Mindfulness would enhance university students’emotional well-being and study engagement.However,the role of affect(positive and negative emotions)and psychological resources(psychological capital)linking mindfulness ...Mindfulness would enhance university students’emotional well-being and study engagement.However,the role of affect(positive and negative emotions)and psychological resources(psychological capital)linking mindfulness to study engagement remain underexplored.This cross-sectional study surveyed 688 Chinese university students(females=413,mean age=20.3,SD=0.83),using validated self-report measures of mindfulness,positive and negative emotions,psychological capital,and study engagement.Structural equation modeling and bias-corrected bootstrap analyses(5000 resamples)revealed that mindfulness directly enhanced positive emotions,psychological capital,and study engagement,while reducing negative emotions.Positive emotions partially mediated the positive effect of mindfulness on psychological capital and study engagement.Negative emotions partially and negatively mediated only the mindfulness-psychological capital link.Psychological capital independently mediated the mindfulness-engagement relationship,and two sequential mediation pathways emerged:(a)mindfulness→positive emotions→psychological capital→higher study engagement and(b)mindfulness→reduced negative emotions→psychological capital→higher study engagement.Consistent with broaden-and-build(B&B)theory and Conservation of Resources(COR)theory,these findings suggest that mindfulness fosters study engagement primarily by promoting positive emotional experiences and strengthening psychological capital.By implication,university student support programs should employ mindfulness-based interventions to cultivate emotional and psychological resources for higher students’engagement and overall well-being.展开更多
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s China visit has yielded a new commitment to a long-term stable comprehensive strategic partnership,with significant breakthroughs in financial cooperation including a newly estab...British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s China visit has yielded a new commitment to a long-term stable comprehensive strategic partnership,with significant breakthroughs in financial cooperation including a newly established financial working group.THE four-day visit of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to China-the first by a U.K.Prime Minister in eight years-has marked a significant step toward stabilizing and deepening bilateral relations.展开更多
The dynamics of student engagement and emotional states significantly influence learning outcomes.Positive emotions resulting from successful task completion stand in contrast to negative affective states that arise f...The dynamics of student engagement and emotional states significantly influence learning outcomes.Positive emotions resulting from successful task completion stand in contrast to negative affective states that arise from learning struggles or failures.Effective transitions to engagement occur upon problem resolution,while unresolved issues lead to frustration and subsequent boredom.This study proposes a Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)based approach utilizing the Multi⁃source Academic Affective Engagement Dataset(MAAED)to categorize facial expressions into boredom,confusion,frustration,and yawning.This method provides an efficient and objective way to assess student engagement by extracting features from facial images.Recognizing and addressing negative affective states,such as confusion and boredom,is fundamental in creating supportive learning environments.Through automated frame extraction and model comparison,this study demonstrates reduced loss values with improving accuracy,showcasing the effectiveness of this method in objectively evaluating student engagement.Monitoring facial engagement with CNN using the MAAED dataset is essential for gaining insights into human behaviour and improving educational experiences.展开更多
Objectives:Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job,as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes...Objectives:Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job,as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes with non-traditional forms of teaching and learning,and increased work pressure leading to an increase in the rate of teachers leaving the profession.Therefore,this study aims to explore the mechanism of the career calling on job burnout through career adaptability and work engagement.Methods:This study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 465 primary and secondary school teachers(PSST)in China's Mainland from the perspective of work adjustment and used structural equation modeling(SEM)to examine the mediating roles of career adaptability and work engagement in the relationship between teachers’career calling and job burnout.Results:The results show that PSSTs are above average in career calling,career adaptability,and work engagement,while job burnout is below average.A significant positive or negative correlation exists between career calling,career adaptability,work engagement,and job burnout.The result of path analysis indicates that career adaptability and work engagement exert an indirect influence on the job burnout of PSST through three paths:namely,the independent intermediary role of career adaptability(EV=−0.144),the independent intermediary role of work engagement(EV=0.172)and the chain intermediary role of the two(EV=0.176).Conclusion:This study emphasizes the importance of career adaptability and work engagement in teacher development in regulating career calling and job burnout.Therefore,on the one hand,we think that if managers want to reduce teachers’job burnout,they need to pay more attention to teachers’career adaptability and work engagement,rather than relying solely on teachers’career calling.On the other hand,it is to remind teachers not to rely on their adjustment to adapt to the work,but also to need outside help as much as possible.展开更多
