This study is one of the first to employ an online interactive creativity task platform to explore one's creativity performance in a paired-player mode. It analyzed the differences between 342 participants' pe...
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This study is one of the first to employ an online interactive creativity task platform to explore one's creativity performance in a paired-player mode. It analyzed the differences between 342 participants' performances in single- and paired-player modes on two creativity tests: The Alternative Uses Task (AUT) and Chinese Radical Remote Associates Test (CRRAT). Potential factors affecting performance in the paired-player mode were summarized based on participants' responses to the AUT and CRRAT to analyze the correlation between the factors and creativity performance. Results showed that playing the AUT or CRRAT, low scorers can improve fluency, flexibility, originality, and performance by referring to response category or another participant's answer, closing the gap between their score and that of the high scorers. These results reveal both the similarities and differences of creativity performance on the two tests in an interactive situation and the correlation between response strategies and creativity performance in the paired-player mode. This study utilized online standardized measurement tools to explore how two persons cooperate in creativity tests to reveal that creativity performance may vary between tasks.
Introduction: Telemental health is increasingly recognized for its potential to overcome barriers like cost and stigma, particularly for marginalized groups. Sexual minority women in particular may benefit from increa...
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Introduction: Telemental health is increasingly recognized for its potential to overcome barriers like cost and stigma, particularly for marginalized groups. Sexual minority women in particular may benefit from increased access to telemental health services, due to the unique health disparities faced by this population. However, very little research thus far has assessed the telemental health preferences of this ***: The present study surveyed 1,092 cisgender sexual minority women regarding their demographic information, mental health, and telemental health preferences, using the *** research platform. Latent class analysis was conducted to identify subgroups within the sample based on their responses to the ***: Results revealed diverse attitudes toward telemental health, with some that prefer in-person sessions, whereas others show a strong interest in virtual options. Latent class analysis identified five groups, termed the Neutral, Ambivalent, Inclined, Inclined Related to Travel, and Averse groups. There were statistically significant differences between groups on measures of rurality, socioeconomic status, previous therapy experience, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Overall, sexual minority women demonstrated interest in telemental health, especially individuals with mobility challenges and those living in rural ***: This study underscores the importance of tailoring mental health services to diverse needs and suggests that telemental health could be a valuable tool in addressing health disparities among sexual minority women. Importantly, these data were conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research could examine how sexual minority women's attitudes toward telemental health have shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic and how telemental health services could be tailored for marginalized subgroups.
Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) causes severe pain which can lead to decreased quality-of-life. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of inhalation of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil and its major com...
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Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) causes severe pain which can lead to decreased quality-of-life. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of inhalation of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil and its major components (linalool and linalyl acetate) on the pain in patients with PHN. Methods This study was performed at an outpatient clinic. Sixty-four patients with postherpetic neuralgia were randomly allocated to a control group (almond oil) or one of three experimental groups (lavender oil, linalool, or linalyl acetate diluted in almond oil at concentration of 1% v/v), and the participants inhaled the aroma by natural breathing. Quality, severity, and intensity of pain were measured before and after the intervention. Results Six patients discontinued the intervention for personal reasons;hence, data from 58 patients were analyzed (control group, n = 14;1% lavender oil group, n = 15;1% linalool, n = 15;1% linalyl acetate, n = 14). Reduction in sensory pain was greater in the 1% lavender oil group, 1% linalool group, and 1% linalyl acetate group than in the control group (all P < 0.001). Reduction in affective pain was greater in the 1% lavender group (P < 0.001) and the 1% linalool group (P = 0.007) than in the control group. Decreases in pain severity and intensity were significantly greater in all three intervention groups than in the control group. Conclusions Inhalation of lavender oil and its major volatile components effectively reduced the quality, severity, and intensity of postherpetic pain, suggesting that lavender oil, linalool, and linalyl acetate may each be an effective intervention for reducing pain in patients with postherpetic neuralgia.
Background and aims: The glucose-centric hypothesis postulates that glycemic control may influence cognition. While research has examined the effects of breaking up sitting on blood glucose and inhibitory control, few...
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Background and aims: The glucose-centric hypothesis postulates that glycemic control may influence cognition. While research has examined the effects of breaking up sitting on blood glucose and inhibitory control, few studies have integrated these data and employed event-related potential (ERP) measures to delve into the neuroelectric processes. This study aimed to investigate the effects of breaking up sitting on postprandial blood glucose response, inhibitory control, and P3 component. Methods: Eighteen healthy male participants [25 +/- 4 years, 23.5 +/- 3.2 kg/m2 (mean +/- SD)] were subjected to 3.5 h uninterrupted sitting (SIT) or with 3 min walking at 6.4 km/h every 30 min (ACTIVE) trials in a randomized crossover design. The Stroop task was administered to assess inhibitory control before and after SIT and ACTIVE trials, and electroencephalography was employed to derive stimulus-elicited P3 component. Finger prick blood glucose levels were collected at baseline, 0.5 h, 1 h, and 3.5 h during the trials. Results: While no significant differences were found in inhibitory control performances between trials, greater P3 amplitude was found in the ACTIVE trial relative to the SIT trial (p = .041). Lower postprandial blood glucose iAUC was found in ACTIVE trial compared to SIT trial (p = .028), and this was correlated with the elevation of P3 amplitude (r = - 0.521, p = .023). Conclusion: Breaking up sitting acutely facilitates neuroelectric indices of attentional processing, which is associated with the optimal postprandial blood glucose control.
