Literacy - Science topic

Several meta-analysis studies on culturally embedded learning have been conducted. However, little research has been conducted on culturally embedded learning to improve reading skills. This study aims to estimate and test the effect of local culture-enhanced learning on reading ability. Meta-analysis was conducted to conduct this research. Documen...

Dear Colleagues, We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue on “Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: The Role of Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Educational Interventions”. Pediatric overweight and obesity represent significant public health challenges, with long-term implications for the health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. Th...

One way to preserve culture in education is through ethnoscience-based learning, especially in chemical materials linked to various fields of science in life, including social and cultural. Ethnoscience is a process of reconstructing indigenous science knowledge with scientific science. This research aims to explore trends in ethnoscience-based che...

In this study, it was aimed to determine the pedagogical principles for building functional science literacy of school children in line with the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) by examining the performing countries in PISA. The statistical results of the PISA results reports of China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Estonia were compar...

The rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), characterized by tools like ChatGPT, represents a transformative shift in strategic decision-making and business operations. GenAI’s unprecedented potential, including its ability to generate novel content and its projected contribution to global GDP growth, necessitates the ada...

This study sought to establish Teachers’ Reflections on Room to Read Libraries Post Project Implementation and Contribution to Literacy Instruction in Selected Primary Schools of Chilanga and Kafue Districts. The study objectives were 1.to establish teacher’s reflections on the sustainability of Room to Read Libraries post project implementation an...

Family background factors like socioeconomic status (SES) and migration background, along with child characteristics such as gender and intelligence, significantly influence early childhood competencies. Children from families with low SES and/or migration background often show weaker literacy outcomes than their peers. Game-based learning via apps...

To promote the development of students' reading literacy and learning skills in the k-12 setting, this study introduced an online extensive reading (ER) environment with self-directed learning (planning, monitoring, reflection) and social (discussion forum participation) support. This study aimed to examine whether planning behavior and discussion...

This chapter examines the data privacy challenges posed by AI-driven education and offers strategic solutions to protect student information. The authors explore how AI systems are collecting various types of student data, from test scores to social interactions, and what this means for privacy. Through real-world examples, the authors shed light o...

This study tested Visual Grammar-Transitivity interface by analyzing how the Filipino students interacted with a real estate flyer. It also looked at the significant differences between transitivity processes when grouped according to gender. A total of 135 university students were asked to say something about the chosen real estate flyer in 25 com...

In this introductory chapter, I delve into the genesis of my own dissertation topic navigating from a rejected proposal rooted in Cuba's literacy campaign history to an immersive study about the language experiences of Ixil students in the United States. This personal journey underscores the profound impact of cultural and educational experiences o...

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integral to educational systems, understanding policy guidelines and recommendations from various sources is crucial. This meta-synthesis examines AI policies and guidelines from peer-reviewed articles, reports, books, and websites from 2020 to 2024, with a focus on their implications for teaching and...

This study examines the role of teachers in facilitating the effective implementation of maps and atlases as educational tools within the primary school setting. By investigating the influence of teachers on the utilization of cartographic resources, the study aims to provide insights into the pedagogical strategies employed by teachers and their i...

We explored the views of members of parliament (MPs) in Ghana on the call to decriminalise attempted suicide. We applied reflexive thematic analysis to Parliamentary Hansards (2017-2020) on calls to decriminalise attempted suicide in Ghana. 11 MPs shared their stance for or against the call. We developed three major themes that entailed, often, opp...

In 2023, the European Commission released a legislative proposal for a Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience which aims to define a legal framework to achieve healthy soils across the European Union (EU) by 2050. A key component of the initial Directive is the mandate for Member States to establish basic geographic soil governance units, refe...

There are profuse number of precious metals but gold occupies a unique position in investment world. As digitization is dominating every sphere of our life, keeping physical gold is not very smart decision. With changing consumer choices, a different kind of shift in trend is analyzed through empirical study of secondary data and primary data which...

The rise of social media has transformed Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) into significant influencers of financial markets. This study examines how KOLs on platforms like Twitter shape investor sentiment and impact stock market performance. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, analyzing social media data and market indicators to map the relati...

This study identifies several factors that affect the demand for disability insurance (DI), such as wealth, health, financial literacy, and self-reported willingness to take financial risks, using a logit model and a random forest algorithm. While the role of risk aversion in insurance ownership is well established within theoretical insurance mode...