Background:With the rapid growth of digital learning environments,esports has emerged as a popular form of school-based activity that promotes teamwork,motivation,and engagement.However,limited research has examined h...Background:With the rapid growth of digital learning environments,esports has emerged as a popular form of school-based activity that promotes teamwork,motivation,and engagement.However,limited research has examined how participation in esports relates to students’psychological and academic development.To address this gap,the present study identified structural relationships between perceived psychological well-being,social support,academic engagement,and school-life satisfaction among students participating in school-based esports activities.Methods:We surveyed 588 students who competed in on-campus esports tournaments across 15 secondary schools in Gwangju Metropolitan City,South Korea.Psychological well-being,social support,academic engagement,and school-life satisfaction were measured using five-point Likert scales.Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling(SEM)were employed to test the hypotheses,and mediation effects were assessed via bootstrapping(1000 resamples,95%confidence interval)and competing model analysis.Results:The results showed that psychological well-being has significant positive effects on social support(β=0.899,p<0.001)and academic engagement(β=0.427,p<0.01).Social support positively predicted school-life satisfaction(β=0.804,p<0.001).Psychological well-being did not directly influence this outcome;instead,it exerted an indirect effect via social support(indirect effect=0.676,95%confidence interval[0.549,0.782]),indicating that social support functioned as a full mediator.Conclusion:Overall,the results demonstrate that school-based esports activities may serve as educational contexts that enhance students’overall satisfaction with school experiences through increased social support.Importantly,these findings highlight the unique psychosocial mechanisms of esports participation,including digital identity,online belonging,and virtual collaboration,which extend beyond traditional educational activities.Because the impact of academic engagement may depend on the quality of participation,future esports programs should incorporate support systems that foster autonomous and collaborative engagement and include digital-citizenship education.展开更多
In Chinese tradition,the term“耄耋”(Mào Dié)refers to those in their nineties,a stage of life associated with wisdom and longevity.As the Bank of China Singapore Branch(BOCSG)approaches its 90th anniversar...In Chinese tradition,the term“耄耋”(Mào Dié)refers to those in their nineties,a stage of life associated with wisdom and longevity.As the Bank of China Singapore Branch(BOCSG)approaches its 90th anniversary,this expression captures the spirit of an institution that has stood the test of time.Since its establishment in Singapore in 1936,the BOCSG has maintained a strong and enduring presence not only in Singapore but across Southeast Asia,serving as a bridge between China and Singapore,and more broadly,between China and the ASEAN region.Its continued growth has been underpinned by the mutual prosperity of both economies and the strength of their longstanding and harmonious ties.展开更多
Objective:To examine how emotional labor demands and strategies influence work engagement and occupational identity among Portuguese volunteer firefighters.Methods:Participants completed the Emotional Work Requirement...Objective:To examine how emotional labor demands and strategies influence work engagement and occupational identity among Portuguese volunteer firefighters.Methods:Participants completed the Emotional Work Requirements Scale,Emotional Labour Scale,Utrecht Work Engagement Scale,and Social Identity Scale.Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to assess the predictive effects of emotional labor demands and strategies on work engagement and occupational identity.Results:Emotional labor explained 11.8%of the variance in work engagement and 10.9%in occupational identity.Positive emotion expression significantly predicted higher work engagement and a stronger occupational identity,while the suppression of negative emotions predicted a weaker occupational identity.Other emotional labor dimensions were not significant.Conclusions:Findings underscore the dual role of emotional labor—as a resource when positive emotions are expressed and as a strain when negative emotions are habitually suppressed.Targeted interventions to promote authentic positive expression and effective emotional processing may enhance firefighters’well-being,strengthen crisis team performance,and benefit the communities they serve.Further research is needed to deepen the understanding of emotional labor in crisis response contexts.展开更多
This study examines how demographic factors shape engagement with virtual cultural communities and awareness of emerging economic models.Using survey data from 202 participants,descriptive statistics,independent sampl...This study examines how demographic factors shape engagement with virtual cultural communities and awareness of emerging economic models.Using survey data from 202 participants,descriptive statistics,independent samples t-tests,and One-way Analysis of Variance(ANOVA)with Least Significant Difference(LSD)post-hoc analyses revealed significant influences of age,education,and occupation.No significant gender differences were found.Individuals aged 26-45 demonstrated higher virtual community participation(F=3.439,p=0.01)and emerging model awareness(F=2.834,p=0.026)than younger cohorts(18-25 years and below).Respondents with postgraduate education exhibited superior understanding of emerging economic models(F=3.296,p=0.022)and their nexus with cultural values(F=6.196,p<0.001)compared to those with lower educational attainment.Significant occupational variations existed in virtual participation(F=4.001,p=0.008)and economic model awareness(F=5.611,p=0.001),with enterprise employees and civil servants scoring higher than students and freelancers.These findings underscore the critical roles of life stage,educational investment,and professional context in shaping digital cultural behaviors and economic cognition,offering valuable insights for platform design,educational strategies,and policy development in the digital cultural economy.展开更多
This study examines the influence of land suitability and investment in facilities on tourism potential,with a particular focus on the mediating role of community engagement.While previous research has explored the im...This study examines the influence of land suitability and investment in facilities on tourism potential,with a particular focus on the mediating role of community engagement.While previous research has explored the impact of environmental and infrastructural factors on tourism development,few studies have examined the interactive effects of community engagement in maximizing these benefits.This study aims to fill this gap by providing empirical evidence from Huangma Village,Jiangxi Province,China.A quantitative research design was adopted,using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling(PLS-SEM)in SmartPLS to test the hypothesized relationships.Data were collected from 231 respondents,including local residents,tourism business owners,government officials,and infrastructure developers,through a structured survey questionnaire.The results confirm that land suitability and infrastructure investment significantly enhance tourism potential,with community engagement playing a crucial mediating role.The findings suggest that tourism success depends not only on physical and economic factors but also on active local participation in tourism-related initiatives.This study contributes to the literature by integrating environmental,infrastructural,and social dimensions of tourism development.The findings offer practical insights for policymakers and tourism planners,emphasizing the need for sustainable land management,strategic infrastructure investment,and participatory tourism governance to maximize tourism potential.展开更多
