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Islamic religiosity and its impact on Muslim men's share of housework and childcare time in Malaysia: A proxy investigation

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101292

Harn Shian Boo

Malaysia is well-known as an Islamic country, with about two-thirds of the people believing in the Islamic religion and identifying themselves as Muslims. The Islamic religion significantly shapes the gendered expectations for Muslim men and women in the household, but it's unclear how religiosity influences Muslim men's share of housework and childcare time in Malaysia. The research objectives of this study are to examine the relationship between Islamic religiosity and Muslim men's share of housework and childcare time in Malaysia. By using quantitative research methods, five hundred seventy-six participants (female participants) took part in the online survey. An ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis shows that the Islamic religiosity of both women and men is associated with Muslim men's share of housework and childcare time in Malaysia. The findings suggest a positive relationship between men's religiosity and their share in housework and childcare time. That is, when Muslim men are more religious, they tend to contribute a greater amount of housework and childcare time compared to less religious Muslim men. In addition, the findings suggest a negative relationship between women's religiosity and men's share in housework and childcare time. Muslim men tend to contribute more time to housework and childcare when their wives have lower levels of Islamic devotion. This study focusing on Islam, argues the positive association between Muslim men's religiosity and their share of housework and childcare time in Malaysia. This study suggests that the higher level of Islamic religiosity encourages Muslim men to participate more in housework and childcare, perhaps it can lead to a more equal distribution of responsibilities within the household, irrespective of traditional gender roles. In sum, this quantitative study contributes to the existing knowledge by emphasising the significance of Islamic religiosity and housework and childcare sharing among Muslim couples in Malaysia.

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Gratitude (shukr) group intervention for promoting college students’ well-being: A quasi-experimental study

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101294

Melati Sumari , Dini Farhana Baharudin , Amira Najiha Yahya , Yusni Mohamad Yusop

This study examined the impact of a gratitude (shukr) group intervention on the well-being of college students. We hypothesised that participation in the intervention would increase feelings of well-being. A single-group quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measures was employed. A convenience sample of 95 s-year college students consented to participate—the intervention, conducted over four weeks between November and December 2023, involved weekly gratitude group sessions. The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS) was used to assess well-being before and after the intervention. Descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests were conducted to analyse the data. Qualitative data from participants' reflection reports were also thematically analysed for supportive evidence. Results indicated that post-test well-being scores were significantly higher than pre-test scores (p < .05). The findings suggest that the gratitude (shukr) group intervention significantly improved college students’ well-being.

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The influence of information literacy skills on students’ choice of competition type: A study of library visiting day competition

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101255

Indah Wijaya Antasari

On September 14, 1995, President Soeharto inaugurated the observance of Library Visiting Day in Indonesia. Accordingly, in 2022, the UIN Saizu library observed this annual event by organizing various competitions such as book review, creative video presentations, reading ambassadors, and library representatives with the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) information literacy standards. In this regard, this study is aimed at analyzing the impact of library visiting day competitions on students’ information literacy skills. A quantitative research method was employed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with the SmartPLS4 application. The study population comprised 158 students who participated in the library visiting day competition at UIN Saizu library, of which 38 respondents were selected. Furthermore, the analysis was conducted by calculating second orders with an embedded two-stage approach. The first stage was concentrated on measuring the dimensions of the information literacy variable, but in the second, variables were calculated based on their dimensions. The results showed that neither the faculty nor the study level of students significantly affected their literacy ability or choice of competition. However, it was found that students' literacy skills significantly influenced their choice of competition types. This result implies that students with higher literacy levels tend to select competitions with higher levels of difficulty.

