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This study reports a systematic review and meta-analyses of the construct social presence in online higher education settings. The research objectives are to: 1) determine the overall impact of scale-based measures of social presence on student learning outcomes, and 2) determine the overall impact of scale-based measures of social presence on student satisfaction outcomes. A thorough examination of the research literature from 1995 to 2022 was conducted, employing a three-stage screening process to identify 53 studies suitable for inclusion in the meta-analyses. Utilizing a random effects model for analysis, the study investigated the two outcome measures with subgroup analysis. The results affirm that social presence has a moderate effect on both student satisfaction and learning outcomes, with no evidence of publication bias identified. In conducting a subgroup analysis to help explain some of the heterogeneity, significant effects were found for mode of delivery and for the scale-based instrument used. The paper concludes by advocating for enhanced rigour in research design to facilitate empirically validated investigations into improving social presence in online learning environments.
Keywords: evidence synthesis, synthèse de données, enseignement supérieur, higher education, online learning, apprentissage en ligne, revue systématique, systematic review, meta-analysis, méta-analyse, conception de cours, course design, enseignement, teaching, technologie, technology, présence sociale, social presence
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Students are experiencing high levels of stress and mental health distress and are at greater risk of suicide, resulting in calls to provide appropriate mental health supports in schools. In response, provincial governments are outsourcing K–12 mental health supports to private organizations (both non- and for-profit). Through a review of Manitoba education documents, we traced over 50 private organizations recommended by the provincial government and over $8.9 million of public money spent on these programs. Situated within the broader neo-liberal trend of the privatization of public education, we then used a critical policy analysis approach to analyze these programs’ content, explicating the ways in which these outsourced programs endorse the deprofessionalization of the teacher and the self-responsibilization of students while enlisting problematic content. We argue that outsourcing ultimately undermines education as a public good and recommend holding governments accountable, developing research-informed mental health supports, and implementing a critical assessment process when considering outsourcing to private organizations.
Keywords: externalisation, outsourcing, privatisation, privatization, public education, éducation publique, public good, bien public, mental health, santé mentale
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This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of self-efficacy (social, emotional, and academic) in the relationship between helicopter parenting and social media addiction (SMA) among Turkish adolescents. Previous studies examining the influences of helicopter parenting behaviors on mental health mostly studied college-age children and were conducted in Western cultures, while the current study focused on the association of helicopter parenting with the mental health of younger children and was conducted an Eastern country (Türkiye). The participants consisted of 326 adolescents (212 girls and 114 boys) who had at least one social media account. Data were collected through the Helicopter Parent Attitude Scale, the Self-Efficacy Scale for Children, the Social Media Addiction Scale for Adolescents, and a demographic information form. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and regression-based bootstrapping techniques. The results show that both maternal and paternal helicopter parenting had significant and direct positive associations with SMA. Emotional and academic self-efficacy had significant and direct associations with SMA, while social self-efficacy did not show such an association. In addition, it was found that the mediating effects of self–efficacy (social, emotional, and academic) in relations between helicopter parenting and SMA were not significant.
Keywords: social media addiction, helicopter parenting, self-efficacy, Turkish adolescents
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Objective – The goal of this study was to assess global academic libraries' role and activities aimed at achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper highlights the enablers and barriers encountered in SDG programming and identifies future directions of SDG research in academic and other types of libraries.Methods – A mixed-methods review was conducted to address the research question: How do academic libraries contribute to the attainment of SDGs? The methodology included literature searches conducted in Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, EBSCO’s Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA), and hand-searching. The selected timeframe, 2017-2024, encompasses the introduction of the SDGs and extends to the present body of evidence.Results – The study found 25 relevant articles with data from 164 academic libraries worldwide. The evidence base indicates limited awareness and examples of sustainability literacy, suggesting the need for new initiatives. Instances of "SDG washing" were identified where librarians exaggerated the impact of their SDG-related programs, mislabeled routine activities as SDG contributions, or used SDG terminology superficially without meaningful action. This study suggests that SDG attainment is influenced by leadership, organizational culture, personal initiatives, and partnerships.Conclusions – Academic libraries simultaneously address multiple SDG targets, indicating a comprehensive sustainability approach. Positive correlations between specific targets imply synergies that libraries can exploit to strengthen their sustainable development roles. Future research should investigate the impact of institutional factors on SDG implementation in academic libraries and identify strategies to overcome the common challenges in SDG initiatives. Specific SDG targets and indicators should guide context-specific recommendations. It is also advised to develop standardized tools for measuring and comparing academic libraries' SDG contributions.
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This bibliometric analysis explores the rapidly growing field of open education, offering insight into its nature and the wide range of academic topics it covers. This study applies co-citation and co-word analyses approach to critically review 402 publications from the Web of Science database. The aim is to identify emerging topics, seminal works, and dominant trends in the literature on open education. The co-citation analysis identifies key publications and thematic clusters that define the field, including discussions on pedagogical innovations, equity and accessibility, quality assurance, and the global impact of open educational practices (OEP). Co-word analysis, on the other hand, highlights the recurrent and emerging keywords within the literature, revealing focal points such as digital transformation in education, the role of massive open online courses (MOOCs), and the significance of open educational resources (OER) in fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. This study stands out for its quantitative approach in mapping the current academic conditions of open education, offering insights into the dynamic interplay between technology, policy, and pedagogy. It emphasizes the need for a collaborative, inclusive approach to education, employing open educational resources and methods to fulfill the different needs of learners globally. Through this analysis, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of the current state and future directions of open education, advocating for policies and practices that support sustainable, accessible, and high-quality educational experiences.