This study investigates whether and how exemplars can facilitate student engagement in self-assessment tasks.An intact class of 32 undergraduates majoring in Chinese-English translation participated in the study.After...This study investigates whether and how exemplars can facilitate student engagement in self-assessment tasks.An intact class of 32 undergraduates majoring in Chinese-English translation participated in the study.After some preliminary training,the students performed three translation self-assessment tasks,each involving comparison with authentic exemplars of varying quality and filling out a structured self-assessment report.Our analysis of multiple sources of data reveals the multi-dimensional nature of student engagement in self-assessment activities and the potential for using authentic exemplars of different qualities to enhance students’cognitive and behavioral engagement and mitigate negative emotions in the process.Pedagogical implications for implementing exemplars and self-assessment to promote student engagement and support student learning are discussed.展开更多
During the COVID-19 pandemic,most businesses adopted hybrid work arrangements,adapting to changing workplace demands.This study explores how Technologies 4.0(advanced technologies)and employee motivation affect the li...During the COVID-19 pandemic,most businesses adopted hybrid work arrangements,adapting to changing workplace demands.This study explores how Technologies 4.0(advanced technologies)and employee motivation affect the link between hybrid work models and the performance of younger workers(millennials and Gen-Z)in Kerala’s IT sector.Based on a survey of 155 employees,the study shows that the hybrid work model has a significant impact on performance.While basic technologies do not have a major role,the study emphasizes that employee engagement is a key factor.As hybrid work options become more common,they will continue to shape the future of work.展开更多
Background:Work engagement(WE)is critical to quality primary healthcare delivery.However,limited research has explored its levels and determinants among healthcare professionals in low-and middle-income countries.This...Background:Work engagement(WE)is critical to quality primary healthcare delivery.However,limited research has explored its levels and determinants among healthcare professionals in low-and middle-income countries.This study assessed the levels and correlates of work engagement among physician assistants(PAs)in Ghana.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 439 PAs from October to December 2024.Participants were recruited via emails,social media platforms,and posters featuring study links and scannable questionnaire codes.WE was measured using the validated Utrecht Work Engagement Scale questionnaire.Results:Overall,WE levels were average,with similar trends across the three subdomains.In the bootstrapped multivariate linear regression model,anxiety was negatively associated with WE(β=-0.49,95%confidence interval[CI]:-0.77 to-0.21).Conversely,working in an urban area(β=0.36,95%CI:0.05 to 0.67),holding the rank of PA/Senior PA(β=0.27,95%CI:0.03 to 0.52),reporting good self-rated health(β=0.54,95%CI:0.19 to 0.88),and working at health centers(β=0.86,95%CI:0.22 to 1.50)were positively associated with WElevels.Conclusion:WE levels are average in the study sample,highlighting the need for strategic interventions to improve and sustain the healthcare workforce's motivation and performance.Addressing workplace stressors,enhancing professional development opportunities,and fostering supportive work environments could improve engagement among PAs and healthcare professionals in general.Strengthening WE is essential for ensuring resilient quality primary healthcare systems and achieving the goals of universal health coverage.展开更多
BACKGROUND Enhancing work engagement among physical education(PE)teachers is crucial for building a strong sports nation and fostering educational advancement.However,PE teachers frequently experience conflicts betwee...BACKGROUND Enhancing work engagement among physical education(PE)teachers is crucial for building a strong sports nation and fostering educational advancement.However,PE teachers frequently experience conflicts between work and family roles,significantly impacting their professional involvement.The concept of work-family facilitation,highlighting mutual facilitation between work and family domains,has considerable theoretical and practical significance but remains underexplored in this context.This study integrates ecosystem theory,spillover theory,social exchange theory,and two-factor theory to systematically explore the mechanism through which work-family facilitation influences work engagement.Specifically,it investigates the roles of psychological resilience and job satisfaction in this relationship,providing a novel theoretical perspective and empirical evidence.AIM To systematically explore the mechanism through which work-family facilitation influences work engagement among PE teachers.METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 436 PE teachers.Structural equation modeling was used to examine relationships among variables and assess mediating effects.RESULTS Work-family facilitation positively correlated with psychological resilience,job satisfaction,and work engagement(r=0.323-0.705,P<0.001).Psychological resilience and job satisfaction fully mediated the relationship between work-family facilitation and work engagement,demonstrating a significant chain mediation effect.CONCLUSION This study confirms that promoting work-family facilitation enhances psychological resilience and job satisfaction,thereby significantly boosting work engagement among PE teachers.These findings underline the importance of targeted interventions to enhance work-family resources,psychological resilience,and job satisfaction,contributing to theoretical advancements and practical implications for educational management.展开更多
This phenomenological qualitative study explored the lived experiences of employees at Maryland's Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs)concerning internal control systems through the theoretical lens...This phenomenological qualitative study explored the lived experiences of employees at Maryland's Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs)concerning internal control systems through the theoretical lenses of the COSO framework and employee engagement theory.Using semi-structured interviews with faculty and staff who had worked at the institution for more than three years,the research investigated how employees perceive leadership tone,risk assessment processes,policy implementation,communication channels,and evaluation mechanisms related to internal controls.The study revealed five major themes that characterize employee experiences with internal control systems at this HBCU.Leadership communication was found to be hierarchical but inclusive,though marked by inconsistent communication of ethical values and significant resource constraints affecting implementation.Risk management practices