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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.2031.v1

Pro-environment Behavior, Climate Change Perception, Anxiety, Hope and Despair according to Political Orientation

Ângela Leite, Diana Lopes, Linda Pereira

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: climate change anxiety; climate change despair; climate change hope; climate change perception; pro-environment behavior; political orientation

Online: 31 October 2023 (09:09:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1625.v2

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Context of an Aerosol-Borne Infectious Disease: Comparison between the Jaeger Oxycon Pro and the COSMED Quark RMR Metabolic Carts

Miguel Muñoz-Muñoz, Javier Leal-Martín, Ivan Baltasar-Fernandez, Julian Alcazar, Luis M. Alegre, José Losa-Reyna, Ignacio Ara

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: graded exercise test; gas exchange analysis; metabolic cart

Online: 31 October 2023 (08:21:46 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.2029.v1

Emotional Intelligence as Indicator for Effective Academic Achievement within the School Setting: A Comprehensive Conceptual Analysis

Evgenia Gkintoni, Constantinos Halkiopoulos, Ioannis Dimakos

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Emotional Intelligence; Academic Achievement; Creativity; Emotional Awareness; School Setting; Prisma Methodology

Online: 31 October 2023 (08:03:03 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1975.v1

Gestures as Scaffolding to Learn Vocabulary in a Foreign Language

Ana Belén García-Gámez, Pedro Macizo

Subject: Social Sciences, Language And Linguistics Keywords: foreign language learning; language learning strategies; iconic gestures

Online: 31 October 2023 (03:02:46 CET)

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This review paper investigates the influence of gestures on foreign language (FL) vocabulary learning through a series of experiments conducted in our laboratory. The manipulation of the gesture-word relationship was a consistent factor across the studies. Firstly, we examined the impact of gestures on noun and verb learning. The results revealed that participants exhibited better learning outcomes when FL words were accompanied by congruent gestures compared to a no gesture condition. This suggests that gestures have a positive effect on FL learning when there is a meaningful connection between the words and the accompanying gestures. However, in general, the recall of words in conditions where gestures were incongruent or lacked meaning was lower than in the no gesture condition. This indicates that under certain circumstances, gestures may have a detrimental impact on FL learning. We analyzed these findings in terms of their implications for facilitating or interfering with FL acquisition. Secondly, we addressed the question of whether individuals need to physically perform the gestures themselves to observe the effects of gestures on vocabulary learning. To explore this, participants were divided into two experimental groups. In one group, participants learned the words by actively performing the gestures ("do" learning group), while the other group simply observed the gestures performed by others ("see" learning group). The processing of congruent gestures facilitated the recall of FL words in both the "see" and "do" learning groups. However, the interference effect associated with processing incongruent gestures was more pronounced in the "see" learning group than in the "do" learning group. Thus, the performance of gestures appears to mitigate the negative impact that gestures may have on the acquisition of FL vocabulary. In conclusion, our findings suggest that iconic gestures can serve as an effective tool for learning vocabulary in a FL, particularly when the gestures align with the meaning of the words. Furthermore, the active performance of gestures helps counteract the negative effects associated with inconsistencies between gestures and word meanings. Consequently, if a choice must be made, a FL learning strategy in which learners acquire words while making gestures congruent with their meaning would be highly desirable.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1941.v1

The Impact of ChatGPT on the Development of Maladaptive Learning Habits: A Mixed-Methods Investigation

KHRITISH SWARGIARY

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Impact; ChatGPT; Maladaptive Learning Habits; Mixed-Method

Online: 30 October 2023 (13:27:29 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1932.v1

Coping Strategies in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology

Maria Theodoratou

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: coping strategies; neuropsychology; interventions; stress pathways; clinical settings

Online: 30 October 2023 (12:54:28 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1926.v1

Neural and Psychological Interplay of Emotion, Attention, and Behavior: A Mini-Review

Alexander Sergeivich, Serik Akhemtova, Elena Rakhmatova

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Emotion Regulation; Attention; Behavioral Science; Clinical implementation

Online: 30 October 2023 (11:23:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1907.v1

Development of Knowledge Capital in the Field of Nuclear Energy in Poland – Perspective 2035

Jarosław Jerzy Gryz, Krzysztof Król, Agnieszka Szczygielska

Subject: Social Sciences, Decision Sciences Keywords: nuclear energy; coal energy; Poland; knowledge shaping; knowledge conversion

Online: 30 October 2023 (10:25:49 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1851.v1

A Review Article on Global Hunger Index Report 2023

KHRITISH SWARGIARY

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Global Hunger Index; Food Security; Malnutrition; Hunger Reduction; GHI Scores; 2023

Online: 30 October 2023 (10:14:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1891.v1

Parental Pressure on Students' Academic Achievement in School: A Comprehensive Survey

KHRITISH SWARGIARY

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: parental pressure; academic; achievement; school; students; survey

Online: 30 October 2023 (09:43:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1841.v1

The Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on Light Duty Electric Vehicle Adoption and Rebates in California.

Makuochukwu Okoma

Subject: Social Sciences, Government Keywords: Electric Vehicle (EV); Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; California; Rebates; Adoption

Online: 30 October 2023 (06:20:49 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1831.v1

Expectation of Life at Birth by Sex and Area of Residence in India and Bigger States/UT’s (2013-2017): A Review

KHRITISH SWARGIARY

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Birth, expectation, sex, states, India

Online: 30 October 2023 (06:12:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1844.v1

Analyzing EU’s Agricultural Sector and Public Spending Under Climate Change

Gheorghița Dincă, Ioana Cătălina Netcu, Asmaa El-Naser

Subject: Social Sciences, Government Keywords: climate change; public spending; agriculture sector; GMM

Online: 30 October 2023 (06:06:16 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1812.v1

Theory, Technology and Teaching Exploration of Curriculum Chains

Peng Liu, Xuhui Zhang, Xiangang Cao, Xuechao Duan, Qiao Xinzhou

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: social needs; curriculum chains; curriculum energy efficiency space; student ability space; dynamic evolution; control

Online: 27 October 2023 (13:27:06 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0349.v2

Curvature Coding in Human Vision: A Classical Review Across Psychophysics, Neurophysiology and Computer Vision. What’s Missing?

