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View article: Editorial Foreword
Editorial Foreword Open
“We are not students of some subject matter, but students of problems.” (Karl Popper) On first read, Popper’s assertion, delivered in a public lecture in 1963, seems simple enough. It reads like an invitation to keep our minds open. To lif…
View article: Physical activity interventions for adolescent suicide ideation and behavior: a rapid review
Physical activity interventions for adolescent suicide ideation and behavior: a rapid review Open
Physical inactivity, sedentary behavior, and mental health issues have become significant public health challenges. This review aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and the risk of suicidal i…
View article: Task-based material design in Japanese tour guide courses: fostering adaptability and sustainable learning
Task-based material design in Japanese tour guide courses: fostering adaptability and sustainable learning Open
The rapid growth of international tourism has significantly increased the number of Chinese visitors to Japan and vice versa, leading to a heightened demand for tour guides fluent in Japanese. However, the lack of specialized Japanese tour…
View article: Parents’ Sharenting Behaviours: A Systematic Review of Motivations, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Impression Management Perspectives
Parents’ Sharenting Behaviours: A Systematic Review of Motivations, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Impression Management Perspectives Open
Introduction Sharenting involves parents sharing photos, videos, or other information about their children on their social media profiles via online platforms. Research indicated the rising prevalence of parental sharenting behaviour among…
View article: Breaking the Sedentary Cycle: Exploring the Link between Physical Activity and Academic Performance among Female College Students in Bangladesh
Breaking the Sedentary Cycle: Exploring the Link between Physical Activity and Academic Performance among Female College Students in Bangladesh Open
Most adults in Bangladesh do not meet the recommended levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity (PA). This is exacerbated by the increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles, particularly among female students in a socio-culturally…
View article: Physical Activity's Impact on Anxiety Management: A Systematic Review
Physical Activity's Impact on Anxiety Management: A Systematic Review Open
Anxiety is a prevalent mental health concern among adolescents, which has prompted an increase in research examining the potential benefits of physical activity (PA) interventions. While PA has been explored as a potentially efficacious ap…
View article: From Draft to Publication: 10 Grounded Tips for Getting Your Work Published
From Draft to Publication: 10 Grounded Tips for Getting Your Work Published Open
What does it take to get your paper published? This is a question we have both been asked countless times—by early-career scholars anxiously preparing their first submission, by doctoral students unsure of when to send their work out into …
View article: Test Anxiety Research (2014–2024) A Keyword Co-occurrence Analysis with Implications for Educational Practice
Test Anxiety Research (2014–2024) A Keyword Co-occurrence Analysis with Implications for Educational Practice Open
Test anxiety not only plays a significant role in shaping students’ academic performance and mental health but also brings forth new challenges for the design and implementation of educational interventions. This study employs keyword co-o…
View article: Prevalence of Neuromyths Among Canadian Sports Coaches: Implications for Coach Education
Prevalence of Neuromyths Among Canadian Sports Coaches: Implications for Coach Education Open
This study explored the prevalence and common sources of pseudoscientific beliefs among sports coaches, particularly those related to learning and brain function. Employing an observational design, we administered a one-time questionnaire …
View article: Teacher–Student relationships and academic grades in Chinese high schools: the roles of perceived teaching quality and students’ mental health symptoms
Teacher–Student relationships and academic grades in Chinese high schools: the roles of perceived teaching quality and students’ mental health symptoms Open
View article: Martial Arts and the Problem of Definition
Martial Arts and the Problem of Definition Open
“Martial arts” is a popular phrase in popular and academic discourse but notoriously difficult to define. This article addresses the challenge of defining martial arts, demonstrating the multifarious and sometimes contradictory nature of h…
View article: Parents’ Sharenting Behaviours: A Systematic Review of Motivations, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Impression Management Perspectives
Parents’ Sharenting Behaviours: A Systematic Review of Motivations, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Impression Management Perspectives Open
Introduction Sharenting involves parents sharing photos, videos, or other information about their children on their social media profiles via online platforms. Research indicated the rising prevalence of parental sharenting behaviour among…
View article: The Effects of Blended Learning on Learning Engagement in Physical Education Among University Students in China: The Mediating Role of Attitudes
The Effects of Blended Learning on Learning Engagement in Physical Education Among University Students in China: The Mediating Role of Attitudes Open
Under the pedagogical concept of sustainable development, an increasing number of interdisciplinary pedagogies are being applied in physical education, moving away from traditional face-to-face teaching methods. This study investigated the…
View article: Enfranchising Flouride: A Case for Democratic Decision-Making in What We Drink
Enfranchising Flouride: A Case for Democratic Decision-Making in What We Drink Open
View article: The relationship between teacher–student relationships and academic grades among Chinese rural high school students: the moderating role of mental health symptoms and the conditional moderating effect of academic resilience
The relationship between teacher–student relationships and academic grades among Chinese rural high school students: the moderating role of mental health symptoms and the conditional moderating effect of academic resilience Open
