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View article: Probiotics for caries prevention: A narrative review
Probiotics for caries prevention: A narrative review Open
Dental caries, a widespread global health problem, results from oral microbiome dysbiosis dominated by acidogenic pathogens like Streptococcus mutans . Conventional preventive methods, such as fluoride and antimicrobial rinses, often lack …
View article: The power of play: integrating competitive sandbox game for experiential learning to foster twenty-first century skills
The power of play: integrating competitive sandbox game for experiential learning to foster twenty-first century skills Open
This study investigated the effectiveness of using competitive sandbox game-based experimental learning (CSG), specifically employing a sandbox game with a detective narrative, in fostering the 4 Cs competencies (i.e., communication, colla…
View article: MoRE: A Mixture of Low-Rank Experts for Adaptive Multi-Task Learning
MoRE: A Mixture of Low-Rank Experts for Adaptive Multi-Task Learning Open
With the rapid development of Large Language Models (LLMs), Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning (PEFT) methods have gained significant attention, which aims to achieve efficient fine-tuning of LLMs with fewer parameters. As a representative PE…
View article: Using generative AI for reading question creation based on PIRLS 2011 framework
Using generative AI for reading question creation based on PIRLS 2011 framework Open
This study examined the use of ChatGPT 3.5 for reading questions generation based on four processes of comprehension of PIRLS 2011 assessment framework. Using an instrumental case study approach and a usability testing method, we employed …
View article: From gaming to reality: effectiveness of skills transfer from competitive sandbox gaming environment to near and far contexts
From gaming to reality: effectiveness of skills transfer from competitive sandbox gaming environment to near and far contexts Open
Esports or competitive video gaming has been increasingly utilized to enhance essential twenty-first century skills. However, there is limited evidence on the extent to which the skills acquired from a gaming environment can be transferred…
View article: MoRE: A Mixture of Low-Rank Experts for Adaptive Multi-Task Learning
MoRE: A Mixture of Low-Rank Experts for Adaptive Multi-Task Learning Open
View article: Not All Options Are Created Equal: Textual Option Weighting for Token-Efficient LLM-Based Knowledge Tracing
Not All Options Are Created Equal: Textual Option Weighting for Token-Efficient LLM-Based Knowledge Tracing Open
View article: More than just fun: Investigating students’ perceptions towards the potential of leveraging esports for promoting the acquisition of 21st century skills
More than just fun: Investigating students’ perceptions towards the potential of leveraging esports for promoting the acquisition of 21st century skills Open
Esports (electronic sports) or competitive video gaming has taken its place as a leading form of entertainment for young people worldwide. However, esports were generally studied as a popular form of entertainment, and rarely have studies …
View article: Not All Options Are Created Equal: Textual Option Weighting for Token-Efficient LLM-Based Knowledge Tracing
Not All Options Are Created Equal: Textual Option Weighting for Token-Efficient LLM-Based Knowledge Tracing Open
Large Language Models (LLMs) have recently emerged as promising tools for knowledge tracing (KT) due to their strong reasoning and generalization abilities. While recent LLM-based KT methods have proposed new prompt formats, they struggle …
View article: Think Together and Work Better: Combining Humans' and LLMs' Think-Aloud Outcomes for Effective Text Evaluation
Think Together and Work Better: Combining Humans' and LLMs' Think-Aloud Outcomes for Effective Text Evaluation Open
This study introduces \textbf{InteractEval}, a framework that integrates human expertise and Large Language Models (LLMs) using the Think-Aloud (TA) method to generate attributes for checklist-based text evaluation. By combining human flex…
View article: What are the neural mechanisms underlying reduced eye contact and social interaction difficulties in ASD during live social interactions?
