Empirical Research Research Articles

Research on the Cultivation of Professional Quality for Tourism Management Students

This article aims to explore the cultivation of professional literacy among tourism management students. Through a review of relevant research both domestically and internationally, the connotation and importance of professional literacy are clarified. The current status of professional literacy training for tourism management students is further analyzed, revealing existing problems and deficiencies. Based on this, a series of targeted training strategies and suggestions are proposed, aiming to improve tourism management education, enhance students' professional literacy, and better adapt to the needs of industry development. Finally, empirical research verifies the effectiveness of the proposed strategies, providing a reference for improving tourism management education.

ChatGPT in language education: Centering learner voices

Within educational linguistics and applied language studies, the debut of ChatGPT has spurred significant scholarship analyzing its potential benefits and consequences in language teaching and learning. However, limited empirical research on factors influencing language learners’ use or non-use of ChatGPT exists. From an ecological theoretical perspective, an understanding of this (non)usage is nevertheless essential: a nuanced understanding of if, how, and why language learners use these tools is necessary to craft meaningful approaches to ChatGPT and other similar generative AI tools in the language classroom. To address this gap, the current article reports on an online survey of 173 learners of non-English languages at a large public university in the United States. Survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and iterative qualitative coding (e.g., thematic analysis). Analysis revealed a large majority of participants (74%) elected not to use ChatGPT in their language learning. The article subsequently explores the factors that influenced this non-use, namely policies; concerns about ethics both inside and outside the language classroom (e.g., concerns about cheating, intellectual theft, and questions of fairness); beliefs about tool limitations; considerations of the potential negative impacts on language learning; and reflections on education more broadly. We discuss the implications of these findings in relation to the role of digital literacies in language education; the production of knowledge in education; and the meaning of language study, including actionable items in the language classroom.

Navigating the social media landscape: unraveling the intricacies of safety perceptions

The emergence of social media has greatly enriched the channels and sources of information through which individuals interact. However, there remains a lack of empirical research on its actual impact on personal safety. This study employed both Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and network analysis to explored the mechanisms by which social media engagement affects safety perceptions. Additionally, it examined gender differences from both micro-level perspectives (including general trust and perceived social support) and macro-level viewpoints (including personal belief in a just world). The findings revealed that perceived social support, general trust, and personal belief in a just world played a fully mediating role. A multi-group analysis indicated that males were more susceptibility to the influence of social media engagement, with their general trust exhibiting negligible impact on perceived safety. Consequently, this study argues that attention should be given not only how social media affects personal beliefs and safety perceptions, but also its impact on behavioral outcomes.

Care and wellbeing across Europe – a research frame for studying migrant families

ABSTRACT All over Europe, the question of sustainable care for the older people gains attention. Although the number of older migrants is increasing significantly, to date only little empirical research deals with migrant family care. In this paper, we thus give an overview of theoretical models on care and wellbeing and adjust them to (different groups of) migrants across Europe. We then present (rare) empirical studies on (in-) formal care and wellbeing, asking: do migrants give/use care more likely than natives and if so, why? Are migrant caregivers more or less burdened compared to non-migrant caregivers? How did the pandemic affect migrant caregivers? Based on our assessments of the state of quantitative research we highlight limitations and propose paths for future research on care in migrant families.

Research on the Connection Between the Curriculum Design of Tourism Management and Industry Demand

With the rapid development of China's tourism industry, the cultivation of talents in tourism management has become particularly important. This paper aims to explore the alignment between the curriculum settings of tourism management majors in Chinese universities and the demands of the industry. Through analyzing the current status of curriculum settings in universities and considering the characteristics of the tourism industry's demand for talents, suggestions for optimizing curriculum settings are proposed. Taking a university as an example, this paper conducts empirical research to analyze the alignment between curriculum settings and industry demands, and predicts the implementation effects of improvement plans. The study finds that the curriculum settings of tourism management majors in universities should focus more on practicality and applicability, strengthen connections with the industry, and cultivate more high-quality talents that meet the needs of the industry.