Objective This study examines the relationship between Teacher–Student Relationships and academic grades among Chinese rural high school students, focusing on the moderating role of mental health symptoms and the conditional moderating eff…
View article: The Digital Classroom: Systematic Review of Use of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Teaching in Collaborative Online Settings
The Digital Classroom: Systematic Review of Use of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Teaching in Collaborative Online Settings Open
This study systematically reviews existing literature on the use of collaborative online settings for teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). Covering 37 peer-reviewed articles published between 2013 and 2024, the review examines var…
View article: Definitions of Sustainable Leadership in Education: A Systematic Review and Analysis
Definitions of Sustainable Leadership in Education: A Systematic Review and Analysis Open
Sustainable leadership has become a significant focus in educational leadership. Still, concerns persist regarding the clarity of its definitions and their impact addressing critical educational needs. This study employs a systematic revie…
View article: The Relationship between Teacher-Students Relationships and Academic Grades Among High School Student: The Role of Perceived Teaching Quality and Student's Mental Health Symptoms
The Relationship between Teacher-Students Relationships and Academic Grades Among High School Student: The Role of Perceived Teaching Quality and Student's Mental Health Symptoms Open
Objective This study has examined the indirect role of perceived teaching quality in the relationship between TSRs and academic grades, further considered the moderating effects of students' mental health symptoms. Methods Utilizing Struct…
View article: An International Survey of Sports Coaches’ Knowledge, Understanding, and Definitions of Physical Literacy
An International Survey of Sports Coaches’ Knowledge, Understanding, and Definitions of Physical Literacy Open
Physical literacy (PL) has become a popular term in international policy, advocacy, and practice discourses, and a part of this lies in its claimed role in bringing together traditionally distinct settings – physical education, physical ac…
View article: Assessing the digital competence of in-service university educators in China: A systematic literature review
Assessing the digital competence of in-service university educators in China: A systematic literature review Open
View article: Assessing the impact of physical activity on reducing depressive symptoms: a rapid review
Assessing the impact of physical activity on reducing depressive symptoms: a rapid review Open
View article: Students’ Perception of the Effects of Integrating EdTech in Teaching English Poetry in Higher Education in Bangladesh
Students’ Perception of the Effects of Integrating EdTech in Teaching English Poetry in Higher Education in Bangladesh Open
View article: Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of Sport Anxiety Scale-2
Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of Sport Anxiety Scale-2 Open
Introduction The Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2) is a validated measure of sports trait anxiety, with promising psychometric properties. However, its cross-cultural applicability in Chinese samples remains unexplored. Thus, the primary objec…
View article: Review of: "Brain Patterns Shaping Embodied Activities of Their Bodily Limbs in Perception and Cognition"
Review of: "Brain Patterns Shaping Embodied Activities of Their Bodily Limbs in Perception and Cognition" Open
Potential competing interests: No potential competing interests to declare.To being with, I would like to state that this is a very well-written, and well-argued essay.I am gratefuyl to the authors for challenging my thinking on some quite…
View article: Application of a deep learning framework to explore transfer learning for dune mapping across regions
Application of a deep learning framework to explore transfer learning for dune mapping across regions Open
Dune mapping is a traditional task for aeolian geomorphologists and has made use of satellite imagery since the 1970s (Breed & Grow, 1979). Labour-intensive manual mapping approaches are increasingly substituted by (semi-)automated ones th…
View article: Active Schools in Europe—A Review of Empirical Findings
Active Schools in Europe—A Review of Empirical Findings Open
Physical activity is an important part of children’s and young people’s healthy functioning, but evidence suggests many students are inactive to the extent that they are compromising their well-being. Traditionally, schools have played a m…
View article: Developing a Self-Regulated Learning Writing Module: Mitigating Anxiety and Amplifying Motivation Among English as a Foreign Language Learners
Developing a Self-Regulated Learning Writing Module: Mitigating Anxiety and Amplifying Motivation Among English as a Foreign Language Learners Open
View article: Evaluating the effects of Natural Resources Conservation Service project implementation on the disturbance-dependent avian community with implications for Blue-winged Warblers
Evaluating the effects of Natural Resources Conservation Service project implementation on the disturbance-dependent avian community with implications for Blue-winged Warblers Open
The Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora cyanoptera) is a songbird that breeds in eastern deciduous forests of North America. The species is declining, partially due to declines in forest disturbances. According to the umbrella species …
View article: Principles and strategies of inclusive physical activity: a European Delphi study
Principles and strategies of inclusive physical activity: a European Delphi study Open
View article: Conceptualising Inclusion and Participation in the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles
Conceptualising Inclusion and Participation in the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles Open
The central tension in health promotion is between a public health policy presumption that healthy lifestyles have benefits at both the individual and societal levels and should be assertively encouraged, and liberal demands that states sh…