English language skills are currently considered important as one of the fundamental requirements for continuing an educational career or work. This community service research aims to improve English skills for the younger generation through the Alam Daur Community, a community engaged in literacy in the Central Lombok area. The English Intensive p...

This article examines an application of Volunteer Geographic Information (VGI) with the aid of mobile or cell phones that was implemented for mapping the spread of the Ebola virus utilizing OpenStreetMap (OSM) as a collaborative platform. VGI is a technique that engages a local community to assist in data collection during the early stages of crisi...

The utilization of Open-Source Software (OSS) in academic research has increasingly gained attention for its potential to enhance accessibility, collaboration, and innovation in educational settings. OSS offers substantial benefits for academic research, notably in cost reduction, OSS, such as JASP, Jamovi, and PSPP, provides powerful, accessible t...

This paper examines the works of Gipi (Gianni Pacinotti), a seminal figure in Italian graphic novels, through the analysis of his science fiction graphic novel La terra dei figli. The study explores how Gipi foregrounds societal fears of environmental catastrophe and the disintegration of human-centered values in a post-apocalyptic world. While fit...

Media and information literacy (MIL) initiatives in the Philippines come from various stakeholders, with each organization designing and implementing programs aligned with varying perspectives. This study investigates these different Philippine-based MIL advocacy groups, their initiatives and programs, and the complexities they experience in conduc...

The 21st century has seen rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), prompting a significant transformation in literacy education. This systematic literature review (SLR) examines the role of AI in enhancing literacy through the lens of strategic management in education. By exploring a broad range of scholarly works, this review focuses on...

The significance of teacher’s assessment literacy (AL) was originally captured by the 1990 standards for teacher’s competence in educational assessment. Competence in assessment has changed with the widespread use of recent technology advancements in educational assessment. Consequently, new measures are needed to measure Teacher Assessment Literac...

This study examines the complex relationship between financial literacy, economic empowerment, and saving and investing behaviors. Findings reveal that financial knowledge significantly fosters cooperative partnerships and economic resilience but highlight an unexpected negative correlation between economic empowerment and conventional savings. Thi...

Resumo: Este trabalho discute o conceito de metagêneros a partir do quadro teórico que se desenha na perspectiva anglófona dos estudos de gêneros. Para Giltrow (2002), os metagêneros desempenham papel fundamental no aculturamento dos "outsiders" e se caracterizam como atmosferas ao redor dos gêneros, que compreendem explicitações, atividades prátic...

This paper explores the association between financial capability, defined broadly through different constituents, and households' savings behavior. Using a survey conducted to a sample of 1501 consumers, the results, correcting for endogeneity, indicate that in order to explain savings behavior: (i) knowledge about investment products (funds, stock...

The Reading Seed Programme (RSP), an in-house literacy program inaugurated by Sarawak's State Library (PUSTAKA Negeri Sarawak, Malaysia), has the potential to become the country's primary literacy initiative, particularly in terms of fostering a reading culture. The purpose of this paper is to empirically establish the reliability of survey measure...

The aim of this minireview is to explore the relationship between auditory (AP) and phonological processing and to probe potential ‘cascade effects’ on literacy development. The overall purpose of this study is to specify auditory deficits in language and literacy outcomes to inform intervention. Important underpinnings of language and literacy dev...

I conducted a qualitative study to explore the unknown resistance experience and gender equality truth of transgenders in Punjab, Pakistan, considering rulings on transgender laws made by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2018. The literacy rate in the transgender community is meager, so data was gathered through extensive interviews to document the...

After arrival of AI, ChatGPT Edu aims to deploy AI across academic, research and operational teams on campuses around the world and Learning 'using' technologies has become a global phenomenon. Integrating OpenAI's technology into our educational frameworks accelerates transformation. Universities collaborating to harness these tools, extending lea...

The rapid socioeconomic changes in emerging economies demand integrating educational technologies to improve learning outcomes and prepare students for the globalized economy. The successful adoption of these technologies relies on effective innovation management, which must address challenges such as limited infrastructure and varying technologica...

The study investigates the latent heterogeneity in travel behaviour among urban travellers, including ride-hailing service (RHS) users and non-users, by incorporating attitudes so as to reinforce conventional user-segmentation approaches. Simultaneously, prioritisation of ride-hailing specific attributes was carried out to assess how RHS will opera...