were predominantly reactive rather than proactive,with limited systematic risk assessment processes that focused more on academic risks than operational vulnerabilities.Policy implementation was characterized by unclear separation of duties,substantial workload imbalances,and limited resources that compromised effective control activities.Communication challenges emerged as a critical weakness,with participants describing information sharing as inconsistent,unclear,and selective,compounded by significant technology obstacles in accessing necessary information.The evaluation and improvement processes were found to be limited and primarily driven by external accreditation requirements rather than systematic internal monitoring,resulting in reactive responses to issues rather than proactive enhancement.The findings contribute to the limited research on internal control systems within HBCUs by providing phenomenological insights into how structural constraints including funding limitations,unclear role delineation,and reactive management approaches create barriers to implementing robust internal control systems.Despite institutional commitment to inclusive leadership and student success,the study reveals that addressing these challenges requires not only increased resources but also structural changes to workload distribution,communication practices,and a shift toward more proactive risk management and monitoring procedures.The research provides evidence-based insights for HBCU administrators seeking to strengthen internal control implementation while maintaining institutional mission and cultural values.展开更多
On the morning of 11th September,three parallel sessions of the 2nd International Civil Society Solidarity Conference on the Global Development Initiative were convened in Hohhot namely Advancing Global Development th...On the morning of 11th September,three parallel sessions of the 2nd International Civil Society Solidarity Conference on the Global Development Initiative were convened in Hohhot namely Advancing Global Development through People-to-People Connectivity,Advancing Global Development through Livelihood Cooperation and Advancing Global Development through Economic and Trade Cooperation.展开更多
Pressure has been introduced into power systems owing to the intermittent and uncertain nature of renewable energy.As a result,energy resource aggregators are emerging in the electricity market to realize sustainable ...Pressure has been introduced into power systems owing to the intermittent and uncertain nature of renewable energy.As a result,energy resource aggregators are emerging in the electricity market to realize sustainable and economic advantages through distributed generation,energy storage,and demand response resources.However,resource aggregators face the challenge of dealing with the uncertainty of renewable energy generation and setting appropriate incentives to exploit substantial energy flexibility in the building sector.In this study,a risk-aware optimal dispatch strategy that integrates probabilistic renewable energy prediction and bi-level building flexibility engagements is proposed.A natural gradient boosting algorithm(NGBoost),which requires no prior knowledge of uncertain variables,was adopted to develop a probabilistic photovoltaic(PV)forecasting model.The lack of suitable flexibility incentives is addressed by a novel interactive flexibility engagement scheme that can take into account building users'willingness and optimize the building flexibility provision.The chance-constrained programming method was applied to manage the supply-demand balance of the resource aggregator and ensure risk-aware decision-making in power dispatch.The case study results show the strong economic and environmental performance of the proposed strategy.The proposed strategy leads to a win-win situation in which profit increases through a load reduction of 13% and a carbon emission reduction of 3% is achieved for different stakeholders,which also shows a trade-off between the economic benefits and the risk of supply shortage.展开更多
A cooperative guidance law is proposed in a two-ontwo engagement scenario with large-heading-errors by choosing zero-effort miss distance as a sliding surface,which consists of an attacker,a protector,a defender,and a...A cooperative guidance law is proposed in a two-ontwo engagement scenario with large-heading-errors by choosing zero-effort miss distance as a sliding surface,which consists of an attacker,a protector,a defender,and a target,based on fixed-time sliding mode control theory.Based on the nonlinear method of fixed-time sliding mode control,the performance of the cooperative guidance law remains satisfactory even with large-heading-errors scenarios where the linearization-based approaches might be invalid.By virtue of this law,the attacker pursues the target with the assistance of the protector,which can intercept the defender in the engagement scenario.Furthermore,if the attacker is intercepted by the defender,the guidance law of the protector could guarantee that the protector attacks the target.A robust adaptive term is included in the guidance law to deal with the case of the unknown disturbance upper bound of the defender-target team.Finally,the feasibility of the guidance law is verified by nonlinear numerical simulations,and the superiority of it is illustrated by comparing with the linearization guidance law.展开更多
Student engagement in learning is a concern for teachers in the implementation of blended learning,which reflects the effectiveness of the pedagogical measures taken by teachers.Blended learning encompasses traditiona...Student engagement in learning is a concern for teachers in the implementation of blended learning,which reflects the effectiveness of the pedagogical measures taken by teachers.Blended learning encompasses traditional blended,blended online,and blended synchronous,which combine synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning activities.This paper adopts an inductive approach to investigate and analyse students‘engagement in learning from three dimensions:behavioural,affective and cognitive,specifically focusing on three meta-categories,namely,course structure and arrangement,choice of teaching and learning activities,and teacher’s role in relation to the course,to investigate the teaching of teachers of different disciplines in three vocational colleges and to analyse the pedagogical strategies that the teachers use in order to improve students’engagement in blended learning.The findings suggest that communicating about the course at the beginning of the semester,clarifying course requirements,and building a trusting relationship with students play a key role in increasing student engagement in blended learning,and that the use of digital tools is an important means of promoting students’behavioural and emotional active participation in learning.展开更多