Irfa Nisar

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: contour curvature; shape

Online: 27 October 2023 (12:13:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1765.v1

Cybersickness in Virtual Reality: The Role of Individual Differences, Effects on Cognitive Functions &Amp; Motor Skills, and Intensity Differences during and after Immersion

Panagiotis Kourtesis, Agapi Papadopoulou, Petros Roussos

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Virtual Reality; Cybersickness; VR Sickness; Motion Sickness; Cognition; Motor Skills; Pupil Dilation; Gaming Experience; Immersion; Susceptibility

Online: 27 October 2023 (10:44:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1763.v1

Usage and Acceptance of the Nextcloud Platform in the University Context: An Exploratory Study

Miguel Alejandro Fernández-Alemán, Odiel Estrada-Molina, Jimmy Manuel Zambrano-Acosta, Leonardo Fabricio Chica Chica, Alejandro David Colina Ortega

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: cloud computing; unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model; Matomo analytics; nextcloud; university

Online: 27 October 2023 (09:29:58 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1714.v1

Analyzing Cultural Routes and their Role in Advancing Cultural Heritage Management within Tourism: A Literature Review

Eleftheria Iakovaki, Markos Konstantakis, Alexandros Teneketzis, George Konstantakis

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: cultural routes; cultural heritage; cultural management; analysis; digital culture; tourism

Online: 26 October 2023 (12:15:08 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1720.v1

“Life Starts at Less than Zero”: Trauma and Coping among Iraqi and Syrian Refugees

Bediha Ipekci

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Iraqi and Syrian refugees; displacement-related stressors; eco-systemic resilience; cultural racism

Online: 26 October 2023 (11:50:37 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1673.v1

AI and Regulation an Analysis

Paul Dumouchel

Subject: Social Sciences, Cognitive Science Keywords: Intelligence; AI; regulations; data-driven agents; ethics; politics; moratorium; joint cognitive systems

Online: 26 October 2023 (10:58:54 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1676.v1

COVID 19 and Quality of Education: A Bibliometric Study and Narrative Review

Saeid Mezail Mawazi, Seyedh Jamali, Nader Ale Ebrahim

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: publication trends; coronavirus; top papers; highly cited paper; PEO; PLO and CLO

Online: 26 October 2023 (10:57:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1654.v1

Ready for the «Check-In» of Local Products on Hotel Menus?

Charisia Vlachou, Ourania Koukousolatou, Nikoletta Theofania Siamagka

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: Local Agri-food products; Hotel Readiness; Hotel menu; Perceived Benefits; Gastronomic Tourism

Online: 25 October 2023 (12:58:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1644.v1

Effectiveness of Customer-centric Marketing Strategies: Finding a Way to Increase Bangladeshi National Revenue

Sheikh Murad Hossain

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Tax Compliance; Bangladesh Tax System; Taxpayer Behaviors; Tax Marketing

Online: 25 October 2023 (11:46:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1625.v1

Comparison between the Jaeger Oxycon Pro and the COSMED Quark RMR Metabolic Carts for Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in the Context of an Aerosol-Borne Infectious Disease

Miguel Muñoz-Muñoz, Javier Leal-Martín, Ivan Baltasar-Fernandez, Julian Alcazar, Luis M. Alegre, José Losa-Reyna, Ignacio Ara

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: graded exercise test; gas exchange analysis; metabolic cart

Online: 25 October 2023 (11:24:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1605.v1

Exploring an Interdisciplinary Curriculum in Product and Media Design Education: Knowledge Innovation and Competency Development

Yi-Fang Kao, Hung-Cheng Chen, Jung-Hua Lo

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: interdisciplinary curriculum; scaffolding theory; knowledge innovation; transformational competencies; triple-helix knowledge economy

Online: 25 October 2023 (09:25:20 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1565.v1

Hard to Reach and Hidden: Improving Identification of Young Dementia Carers

Patricia Masterson-Algar, Kieren Egan, Greg Flynn, Gwenllian Hughes, Aimee Spector, Joshua Stott, Gill Windle

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: young person; young carer; adolescents; younger onset dementia; dementia; carer; admiral nurse; schools

Online: 25 October 2023 (08:42:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1580.v1

Parental Influence and Intergenerational Transmission of Religious Belief, Attitudes, and Practices: Recent Evidence from the United States

Adam Gemar

Subject: Social Sciences, Religion Keywords: Belief in God; Intergenerational transmission; Parents; Religion; Religiosity; Religious identity; Religious service attendance

Online: 25 October 2023 (08:31:50 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1574.v1

A South African Study on Prevalent Risk and Protective Factors in Early Childhood: Ecological Systems Perspective

Shiron Jade September, Nicolette Vanessa Roman

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Keywords; Early childhood; ecological systems theory; prevalent; risk factors; protective factors

Online: 25 October 2023 (07:35:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1540.v1

Labor Force Participation Rate and Expected Length of Retirement 1989-2066: Comparison of Several OECD Countries