Background and Aims: The digital economy, digital transformation of tourism enterprises, and new forms of employment have created new demands for the study and future career development of tourism management among undergraduate students. The digital literacy level of these students directly impacts their future employment opportunities, skill devel...

This study discusses the implementation of Sharia Economic Law principles in overcoming the economic impact of the prolonged Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This conflict has not only destroyed the economic infrastructure in Palestine, but has also led to social difficulties and prolonged political instability. Through a qualitative approach and case...

Background In areas of social disadvantage up to 40–50% of children enter preschool with speech and language skills significantly poorer than would be expected for their age. The Happy Talk trial tests if a community embedded, targeted selective speech and language programme that simultaneously engages with parents and early childhood educators, (1...

This study aims to examine the influence of financial literacy, access to capital, fintech peer to peer lending, and payment gateways on the financial performance of MSMEs. This study uses a quantitative method with an associative approach. The population in this study is all MSMEs in Mataram District. The sample was taken using the purposive sampl...

The BRADeR learning model is an innovative model developed to help teachers train students' scientific literacy skills. The aim of this research is to determine the effectiveness of the BRADeR learning model in improving junior high school students' scientific literacy skills. This research is included in the type of quasi-experimental research. Th...

This study aims to analyze the implementation of productive waqf in supporting sharia-based economic development in urban areas. The main focus of the study is to understand the role and potential of productive waqf in driving the economy and improving the welfare of urban communities. This study also explores the challenges and opportunities faced...

How does newspaper-based event data compare to a government data source? While scholars have long recognized the importance of and biases present in newspaper-based event data, few studies have compared newspaper reports with official government data to better understand the severity and impact of such biases. We develop this comparison in the cont...

Brown Bag Meetings offer literacy researchers the opportunity to think through, present and discuss their research from the idea to the first results in a small group and relaxed atmosphere. The international community can provide a network, feedback, tips, and thus valuable impulses for further work. You want to present and discuss a (mile-)stone...

This service aims to improve digital teacher literacy through intensive training so that they can effectively implement the "Typing Speed Test" application in learning. This service activity was carried out using the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. The results of the service showed a significant increase in digital teacher literacy an...

Der Bund Deutscher Arbeitgeber hat sich zu Zukunftskompetenzen und deren Notwendigkeit geäußert. Dieses gibt mir den Anlass, mich damit in einer Miszelle auseinanderzusetzen und einen Vorschlag für einen strukturierten Umgang mit den unterschiedlichen Interessen an Zukunftskompetenzen zu machen.

ภูมิหลังและวัตถุประสงค์: การใช้กลยุทธ์ที่มุ่งส่งเสริมคุณภาพของการอ่านออกเขียนได้ถือเป็นสิ่งสำคัญ เนื่องจากรับประกันว่าจะมีการแทรกแซงที่มุ่งเน้นและมีประสิทธิภาพ ซึ่งตอบสนองความต้องการและข้อบกพร่องในการเรียนรู้ของแต่ละบุคคล นอกจากนี้ ยังสร้างบรรยากาศห้องเรียนที่เป็นมิตรซึ่งสามารถปรับให้เข้ากับความต้องการของนักศึกษาที่หลากหลาย เพื่อให้มั่นใจว่าทุกคนจะ...

Η παρούσα εργασία διερευνά το επίπεδο του επιστημονικού γραμματισμού των μαθητών της Πρωτοβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης συναρτήσει της επίδρασης των δημογραφικών παραγόντων στα κίνητρα και τις πεποιθήσεις τους ως προς την επιστήμης. Τα αποτελέσματα δείχνουν ότι τα κορίτσια παρουσιάζουν περισσότερο θετικές στάσεις απέναντι στην επιστήμη. Επίσης δεν παρατηρείτ...

This research aims to determine the effect of reading literacy on the learning achievement of eighth-grade students in the subject of Social Sciences (IPS) at SMP Negeri 34 in Bekasi City. In this study, the method used is a quantitative method with a descriptive approach. The sampling technique used is random sampling taken from the total populati...

The study appraises information literacy (IL) and looks at its importance in the legal profession, with a specific focus on legal practitioners in Karnataka. Information literacy, which refers to the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, and use information effectively, is a prime necessity for legal professionals as they navigate the wide assortm...

Children need, and have the right to, privacy and heightened data protection. Privacy enables autonomy and growth and is undermined by excessive scrutiny or lack of respect for children's agency in sharing personal information. Through case studies of parents, schools, health services, and commerce, we examine US and UK policy regarding children’s...