This review aims to gain a deeper understanding of the current interventions used in high-income and low-and middle-income countries worldwide on treatment engagement among persons with severe mental illnesses.Treatme...This review aims to gain a deeper understanding of the current interventions used in high-income and low-and middle-income countries worldwide on treatment engagement among persons with severe mental illnesses.Treatment engagement involves cultivating therapeutic partnerships to address patients’unique needs and challenges.This multifaceted process requires sensitivity,collaboration,and a tailored approach to promote positive outcomes.Effective treatment engagement reduces the chances of relapse and rehospitalization and helps individuals steer through their daily lives and social relationships.Through literature analysis,it was found that individual,situational,and environmental factors affected treatment engagement.Community nurses are crucial in promoting behavioral changes by engaging patients and applying tailor-made interventions.Applying problem-solving,coping skills,and strategies to address factors influencing adherence,motivational interviewing,and telephone follow-ups yielded significant results.The interventions recommended in community settings are tele-aftercare programs and home visits to address issues of dropped-out persons with severe mental illnesses and ensure continuity of treatment.Accessible,nonstigmatizing,non-coercive,informal,and appropriate services are suggested.These interventions can improve treatment engagement,medication adherence,and therapeutic alliance,thereby reducing symptoms and improving patients’quality of life.展开更多
文摘Mindfulness would enhance university students’emotional well-being and study engagement.However,the role of affect(positive and negative emotions)and psychological resources(psychological capital)linking mindfulness to study engagement remain underexplored.This cross-sectional study surveyed 688 Chinese university students(females=413,mean age=20.3,SD=0.83),using validated self-report measures of mindfulness,positive and negative emotions,psychological capital,and study engagement.Structural equation modeling and bias-corrected bootstrap analyses(5000 resamples)revealed that mindfulness directly enhanced positive emotions,psychological capital,and study engagement,while reducing negative emotions.Positive emotions partially mediated the positive effect of mindfulness on psychological capital and study engagement.Negative emotions partially and negatively mediated only the mindfulness-psychological capital link.Psychological capital independently mediated the mindfulness-engagement relationship,and two sequential mediation pathways emerged:(a)mindfulness→positive emotions→psychological capital→higher study engagement and(b)mindfulness→reduced negative emotions→psychological capital→higher study engagement.Consistent with broaden-and-build(B&B)theory and Conservation of Resources(COR)theory,these findings suggest that mindfulness fosters study engagement primarily by promoting positive emotional experiences and strengthening psychological capital.By implication,university student support programs should employ mindfulness-based interventions to cultivate emotional and psychological resources for higher students’engagement and overall well-being.
文摘British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s China visit has yielded a new commitment to a long-term stable comprehensive strategic partnership,with significant breakthroughs in financial cooperation including a newly established financial working group.THE four-day visit of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to China-the first by a U.K.Prime Minister in eight years-has marked a significant step toward stabilizing and deepening bilateral relations.
文摘The dynamics of student engagement and emotional states significantly influence learning outcomes.Positive emotions resulting from successful task completion stand in contrast to negative affective states that arise from learning struggles or failures.Effective transitions to engagement occur upon problem resolution,while unresolved issues lead to frustration and subsequent boredom.This study proposes a Convolutional Neural Networks(CNN)based approach utilizing the Multi⁃source Academic Affective Engagement Dataset(MAAED)to categorize facial expressions into boredom,confusion,frustration,and yawning.This method provides an efficient and objective way to assess student engagement by extracting features from facial images.Recognizing and addressing negative affective states,such as confusion and boredom,is fundamental in creating supportive learning environments.Through automated frame extraction and model comparison,this study demonstrates reduced loss values with improving accuracy,showcasing the effectiveness of this method in objectively evaluating student engagement.Monitoring facial engagement with CNN using the MAAED dataset is essential for gaining insights into human behaviour and improving educational experiences.
基金funded by Humanities and Social Sciences Foundation and Natural Science Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(NYY222055,NY224176)General Subject of Educational Science Planning in Jiangsu Province(C/2024/01/76)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62307025).
文摘Objectives:Teachers are facing unprecedented new challenges leading them to face an increasing number of tasks that are not part of their job,as well as having to cope with the additional skills acquisition that comes with non-traditional forms of teaching and learning,and increased work pressure leading to an increase in the rate of teachers leaving the profession.Therefore,this study aims to explore the mechanism of the career calling on job burnout through career adaptability and work engagement.Methods:This study conducted a cross-sectional survey of 465 primary and secondary school teachers(PSST)in China's Mainland from the perspective of work adjustment and used structural equation modeling(SEM)to examine the mediating roles of career adaptability and work engagement in the relationship between teachers’career calling and job burnout.Results:The results show that PSSTs are above average in career calling,career adaptability,and work engagement,while job burnout is below average.A significant positive or negative correlation exists between career calling,career adaptability,work engagement,and job burnout.The result of path analysis indicates that career adaptability and work engagement exert an indirect influence on the job burnout of PSST through three paths:namely,the independent intermediary role of career adaptability(EV=−0.144),the independent intermediary role of work engagement(EV=0.172)and the chain intermediary role of the two(EV=0.176).Conclusion:This study emphasizes the importance of career adaptability and work engagement in teacher development in regulating career calling and job burnout.Therefore,on the one hand,we think that if managers want to reduce teachers’job burnout,they need to pay more attention to teachers’career adaptability and work engagement,rather than relying solely on teachers’career calling.On the other hand,it is to remind teachers not to rely on their adjustment to adapt to the work,but also to need outside help as much as possible.