Research on the Feasibility of Machine Learning Methods in Stock Price Prediction

Abstract: Stock price prediction has always been an important topic in financial research. Accurate price prediction can not only help investors make informed investment decisions but also enhance market stability and reduce systemic risk. In recent years, with advancements in computing technology and data science, machine learning methods have been increasingly applied in the financial field. Compared to traditional methods, machine learning methods can better handle high-dimensional, nonlinear, and large datasets, thus demonstrating higher prediction accuracy and applicability in stock price prediction.This paper reviews relevant literature and selects five models for empirical research: Support Vector Machine (SVM), Long Short-Term Memory network (LSTM), LightGBM, a combination of LSTM and LightGBM, and Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). The effectiveness of these models in predicting the stock price of Meituan-W (3690) was analyzed and compared in detail. The experimental results show that the LightGBM model performs best in terms of Mean Squared Error (MSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), proving its significant advantages in handling large-scale, high-dimensional, and nonlinear data. By comparing the prediction results of different models, this paper explores the strengths and weaknesses of each model and their feasibility and effectiveness in practical applications. Machine learning methods have significant potential in stock price prediction, model selection needs to comprehensively consider data characteristics, computational resources, and practical application scenarios.

Mapping Muslim Chaplaincy: An Analytic Review of Publications between 1989 and 2023

Abstract This article analyses the emergent field of Muslim chaplaincy research by reviewing English-language publications in this growing area of professional religious work, especially in Europe and the United States. After presenting the method of our enquiry, we provide a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the literature reviewed. We then focus on three key topics in Muslim Chaplaincy Studies that derive from our quantitative and qualitative research. These are: the training of Muslim chaplains, which is strongly linked to professionalisation, the vocabulary and sources that underpin Muslim chaplaincy and, finally, the significance of the increasing involvement of Muslim women in this area of professional religious work and leadership. Having identified exactly 100 publications related to the development of Muslim chaplaincy, many of them arising from empirical research, serious practitioner reflections located in peer-review publications, and a small number of articles that are explicitly devoted to methodological considerations, we are suggesting in this article that a distinctive sub-field of Muslim Chaplaincy Studies can now be identified.

The Identity of Keris Banyumas In the Film Keris Kyai Sela And Its Contextualization with The Strengthening of Penginyongan Culture

This study aims to describe the existence of women in the perlon unggahan ritual procession of the Bonokeling indigenous community. The research employs a qualitative method with an empirical or field research approach. Data collection methods include in-depth interviews, observation, document analysis, and literature review. The findings reveal that women hold significant roles and statuses within the Bonokeling community. This is due to an awareness of gender equality in the Bonokeling community, reflecting its egalitarian character. In the traditional ceremonies of the Bonokeling community, women have productive, reproductive, and socio-cultural roles. Women are actively involved in and perform religious duties during the perlon ritual. For the Bonokeling community or lineage, perlon unggahan holds highly sacred value and serves as a spiritual path (religious practice). Women serve in key roles such as nyai wadon kunci and further down the organizational structure (nyai wadon kunci, nyai wadon bedogol, etc.). Their roles include: (a) Nyai wadon kunci assists the duties of kyai kunci; (b) Nyai wadon bedogol assists the duties of kyai bedogol; and (c) women perform specific tasks in the perlon unggahan as predetermined.

Institutions and cooperation: A meta-analysis of structural features in social dilemmas.