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have become increasingly integrated into children’s daily lives, influencing learning, social interactions, and creative activities. This chapter provides an overview of key research fields examining children’s learning from, interactions with, and understanding of AI. Current research indicates that AI has...

Research Aims: This study aims to examine the intention of the young generation in Indonesia to adopt cryptocurrency and blockchain instruments in Digital Securities. Methodology: This study adopts a Mixed Methods (Sequential Explanatory Design) approach. This method begins with the collection of quantitative data in the first stage, followed by th...

Providing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support interventions (MHPSS) for forcibly displaced Ukrainians in Central and Eastern Europe poses numerous challenges due to various socio-cultural and infrastructural factors. This qualitative study explored implementation barriers reported by service providers of in-person and digital MHPSS for Ukrainian...

The notion that digital games have the capacity to support learning has long captured the imagination of educators, industry, and the public. As digital technologies have advanced, so has the sophistication of digital games, leading to more ambitious claims about their potential to fundamentally challenge traditional approaches to education, and as...

The reading literacy scores of Indonesian students according to PISA are far below the global average. Efforts to improve literacy can be developed through learning media. One of the learning media that students like is educational games. The purpose of this research is to determine students' responses to the Literacy Educational Game (LEG) as a le...

BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) systems are reshaping the financial landscape globally, with growing usage in Malaysia, yet underdeveloped regulatory policies. This study examines Klang Valley consumers, focusing on demographics, preferred BNPL services, and motivations, offering insights to enhance financial literacy and guide policy development in Mala...

This study highlights the disparate behaviours, motives, and methods of these two unique generations as it investigates the investment fervour of Generation Z and Generation X in the Indian capital market. Due in large part to historical financial practices and economic volatility, Generation X favours conservative investment strategies, placing a...

Background and Aims: Cultural literacy in broadcasting is essential for representing varied audiences, promoting inclusivity, and avoiding prejudices. Develop a cultural literacy training strategy to equip broadcasters to engage with different cultures, improving audience communication and trust. The research objectives of the Strategic Training Mo...

The generational knowledge of weather and climate is a foundational component of subsistence for Inuit in the Arctic. This knowledge is now challenged by the reality of anthropogenic climate change at a pace that, for Inuit, is impeding fundamental aspects of life in a single generation. To better understand how climate change moderates relationshi...

Gen Z has different characteristics from previous generations, such as millennial, Generation X as well as baby boomers. In addition to having a negative side where Gen Z does not have the strength to survive in his work, it also has several good characteristics including having financial literacy knowledge, having independence, having an understan...

This study describes the types of student errors based on the Nolting procedure on mathematical literacy problems in the form of AKM questions in terms of Kolb's divergent and assimilation styles. This research uses descriptive qualitative type and has 28 subjects of class VIII students of SMP Negeri 10 Tanjungpinang. The data collection used were...

Background: Educators have a very important job of moulding learners’ lives. However, they cannot do it alone, they need assistance from parents. Every child is different and learns differently and most of the information a child receives comes from their parents.Aim: The article seeks to find ways to help educators to work closely with parents to...

The study aimed to validate the chemical literacy (CL) test instrument for pre-service chemistry teachers (PCTs), categorize the CL- item difficulty, and evaluate PCTs’ chemical literacy levels. The participants were 49 students in the chemistry education department at Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Three different scientific knowledge were employed t...

This multicenter qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of clinicians and research ethics boards (REBs) regarding ethical issues in Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs). Between February and April 2024, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 participants from 15 tertiary hospitals, including clinical doctors and members of RE...

Death is an inevitable part of life with philosophical, cultural and religious dimensions and its problematic emerges differently in the contemporary era, since it is not only perceived as a fundamental aspect of human existence, but also as a consequence of human-made disasters, as well as an urgent environmental concern. Today literary and, in ge...

Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is a common cause of drug‐resistant focal epilepsy in children and young adults and is often surgically remediable. The genetics of FCD are increasingly understood due to the ability to perform genomic testing including deep sequencing of resected FCD tissue specimens. There is clear evidence that FCD type II occurs s...

Reading comprehension is a foundational skill that underpins many aspects of learning, communication, problem solving, and personal development. This study investigates the relationship between parents’ reading attitudes, early literacy activities and students’ reading comprehension as well as examines the influence of early literacy activities as...