Suraya Fadilah Ramli, Noriszura Ismail, Zaidi Isa, Ruzanna Ab Razak, Nurul Hanis Aminuddin Jafry

Subject: Social Sciences, Demography Keywords: longevity; workforce; stochastic model; labor force participation; sustainable future

Online: 24 October 2023 (16:43:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1412.v1

Understanding the Dynamics of Control and Access to Natural Resources by the “Orang Rimba” Community in Jambi, Indonesia (A Case Study in Air Hitam Sub-Regency)

Idris Sardi, Rilus A. Kinseng, Budi Setiawan, Djuara P. Lubis, Nuraini Nuraini

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: access and control; forest, livelihood; Orang Rimba; sustainability

Online: 23 October 2023 (09:01:16 CEST)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1361.v1

Me, Myself, and I: Neural Activity for Self versus Other Across Development

Paola Zanchi, Jean-Baptiste Ledoux, Eleonora Fornari, Solange Denervaud

Subject: Social Sciences, Cognitive Science Keywords: Self-versus-other perception; Social cognition; Development of Neural activit; Social processing

Online: 20 October 2023 (13:44:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1350.v1

Evaluating the Economic Sustainability of Two Selected Urban Centers – A Focus on Amherst and Braintree, MA, USA

Ivan N. Alov, Marko D. Petrović, Alisa M. Belyaeva

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: economic sustainability; university city; socio-economic inequality; index assessment

Online: 20 October 2023 (12:32:52 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1249.v1

The Relationship between Jealousy and Mate Retention Strategies in Romantic Relationships among Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Paulina Degiuli, Lea Andreis, Dario Vučenović

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: jealousy; partner retention strategies; romantic relationship; age; relationship length

Online: 20 October 2023 (08:06:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1111.v2

Major Recurrent Depression in Middle-Aged Adults: Symptoms and Life Themes in a Latent Semantic Indexing Approach

Alin Gilbert Sumedrea, Cristian Mihai Sumedrea, Irina Minescu

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: cosine similarity; cosine disimilarity; life themes; major recurrent depression; symptoms

Online: 20 October 2023 (03:13:55 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1194.v1

An Exploration on International Legal Regime of Environmentally Sound Technologies Transfer for Combating Climate Change in Post Paris-Agreement Era

Zhongfa Ma, Seryon Lee

Subject: Social Sciences, Law Keywords: climate change; environmental sound technology; international technology transfer; post Paris-Agreement Era

Online: 19 October 2023 (07:52:14 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1148.v1

Theater-based Interventions in Social Skills in Mental Health Care and Treatment for People with ASD: A Systematic Review

Manuel Martí-Vilar, Nuria Fernández-González, Sergio Hidalgo-Fuentes, Francisco González-Sala, César Merino-Soto, Filiberto Toledano-Toledano

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: neurodevelopmental disabilities; intervention; autism; theater; benefits; social skills; mental health; ASD; emotional control

Online: 18 October 2023 (11:38:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1111.v1

Major Recurrent Depression in Middle-Aged Adults: Symptoms and Life Themes in a Latent Semantic Indexing Approach

Alin Gilbert Sumedrea, Cristian Mihai Sumedrea, Irina Minescu

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: cosine similarity; cosine disimilarity; life themes; major recurrent depression; symptoms

Online: 18 October 2023 (05:58:07 CEST)

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Preprint ESSAY | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0982.v1

Differences in the Creative Thinking of Primary School Female Teachers in Al-Ahsa Governorate in Light of the Variables ofAl-Ahsa Governorate

Waleed Al-Shammari, Anas RABEH

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Creative Thinking; Female Teachers; Al-Ahsa Governorate; Al-Ahsa Governorate

Online: 18 October 2023 (03:19:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1053.v1

The Contribution of Tourism to Sustainable Rural Development in Peripheral Mining Spaces. The Riotinto Mining Basin (Andalusia, Spain)

María Bahamonde-Rodríguez, Giedrė Šadeikaitė, Francisco Javier García-Delgado

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: boring peripheries; mining tourism; rural destination; stakeholders; sustainable rural development.

Online: 17 October 2023 (11:49:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.1062.v1

Portuguese Validation of a Reduced Version of the IAT (Internet Addiction Test) Scale—Youth Version

Ivone Patrão, Inês Borges, Patrícia Sobral, Ana Moreira

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychiatry And Mental Health Keywords: Internet Addiction Test; Reduced Version; Factorial Analysis; Youth

Online: 17 October 2023 (09:27:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.0372.v3

Machine Learning Tools Applied for Training Optimization in Handball

Radu Bucea Manea Tonis, Petre Sorin Savin, Laurentiu-Gabriel Talaghir, Veronica Mindrescu

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: complex indicator; isolated action; weighting system; simultaneous action; machine learning(ML); decision tree(C-RT)

Online: 16 October 2023 (08:35:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0902.v1

Spatial Cognition and 3-Dimensional Vertical Urban Design Guidelines - Cognitive Measurement and Modelling for Human Centre Design

Hee Sun Choi, Gerhard Bruyns, Wang Zhang, Sky David Cheng, Saijal Sharma

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: Vertical Urbanism; Human Centric Design; Spatial Cognition and Psychology

Online: 16 October 2023 (08:22:44 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0726.v1

An Impact-Centered Sustainable Positive Experience Design Model

Chunmao Wu, Xuan Wang

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Impact-centered design; sustainable design; positive experience; design model

Online: 13 October 2023 (07:11:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0807.v1

Examining Pre-service Teachers' Critical Thinking Competences within the Framework of Education for Sustainable Development: A Qualitative Analysis

