Generation Z has come of age in a world inundated with an immediate and constant flow of information from a variety of sources. This information is usually uncurated, unverified, and presented in ways that make it difficult to discern the source and the veracity of the information. While previous generations had access to similar information, it…

Purpose: This paper aims to investigate user voice-switching behavior in voice assistants (VAs), embodiments and perceived trust in information accuracy, usefulness and intelligence. The authors addressed four research questions: RQ1. What is the nature of users' voice-switching behavior in VAs? RQ2: What are user preferences for embodied voice…

Purpose: This study examines the relationship between financial literacy and risk-taking behavior in the stock market for both graduates and undergraduates. Design/methodology/approach: This study conducted two surveys on two groups: graduates and undergraduates. The questionnaires were sent to the two groups via "Google Form". The…

Exercise is necessary for healthy living, yet individuals with intellectual disability (ID) remain strikingly inactive compared with nondisabled peers. To improve this outcome, individuals with ID can exercise independently by self-instructing. Self-instruction is considered a pivotal skill once it generalizes to untrained stimuli. This study used…

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate students' intention and actual use (AU) of artificial intelligence (AI) tools' to discover how the power of AI influences learning and academic success. Design/methodology/approach: This paper used the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) to develop a structural equation model (SEM) and…

Introduction: Expressions of cyberhate motivated by characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, and religious beliefs are now present and prevalent on social networks. Past research, both in online and offline contexts, has identified that, although there may be an overlap between victims and perpetrators of violence; this is not always the case.…

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of an collaborative online international learning (COIL) program on student behavioral satisfaction and community engagement, with a focus on diversity and sustainability. Explore how these changes affect students' perceptions of the impact of these activities and their motivation to use…

Although students are the key actors in their transition to higher education, there is limited research concentrating on student agency in a successful transition. This study examines how Chinese students actively and effectively manage their transition to the Sino-foreign cooperative university (SFCU). In X University -- one of nine SFCUs in…

The Determinants of Implementation Behavior Questionnaire for school settings (DIBQ-S) was administered to examine questionnaire internal structure evidence and ascertain 127 Swedish school staff's perceived barriers to and facilitators of implementing the Inclusive Behavioral Support in Schools program. Using confirmatory factor analysis, we…

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) student questionnaire, despite being designed for low cognitive demand, may induce test burden due to its 306-item length, resulting in increased item nonresponse toward the questionnaire's end. Using the PISA 2018 response data from 80 countries and a cross-classified mixed effects model,…

Student behaviour is a perennial concern for educators, parents, and policy-makers alike. The present study involved an ecological analysis of teacher perceptions of, and responses to, student unproductive behaviour in primary school classrooms in the Republic of Ireland. Online survey data from 1035 primary school teachers revealed that the most…

Environmental issues such as global warming, ozone layer depletion, and biodiversity loss emphasize the urgent need for ecological conservation and awareness. Despite the accessibility of environmental education and media resources, gaps persist in translating this knowledge into sustainable attitudes and behaviors. This study investigated senior…

Purpose: The study aimed to determine whether an online asynchronous program can positively influence undergraduate communication sciences and disorders students' attitudes, beliefs, and actions toward advancing social justice. Method: The study employed a mixed-method design. Participants included 18 undergraduate students from two state…

This study examines the relationship between teacher candidates' perceptions of digital well-being and internet addiction. With the widespread use of digital technologies, their negative effects on mental health are becoming increasingly significant. The study involved 146 teacher candidates from a state university in Turkey's Eastern Anatolia…

Virtual reality (VR) technology has attracted attention due to its advantages in educational fields, and its adoption in English learning can enhance students' learning outcomes. Thus, strengthening VR adoption is conducive to promote learning efficiency and improve the quality of English education. This study analyzes the factors affecting VR…