Keywords: open education, bibliometric analysis, Web of Science, education policy
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Despite the importance of replication research in scientific fields, very few replications are conducted in applied linguistics (AL). To enhance language researchers’ awareness of replications and provide a systematic evaluation of current replications, this study analyzed replication studies published in 92 AL leading journals from 1970 to 2021 based on five themes of replication labels, methodological orientations, research trends, authorship, and citation counts of replicators. The results reveal that replication labels have explicitly been mentioned since 2002, the replication of quantitative studies has predominately been raised, studies on second language acquisition were frequently replicated, collaborative authorship has increased in replications, and influential AL scholars tend to conduct replication research. The study highlights the need for a well-established replication classification and calls for replication research in the areas and methodological orientations marginalized in AL. It is also recommended that prominent figures perform more replication research to consolidate its status in AL.
Keywords: Applied Linguistics, methodological orientation, replication studies, replication labels, systematic review, research trends
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Tibetan precious pills are frequently attributed with a variety of efficacies, from “magical” powers, prevention of poisoning and infectious diseases, protection from harmful spirits and exposure to diseases while travelling, to rejuvenating and prolonging life through clearing the senses and promoting strength and vigor. They are prescribed as strong medicines for severe diseases, but are also advertised as rejuvenating tonics for the healthy. This paper explores the rejuvenating qualities attributed to precious pills in terms of how they are currently advertised, how rejuvenation is and has been explained in Tibetan works on precious pills, and how Tibetan physicians understand these attributes. How do these domains interact and refer to each other?I compare aspects of rejuvenation in precious pill formulas with contemporary presentations of precious pills online and on published leaflets given out to patients in India and elsewhere. In Tibetan medical texts certain precious pills that contain the complex and processed mercury-sulfide ash called tsotel in addition to a large variety of other medicinal substances are presented as “precious pills” or rinchen rilbu, and only some of those are said to have rejuvenating effects on the body; most are primarily prescribed for specific diseases. The practice of giving precious pills to the healthy emerges more prominently in eighteenth to nineteenth century manuals on administering precious pills (Czaja 2015), which parallels the establishment of influential medical and monastic networks that promoted the making of tsotel and precious pills. I argue that precious pills have more recently widened their specific therapeutic target beyond that of medicine into becoming popular pills for rejuvenation, even if they do not contain tsotel, as part of pharmaceutical commodification. I also show how presentations of precious pills as “rejuvenating” are deeply linked to their availability.
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This article presents a critical literature review of the relationship between social media use and thedevelopment of personality disorder features, particularly among young people. Drawing on psychologicaltheory, psychological study, developmental research, and Marshall McLuhan’s famous probe “The medium isthe message” (McLuhan, 1964, p. 7), this review examines key findings across disciplines while offeringinterpretive insights into emerging behavioral patterns. A large body of data now shows a stark rise inindividuals aged 12-25 experiencing mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, suicidality,hospitalizations, and chronic low self-esteem. While these symptoms have been widely discussed, this paperexplores the deeper structural implications of these outcomes—specifically, how long-term social media usemay be shaping identity and contributing to the emergence of Cluster B personality traits, including borderlineand histrionic features, affecting relationships, real-life problems (finding joy, goal setting for the future,employment), and simply “growing up”. Synthesizing studies on self-image, child development, personalitydisorders, and influencer culture, this review highlights a critical gap in current discourse: not just what ishappening to mental health, but why, and the collateral damages of the ripple effects. This review connectsestablished psychological theories to patterns of online behavior, proposing that the medium itself (socialmedia) may be rewiring the developing brain, contributing to a newly dominant FPL or “fourth personalitylayer”—a digital self that increasingly dictates offline thought, behavior, and sense of identity. This reviewcontributes to a deeper understanding of how social media may not just reflect who we are, but activelyconstruct who we become.
Keywords: personality disorder, identity, social media, online culture, digital self, fourth person
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The Four R principles (4Rs) of respect, responsibility, relevance, and reciprocity were developed in the field of education by Kirkness and Barnhardt and have guided respectful approaches in research. Our purpose was to adapt the 4Rs for storytelling methods in Indigenous health research and identify associated exemplary research practices. Indigenous team members drew on their traditional Cree and Anishinaabemowin languages to formulate revised 4R definitions tailored to storytelling in health research and our location on Turtle Island, Treaty One territory. We used this adapted 4R framework to identify and analyze patterns of exemplary practices in studies (N=178) using storytelling methods. Our findings can guide respectful storytelling research to meaningfully incorporate Indigenous perspectives for the well-being and benefit of Indigenous communities.
Keywords: Four Rs, Indigenous Health Research, Decolinizing health research, Storytelling and health, the 4 Rs
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Pulmonic ingressive speech – utterances spoken on the in-breath – is a common feature of many languages including Icelandic. This paper presents findings from a survey-based study conducted in Iceland and in Icelandic-speaking communities in North America on the use of ingressive speech in Icelandic. It includes a general inquiry into the phenomenon in Icelandic and addresses three hypotheses. Results of the survey did not fully confirm our first hypothesis—that ingressive speech continues to be used in Icelandic and that it is used primarily by females. Although it is still used, survey respondents reported that ingressive speech was used about the same by males as by females in both Iceland and North America. However, participants reported hearing it somewhat more in females. Our second hypothesis – that its use is on the wane – was only confirmed by the North American respondents’ reports. Our third hypothesis – that ingressive speech is non-existent in North American Icelandic was not confirmed by the survey results
Keywords: ingressive speech, Icelandic, linguisitics, women's speech