Cooperation underlies the ability of groups to realize collective benefits (e.g., creation of public goods). Yet, cooperation can be difficult to achieve when people face situations with conflicting interests between what is best for individuals versus the collective (i.e., social dilemmas). To address this challenge, groups can implement rules about structural changes in a situation. But what institutional rules can best facilitate cooperation? Theoretically, rules can be made to affect structural features of a social dilemma, such as the possible actions, outcomes, and people involved. We derived 13 preregistered hypotheses from existing work and collected 6 decades of empirical research to test how nine structural features influence cooperation within prisoner's dilemmas and public goods dilemmas. We do this by meta-analyzing mean levels of cooperation across studies (Study 1, k = 2,340, N = 229,528), and also examining how manipulations of these structural features in social dilemmas affect cooperation within studies (Study 2, k = 909). Results indicated that lower conflict of interests was associated with higher cooperation and that (a) the implementation of sanctions (i.e., reward and punishment of behaviors) and (b) allowing for communication most strongly enhanced cooperation. However, we found inconsistent support for the hypotheses that group size and matching design affect cooperation. Other structural features (e.g., symmetry of dilemmas, sequential decision making, payment) were not associated with cooperation. Overall, these findings inform institutions that can (or not) facilitate cooperation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Guanxi Networks in China: A thematic review of guanxi scholarship in the past decade

This paper is a thematic review of the theoretical analysis and empirical research carried out by sociologists about guanxi networks in the past decade. Among other topics of sociological interest, the authors have chosen to focus on five aspects of guanxi networks in China: diverse theoretical approaches, changing trends, causal inference, positive and negative effects, and relationally altered social stratification. In each of these aspects, the authors synthesize the main points and conclusions of both Chinese- and English-language publications, while providing a concise discussion on the directions of future research of sociological significance and highlighting potential avenues for further exploration in the field.

Implementing a Hospital-Wide Programme Using iPARiHS to Prevent and Manage Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis and Improve Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries.

To outline the implementation of a hospital-wide programme using the Integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework to prevent and manage incontinence-associated dermatitis and improve hospital-acquired pressure injuries. This is an empirical research study using mixed methods. The study, conducted across surgical, medical and critical care wards between June and October 2023, aimed to address knowledge gaps, enhance clinical practice and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. The implementation strategy included education modules, engagement of staff through focus groups and targeted interventions such as individualised toileting plans and structured skin care regimens. Data collection involved audits, incident reporting and clinician knowledge surveys. Findings indicate a reduction in hospital-acquired incontinence-associated dermatitis and pressure injuries postimplementation, with observed improvements in clinician knowledge. However, challenges including workload, skill mix and resource limitations were identified as barriers to implementation. The sustainability and scalability of the programme were emphasised, with ongoing monitoring and evaluation essential for long-term success. This study underscores the importance of evidence-based interventions, interdisciplinary collaboration and leadership support in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs associated with preventable skin injuries. Further research is needed to assess implementation in community settings and scale up interventions across healthcare networks. Analysing a hospital-wide programme using the Integrated Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Service framework to prevent and manage incontinence-associated dermatitis and improve hospital-acquired pressure injuries, could help identify the challenges for delivering patient-centred care. No patient or public involvement. To describe the implementation study, we referred to the StaRI Guideline. This intervention study was applied to the whole population and was therefore not a trial and did not require trial registration. The study was considered low risk and the Human Research Ethics Application (HREA) was approved.

Does digital service trade promote inclusive domestic growth? – Empirical research of 46 countries

Does digital service trade promote inclusive domestic growth? – Empirical research of 46 countries

Consumer Risk in the Purchasing Process in the Organic Food Market

Risk is an inherent part of our lives and every action we take. It accompanies us in various areas of our lives. Each of us encounters risk in everyday life by undertaking and performing specific activities or actions. Risk is not always perceived by us; there are situations when we do not notice it in our actions. The main objective of this article is to identify and assess the factors influencing the level of risk in consumer purchasing decisions in the organic products market. Additionally, it aims to indicate the desired directions of actions taken by producers and suppliers of organic food to reduce the risk associated with the purchasing process perceived by consumers. The research process took into account existing scientific achievements and the survey method, chosen due to the subject and nature of the research. The survey was addressed to consumers from the Lubuskie Voivodeship and was anonymous. The conducted research shows that the greatest risk perceived by consumers is in the case of online purchases, and the way to reduce this risk is through buyer loyalty to the place of purchase. The empirical research also provides grounds to assume that there is a relationship between individual types of risk. The research shows that respondents are most afraid of safety and social risk, and the least afraid of the risk of losing too much time. Consumers who want to reduce the risk use their own experiences or positive opinions about the product. The results provide valuable information for producers and suppliers of organic food who want to build lasting relationships with consumers based on trust and loyalty. The higher the trust, the greater the customer loyalty, and the lower the perceived risk.

