFERENCES.67 APPENDICES.96
Blended care from a patient's view : an online intervention as part of integrated blended care with a face-to-face focus

As research has convincingly shown, online interventions are a cost-effective alternative to face-to-face therapy. However, non-adherence has long been a problem and many patients still prefer face-to-face sessions. To overcome these issues, blended care, which combines face-to-face sessions with an online intervention was created. So far, little is known about the experiences of important stakeholders with blended care. The present study explored how patients in primary care experience the online part of an integrated blended intervention with a face-to-face focus. Six participants following a blended treatment completed a semi-structured interview with open questions and verbally indicated their likes and dislikes of the intervention when being shown an empty module of their online intervention. Additionally, a short questionnaire containing multiple-choice questions was taken.
International Policies, Identification, and Services for Students with Learning Disabilities: An Exploration across 10 Countries.

Recently, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reported that although countries around the world must ensure that students with disabilities receive free, inclusive, and appropriate education, students with disabilities are less likely to complete primary or secondary school in many countries. Though this is the case, very little has been published regarding the legislative efforts and the implementation of services and supports specifically for students with learning disabilities (LD) in reading or dyslexia around the world. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to explore legislative efforts, services, and interventions provided to students with learning disabilities from ten countries worldwide: Canada, China, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and United Kingdom. Discussion and implications for research and practice are provided based on themes identified across countries.
The usability of economic maps for students of various age groups: an example for a discussion of a multi-stage concept of teaching aids

Abstract Economic maps in school atlases are specific types of maps that represent extra-complex maps with multi-layer and fast-developing content over time. The objective of this article is to discuss a multi-stage curriculum in connection with the results of an assessment of the usability of economic maps by lower and upper secondary school students. The survey was conducted using a questionnaire and didactic test on a sample of 120 lower secondary school and 73 upper secondary school students in Czechia. Differing results among two age groups were mainly in the identification of cartographic signs; as a key factor for the correct identification of cartographic signs, a combination of alphanumeric and geometric features has been shown. On the other hand, significant differences were not identified in the question of suitability of colouring cartographic signs. The survey results show that the map key of economic maps should be designed in multiple stages with regard to the appropriateness and comprehensibility of cartographic signs for students of both age groups. This study proves that preparing specific geographic atlases for lower and upper secondary school students can play a key role in the teaching of geography.
Pursuing Horizontal Management: The Politics of Public Sector Coordination

From the first, specialization and coordination have presented governments with a conundrum: specialized program might be best for delivering one service to the public, but combining such programs for all public services inevitably produces costly redundancies and inefficiencies. In this long-awaited book, Guy Peters brings his expertise and extensive experience to bear on the problem of administrative and policy coordination. Through theory and four real-world case studies, he explores howuand whetherucoordination can transform ordinary, flawed patterns of governing into more effective and efficient performance by the public sector. This timely work arrives at a moment when coordination is proving especially challenginguas popular approaches to public single purpose programs, and as a push to involve the private sector in policy development and implementation has increased government segmentation. For insights into the workingsuand limitationsuof coordination, or horizontal management, Peters draws on extensive scholarship as well as his own consulting work with governments including Finland, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, and Mexico. He highlights practical successes, and failures, of horizontal management in case studies of Homeland Security in the US. ; child protection in the UK. ; policymaking in Finland; and the operations of the European Union. In the process, Peters evaluates a full tool chest of oinstrumentso that might be used to enhance coordination. Combining theory and practice, and considering a wide range of public policy challenges, this book clearly and cogently presents the most comprehensive, in-depth, and detailed discussion available of policy coordination in the public sectoruat a time when its insights are most urgently needed.
The Role of Academic Preparation and Interest on STEM Success. ACT Research Report Series.

iv Introduction . 1 Data. 3 Sample . 3 Measures . 5 Study Outcomes . 5 Academic Achievement and Preparation Measures, Student Demographics, and Educational Plans . 6 Expressed and Measured Interests . 7 Method . 8 Results . 11 Description of Study Samples . 11 STEM Success Rates over Time by Student Characteristics . 15 Multivariate Results by Student Characteristics . 16 STEM Persistence at Year 4 . 16 Cumulative GPA . 20 Degree Completion . 22 Multivariate Results by STEM Major Category . 25 Discussion . 30 References . 34 Appendix A—STEM Major Category CIP Codes . 40 Appendix B—Variability Estimates from the Hierarchical Models . 41 Appendix C—Multivariate Results by Student Demographic Characteristics . 43 Appendix D—Results by STEM Major Category . 46
Perceptions towards Engagement: The Case of Thai English Majors in an International Higher Education Environment

This study examines Thai English majors’ perception towards engagement. The aim of this study is to be better informed of the English language learning experience of students in an international environment where English is used as a foreign language. A mixed methods approach was employed. A modified version of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) was used to collect quantitative data, while qualitative data was collected through a focus group interview. Correlation scores and one-way Anova were calculated to examine the survey data. Results indicated that almost all the categories of engagement were significantly correlated, except for the correlation between supportive learning environment and faculty interaction. The one-way Anova test, on the other hand, revealed that students’ year of study had a significant effect on at least three components of engagement. The quantitative results were further informed by data collected from a focus group interview. From the interview, students were able to describe the classroom atmosphere, teachers’ pedagogical strategies, as well as challenges they faced in their studies. From the findings, it was evident that the Thai students were open to different pedagogical approaches, and that they were not culturally constrained. This may be the hallmark of international education, wherein students take on a contextualized approach to learning, aside from being in a context where a foreign language is used.
KECERDASAN SPIRITUAL DAN PRESTASI HASIL BELAJAR SISWA (Studi Kasus di SMA Negeri 1 Godean)

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) mengetahui mengetahui kecerdasan spiritual siswa. 2) mengetahui prestasi hasil belajar siswa. 3) mengetahui keterkaitan kecerdasan spiritual siswa dan prestasi hasil belajar siswa. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah metode pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Lokasi penelitian ini bertempat di SMA Negeri 1 Godean Kabupaten Sleman. Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa 1) kecerdasan spiritual siswa secara garis besar tergolong baik, 2) bahwa rata-rata motivasi belajar siswa SMA Negeri 1 Godean termasuk kategori Baik (79,44%), 3) tingkat keterkaitan antara kecerdasan spiritual terhadap motivasi belajar siswa sanga baik. Kata kunci: kecerdasan spiritual, prestasi hasil belajar, SMA Negeri 1 Godean
Gender and Language Course Participation Differences in the University Students’ Self-Efficacy of TOEFL

This study focuses on reporting the differences in gender and TOEFL course participation in the university students’ self-efficacy of answering TOEFL questions. The design of this study is descriptive design with the total sample of 200 university students, both English and Non-English major from two big universities in Aceh, Syiah Kuala University and Serambi Mekkah University. In collecting the data, a specially designed self-efficacy questionnaire was used to find out the university students’ personal data, including gender and TOEFL course participation as well as their level of self-efficacy. Furthermore, to analyze the data, t-test was used to find out the differences in gender (female and male) and TOEFL course participation (yes/no). The result revealed that in terms of gender, there was no statistical difference as the as p=. 58 (p >.05). However, there was a statistically significant different in language course participation, in which p=. 039 (p <.05).