Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Eye Movements as Indicators of Executive Function Domains and Their Potential for Early Diagnosis of Cognitive Disorders
Executive functions (EF) are cognitive processes essential for goal-directed behavior and daily life, typically assessed using paper-based or computerized tasks. Saccadic eye movements (SEMs) have recently emerged as a non-invasive, cost-effective alternative for evaluating EF, with potential applications in the early diagnosis of neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. However, the relationship between specific EF …
Parenting, Psychotherapy, and Culture: Stakeholder Perspectives on Developing an Integrated Therapeutic Framework for Indian Adolescents with Internalizing Disorders
Adolescence is a time of biological, social, and emotional transformation, presenting a unique window of opportunity to shape healthy adjustment and personality. According to a recent study, internalizing disorders are more prevalent than externalizing disorders in children and adolescents (Viswanathan et al., 2023). Parenting is an integral part of the adolescent’s environment, and their socio-emotional …
Attention Pathways in Fintech: How Network Structure Shapes Collaboration
Regional industry clusters are social systems in which interorganizational behavior, such as trust, attention, and coordination, shapes learning and innovation. We study the Norwegian fintech ecosystem with a focus on the Bergen-based NCE Finance Innovation cluster (est. 2017) to examine how collaboration patterns concentrate influence and enable (or constrain) knowledge flow. Using a survey of …
Empowering College Students with Generative AI Literacy in Higher Education Settings
Since November 2022, the rise of Generative AI has virtually disrupted academic learning environments significantly. Academic stakeholders including faculty, librarians, and students in higher education have been confronting the transformative effects of generative AI on existing, traditional teaching and learning pedagogical practices. These impacts, which are being felt universally, transcend institutional and geographical boundaries within …
Exploring the Lived Experiences of Young Adults After Death of Mother
Losing a parent is always difficult, but the loss of a mother can be especially difficult because of the closeness of this relationship. Going through this loss between the ages of 18 and 25 is particularly challenging as this is a time when young adults are moving from adolescence into adulthood, figuring out who they …
From Replies to Cascades: the Psychology of Sharing in Asymmetric Networks
Most brand talk online is never seen; only a small fraction captures collective attention. This paper asks a simple question: when does a message cross the threshold from chatter to spread? We study millions of interactions in large consumer communities and construct “visibility pathways”, intuitive maps of who is likely to notice a post given …
Teacher Shortage and the Impact of Anti-DEI Mandates: a Conceptual Analysis
This conceptual analysis examines the potential impact of anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) mandates on the persistent U.S. teacher shortage. Historically exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage saw 406,964 U.S. school positions vacant or filled by uncertified teachers in 2023-2024, representing approximately 11% of all classrooms. The article details reasons for teacher attrition, primarily …
Prompting Behaviour and Human-AI Interaction: Insights into Learning Dynamics and Critical Engagement in Higher Education
The increasing integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in higher education raises essential questions about how students engage with content, regulate their learning, and develop critical thinking skills in AI-augmented environments. This paper presents results from the second phase of a longitudinal, quasi-experimental study conducted in a dual study program in Germany. The first …
How Do Adolescents Rate Their Health During a Pandemic? a Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Self-rated health (SRH) is a robust predictor of long-term health outcomes across the lifespan, yet its developmental course and psychosocial determinants during adolescence remain understudied. We examined 1) whether adolescent SRH trajectories shifted before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and 2) if psychosocial resources influenced these trajectories. Using data from the United Kingdom’s Household …
Risk Prediction of Student Dropout in Higher Education Using Machine Learning Models
Student dropout rates are one of the main challenges facing higher education, as they directly affect academic quality, institutional efficiency, and a country’s social and economic development. Various studies have shown that university dropout rates do not depend on a single factor, but rather on a complex interaction of academic, family, emotional, economic, and contextual …