What are the neural mechanisms underlying reduced eye contact and social interaction difficulties in ASD during live social interactions? Open
At its core, reduced eye contact fundamentally originates from sluggishness in brain activity. In fact, a study conducted in 2022 discovered that during eye contact with individuals who have ASD , the dorsal parietal cortex of the brain is…
View article: Implementing socratic questioning techniques and the PIRLS framework in a gamified learning activity to enhance cognitive functioning and psychological well-being in older adults
Implementing socratic questioning techniques and the PIRLS framework in a gamified learning activity to enhance cognitive functioning and psychological well-being in older adults Open
View article: The evaluation of gamification implementation for adult learners: A scale development study based on andragogical principles
The evaluation of gamification implementation for adult learners: A scale development study based on andragogical principles Open
This study utilised scale development analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification based on Knowles' andragogical principle in facilitating online learning for adult students. An exploratory sequential mixed-method research desig…
View article: Affordances and constraints of integrating esports into higher education from the perspectives of students and teachers: An ecological systems approach
Affordances and constraints of integrating esports into higher education from the perspectives of students and teachers: An ecological systems approach Open
This study aimed to investigate the perceived affordances of incorporating esports into higher education using an ecological systems approach that examined the multiple factors shaping behaviours at the individual, interpersonal, and organ…
View article: Design and validation of the <scp>AI</scp> literacy questionnaire: The affective, behavioural, cognitive and ethical approach
Design and validation of the <span>AI</span> literacy questionnaire: The affective, behavioural, cognitive and ethical approach Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) literacy is at the top of the agenda for education today in developing learners' AI knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in the 21st century. However, there are few validated research instruments for educato…
View article: Teachers’ AI digital competencies and twenty-first century skills in the post-pandemic world
Teachers’ AI digital competencies and twenty-first century skills in the post-pandemic world Open
View article: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy in Early Childhood Education: The Challenges and Opportunities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy in Early Childhood Education: The Challenges and Opportunities Open
Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy has become an emerging topic in digital literacy education research. However, it is still under-explored in early childhood education (ECE) since the AI curriculum for young children has just…
View article: More than Just Fun: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Study on 21st Century Skills Development in Esports
More than Just Fun: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed Methods Study on 21st Century Skills Development in Esports Open
View article: Equipping Students and Beyond with Sound <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 Knowledge to Survive and Thrive Despite the Pandemic
Equipping Students and Beyond with Sound <span>COVID</span>‐19 Knowledge to Survive and Thrive Despite the Pandemic Open
The COVID‐19 pandemic necessitated the understanding of the infodemic for making informed decisions. Limiting the spread of health misinformation and disinformation was the primary goal of the health informatics project. The project became…
View article: University Student Perceptions of the Impact of the Social Unrest in Hong Kong
University Student Perceptions of the Impact of the Social Unrest in Hong Kong Open
Social unrest has a significant impact on all citizens but for university students, little is known about how they thrived through this period with certain disconnection to social support while living in residential halls. Therefore, this …
View article: Using Gamification to Facilitate Students’ Self-Regulation in E-Learning: A Case Study on Students’ L2 English Learning
Using Gamification to Facilitate Students’ Self-Regulation in E-Learning: A Case Study on Students’ L2 English Learning Open
E-learning has been an important learning approach in the information era by providing flexible environments and rich resources for learners. However, it also faces several challenges, the biggest one being that students need to have stron…
View article: Examining Intercultural Interaction in Hong Kong Residential Halls
Examining Intercultural Interaction in Hong Kong Residential Halls Open
The integration of non-local students into their host environments and their ability to develop meaningful local relationships are concerns for researchers, educators, and policymakers. Given the increased diversity of higher educational s…
View article: Using digital story writing as a pedagogy to develop AI literacy among primary students
Using digital story writing as a pedagogy to develop AI literacy among primary students Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) literacy is widely recognized as a new set of competencies that people use AI effectively and ethically in everyday life. In K-12 education, educators have started to employ different pedagogical strategies to …
View article: Developing a Framework for Blended Design-Based Learning in a First-Year Multidisciplinary Design Course
Developing a Framework for Blended Design-Based Learning in a First-Year Multidisciplinary Design Course Open
Contribution: While design project courses offer first-year students a practical introduction to engineering, a portion of class time is usually spent on lecturing foundational knowledge instead of practicing engineering design. This artic…
View article: Engaging students in creative music making with musical instrument application in an online flipped classroom
Engaging students in creative music making with musical instrument application in an online flipped classroom Open
View article: Author response for "Exploring determinants influencing information literacy with activity theory"
Author response for "Exploring determinants influencing information literacy with activity theory" Open
View article: Gamifying Sexual Education for Adolescents in a Low-Tech Setting: Quasi-Experimental Design Study
Gamifying Sexual Education for Adolescents in a Low-Tech Setting: Quasi-Experimental Design Study Open
Background Sexual education has become increasingly important as unhealthy sexual practices and subsequent health risks become more prevalent during adolescence. Traditional sex education teaching methodologies are limiting for digital nat…
View article: Sustaining Healthy Staying Communities in University Residential Halls amid Unprecedented Pandemic
Sustaining Healthy Staying Communities in University Residential Halls amid Unprecedented Pandemic Open
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, most teaching and learning or student services in the higher education setting have moved to the digital world. However, university residential halls have continued to provide services as there are student…
View article: Primary students’ reading habits of printed and e-books
Primary students’ reading habits of printed and e-books Open
Technological advancement has made books available not only in printed format but also in electronic format. To understand primary students’ reading habits of printed books and e-books and discover if differences can be found in students o…
View article: Educational Roles of Primary and Secondary School Teacher-Librarians in Hong Kong
Educational Roles of Primary and Secondary School Teacher-Librarians in Hong Kong Open
This study explores the professional development and current work situation of Teacher-librarians (TLs) in primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong, and investigates and compares the educational roles of primary and secondary schools TLs…