文摘Background:With the rapid growth of digital learning environments,esports has emerged as a popular form of school-based activity that promotes teamwork,motivation,and engagement.However,limited research has examined how participation in esports relates to students’psychological and academic development.To address this gap,the present study identified structural relationships between perceived psychological well-being,social support,academic engagement,and school-life satisfaction among students participating in school-based esports activities.Methods:We surveyed 588 students who competed in on-campus esports tournaments across 15 secondary schools in Gwangju Metropolitan City,South Korea.Psychological well-being,social support,academic engagement,and school-life satisfaction were measured using five-point Likert scales.Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling(SEM)were employed to test the hypotheses,and mediation effects were assessed via bootstrapping(1000 resamples,95%confidence interval)and competing model analysis.Results:The results showed that psychological well-being has significant positive effects on social support(β=0.899,p<0.001)and academic engagement(β=0.427,p<0.01).Social support positively predicted school-life satisfaction(β=0.804,p<0.001).Psychological well-being did not directly influence this outcome;instead,it exerted an indirect effect via social support(indirect effect=0.676,95%confidence interval[0.549,0.782]),indicating that social support functioned as a full mediator.Conclusion:Overall,the results demonstrate that school-based esports activities may serve as educational contexts that enhance students’overall satisfaction with school experiences through increased social support.Importantly,these findings highlight the unique psychosocial mechanisms of esports participation,including digital identity,online belonging,and virtual collaboration,which extend beyond traditional educational activities.Because the impact of academic engagement may depend on the quality of participation,future esports programs should incorporate support systems that foster autonomous and collaborative engagement and include digital-citizenship education.
文摘In Chinese tradition,the term“耄耋”(Mào Dié)refers to those in their nineties,a stage of life associated with wisdom and longevity.As the Bank of China Singapore Branch(BOCSG)approaches its 90th anniversary,this expression captures the spirit of an institution that has stood the test of time.Since its establishment in Singapore in 1936,the BOCSG has maintained a strong and enduring presence not only in Singapore but across Southeast Asia,serving as a bridge between China and Singapore,and more broadly,between China and the ASEAN region.Its continued growth has been underpinned by the mutual prosperity of both economies and the strength of their longstanding and harmonious ties.
基金funded by national funds through FCT-Fundação para a Ciência e a TecnologiaI.P.(Foundation for Science and Technology,I.P.) under project UIDB/05037/2020.
文摘Objective:To examine how emotional labor demands and strategies influence work engagement and occupational identity among Portuguese volunteer firefighters.Methods:Participants completed the Emotional Work Requirements Scale,Emotional Labour Scale,Utrecht Work Engagement Scale,and Social Identity Scale.Multiple linear regression analyses were conducted to assess the predictive effects of emotional labor demands and strategies on work engagement and occupational identity.Results:Emotional labor explained 11.8%of the variance in work engagement and 10.9%in occupational identity.Positive emotion expression significantly predicted higher work engagement and a stronger occupational identity,while the suppression of negative emotions predicted a weaker occupational identity.Other emotional labor dimensions were not significant.Conclusions:Findings underscore the dual role of emotional labor—as a resource when positive emotions are expressed and as a strain when negative emotions are habitually suppressed.Targeted interventions to promote authentic positive expression and effective emotional processing may enhance firefighters’well-being,strengthen crisis team performance,and benefit the communities they serve.Further research is needed to deepen the understanding of emotional labor in crisis response contexts.
文摘This study examines how demographic factors shape engagement with virtual cultural communities and awareness of emerging economic models.Using survey data from 202 participants,descriptive statistics,independent samples t-tests,and One-way Analysis of Variance(ANOVA)with Least Significant Difference(LSD)post-hoc analyses revealed significant influences of age,education,and occupation.No significant gender differences were found.Individuals aged 26-45 demonstrated higher virtual community participation(F=3.439,p=0.01)and emerging model awareness(F=2.834,p=0.026)than younger cohorts(18-25 years and below).Respondents with postgraduate education exhibited superior understanding of emerging economic models(F=3.296,p=0.022)and their nexus with cultural values(F=6.196,p<0.001)compared to those with lower educational attainment.Significant occupational variations existed in virtual participation(F=4.001,p=0.008)and economic model awareness(F=5.611,p=0.001),with enterprise employees and civil servants scoring higher than students and freelancers.These findings underscore the critical roles of life stage,educational investment,and professional context in shaping digital cultural behaviors and economic cognition,offering valuable insights for platform design,educational strategies,and policy development in the digital cultural economy.
文摘This study examines the influence of land suitability and investment in facilities on tourism potential,with a particular focus on the mediating role of community engagement.While previous research has explored the impact of environmental and infrastructural factors on tourism development,few studies have examined the interactive effects of community engagement in maximizing these benefits.This study aims to fill this gap by providing empirical evidence from Huangma Village,Jiangxi Province,China.A quantitative research design was adopted,using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling(PLS-SEM)in SmartPLS to test the hypothesized relationships.Data were collected from 231 respondents,including local residents,tourism business owners,government officials,and infrastructure developers,through a structured survey questionnaire.The results confirm that land suitability and infrastructure investment significantly enhance tourism potential,with community engagement playing a crucial mediating role.The findings suggest that tourism success depends not only on physical and economic factors but also on active local participation in tourism-related initiatives.This study contributes to the literature by integrating environmental,infrastructural,and social dimensions of tourism development.The findings offer practical insights for policymakers and tourism planners,emphasizing the need for sustainable land management,strategic infrastructure investment,and participatory tourism governance to maximize tourism potential.