Panagiota Christodoulou, Anastasios Papanikolaou

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: critical thinking; pre-service teachers; education for sustainable development; case-based teaching; rubric; content analysis

Online: 13 October 2023 (02:50:29 CEST)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0778.v1

The Ballot Measure Wars

Kentiya Orange, Carrie Olson-Manning, Emma Olson Skarkey

Subject: Social Sciences, Political Science Keywords: ballot measure legislation; ballot initiatives

Online: 12 October 2023 (05:46:54 CEST)

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In the United States, the ballot measure power was born during the 1990s Progressive Era, ushered in by populists, socialists, and labor activists. Early on, activists used the measure to curb political corruption through campaign finance and other election reforms. Those early efforts also sought to improve labor conditions, minimize the influence of wealthy special interests, and require powerful corporate interests to pay more taxes. While the measure has been used by conservatives and progressives alike, the legacy of the process as a vehicle for progressive change is undeniable. However, the ballot measure landscape of the last two decades is marked by politicians growing increasingly hostile to its use. From requiring supermajorities to pass measures to refusing to implement measures approved by voters, lawmakers have made every attempt to restrict voters’ access to the measure power. In particular, Republican state legislators have become increasingly hostile to the ballot measure process, crafting creative ways to prevent measures from making it to the ballot or to stop voters from approving progressive measures. To fully understand how the measure process has been manipulated in recent years, we examined how legislators have attempted to change the process. Here, we examined a series of hypotheses to determine whether the political party affiliation of the sponsor of proposed ballot measure legislation is a predictor of whether the legislation restricts the ballot measure process. We tested these hypotheses by analyzing data from 2010 to 2022 and conducting empirical tests to determine the relationship between political party affiliation and the restrictiveness of proposed ballot measure legislation. We also analyzed how the patterns of ballot measure legislation affected states where the state government is under unified and split control. In reviewing this legislation, we found that Democrats initially attempted to restrict the ballot measure process. However, as progressives successfully passed more progressive ballot measures, Republicans – and particularly when Republicans held a trifecta in state government – attempted to restrict the ballot measure process far more extensively than any attempts by Democrats. We can draw three significant conclusions from our analysis. First, Democrats are willing to restrict the ballot measure process in some circumstances. This is evident based on conservative attempts to restrict gay marriage and other conservative policy through the ballot measure in the 2000s and Democratic efforts to stop those attacks. Second, Republican attempts to restrict the ballot measure process far outpace any initial attempts by Democrats during the period we studied, especially when Republicans have a trifecta in the state government. This speaks to the long-term Republican strategy of power-grabbing seen not only here, but throughout the political process in recent years. Lastly, our research indicates that as progressives continue to see success with ballot measures, Republican efforts to restrict the ballot measure process are expected to continue.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0762.v1

A Qualitative Study on Violence against Women during Franco’s Dictatorship in Spain

Cayetano Fernández-Sola, María del Mar Jiménez-Lasserrotte, María Toledano-Sierra, María Dolores Ruiz-Fernández, Fernando Plaza Del Pino, José Manuel Hernández-Padilla, José Granero-Molina

Subject: Social Sciences, Gender And Sexuality Studies Keywords: Domestic Violence; Francoism; Historical Memory; Qualitative research; Repression; Spain; Violence against Women

Online: 12 October 2023 (04:38:57 CEST)

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Preprint ESSAY | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0768.v1

Sustainable Leadership in the Digital Era: The Role of Technology in Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Pitshou Moleka

Subject: Social Sciences, Decision Sciences Keywords: sustainable leadership; digital era; technology; environmental sustainability; interconnectedness; carbon footprint; resource efficiency; organizational culture; technological innovation; sustainability goals

Online: 12 October 2023 (04:07:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202307.0157.v2

A Proposal to Enhance Sustainability in Saudi Universities in Light of the Saudi Green Initiative

Wedad Abdullah Sharabi, Alyaa omar omar Faraj, Manal ammar Mazyu

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: Sustainability; green universities; the Saudi Green Initiative

Online: 11 October 2023 (02:49:21 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0568.v1

Social Anxiety mediates Workplace Incivility and Work Engagement

Samuel Ken-En Gan, Yusong Zeng, Zihan Wang

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Workplace incivility; social anxiety; work engagement

Online: 10 October 2023 (12:27:01 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0563.v1

ModernChallenges and Issues in School Environment. Internet Addiction, Adolescent Developmental Sexuality, and School Bullying

Stefanos Leontopoulos, Prodromos Skenderidis, Vaios Liapopoulos

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: education, students, teachers, adolescent, sexuality, bullying, internet addiction, teaching

Online: 10 October 2023 (12:17:21 CEST)

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Preprint CONCEPT PAPER | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0571.v1

Machine Learning Analysis of Public Procurement in the Dominican Republic: Impacts on Economic Efficiency and Inclusive Sourcing

Luis M Duran Cornelio, Ernesto Bautista Thompson

Subject: Social Sciences, Decision Sciences Keywords: Public Procurement; Machine Learning; Socio-Economic Impacts; Inclusive Procurement; Dominican Republic; Random Forest; Gradient Boosting

Online: 10 October 2023 (08:23:29 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1730.v1

Direct Experience of Nature as a Predictor of Environmentally Responsible Behaviors

Constantinos Yanniris, Costas Gavrilakis, Michael L Hoover

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: environmental behaviour, experiential learning, nature experience, nature-based learning, outdoor learning, outdoor experience, experiential contact with nature

Online: 9 October 2023 (11:26:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0494.v1

Faith-Informed Advocacy Model: Integrating Christian Values into Social Work Advocacy

Pitshou Moleka

Subject: Social Sciences, Religion Keywords: faith-informed advocacy; Christian social work; ethics; values; social justice

Online: 9 October 2023 (08:53:53 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0359.v1

What Are the Aspirations of the Filipino Rice Farmers?

