International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR)

Exploring Physical Literacy, Motivation, and Physical Activity among Chinese College Students: A Systematic Review

Ma De Hou — 2024-04-27

This systematic review investigates the relationship between perceived physical literacy (PL), motivational orientations, and physical activity (PA) among Chinese college students. Utilizing the College Student Physical Literacy Questionnaire (CSPLQ) and the Situational Motivational Scale (SIMS), it emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to understanding and promoting PA. The study reveals a strong correlation between students' perceived PL and their PA levels, highlighting the role of self-perception in physical competence and the value of PA in fostering active participation. It also explores the impact of intrinsic motivation and identified regulation on PA, noting the variability of external regulation's effects. Conducted across major databases like PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, the review synthesizes evidence to inform targeted, culturally sensitive interventions for enhancing PA among this demographic. It identifies research gaps, urging future studies to further explore PL and motivational orientations within the Chinese higher education context. This work aims to inform policies, educational programs, and health initiatives to encourage lifelong PA habits, ultimately improving students' health and quality of life.

Investigating Career Decision Self-Efficacy, Internship Efficacy, and Career Readiness among Undergraduate Students: A Review

Bao Wei — 2024-04-27

The transition from academic life to the professional world is a pivotal phase for undergraduates. During this phase, they develop career decision self-efficacy, internship efficacy, and career readiness, which are important milestones indicating their preparedness for the transition. This study examines the interplay between these elements and their impact on students' academic and professional journeys, drawing on Bandura's work on self-efficacy. The research is conducted through a systematic review of existing literature, exploring the influences of career decision self-efficacy, internship experiences, and career readiness on undergraduate students. The study identifies methodological challenges and issues related to the interpretation of statistical data, proposing solutions to overcome them. It examines the role of in-school programs, perceptions of discrimination, personality traits, environmental and personal factors, and the effectiveness of internships in enhancing career readiness, highlighting the multifaceted nature of preparing students for their professional futures. The study also discusses the implications of these findings for educational strategies and career guidance practices, enriching pedagogical practices, and providing insights into improving undergraduates' academic and professional development, facilitating a smoother transition from academia to the professional world.

EFL Students’ Metaphorical Perception of their Learning Experience

Ahlam Alharbi — 2024-04-01

The present study explored EFL students' perceptions and attitudes towards their learning experience through metaphors. Conceptual metaphor analysis (CMA), as a method of discourse analysis that was promoted by Lakoff and Johnson (1980), was employed. The selected students were provided with a survey to share their learning experience metaphorically with the prompt “Learning English is like.........” CMA was utilized to uncover the metaphorical aspect of the learning experience hidden in the simile provided by the students. The data collected was analyzed qualitatively by categorizing thematically the metaphors used. The analysis revealed the aspects of the students’ learning experience. Their experience is lengthy, challenging, difficult, painful, uncertain, fearful, and negative. Such negative images may indicate some problems and challenges that these students have never dealt with. Negative attitudes towards their learning experience do not allow students to improve their English learning. For this reason, it is recommended to investigate and address students' issues and learning problems from the perspective of enhancing their perceptions of their educational and learning experiences. It was also concluded that students do not distinguish between their educational experience and learning experience.

Research on Applying the Deming Cycle (PDCA) Management Method to Promote the Innovative Practical Ability of Art and Design Education Students

Li Ning — 2024-04-05

This study aims to explore how the Deming Cycle (PDCA) management method can be applied in art and design education to promote students' innovative practical abilities. This study reveals the implementation strategies and effectiveness of the PDCA cycle in art and design education. The study found that through the application of PDCA cycle, art design education can achieve continuous optimization of teaching strategies, enhance students' innovative practical abilities, and establish a learning culture that supports continuous improvement.

This study provides practical guidance to educators and managers in the field of art and design education, aiming to promote the continuous improvement of education quality and the comprehensive development of students' innovative abilities through the application of the Deming cycle management method.

Improving Performance of Small Wind Turbine by Diffuser Augmented

Cok Gede Indra Partha — 2024-03-22

The idea of using clean energy from unnatural wind resources is presented in this paper. Exhaust fan wind energy can be utilized to generate electrical energy through a small wind turbine. The potential is substantial as exhaust fans are widely used in the industry. The diffuse wind characteristics and medium to low speed of the exhaust fan require optimization to achieve maximum wind energy conversion. One optimization method involves adding a diffuser to enhance the wind turbine's performance by concentrating the wind around the rotor. The performance of the wind turbine and its influence on exhaust fan power consumption are investigated. The diffuser design follows the method developed by Yuji Ohya and Takashi Karasudani, involving a modification to the inlet angle. Simulation results demonstrate that the optimal inlet angle is 15 degrees. The optimal location on the wind turbine is 20 cm from the exhaust fan which produces the highest energy harvest. The addition of diffuser can increase turbine power bay 63.06%.