文摘This study investigates whether and how exemplars can facilitate student engagement in self-assessment tasks.An intact class of 32 undergraduates majoring in Chinese-English translation participated in the study.After some preliminary training,the students performed three translation self-assessment tasks,each involving comparison with authentic exemplars of varying quality and filling out a structured self-assessment report.Our analysis of multiple sources of data reveals the multi-dimensional nature of student engagement in self-assessment activities and the potential for using authentic exemplars of different qualities to enhance students’cognitive and behavioral engagement and mitigate negative emotions in the process.Pedagogical implications for implementing exemplars and self-assessment to promote student engagement and support student learning are discussed.
文摘During the COVID-19 pandemic,most businesses adopted hybrid work arrangements,adapting to changing workplace demands.This study explores how Technologies 4.0(advanced technologies)and employee motivation affect the link between hybrid work models and the performance of younger workers(millennials and Gen-Z)in Kerala’s IT sector.Based on a survey of 155 employees,the study shows that the hybrid work model has a significant impact on performance.While basic technologies do not have a major role,the study emphasizes that employee engagement is a key factor.As hybrid work options become more common,they will continue to shape the future of work.
文摘Background:Work engagement(WE)is critical to quality primary healthcare delivery.However,limited research has explored its levels and determinants among healthcare professionals in low-and middle-income countries.This study assessed the levels and correlates of work engagement among physician assistants(PAs)in Ghana.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 439 PAs from October to December 2024.Participants were recruited via emails,social media platforms,and posters featuring study links and scannable questionnaire codes.WE was measured using the validated Utrecht Work Engagement Scale questionnaire.Results:Overall,WE levels were average,with similar trends across the three subdomains.In the bootstrapped multivariate linear regression model,anxiety was negatively associated with WE(β=-0.49,95%confidence interval[CI]:-0.77 to-0.21).Conversely,working in an urban area(β=0.36,95%CI:0.05 to 0.67),holding the rank of PA/Senior PA(β=0.27,95%CI:0.03 to 0.52),reporting good self-rated health(β=0.54,95%CI:0.19 to 0.88),and working at health centers(β=0.86,95%CI:0.22 to 1.50)were positively associated with WElevels.Conclusion:WE levels are average in the study sample,highlighting the need for strategic interventions to improve and sustain the healthcare workforce's motivation and performance.Addressing workplace stressors,enhancing professional development opportunities,and fostering supportive work environments could improve engagement among PAs and healthcare professionals in general.Strengthening WE is essential for ensuring resilient quality primary healthcare systems and achieving the goals of universal health coverage.
文摘BACKGROUND Enhancing work engagement among physical education(PE)teachers is crucial for building a strong sports nation and fostering educational advancement.However,PE teachers frequently experience conflicts between work and family roles,significantly impacting their professional involvement.The concept of work-family facilitation,highlighting mutual facilitation between work and family domains,has considerable theoretical and practical significance but remains underexplored in this context.This study integrates ecosystem theory,spillover theory,social exchange theory,and two-factor theory to systematically explore the mechanism through which work-family facilitation influences work engagement.Specifically,it investigates the roles of psychological resilience and job satisfaction in this relationship,providing a novel theoretical perspective and empirical evidence.AIM To systematically explore the mechanism through which work-family facilitation influences work engagement among PE teachers.METHODS A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 436 PE teachers.Structural equation modeling was used to examine relationships among variables and assess mediating effects.RESULTS Work-family facilitation positively correlated with psychological resilience,job satisfaction,and work engagement(r=0.323-0.705,P<0.001).Psychological resilience and job satisfaction fully mediated the relationship between work-family facilitation and work engagement,demonstrating a significant chain mediation effect.CONCLUSION This study confirms that promoting work-family facilitation enhances psychological resilience and job satisfaction,thereby significantly boosting work engagement among PE teachers.These findings underline the importance of targeted interventions to enhance work-family resources,psychological resilience,and job satisfaction,contributing to theoretical advancements and practical implications for educational management.
文摘This phenomenological qualitative study explored the lived experiences of employees at Maryland's Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs)concerning internal control systems through the theoretical lenses of the COSO framework and employee engagement theory.Using semi-structured interviews with faculty and staff who had worked at the institution for more than three years,the research investigated how employees perceive leadership tone,risk assessment processes,policy implementation,communication channels,and evaluation mechanisms related to internal controls.The study revealed five major themes that characterize employee experiences with internal control systems at this HBCU.Leadership communication was found to be hierarchical but inclusive,though marked by inconsistent communication of ethical values and significant resource constraints affecting implementation.Risk management practices were predominantly reactive rather than proactive,with limited systematic risk assessment processes that focused more on academic risks than operational vulnerabilities.Policy implementation was characterized by unclear separation of duties,substantial workload imbalances,and limited resources that compromised effective control activities.Communication challenges emerged as a critical weakness,with participants describing information sharing as inconsistent,unclear,and selective,compounded by significant technology obstacles in accessing necessary information.The evaluation and improvement processes were found to be limited and primarily driven by external accreditation requirements rather than systematic internal monitoring,resulting in reactive responses to issues rather than proactive enhancement.The findings contribute to the limited research on internal control systems within HBCUs by providing phenomenological insights into how structural constraints including funding limitations,unclear role delineation,and reactive management approaches create barriers to implementing robust internal control systems.Despite institutional commitment to inclusive leadership and student success,the study reveals that addressing these challenges requires not only increased resources but also structural changes to workload distribution,communication practices,and a shift toward more proactive risk management and monitoring procedures.The research provides evidence-based insights for HBCU administrators seeking to strengthen internal control implementation while maintaining institutional mission and cultural values.