Enhancing STEAM Education with AR: A Primary Education Teacher Training Study

This research delves into the influence of Augmented Reality (AR) on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education within the domain of primary school teacher training at the university level. The core aim is to augment digital literacy within the primary education framework through inquiry-based teaching methods. This investigation was organized among students enrolled in the Faculty of Education, Comenius University in Bratislava. The empirical research is devoted to the contribution of AR technologies to the enhancement of STEAM education and its implications for future primary education teachers. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology, the study facilitated small-group project work among students, complemented by focus groups and interviews to garner comprehensive insights into their experiences and perceptions. The findings of this study illuminate the significant role of AR applications for enriching STEAM education, manifesting in motivation of future teachers and the advancement of specific STEAM competencies. The results indicate the advantage of the integration of AR technologies in educational settings as a tool for supporting digital, technical, and artistic skills among students. The research results are possible to use in the innovation of teacher training primary education study program. An interdisciplinary approach towards STEAM education can help future teachers to navigate and to understand a technologically driven world effectively. Furthermore, the study offers actionable recommendations for practicing primary school educators on the implementation of AR-based pedagogical strategies to enrich the learning experience. By doing so, it aims to bridge the gap between traditional educational methodologies and the demands of contemporary digital literacy, ultimately fostering a more engaging and effective learning environment for future generations. The research results will be implemented into the STEAM oriented subjects into the primary school teacher training at the university level and in the lifelong learning of the in-service primary school teachers from educational practise.

How Do “One-Time Bidding, Average Price Win” Land Auction Rules Affect Land Prices: A Quasinatural Experiment in Suzhou, China

The land price reflects the supply and demand relationship in the land market and plays an important role in regulating land use. Improving land auction rules is of great significance for avoiding abnormal fluctuations in the land market and promoting the sustainable use of land resources. To regulate the abnormal fluctuations in the state-owned land use rights’ auction prices, Chinese local governments have implemented a “sealed one-time bidding, average price wins” rule. However, limited theoretical and empirical research that assesses its policy impact exists. This study examines the policy motivations behind this rule, constructing three game models; namely, static complete information, static incomplete information, and multiperiod repeated games. By deducing bidding strategies and equilibrium results, hypotheses are formulated. A baseline difference-in-differences (DID) and a dynamic policy effect model are designed, and the Python crawler is used to obtain 1182 microland auction samples in Suzhou. This study evaluates the impact of the one-time bidding rule on the starting prices, transaction prices, and premium rates. The empirical results underwent multiple robustness tests, eliminating potential endogeneity issues and biases. The results show that while the policy is effective in restraining the premium rate, indicating the bidding intensity in single-land auctions, it proves challenging to curb the long-term rise in land prices through continuous bidding auctions. Moreover, the policy may stimulate local governments to increase auction starting prices.

Exploring the Impact of Handwriting vs. Keyboarding on L2 Assessments: Biases, Integrity, Authenticity, and Literacies

Is paper or computer better for assessing L2 students’ writing? The ineluctable transition to technology might suggest this question has already been answered. However, the technology divide in L2 assessments may have indeed widened since the pandemic: whereas some teachers have fully embraced technology in assessments as in instruction, others are reluctant to eliminate paper, owing to concerns about the reliability, integrity and authenticity of L2 production on computer. This article shares observations from several French classes at an American high school in which assessments that were otherwise identical were offered to students on both paper and computer. These observations revealed several overlapping areas of L2 research that merit further consideration, including instructor bias between media, academic integrity of student work, and the need to align the technological literacies between instructors and students. The reflection that follows points to specific directions for further empirical research on the effects of input medium on L2 learners in K-12 and higher education.

