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Influence of Generative AI on Graduate Students’ Writing Style and Critical Reasoning in Written Paper Critiques

This mixed-methods study of 120 graduate engineering critiques reveals that while generative AI significantly improves surface-level writing scores, it risks distorting assessment validity by masking reduced methodological specificity and fostering cognitive offloading, thereby challenging the accurate measurement of disciplinary reasoning.

Alejandro H. Espera2026-06-29
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Ethical Complexities in Using GenAI: How do University Teachers and Students in Nepal Navigate them?

This study examines the ethical complexities and systemic tensions faced by university teachers and students in Nepal's education discipline regarding GenAI use, highlighting how the absence of institutional guidelines creates confusion over authorship and transparency while offering insights for developing supportive national and institutional policies.

Rajendra Prasad Joshi, Sagun Shrestha, Bishnu Kumar Khadka2026-06-29
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Are climate change concerns related to fertility intentions and for whom? Evidence from five European countries

Using data from five European countries, this study finds that while over half of young adults not planning children cite concerns for a future child's well-being as a primary reason, the motivations behind climate-related fertility intentions vary significantly by demographic factors and personal exposure to climate hazards, distinguishing between altruistic worries about a child's future and ethical concerns about the environmental impact of having children.

Irene Frageri, Francesca Zanasi, Francesca Luppi, Alessandro Rosina2026-06-29
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Iranian Fathers’ Perspectives on Paternal Mediation of Elective Bilingualism and Children’s Digital Literacy at Home

This qualitative multiple case study explores how Iranian fathers mediate their children's elective bilingualism and digital literacy at home, revealing that they view digital media as a strategic tool for future mobility and language acquisition while acting as technological gatekeepers to foster digital agency and practical competencies.

Nadia Gharani, Zahra Tajari2026-06-29
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An Integrative Model of Artificial Intelligence Competencies and a Multi-theoretical Approach to the Implementation of Inclusive STEM Learning

This quantitative study of 1,000 Indonesian inclusive school teachers demonstrates that both AI competencies and a multi-theoretical pedagogical approach significantly and synergistically enhance the implementation of inclusive STEM learning, validating an integrative model for teacher readiness and policy development.

I Wayan Sumandya, I Wayan Widana, A.A. Istri Mirah Dharmadewi, Gde Iwan Setiawan2026-06-29
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Digital Inequality, ICT Pedagogical Hindrances, and Student Computer and Information Literacy: A Plausible-Value-Based Multilevel Analysis with Design-Based Sensitivity Checks Using ICILS 2023

Using a multilevel analysis of ICILS 2023 data from 12 education systems, this study finds that student computer and information literacy is primarily driven by socioeconomic factors and pedagogical barriers rather than school-level AI or ICT expectations, with implementation hindrances showing a consistent negative association.

Sukanya Chaemchoy, Thanakrit Supsin2026-06-29
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A Structured Folk Art Learning Guidebook Transforms University Students' Cultural Identity in Hunan Province, China

This mixed-methods study demonstrates that a structured, three-stage folk art learning guidebook significantly enhances university students' cultural identity, knowledge, and skills in Hunan Province, China, effectively transforming folk art education from mere skill transmission into a powerful tool for identity construction and sustainable development.

Zeng WeiAn¹, Krisada Daoruang²2026-06-29
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Multi-group confirmatory factor analysis of the Evidence-based Practice Attitude Scale-36 (EBPAS-36) with autism service providers in Bangladesh

This study validates the reliability and construct validity of the Bangla version of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale-36 (EBPAS-36) among Bangladeshi autism service providers, revealing that special teachers are generally more open to implementing new evidence-based practices than mental health professionals while confirming the instrument's suitability for cross-group comparisons.

Maleka Pervin, Helal Uddin Ahmed, Shaikh Farid, Mahjabeen Haque2026-06-29