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Opinion mining of professors' sentiments towards the adoption of technology, the latest teaching trends, and their effectiveness

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101249

Mehul Mahrishi , Claudia Elsa Rodríguez Medellín , Margarita del Rosario Yau Flores , Martha Patricia Guzmán Brito , Asad Abbas

Opinion mining is a widely used application in education to assess the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices in an organization. Although much research has already been done to analyze students' opinions, the literature on professors' opinion mining is relatively scarce. This article investigates if the professors' opinions on the adoption and effectiveness of the latest teaching trends in the post-pandemic era reflect a generation gap. Combining descriptive statistics and opinion mining, a mixed-method approach is used to analyze comprehensive data from 151 professors' perspectives. The Faculty Development and Educational Innovation Center (CEDDIE) at Tecnologico de Monterrey developed and circulated the quantitative questionnaire online using convenient sampling. The results reveal that 84.1% of professors are positive about embracing technological changes in teaching-learning. Furthermore, the positive alignment of the subjectivity score based on opinion mining suggested that professors recorded their findings and experiences rather than simply stating facts in the survey. The chi-square test demonstrates a significant relationship between the generation of professors and their opinions. Regardless of their teaching generation, most professors' express openness to integrating new trends and tools into their pedagogical practices. The qualitative data further elucidates the challenges influencing professors' attitudes.

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LinkedIn as a platform: The pragmatic strategies of self-presentation and self-praise

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2024.101266

Hiwa Weisi, Sedigheh Hajizadeh

The employment of social networking sites (SNS) for self-presentation and self-praise is widespread throughout cultures; however, it has rarely been examined inside the Iranian environment. This study examined the pragmatic methods of self-presentation and self-praise to elucidate the underlying ideology of these tactics in social networking sites (SNS). Utilizing the qualitative analysis, the researchers identified 262 LinkedIn accounts to examine the mini-corpus of Iranian professional users. Drawing on MAXQDA, the researchers assigned distinct codes through content analysis, organized them into categories, and subsequently synthesized themes. The research indicated that Iranian users employ self-presentation and self-praise techniques to project an ideal image and promote the self. The results indicate that Iranian LinkedIn users employ speech acts to get recognition, affecting job recruiters. The study's implications for recruiters and employers to enhance their LinkedIn profiles and to be seen in their professions are discussed and elaborated on.

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Reassessing academic integrity in the age of AI: A systematic literature review on AI and academic integrity

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101299

Himendra Balalle, Sachini Pannilage

Academic integrity is a key factor in the quality of education that represents honesty, trust, and ethical conduct. In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) poses significant challenges to the educational ecosystem's ability to maintain academic integrity. It also affects the qualifications offered by institutes. Although AI supports students in completing academic tasks, it usually risks violating the basic rules of academic integrity. In addition, AI can be used to detect academic misconduct. This study aims to critically examine the impact of AI on academic integrity through a systematic literature review. The research question was developed using the PICO framework, and the articles considered in this study were collected from Scopus, PubMed, DOAJ, and Base. Of 1443 articles, 25 were selected based on the PRISMA framework. We used the Cochrane risk of bias tool (ROBINS-1) to analyse the risk of bias in the selected studies. The discussion section was developed based on PICO frameworks – population of the study, intervention with AI tools, comparison of modern and traditional methods, and outcome of AI use for academic activities – to answer the research question. This research contributes to the ongoing dialogue about AI and academic integrity by emphasising the importance of a balanced approach to using the benefits of AI in education while upholding ethical standards. This study concludes by emphasising the importance of creating a culture of academic integrity to ensure the ethical use of AI for educational purposes.

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The role of educational management in enhancing innovation and problem-solving competencies for students towards global competitiveness: A literature review

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101280

Berkat , Setinawati , Basrowi

This research analyzes the contribution of Educational Management in Enhancing Innovation and Problem-Solving Competencies for Students towards Global Competitiveness. The research questions are: 1) What are the main obstacles faced by educational management in efforts to enhance innovation and problem-solving competencies for students in the era of globalization? 2) How can the use of technology in education be optimized by educational management to facilitate the development of innovation and problem-solving competencies for students? Additionally, 3) What are the effective educational management strategies for creating a stimulating learning environment that supports the development of innovative and problem-solving skills for students? This study involves a literature analysis from 2016 to 2023, by searching various academic journals, conference papers, and reliable sources. The research is conducted through different stages, starting with identifying specific and relevant research topics and understanding the background and objectives of the research comprehensively. Data analysis employs qualitative content analysis. Findings indicate that to enhance students' innovation and problem-solving competencies, educational management needs to address existing barriers, optimize the use of technology, and implement effective learning strategies. Educational management needs to adopt a holistic and sustainable approach by involving efficient resource mapping and allocation, advocating for more responsive educational policies, building an organizational culture that supports innovation, and investing in necessary educational technology infrastructure. Optimizing the use of technology involves ensuring equal and equitable access to technology infrastructure for all students and teachers. Designing a curriculum that is relevant and focused on critical, creative, and problem-solving skills. The findings suggest that further research is needed to investigate methodologies in formulating better educational policies and practices.