Background Providing a rich home literacy environment (HLE) is considered to contribute to the development of students’ reading comprehension. However, less research attention has been given to the underlying mechanisms that influence this relationship, including potential mediating characteristics. The present study aims to assess whether students...

Background: Although Zimbabwe has performed quite well on Grade 6 SACMEQ literacy assessments compared to other African countries, reading levels are generally low and there is little research on reading literacy in Zimbabwean primary schools.Aim: Grade 3 and 4 learners’ reading comprehension (RC), accuracy and speed in oral reading fluency (ORF) w...

Factor analysis is a powerful statistical tool used to uncover latent variables and simplify complex datasets. This paper provides a structured, step-by-step approach to applying factor analysis in research and surveys, emphasizing its practical applications across industries. Using real-life examples from customer satisfaction, psychometric testin...

The application of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in education is becoming increasingly vital for enhancing digital literacy and spatial analysis skills. Rahmatullah Lempake Islamic Boarding School in Samarinda is one of the educational institutions with significant potential to utilize this technology in supporting the management o...

This study made an attempt to examine the determinants of savings under the Sukanya Samriddhi Account (SSA), a formal financial inclusion scheme advocated by the Government of India for the betterment of girl children Sukanya Samriddhi Account/Yojana is a small savings special deposit scheme for girl child. This scheme is especially Indian parents...

This paper studies the impact of emotions such as locus of control, overconfidence, risk avoidance, agreeableness, and financial literacy on risk-taking behavior. Data was collected from 338 individual investors from Delhi-NCR and analyzed through PLS-SEM 4 (V.4.0.9.2) to understand the direct and inverse association among the construct and to iden...

Social media influencers (SMIs) have emerged as a significant alternative source of health-related information for adolescents, apart from their parents, doctors, and schools. It is yet to be determined whether adolescents’ use of social media influencers leads to a deterioration or an improvement of their overall health literacy and food literacy....

To stay up to date with the rapid changes in technology and science in today's world, reading skills are still essential. Reading skills, in addition to being a means of acquiring knowledge in social life, have a key role in success in academic life. The rich knowledge encountered in school life needs to be analyzed, synthesized and understood. Flu...

After all, every is made for and performed in front of an audience. From here, more than one or two specific requirements related to the thinking, structuring and realization of the political speech follow. The main task of the speechwriters is to work on the structure and argumentation, stylistic figures and psychological techniques of influence,...

This study examines the roles of three key figures in the spread of Islam in South Sulawesi, namely Datuk Ri Bandang, Datuk Ri Panggentungan, and Syekh Yusuf, as well as the perspectives of pilgrims and tomb guardians in preserving historical and spiritual values. These figures significantly contributed to the Islamization of South Sulawesi, bringi...

This study discusses financial sustainability in retirement via a comprehensive bibliometric and content analysis on financial literacy and retirement preparedness for 1970–October 2024. Data for this study are extracted from the Scopus database. In line with the PRISMA guideline, the inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, and the final cor...

This design-based research focuses on designing a project-based learning activities carried out in one semester for the Mathematical Literacy course in 2023/2024 academic year in the Mathematics Education Study Program at Raja Ali Haji Maritime University. This one cycle research enables us to design, test, and revise our materials. The teaching ex...

With the rise of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data and Cloud Computing, Digital Intelligence is reshaping the education landscape in far-reaching ways, opening up new paths for education modernization. As a transformative model, human-computer collaborative teaching provides important opportunities for educational practice...

This article explores the impact of Critical Multilingual Literacy Awareness (CMLA) on enhancing critical thinking skills among literature students. By integrating multilingual texts with critical literacy practices, CMLA fosters a more nuanced approach to literary analysis, encouraging students to engage deeply with diverse linguistic and cultural...

Introduction: AI is booming, and AI literacy has become a core competency necessary for exceptional talent. Therefore, how to promote national AI literacy in future education has become a global focus. Thus, this study uses a systematic review method to explore the definition and needs of AI literacy, frameworks, and literature on future education...

Investment is an essential instrument for the stability of capital markets and the economic growth of a country. Therefore, increasing awareness among younger generations about capital market investments is crucial, as it can help them manage finances and navigate future economic challenges. The objective of the educational and mentoring program fo...

Over the past few years, the use of multimodal literacy in education has emerged as an effective educational tool in language instruction worldwide. As a result, language instruction methods have been replaced by conventional instruction with multimodal literacy, which has the potential to enhance learners’ engagement and comprehension of reading,...