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Building Quality Inclusive Schools Through Transformational Leadership, School Culture, And Digitalization: An Empirical Study In Public Elementary Schools In Tugu District, Semarang City, Munirotun Munirotun, Widya Kusumaningsih, Nurkolis Nurkolis

Journal of ICSAR

This study investigates the influence of transformational leadership, school culture, and digitalization on the quality of inclusive elementary schools in Tugu District, Semarang. As the foundation of national development, education requires not only knowledge transfer but also the cultivation of character and values. Despite being categorized as “Good,” most elementary schools in Tugu District have experienced a decline in learning quality, as indicated by the 2023 national assessment. Key challenges include teacher shortages, competency mismatches, excessive workloads, and limited understanding of the Merdeka Curriculum. Additional obstacles such as high administrative burdens and inadequate digital infrastructure further impede effective learning. Employing …

A Quantitative Study On The Determinants Of Collaborative Culture In Inclusive Primary Schools: The Role Of Social Competence, Work Motivation, And Organizational Climate, Angela Astrid Stelladiba Cindy Ayu, Bunyamin Bunyamin, I Made Sudana

Journal of ICSAR

This study aims to examine the influence of teachers’ social competence, work motivation, and organizational climate on collaborative culture in elementary schools within the Bawana Alit cluster, Tembalang District, Semarang City. Employing a quantitative approach with a correlational design, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 153 teachers selected using proportional random sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results showed that each independent variable social competence (r = 0.701), work motivation (r = 0.726), and organizational climate (r = 0.821) had a positive and significant influence on collaborative culture. Simultaneously, the …

Determining Graduate Quality Through School Principals’ Transformational Leadership, Teachers’ Professional Competence, And Work Motivation: A Quantitative Study, Ana Supriati, Titik Haryati, Sumarno Sumarno

Journal of ICSAR

This study aims to analyze the influence of school principals’ transformational leadership, teachers’ professional competence, and work motivation on the quality of graduates in public junior high schools in Rembang Regency. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey method involving 289 teachers as respondents. The research instrument used a Likert-scale questionnaire tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression techniques. The results revealed that both partially and simultaneously, the three independent variables had a positive and significant influence on the quality of graduates. Transformational leadership fosters a supportive school climate, professional competence enhances teaching effectiveness, …

Enhancing Thematic Learning Outcomes And Reducing Maladaptive Behaviors In Autistic Students Through The Busy Web Media, Hartini Nara, Rohmah Ageng Mursita, Ashi Thariq Jaatshiah

Journal of ICSAR

This study aims to develop Busy Web Media as a tool for thematic learning, designed to reduce maladaptive behaviours in autistic students in grade VI at Sekolah Matahari Bunda. Using the Research and Development (R&D) method in conjunction with the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation), the study involved expert evaluations at various stages. Media experts, content specialists, and autism experts provided their assessments, with all evaluations indicating high feasibility. Specifically, the media expert rated the product positively, emphasising its design and usability. The subject matter expert found the content highly appropriate for the curriculum, and the autism expert …

Toward Inclusive Higher Education: Challenges And Opportunities In Ten Asian Countries Following Crpd Ratification, Mohammad Idrees Naeemy, Hiroki Yoneda

Journal of ICSAR

The ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) has triggered a wave of policy initiatives aimed at inclusive higher education around the world. Yet the extent of progress remains unclear in Asian region. This systematic review fills that gap by analysing 46 peer-reviewed publications (2013–2024) that document post-CRPD developments in ten Asian countries—China, India, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. We mapped legislative reforms, organizational responses and structural adaptations designed to accommodate students with disabilities and compared the pace and depth of change across national contexts. The review revealed …

Digital Menstrual Health Education For Adolescent Girls With Intellectual Disabilities: Evidence From The Kesmens Digital Media Intervention, Ana Fatimatuzzahra, Endang Rochyadi, Riksma Nurhami Akhlan, Een Ratnengsih, Mughi Puspa Annisi

Journal of ICSAR

Adolescent female with intellectual disabilities often encounter substantial barriers in managing menstrual hygiene, which may negatively impact their physical health, social integration, and personal autonomy. These challenges are largely attributed to the absence of concrete and developmentally appropriate educational tools, along with limited support from families and educators during menstruation. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the KESMENS Digital Book, a family assisted multimedia learning resource, in improving menstrual hygiene management skills among adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Using a Single Subject Research method with an A B design, the intervention was implemented for a junior high school student at SLBN …

Collaborative Strategies In Self-Protection Against Sexual Violence For Children With Intellectual Disabilities: Systematic Literature Review, Zulfa Rahmah Effendi, Endang Rochyadi, Budi Susetyo, Oom Sitti Homdijah

Journal of ICSAR

This study explores collaborative strategies based on the Pentahelix model to enhance self-protection education against sexual violence for children with intellectual disabilities. Recognizing the heightened vulnerability of this population and the fragmented nature of existing protective mechanisms, this research adopts a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method guided by PRISMA protocols. A total of 25 peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed articles published between 2015 and 2024 were thematically analyzed. The findings reveal that multi-actor collaboration involving government, academia, communities, the private sector, and media plays a pivotal role in establishing responsive protection systems and educational interventions tailored to the specific needs of children with …

Assessing Significance Of Inclusive Education As A Remedy Of Addressing The Challenges Of Disabled Children, Sive Makeleni, Onyinyechi Glory Ndu