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Exploring advance care planning discourses in scottish dementia policies: A critical discourse analysis

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101302

Tharin Phenwan , Judith Sixsmith , Linda McSwiggan , Deans Buchanan

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a continuous process that enables individuals to discuss and document their preferences for future care in the event of terminal illness or incapacitation. In Scotland, the creation of ACPs is encouraged and integrated into current dementia policies as a means of safeguarding the human rights of people living with dementia (PwD). However, the uptake of ACP amongst PwD remains low, potentially due to PwD's fluctuating mental capacity and symptoms of forgetfulness. Moreover, the ACP process, which is typically aimed at healthcare professionals (HCPs), may not be suitable for PwD due to the lack of appropriate support they might need to fully engage with the ACP process which includes meaningful conversations, documentation and regular review.

This study employed Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis to explore how the discourses in Scottish dementia policies influence the initiation and revision of ACP for PwD. It examined how the voices of PwD, family carers, and HCPs shaped dementia policies regarding the initiation and revision of ACP.

Three discourses were identified: Shifting Agencies, Formulaic Rightness, and Visibility and Voices. The analysis revealed that dementia policies inadequately supported the initiation and revision of ACPs for PwD. This is attributed to the responsibility for initiating ACPs being variously ascribed to different stakeholders, creating ambiguity regarding process ownership. The ACP process is presented in policy as formulaic, ignoring the nuances of PwD's circumstances. The input and participation of PwD, family carers, and HCPs in policy related to ACPs was less visible, thus calling into question the legitimacy of those policies.

In light of these findings, the person(s) responsible for supporting the ACPprocess with and for PwD should be made explicit. The notion of ACP revision, which aims to reflect PwD's changing needs, warrants greater emphasis within these dementia policies.

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Cultivating a thriving agricultural sector: Unveiling the drivers of farmer participation in agricultural development interventions in Ghana

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101297

Magdalene Aidoo , Stephen Prah , Irene Serwaa Asante , Charles Kwame Sackey , Bright Owusu Asante

Participation in agricultural development interventions has not been encouraging among smallholder farmers in developing countries. However, agricultural productivity has been low and characterized by a lack of access to improved production technologies and agricultural services. Using a random sample of 477 maize farmers, this paper examines the drivers of participation in an integrated delivery model of the smallholder inclusive productivity and market access (SIPMA) interventions in the Bono East region of Ghana. We utilized three models – binary probit, multivariate probit and generalized Poisson to achieve the objectives of this paper. Our results showed that socioeconomic (education, maize farming experience, farm plots, and land ownership) and institutional (extension contact, FBO membership, and innovative platform membership) factors played a significant role in the decision and number of SIPMA interventions farmer participated in. We found that socioeconomic characteristics had diminutive influence on participating in multiple SIPMA interventions, whereas institutional factors had major effect in participating in multiple SIPMA interventions. Strategies for increasing participation in agricultural programmes such as the SIPMA interventions for enhancing productivity, income, and food security of farmers should target experienced and educated farmers who already belong to innovation platforms or farmer groups, having extension contact, and own their farmlands.

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Perceived organisational injustices and academic staff turnover intentions in Ghanaian technical universities

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Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101278

Esmond Naalu Kuuyelleh , Emmanuel Akanpaadgi , Gilbert Ansoglenang

The main purpose of the study was to explore perceived organisational injustice among academic staff and its implication on turnover intentions in technical universities in Ghana. A multi-case study research strategy involving four technical universities. The purposive sampling approach was used to collect data from 45 participants serving in various capacities in the four technical universities. The study found procedural, distributive, and interactional injustice in the four technical universities. Specifically, these forms of organisational injustice were associated with managerial and leadership styles, lack of transparency in decision-making, allocation of unmerited opportunities, nepotism, and favouritism. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers and university administrators to consider when implementing reforms and policies aimed at enhancing fairness and equity within education management. The findings have multifaceted policy implications for the government and management of universities in Ghana.

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