Jaime Albarillo Manalo IV, Camille Corpuz Dumale, Teresa Joi Pedro De Leon, Louie Gerard Flores Orcullo

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: aspirations; aspirations of farmers; the role identity theory; farming-related aspirations; non-farming related

Online: 9 October 2023 (04:20:10 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0322.v1

Rural Land Consolidation and Social Consciousness Change: A Case Study of Land Consolidation Program in Rural Chongqing, China

Qinwen Deng, Shuai Xiang, Boli Chen

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: land consolidation; social consciousness; modernization; governance; rural China

Online: 9 October 2023 (03:11:34 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0433.v1

The Human Nature of Generative AIs and the Technological Nature of Humanity: Implications for Education

Jon Dron

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: AI; education; technology

Online: 8 October 2023 (07:59:55 CEST)

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Preprint ESSAY | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0376.v1

Innovative Leadership in Addressing Climate Change: A Pathway towards Sustainable Futures

Pitshou Moleka

Subject: Social Sciences, Decision Sciences Keywords: innovative leadership; climate change; sustainable futures; ecosystems; well-being; food security; water resources; public health; sustainable practices; technologies; policies for climate change; mitigation; adaptation; innovation; complex challenges; temperature; extreme weather events; sea-level rise; biodiversity

Online: 7 October 2023 (09:47:40 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0349.v1

Curvature Coding in Human Vision: A Classical Review Across Psychophysics, Neurophysiology and Computer Vision. What’s Missing?

Irfa Nisar

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: contour curvature; shape

Online: 6 October 2023 (13:49:22 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0002.v2

Sound of Sirens, Echoes of Trauma: Unpacking Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Yaakov Bayer

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: PTSD, Armed conflicts, Socioeconomic status

Online: 6 October 2023 (10:56:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0198.v1

Psychometric Analysis of the WoEm-M Scale to Evaluate Women Empowerment in in the Ecuadorian University Environment

Jhesenia Sacoto Loor, María Isabel Amor Almedina, Mercedes Osuna Rodríguez

Subject: Social Sciences, Gender And Sexuality Studies Keywords: Scale validation; empowerment; Higher Education; Gender Equality

Online: 4 October 2023 (12:13:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0226.v1

The Airbnb Phenomenon: A Qualitative Analysis of Its Consequences on Urban Housing Markets

Julius E. Ekeroma

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: Airbnb, Urban Housing Markets, Housing Accessibility, Renting Economy, Sharing 14

Online: 4 October 2023 (10:55:57 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0211.v1

Sustainable Use Intention of Voice Search in the U.S.: A Study on User Psychology Factors

Hongmin Ahn

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: voice recognition technology; sustainable technology adoption; anthropomorphism; narcissism; machiavellianism

Online: 4 October 2023 (05:26:56 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0172.v1

AI evaluates how humans connect to the built environment: two experiments in biophilia

Tobias M. Ramm, Mathias Werwie, Tim Otto, Peter A Gloor, Nikos A. Salingaros

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: Biophilic Design; Well-being and Health; Built Environment; Facial Emotion Recognition (FER); Residual Masking Networks; Large Language Models for Sentiment Detection; Architectural Impact on Emotions; Natural Elements and Productivity

Online: 3 October 2023 (16:19:34 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0043.v1

Unraveling the Fabric of Trust: Ethnic and Religious Dynamics in Nigeria

Yaakov Bayer

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: trust; ethnic affiliation; religious affiliation

Online: 3 October 2023 (11:42:42 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0152.v1

Promotive and Risk Psychological Factors of Intention to Vaccinate in Health-Care Providers, Parents, and Laypeople: To Be Safe Is to Trust?

Kaja Damnjanović, Sandra Ilić, Marija Kušić, Milica Lazić, Dragoslav Popovic

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: vaccination intention; health-care providers; parents; lay people; promotive factors; protective factors; risk factors; vulnerability factors; vaccine decision-making; vaccination behavior

Online: 3 October 2023 (11:42:36 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0093.v1

Impact of Financial Development Shocks on Renewable Energy Consumption in Saudi Arabia

Raga M. Elzaki

Subject: Social Sciences, Area Studies Keywords: Renewable energy; financial development; VAR; Saudi Arabia

Online: 3 October 2023 (03:50:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2021.v1

Developmental Changes and Sex Differences in Infants' Neural Sensitivity to Emotional Prosodies in Spoken Words

Chieh Kao, Yang Zhang

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: emotional prosody; mismatch response; sex differences; infancy

Online: 3 October 2023 (03:44:18 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0002.v1

Sound of Sirens, Echoes of Trauma: Unpacking Socioeconomic Vulnerabilities in the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Yaakov Bayer

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: PTSD, Armed conflicts, Socioeconomic status

Online: 2 October 2023 (11:26:58 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2176.v1

Significant social networks of women victims of childhood sexual abuse

Karla Cristina Kurquievicz Buccieri, Adriano Valério Dos Santos Azevêdo

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Child sexual abuse; Social Networking; Social Support.