Mapping leadership, communication and collaboration in short-term distributed teams across various contexts: a scoping review

IntroductionIncreased globalisation and technological advancements have led to the emergence of distributed teams in various sectors, including healthcare. However, our understanding of how leadership, communication and collaboration influence distributed healthcare...

A scoping review on barriers and facilitators to harm reduction care among youth in British Columbia, Canada

BackgroundProgressive harm reduction policies have been implemented in British Columbia, Canada. However, youth who use drugs face barriers to receiving harm reduction care, resulting in increasing opioid-related hospitalizations and drug toxicity deaths. This scoping review collates peer-reviewed evidence to understand the barriers and facilitators faced by youth who use drugs when accessing harm reduction programming in British Columbia, Canada.MethodsThis scoping review entailed conducting a systematic search of relevant databases to identify relevant articles. Articles were included if they: (i) contained youth falling between the ages of 12 and 26 years old; (ii) explored accessibility, barriers, and/or facilitators to harm reduction care or related topics; (iii) were empirical research articles using primary data (i.e., reviews, grey literature, theoretical or conceptual papers, books, etc. were excluded); and (iv) were available in the English language, given the geographic focus on British Columbia.ResultsA total of 398 sources were identified and ultimately, data from 13 sources were charted and extracted. When investigating barriers to harm reduction care among youth, four themes emerged: self-stigma, service navigation, service delivery, and negative provider interactions. Furthermore, in exploring factors that facilitate harm reduction care for youth, four themes surfaced: ability to meet basic needs, positive provider interactions, social networks, and risk mitigation guidance.ConclusionsThe expansion of harm reduction services in 2016 did not fully address accessibility challenges faced by youth who use drugs. Barriers continue to hinder harm reduction engagement, while supportive networks, positive provider interactions, and the ability to meet basic needs facilitated sustained access. Tailored policy interventions rooted in equity are crucial to improving access to harm reduction services for youth who use drugs.

Analysis of English Teachers' Multimodal Discourse Construction and Students' Participation in the Digital Age

In the context of the digital age, this paper delves deeply into the construction of multimodal discourse by English teachers and its relationship with students' participation. Through sorting out relevant theories, conducting empirical research, and analyzing case studies, it reveals the importance of multimodal discourse construction in English teaching. The article uses methods such as questionnaires and classroom observations to collect data, analyzes the current situation of English teachers' multimodal discourse construction, including teachers' understanding of multimodal discourse construction, the utilization of multimodal teaching resources, and the methods of multimodal discourse construction. At the same time, it explores students' cognition and participation in English teachers' multimodal discourse construction, covering students' interest and attitude towards multimodal teaching, their participation in multimodal classrooms, and their evaluation of the effect of multimodal teaching. Moreover, it proposes corresponding improvement strategies to provide beneficial references for improving the quality of English teaching and students' participation.

Literature Review on Creative Leadership in Chinese Culture and Arts Industry Managers

With the rapid development of the economy and culture, the creative industry has become the pillar of urban economic growth, and the supply of creative industry personnel has been in short supply. The bottleneck in the development of China’s creative industry is the extreme shortage of creative talent, and the education and training of a large number of creative talents is a great success for China’s creative industry in the future. This study investigated the model of Creative Leadership in China. Xiang (2009) documented that the dual quality superimposing model of cultural industry’s competence can be divided into five dimensions: (1) integrity, responsibility, integrity, fairness, self-control, team spirit, (2) management and management: initiative, public relations, negotiation, marketing, service consciousness. Wang (2016) commented on the status of creative talent competence, judged on the competence of creative talent, conducted empirical research on the competence of creative talent through the design of the research path, and analyzed the data. Li (2007) defines the connotation of the creative industry and the skills of the creative industry, analyses the talents’ ability and quality. At the same time, the concept of competence is introduced, and the competence characteristic model of creative advertising person is established with the example of a creative advertising person. This paper analyzes the strategies for cultivating the competence of creative industrial talents from three levels: society, enterprise, and talent itself.