During the COVID-19 outbreak, educational institutions were closed, and students worldwide confined to their homes. In an environment, depend on collaborative learning (CL) improve performance. This study aimed increase understanding of social media adoption among during pandemic for purpose CL. Social provides a platform that enables easily communicate with peers subject specialists, is conducive students' addresses key concept CL by assessing use in higher education. The relationship...

This paper explores the experiences of Chinese university teachers during COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular emphasis on teaching and learning methods adopted benefits challenges encountered in process. It is based semi-structured interviews 13 selected through purposive sampling. The findings suggest that pandemic forced to adopt online without necessary preparations. Most had no adequate ICT pedagogical training engage learning. used little knowledge they learn creating videos managing...

Emotional intelligence is a main area in educational psychology and key factor the academic life of students. It deals with deviant behavior through self-awareness self-motivation, regulates emotional social skills, converts energy into positive energy. This study examined direct indirect relationships between habits blended learning environments. Blended conceptualized as hybrid approach that combines online opportunities traditional classroom approach. Furthermore, explored mediating role...

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in use of digital platforms for educational purposes, and increased smartphones social media affected academic performance students. In this study, we explored how emotional intelligence can, directly indirectly, influence performance, with networking sites (ASNS) as a mediator. Methods: A survey questionnaire comprising 42 items was used to collect data on intelligence, ASNS, performance. total, 305 undergraduate...

The spread of COVID-19 has led students to take classes online (rather than face-to-face) worldwide, including in China. For this study, we conducted qualitative focus group discussions identify the experience and difficulties faced by physical education higher taking classes, impact on their activity performance, as well some health problems they face while during quarantine period, such weight gain, depression, anxiety. Finally, utilizing Mayer’s learning model a conceptual framework,...

Physical activity (PA) refers to any action produced by skeletal muscle that consumes energy. According the World Health Organization (WHO), PA is primary element can improve health at community level. Obviously, plays an important role in social, physical, and mental development of men women, as well balancing weight. However, large-scale negative impacts physical inactivity on health-related issues are also recognized globally, such obesity, which source many non-communication diseases...

Numerous studies have examined the role of social media as an open-learning (OL) tool in field education, but empirical evidence necessary to validate such OL tools is scant, specifically terms student academic performance (AP). In today’s digital age, platforms are most popular among community, and they provide opportunities for where can easily communicate, interact, collaborate with each other. The authors this study aimed minimize literature gap communities who adopt OL, which has...

The concept of blended learning, a combination online and face-to-face has become popular in educational settings. Using qualitative methods, this study investigates the role learning in-service teachers’ perceptions. Blended was used for 19 teachers during their summer degree program at Chinese university. After course, were asked to write reflections on its diverse classrooms, using it teaching career. results showed that appreciated use diversity, but they against adopting due limited...

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of self-efficacy and perfectionism on academic procrastination among university students its differences genders in Pakistan. It was hypothesized that would significantly there is a significant difference students' views concerning their gender. The sample comprised 405 students, 104 male 301 female. used general scale, multidimensional scale measure constructs. SmartPLS 4 applied for analysis data. results indicated all three variables-self-efficacy,...

In sports literature, women’s participation in physical activities has always been characterized as “problematic.” Muslim is often considered to be limited by their culture and religion, which also affects attitude toward activities. The purpose of this study explore the perceived constraints Pakistani female students activities, using a feminism-in-sports approach. Semi-structured informant-style interviews with from Larkana, Pakistan, were conducted. results show that participants either...

China has the world's largest population, going under health transition due to industrialization, urbanization, and a sedentary lifestyle. About 82% of China's disease burden is prevalence non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Physical activity (active travel) best preventive measure against NCDs. The Chinese government introduced several steps improve national fitness overcome NCDs among aging population. Exercise sports play vital role in promoting physical helpful accomplishing level for...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased psychological issues such as excessive social media networking sites usage (SMNSU), loneliness, anxiety, and depression. In this quantitative study, we examined how SMNSU can directly indirectly influence depression, with loneliness anxiety mediator variables. A 39-item questionnaire was used to collect survey data on SMNSU, depression from 244 blended learning undergraduate students universities the Hunan province China. Partial least...

Historically, women's participation in activities outside of the home, such as sport, has been discouraged due to several reasons. This article aims explore barriers women sporting by addressing ratio their capitals each province Pakistan, using feminist lens. With help stratified random sampling, colleges four Pakistani provincial capital cities were surveyed, a questionnaire specifically designed for this study. M-plus was used eliminate questions which had little or no influence on female...

Religious education is a compulsory subject in Pakistani schools which students learn basic knowledge about Islam without exploring the sectarian differences between each sect of Islam. The division Muslims into Sunni and Shia further different sects has caused massive violence Pakistan. This study uses qualitative methods to explore possibility engaging with religious literacy explain purpose, contents, practical application mitigate existing challenges linked religion Even though does not...

Smart technologies are essential in improving higher education teaching and learning. The present study explores the factors that influence students’ behavioural intentions to adopt use smart blended Based on Unified Theory of Acceptance Use Technology (UTAUT2) model, a survey 305 students was conducted collect data. A structural equation model applied analyse findings show adopting requires appropriate social context organizational support. Moreover, data indicated performance expectancy,...

This paper aimed to look at past educational developments in Pakistan through case study and its analysis with the present world.It primarily addressed causes of illiteracy Pakistan, overcame flaws earlier works.Pakistani government claims that they have accomplished significantly development.Pakistani law requests provide free basic education system every citizen Pakistan.However, enrollment rate has remained below 60%.Similarly, literacy also 60%.Therefore, other stakeholders sector could...

The study examined the direct and indirect influence of information communication technology (ICT)-integrated curriculum content, material, teaching strategies on ICT competencies students in blended learning. ICT-integrated were used as a mediator between relationships competencies. We survey questionnaire containing 26 items variables research this study. data collected from six universities Hunan Province China. target population consisted undergraduate In total, 486 participants...

Abstract Environmental issues caused by human activities are posing a threat to the health and well‐being of all humanity. education is key component global efforts address mitigate environmental change. Adolescents, who will be future citizens combating climate change, primary group receiving this education. Building on theory planned behaviour, research extends norm activation model social cognitive examine factors influencing adolescents’ engagement in protection activities. The...

Abstract International academic mobility is an important dimension of the internationalization higher education institutions, which aims to enact practical changes in economies and societies. Although many studies have investigated international students, academics has been less investigated, particularly context mainland China. This qualitative study explores experience Chinese academia. The based on semi‐structured interviews with twenty‐six from different countries, working at...