Online: 2 October 2023 (11:24:03 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0036.v1

Beyond Words: The Neuroscientific and Multifaceted World of Non-Verbal Communication in Modern Society

Davide Saggese

Subject: Social Sciences, Cognitive Science Keywords: Non-verbal communication; neuroscience; body language; gestures

Online: 2 October 2023 (08:37:59 CEST)

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This publication delves into the intricate world of human communication, extending beyond the realm of spoken and written language to explore the profound influence of non-verbal communication. Focusing on body language—comprising gestures, facial expressions, postures, and movements—it reveals the pivotal role it plays in conveying emotions, intentions, and psychological states. The rapidly evolving fields of neuroscience and cognitive science are investigating the neural mechanisms and cognitive processes that underpin the interpretation and utilization of these non-verbal cues. Notably, the amygdala's involvement in processing emotional facial expressions has provided a neurological foundation for our emotional understanding in non-verbal communication. Concurrently, cognitive psychology sheds light on how perception, attention, and memory influence our interpretation of non-verbal cues and communication strategies.In our modern, technologically advancing society characterized by global interconnectivity and cultural diversity, the significance of non-verbal communication, especially in digital and virtual contexts, is paramount. The transformation of non-verbal expression into digital symbols like emoticons and emojis raises questions regarding its ability to maintain authenticity and emotional understanding. This publication endeavors to comprehensively explore the fundamental role of body language and non-verbal communication in contemporary society. By integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, social sciences, and digital technologies, it aims to elucidate the underlying mechanisms guiding non-verbal communication. Additionally, it delves into the implications of non-verbal communication across diverse domains, including interpersonal communication, the workplace, politics, advertising, and the virtual world.The research presented herein strives to offer a thorough understanding of interpersonal dynamics, relationships, and social behavior, with the goal of promoting the development of more effective, conscious, and ethically guided communication strategies. Ultimately, this analysis aspires to inspire further interdisciplinary research and reflection, addressing emerging challenges and fully leveraging the potential of non-verbal communication in modern society. This, in turn, guides our path towards a communication landscape that is more inclusive, authentic, and empathetic.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0033.v1

The Future of Festivity: Christmas, Technology, and the Post-Pandemic Realm

Edgar R. Eslit

Subject: Social Sciences, Ethnic And Cultural Studies Keywords: Christmas; future of festivity; Post-pandemic realm; qualitative study

Online: 2 October 2023 (04:15:32 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0028.v1

Empowering India's Scheduled Castes: Challenges, Reservations, and Pathways to Progress"

Mayank Gupta

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Scheduled Castes; Caste system; reservation; social injustice; untouchability

Online: 2 October 2023 (03:55:40 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202310.0021.v1

Determinants of Perceived Well-Being in Friendship Relationships during Emerging Adulthood: Testing a Structural Model Based on Self-Determination Theory

Farhad Tanhaye Reshvanloo, Hossein Kareshki, Seyed Amir Amin Yazdi

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: perceived well-being in friendship relationships; basic psychological needs; self-regulation; self-determination theory (SDT)

Online: 1 October 2023 (09:50:25 CEST)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2067.v1

Local Storytelling for a Climate-Friendly Future: An Evidence-Based Approach and First Prototyping Results from the Region of Lake Constance, Germany

Maike Sippel

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Climate communication; storytelling; public engagement; climate action; sustainability

Online: 30 September 2023 (10:19:00 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2105.v1

Experimental Programs of Critical Thinking Enhancement. Worked-Based, Blended Learning Higher Education Curriculum for Economics

Daniela Dumitru, Mihaela Minciu, Robert Alexandru Mihaila, Raluca Livinti, Monica Elisabeta Paduraru

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: critical thinking; higher education; labour market

Online: 30 September 2023 (08:49:09 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2087.v1

Socioeconomic Factors, Rocket Sirens, and PTSD: Insights from the Israel-Hamas Conflict

Yaakov Bayer

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: PTSD; armed conflicts; socioeconomic status

Online: 29 September 2023 (08:42:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.2055.v1

Women-Friendly Bike Infrastructures in Turin: Assessing Requirements for a Gender-Inclusive Bike System and Its Potential

Andrea Rosso, Giulia Melis, Stefano Pensa

Subject: Social Sciences, Geography, Planning And Development Keywords: sustainable cities; sustainable mobility; women-friendly cycling; spatial justice; mobility justice

Online: 29 September 2023 (04:11:16 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1958.v1

Morality, Wholesomeness, and Consumption. Cannabis Regulatory Regimes in Ecuador

Andrés Fernando Rodríguez Mera

Subject: Social Sciences, Sociology Keywords: regulatory regimes; control devices; cannabis; rights extension; rights denial

Online: 28 September 2023 (13:12:07 CEST)

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Preprint ESSAY | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1952.v1

Probing the Essential Characteristics of Campus Culture in Chinese Vocational Colleges

Fengcun Liu, Shumei Li

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: vocational colleges; campus culture; connotation definition; basic characteristics

Online: 28 September 2023 (10:14:14 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1963.v1

Sexual Health and Psychological Well-Being of Women: A Systematic Review

Ana Isabel Arcos-Romero, Cristobal Calvillo

Subject: Social Sciences, Gender And Sexuality Studies Keywords: sexual health; psychological well-being; women; systematic review

Online: 28 September 2023 (09:57:48 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1903.v1

Barriers to Evidence-Based Sustainable Planning for Tourism: Perspectives from Ireland’s Local Authorities

Emmet McLoughlin, Kelly Maguire, James Hanrahan

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: destination management; tourism planning; indicator systems; local authorities; sustainable tourism; governance.

Online: 28 September 2023 (08:39:06 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1716.v1

Policy Proposal for Elderly Government Officials Employment in Public Sector Organizations

Nisachon Chatthong, Somsak Amornsiriphong, Somboon Sirisunhirun, Krish Rugchatjaroen, Buraskorn Torut

Subject: Social Sciences, Political Science Keywords: Policy proposal, elderly government officials, the employment, public sector organizations.