This study examined the effect of a supplemental, multicomponent reading intervention with 75 seventh graders who scored below grade level according to a battery of assessments. Students received a yearlong reading in...
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This study examined the effect of a supplemental, multicomponent reading intervention with 75 seventh graders who scored below grade level according to a battery of assessments. Students received a yearlong reading intervention during the 2021-2022 or 2022-2023 school year. Students' pretest and posttest data were compared to determine the impact of the reading intervention. Findings indicate that the reading intervention resulted in greater than typical improvement in reading ability, as students reading below grade level made more than a full year's growth in reading level. Implications for practice include the need for supplemental support for adolescent readers, which can mitigate the need for reading intervention that persists in secondary education.
In this study we investigate how first-year chemistry/biology undergraduate students' original poetry can be used as a reflective tool for others to understand their course experiences. By inviting students from a...
In this study we investigate how first-year chemistry/biology undergraduate students' original poetry can be used as a reflective tool for others to understand their course experiences. By inviting students from an integrated first-year chemistry/biology course to write poetry about their experiences, we use poetic content analysis as a qualitative research method to analyze the students' responses to an open-ended prompt. In analyzing the poetry, four major categories emerged: knowledge, community, emotions, and identity, each of which includes examples that reflect and enhance our understanding of well-documented milestones and ideas in the literature regarding first-year student academic experiences, therefore highlighting the extent to which poetry can be useful in this regard. In presenting these findings we also demonstrate how such an approach might be used by others to better understand student experiences, including those related to learning, belonging, and/or identity in their introductory chemistry or related courses.
In a programming course, a teacher has to teach not only programming concepts and syntax but also how to implement programs. However, teachers do not have enough time to complete the tasks. To address the problem, thi...
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In a programming course, a teacher has to teach not only programming concepts and syntax but also how to implement programs. However, teachers do not have enough time to complete the tasks. To address the problem, this study developed a four-step learning activity in a flipped classroom, which consists of testing, task assigning, collaborative problem-solving, and presentation. This study also conducted an instructional experiment for examining the effects of the four-step learning activity on students' classroom participation, learning performance, and course satisfaction. The results showed that the students with the four-step learning activity and the students with the traditional instruction demonstrated the same level of classroom participation. While the students with the four-step learning activity had higher learning performance than the students with the traditional instruction. The students perceived that the four-step learning activity can facilitate learning motivation, classroom interaction, learning performance, and help-seeking. They hoped that the four-step learning activity can be used in other programming courses in the future.
PurposeBy engaging levels of W/writerliness, this paper aims to identify how English Language Arts teachers' personal and professional W/writerly identities impact their performance of pedagogical ***/methodology/...
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PurposeBy engaging levels of W/writerliness, this paper aims to identify how English Language Arts teachers' personal and professional W/writerly identities impact their performance of pedagogical ***/methodology/approachIn this narrative inquiry, the author draws on theories of writing identity and agency to analyze how four mid-career English teachers' personal beliefs around writing intersect with their professional practice. Data sources include interviews, journal entries and classroom *** differences in teachers' W/writerly identities produce more substantial differences in their pedagogy, especially impacting their performance of agency to (re)define successful writing outcomes and to balance process and product in their writing *** implicationsThis paper presents one method to expand preservice and in-service English Language Arts (ELA) practitioners' approaches to teaching writing even alongside limitations of their teaching context by (1) emphasizing their ownership over their own writing in university methods courses;(2) leading teachers on an exploration of W/writerly identities;and (3) investigating ways teachers can transfer their personal and professional learning to students via their own pedagogical ***/valueThe study extends the work of scholars in the National Writing Project, suggesting that nuanced exploration of ELA teachers' W/writerly identities in preservice and in-service settings could increase their sense of agency to work against and within cultures of standardization.
This article reports on the development and initial validation of the Intention to Use Technology-enabled learning (I-TEL) Scale. Data from 313 preservice teachers were used to examine the instrument's psychometri...
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This article reports on the development and initial validation of the Intention to Use Technology-enabled learning (I-TEL) Scale. Data from 313 preservice teachers were used to examine the instrument's psychometric properties. Principal axis factoring (PAF) indicated a five-factor structure consisting of 22 items. The scale, as well as the subscales, indicated good internal consistency. Together, these tests indicate that the I-TEL is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring preservice teachers' intention to use technology-enabled learning (TEL). Implications for teacher education research and practice are discussed.
K-12 computer science (CS) education has emerged as a vital component of modern education, nurturing computational thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. This study examines the K-12 CS education dynamics, e...
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K-12 computer science (CS) education has emerged as a vital component of modern education, nurturing computational thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. This study examines the K-12 CS education dynamics, emphasizing its impact and implications, particularly in the context of equity. Twitter data from 2017 to 2021 were collected, focusing on English-language tweets within the United States. This collection was completed before Elon Musk's acquisition of the company and its subsequent rebranding to X. Three keyword sets span CS education, computational thinking - a core competency of CS learners and CS education organizations and conferences. The findings indicate: (1) a significant decrease in tweet volumes for each set of keywords after 2019, (2) the critical role of coding within a broader STEM education framework, and (3) the centrality of students in semantic networks formed by the tweets, highlighting the pertinence of a student-centered learning strategy in K-12 CS education. To ensure equitable access and opportunities, K-12 CS education in a broader STEM ecosystem should adopt student-centered learning, with teachers facilitating coding, programming, and technology education. These insights inform educators, policymakers, and researchers about K-12 CS education's significance in preparing students for the future, with a strong emphasis on equity and inclusion.
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