文摘On the morning of 11th September,three parallel sessions of the 2nd International Civil Society Solidarity Conference on the Global Development Initiative were convened in Hohhot namely Advancing Global Development through People-to-People Connectivity,Advancing Global Development through Livelihood Cooperation and Advancing Global Development through Economic and Trade Cooperation.
基金financially supported by the Collaborative Research Fund(C5018-20GF)of the Research Grant Council(RGC)of Hong Kong Special Administrative Regionthe Shenzhen Science and Technology Innovation Commission Grant(KCXST20221021111203007)。
文摘Pressure has been introduced into power systems owing to the intermittent and uncertain nature of renewable energy.As a result,energy resource aggregators are emerging in the electricity market to realize sustainable and economic advantages through distributed generation,energy storage,and demand response resources.However,resource aggregators face the challenge of dealing with the uncertainty of renewable energy generation and setting appropriate incentives to exploit substantial energy flexibility in the building sector.In this study,a risk-aware optimal dispatch strategy that integrates probabilistic renewable energy prediction and bi-level building flexibility engagements is proposed.A natural gradient boosting algorithm(NGBoost),which requires no prior knowledge of uncertain variables,was adopted to develop a probabilistic photovoltaic(PV)forecasting model.The lack of suitable flexibility incentives is addressed by a novel interactive flexibility engagement scheme that can take into account building users'willingness and optimize the building flexibility provision.The chance-constrained programming method was applied to manage the supply-demand balance of the resource aggregator and ensure risk-aware decision-making in power dispatch.The case study results show the strong economic and environmental performance of the proposed strategy.The proposed strategy leads to a win-win situation in which profit increases through a load reduction of 13% and a carbon emission reduction of 3% is achieved for different stakeholders,which also shows a trade-off between the economic benefits and the risk of supply shortage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62273119).
文摘A cooperative guidance law is proposed in a two-ontwo engagement scenario with large-heading-errors by choosing zero-effort miss distance as a sliding surface,which consists of an attacker,a protector,a defender,and a target,based on fixed-time sliding mode control theory.Based on the nonlinear method of fixed-time sliding mode control,the performance of the cooperative guidance law remains satisfactory even with large-heading-errors scenarios where the linearization-based approaches might be invalid.By virtue of this law,the attacker pursues the target with the assistance of the protector,which can intercept the defender in the engagement scenario.Furthermore,if the attacker is intercepted by the defender,the guidance law of the protector could guarantee that the protector attacks the target.A robust adaptive term is included in the guidance law to deal with the case of the unknown disturbance upper bound of the defender-target team.Finally,the feasibility of the guidance law is verified by nonlinear numerical simulations,and the superiority of it is illustrated by comparing with the linearization guidance law.
文摘Student engagement in learning is a concern for teachers in the implementation of blended learning,which reflects the effectiveness of the pedagogical measures taken by teachers.Blended learning encompasses traditional blended,blended online,and blended synchronous,which combine synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning activities.This paper adopts an inductive approach to investigate and analyse students‘engagement in learning from three dimensions:behavioural,affective and cognitive,specifically focusing on three meta-categories,namely,course structure and arrangement,choice of teaching and learning activities,and teacher’s role in relation to the course,to investigate the teaching of teachers of different disciplines in three vocational colleges and to analyse the pedagogical strategies that the teachers use in order to improve students’engagement in blended learning.The findings suggest that communicating about the course at the beginning of the semester,clarifying course requirements,and building a trusting relationship with students play a key role in increasing student engagement in blended learning,and that the use of digital tools is an important means of promoting students’behavioural and emotional active participation in learning.
文摘This review aims to gain a deeper understanding of the current interventions used in high-income and low-and middle-income countries worldwide on treatment engagement among persons with severe mental illnesses.Treatment engagement involves cultivating therapeutic partnerships to address patients’unique needs and challenges.This multifaceted process requires sensitivity,collaboration,and a tailored approach to promote positive outcomes.Effective treatment engagement reduces the chances of relapse and rehospitalization and helps individuals steer through their daily lives and social relationships.Through literature analysis,it was found that individual,situational,and environmental factors affected treatment engagement.Community nurses are crucial in promoting behavioral changes by engaging patients and applying tailor-made interventions.Applying problem-solving,coping skills,and strategies to address factors influencing adherence,motivational interviewing,and telephone follow-ups yielded significant results.The interventions recommended in community settings are tele-aftercare programs and home visits to address issues of dropped-out persons with severe mental illnesses and ensure continuity of treatment.Accessible,nonstigmatizing,non-coercive,informal,and appropriate services are suggested.These interventions can improve treatment engagement,medication adherence,and therapeutic alliance,thereby reducing symptoms and improving patients’quality of life.