Online: 27 September 2023 (16:01:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1799.v1

The Relationship between the Perception of Economic Risks and Other Risks Measured in Different and Separate Environments

Amotz Perlman

Subject: Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences Keywords: Risk Perceptions; Driving; Economic Risks; Road Environment

Online: 27 September 2023 (05:35:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1804.v1

“I Am on Top!”: An Interactive Intervention Program to Promote Self-Regulation Processes in the Prevention of the Use of Doping in Sports High Schools

Federica Galli, Andrea Chirico, Roberto Codella, Thomas Zandonai, Vindice Deplano, Alessandra De Maria, Tommaso Palombi, Daniel Gotti, Fabio Alivernini, Luca Mallia, Arnaldo Zelli, Fabio Lucidi

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: psychological anti-doping intervention; serious game; sport high school

Online: 27 September 2023 (02:55:45 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1774.v1

Technical Biomechanical Analysis of the Full Swing in Professional Male Golfers: A Wireless Biofeedback System

Guojie Zhang, Zefeng Wang, Zhiyuan Bi, Zhangyue Cao, Heng Liu

Subject: Social Sciences, Tourism, Leisure, Sport And Hospitality Keywords: golf; pro-player; full swing; biomechanics

Online: 26 September 2023 (10:24:38 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1595.v1

Examine the Effects of a Reproduction and Production Teaching Styles Interventions in Primary Schoolchildren. What implications for Physical Education Teachers?

Domenico Monacis, Sabrina Annoscia, Pierpaolo Limone, Dario Colella

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: teaching styles; model-based practice in physical education; physical fitness

Online: 26 September 2023 (08:11:07 CEST)

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In recent years the study of the teacher-student relationship in the teaching-learning processes in physical education has had great emphasis. Previous studies have shown that the use of the Spectrum of teaching Styles can enhance intrinsic motivation, enjoyment, adherence to physical activity and physical activity levels in children and adolescents. The present study aims to assess if a physical education (PE) intervention based on the variations in teaching styles, with reference to production ones, can also have positive effects on physical fitness. The sample involved 4 primary school classes (n = 124 children, mean age = 8-10 years) recruited from the SBAM (Health, Wellness, Food Education and Movement at School) Project in Apulia, Southern Italy. Classes were randomly assigned to Experimental Group (EG) and Control Group (CG). EG followed a 5months experimental intervention based on the variation of teaching styles, while CG performed regular PE lessons. Physical fitness test was assessed with Standing Long Jump (SLJ), Medicine Ball Throw 1kg (MBT), and 20m sprint (20m), while two validated questionnaires were used to evaluate physical self-perception (PSP) and enjoyment. A 2x2 (intervention group x time) ANOVA was carried out to assess significant difference and interaction effect pre (t0) and post (t1) intervention protocol. Data analysis showed a significant improvement of physical fitness in both EG and CG, while PSP and enjoyment increased only in EG. Moreover, significant interaction (p<. 05) effects were found for 20m sprint, PSP and Enjoyment with low effect size (η2 ~. 20). The results of the present study highlight the effectiveness of a PE intervention based on the variation of teaching styles in improving physical fitness, self-perception, and enjoyment. Moreover, the use of production teaching styles significantly impacts self-perception and enjoyment, that are important mediating factors for guarantee better adherence to physical activity.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1696.v1

Age and Generalized Trust in the United States: What Do WVS Data Say?

Ya'akov M, Bayer

Subject: Social Sciences, Decision Sciences Keywords: trust; age

Online: 26 September 2023 (05:15:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1732.v1

High Variability Phonetic Training Facilitates Transfer of Learning from Perception to Production in Children with Cochlear Implants

Hao Zhang, Xuequn Dai, Wen Ma, Hongwei Ding, Yang Zhang

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: high variability phonetic training (HVPT); lexical tone; perception-production link; cochlear implant (CI); perceptual learning

Online: 26 September 2023 (05:00:33 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1636.v1

Auditory Challenges and Listening Effort in School-Age Children with Autism: Insights from Pupillary Dynamics during Speech in Noise Perception

Suyun Xu, Hua Zhang, Juan Fan, Xiaoming Jiang, Minyue Zhang, Jingjing Guan, Hongwei Ding, Yang Zhang

Subject: Social Sciences, Language And Linguistics Keywords: Autism spectrum conditions; Atypical resource allocation; Listening effort; Pupillometry; Speech-in-noise recognition

Online: 26 September 2023 (03:10:24 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1633.v1

Assessing the Effectiveness of Radon Action Plans: Searching for a Systematic and Standardized Method

Meritxell Martell, Tanja Perko, Kateřina Navrátilová Rovenská, Ivana Fojtiková, Robbe Geysmans

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: radon, radon action plan, indicators, review, radiation, assessment

Online: 25 September 2023 (12:54:41 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1678.v1

Orchestration of Corporate Social Responsibility in Company Law – Reframing Human Security through Education

Onyeka Kingsley Osuji, Obinna Christian Edeji

Subject: Social Sciences, Law Keywords: company law; development studies; sociology; corporate social responsibility; education; human development; human dignity

Online: 25 September 2023 (11:26:47 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1617.v1

Burnout and its Relationship with Work Engagement in Healthcare Professionals: A Latent Profile Analysis Approach

Juan José Luis Sienra-Monge, David Luna, Rosa Paola Figuerola-Escoto, Alejandra Hernández-Roque, Arturo Soria-Magaña, Sandra Hernández-Corral, Filiberto Toledano-Toledano

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: nurses; México; logistic regression; predictors; mental health; Spanish burnout inventory

Online: 25 September 2023 (09:48:40 CEST)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1608.v1

Land Use Planning Literature Review: Literature Path, Planning Context, Optimization Methods, and Bibliometric Method

Ashenafi Mehari, Paolo Vincenzo Genovese

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: literature path; land use optimization methods; land use allocation theories and concepts; bibliometric method

Online: 25 September 2023 (05:47:19 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1578.v1

Prevalence and Quantification of the Effects of Sexual Harassment Victimization of School-Aged Adolescents

Verónica Marcos, Dolores Seijo, Álvaro Montes, Ramón Arce

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: Internalizing Mental Health Problems; Externalizing Mental Health Problems Adolescence; Educational setting; Violence prevention; Gender issues

Online: 22 September 2023 (13:15:23 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1570.v1

Travel Experience and Reasons for the Use and Non-Use of Local Public Transport: A Case Study within the Community Interregional Project SAMBA (Sustainable Mobility Behaviours in the Alpine Region)

Manuela Bina, Federica Biassoni

Subject: Social Sciences, Psychology Keywords: public transport; sustainable mobility; satisfaction with travel; service experience; travel mode reasons

Online: 22 September 2023 (11:42:13 CEST)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1554.v1

Leveraging Large Language Models for Educational Enhancement: A Case Study of ChatGPT, BingChat, and Bard

Thu Nguyen

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: ChatGPT; BingChat; Bard; large model language

Online: 22 September 2023 (11:29:01 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1543.v1

Investigating Self-Perceived Use of Spectrum of Teaching Styles in Italian Secondary School Physical Education Teachers: A Pilot Study

Domenico Monacis, Francesca Latino, Cristina D'Arando, Dario Colella

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: quality physical education; spectrum of teaching styles; student-teacher relation

Online: 22 September 2023 (08:51:26 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1541.v1

Factors Influencing Attitudes of University Students towards ChatGPT and its Usage: A Multi-National Study Validating the TAME-ChatGPT Survey Instrument

Maram Abdaljaleel, Muna Barakat, Mariam Alsanafi, Nesreen A. Salim, Husam Abazid, Diana Malaeb, Ali Haider Mohammed, Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Abdulrasool M. Wayyes, Sinan Subhi Farhan, Sami El Khatib, Mohamad Rahal, Ali Sahban, Doaa H. Abdelaziz, Noha O. Mansour, Reem AlZayer, Roaa Khalil, Feten Fekih-Romdhane, Rabih Hallit, Souheil Hallit, Malik Sallam

Subject: Social Sciences, Education Keywords: higher education; technology acceptance; generative pre-trained transformer; curriculum design; academia

Online: 22 September 2023 (08:39:44 CEST)

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Artificial intelligence (AI)-based models hold the potential to transform higher education if adopted properly and ethically. A prime example is ChatGPT with earlier studies indicating its widespread adoption in academia and by university students. The current study aimed to identify the factors influencing the attitude towards ChatGPT and its usage among university students in Arab countries. A previous survey instrument termed Technology Acceptance Model Edited to Assess ChatGPT Adoption (TAME-ChatGPT) was administered online using a convenience-based approach among the contacts of the authors. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for the survey constructs was done using root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), standardized root mean square residual (SRMR), comparative fit index (CFI), and Tucker-Lewis index (TLI). The final study sample comprised a total of 2240 participant divided as follows: Iraq (n=736, 32.9%), Kuwait (n=582, 26.0%), Egypt (n=417, 18.6%), Lebanon (n=263, 11.7%), and Jordan (n=242, 10.8%). A total of 1048 respondents heard of ChatGPT before the study (46.8%), of which 551 used ChatGPT (52.6%). The mean scores of TAME-ChatGPT constructs showed that the ease of ChatGPT use, positive attitude towards technology and social influence, higher perceived usefulness, the influence of behavioral/cognitive factors, low perceived risks and low anxiety were the determinants of positive attitude to ChatGPT and its use. For both the attitude and usage scales of TAME-ChatGPT, CFA collectively yielded satisfactory fit indices as indicated by low RMSEA and SRMR together with high CFI and TLI. Multivariate analysis showed that attitude to ChatGPT use was significantly influenced by country of residence, age, university type, and the latest grade point average of the students. The current study confirmed the validity of TAME-ChatGPT as a survey instrument to assess the possible determinants of ChatGPT use among university students in Arab countries. The study findings highlighted that successful adoption of ChatGPT in higher education could be dependent on perceived ease of use, usefulness, positive attitudes to technology, social influence, behavioral/cognitive factors, lower anxiety, and minimal perceived risks. The utility of ChatGPT in higher education requires policies that should be tailored for various settings, considering the differences observed in attitude towards ChatGPT among participating students in this study.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202309.1499.v1

Does a Motivational Workshop Enhance the Opening of Saving Accounts Among the Unbanked Village Defense Party (VDP) Members? Evidence From Randomized Controlled Trial

Md Monzur Morshed, And Keshav Lall Maharjan

Subject: Social Sciences, Other Keywords: Financial inclusion; Financial access; Unbanked; Motivational Workshop; Village Defense Party; Randomized Controlled Trial.

Online: 22 September 2023 (06:39:12 CEST)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202308.1157.v2

Trans-Regional Railway Corridor and Its Implication on Urbanization

Daniel Tesfaw Mengistu, Ephrem Gebremariam Beyene, Xingping Wang, Shengbo Zhao

Subject: Social Sciences, Urban Studies And Planning Keywords: industrialization; intermediate cities; urbanization; railway station; railway corridor; regional integration

Online: 21 September 2023 (14:10:55 CEST)

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