Journal of ICSAR

The issue of disability in the lives of many children has raised a lot of debates by scholars in terms of their learning ability and meeting immediate needs. This study focuses on the inclusive education for dealing with special needs of children. It aimed at assessing the significance of inclusive education and training as a remedy for addressing the challenges facing the disabled children in dealing with their special needs. What their immediate needs are, and finally suggest measures to put in place in addressing the identified problems. The study employed a literature review method. The data was collected using …

Holistic Approach In Inclusive Education Management In Indonesia: A Systematic Review Of Strategies And Challenges Faced By Schools, Bayu Pamungkas, Angga Damayanto, Adi Suseno

Journal of ICSAR

This study aims to analyze the strategies and challenges faced by schools in implementing inclusive education management in Indonesia. The method employed is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The results show that schools in Indonesia have implemented various strategies to support inclusive education, including curriculum adaptation, teacher professional development, collaboration with stakeholders, provision of facilities and infrastructure, utilization of technology, and holistic approaches. However, challenges such as lack of understanding and support, limited resources, and difficulties in developing adaptive curricula and inclusive learning methods still exist. This research highlights the importance of collaborative …

Deep Learning For Personalized Learning: Tailoring Curriculum To Student Needs, Muh. Fihris Khalik, Ardi Azhar Nampira

Journal of ICSAR

The technological transformation of the digital era has significantly reshaped the educational landscape, driving a shift toward more personalized learning approaches. This study explores the integration of deep learning technologies in tailoring curriculum to meet the individual needs of students. Using a qualitative literature review, it examines how deep learning can identify learning behavior patterns, assess students' strengths and weaknesses, and deliver timely and relevant instructional interventions. The findings suggest that personalized learning powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive curricula can enhance student motivation, learning effectiveness, and inclusivity. However, the implementation also poses challenges, including concerns over data privacy, …

Innovation And Quality Of Teacher Training In The Transformation Of Special Education Toward Inclusive Learning In The Sdgs Era, Vasas Elkasih Lase, Fariyeni Fariyeni, Dessy Masita, Teguh Shulha Shidqi, Elsa Elfrina

Journal of ICSAR

To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 on inclusive and equitable education, the transformation of special education into high-quality inclusive learning is crucial. One key aspect of this transformation is teacher training and the quality of teaching services. Although inclusive education policies have been implemented inany schools, challenges remain regarding teacher preparedness and the contextual relevance of training. This study investigates how teachers and school leaders in special schools (SLB) understand and implement inclusive education transformation within a changing socio-cultural context. This research uses a qualitative case study approach, involving participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis …

Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Farmers’ Effective Strategies For Achieving Profitability, Norman Washington Grant

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Jamaican Blue Mountain (JBM) coffee farmers often fail to improve production, which has the potential for adverse business outcomes. Farmers and business owners are concerned about the sustainability of their farm operations, which is essential for achieving profitability. Grounded in Hawley’s risk theory of profit, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to identify and explore effective strategies that JBM coffee farmers used to achieve profitability. The participants were six JBM coffee farm owners in the Jamaican coffee industry who used effective strategies to achieve profitability. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of organizational marketing …

A Case Study In Evolving Academic Governance: Democratic Accountability And Academic Capitalism, William C. Schulz, Denise Dezolt

Higher Learning Research Communications

As the higher education market becomes both more competitive and fragmented (as well as controlled through uncertain and changing regulatory regimes), and as those whom the higher education market serves become more discerning as consumers who apply proven customer behaviors within the market, universities must re-evaluate their internal governance systems. Re-evaluation of customer behaviors and governance systems may allow universities to become more inclusive, responsive, and adaptive within an academic capitalism setting.

In this case study, we present a research-based and integrated “Shared, Informed, Stakeholder-Engaged Governance” model. We describe how a large online university developed and implemented a model that …

Brivaracetam Effectiveness And Patient-Reported Outcomes In Clinical Practice: Data From A 12-Month Prospective, Observational Study In The United States., Hina Dave, Michael R. Sperling, Hamada Hamid Altalib, Heidi Henninger, Roger J. Porter, Michael Gelfand, Prashant Dongre, Sami Elmoufti, Melinda S. Martin, Anne-Liv Schulz, Jacqueline A. French

Department of Neurology Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate real-world effectiveness, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and safety/tolerability of brivaracetam in patients (≥16 years) with focal-onset seizures currently receiving ≥ 1 antiseizure medication (ASM), and with historical or current use of levetiracetam, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, and/or carbamazepine.

METHODS: EP0088 was a 12-month, prospective, observational study of brivaracetam in a clinical practice setting in the US. Primary study outcome was brivaracetam retention at 12 months after brivaracetam initiation. Effect of brivaracetam on patients' perceptions of their health was assessed using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) short forms and Seizure-Related Disability Assessment Scale (SERDAS). Safety outcomes included incidence of treatment-emergent adverse …

A Systematic Review Of Flotation-Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (Rest), Elnaz Lashgari, Emma Chen, Jackson Gregory, Uri Maoz

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Background

Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) is a therapeutic technique that involves immersing an individual in an environment with minimal sensory input or stimulation. The goal of REST is to induce a state of relaxation that is deeper than what can be achieved through other forms of relaxation techniques. Research suggests that REST can help reduce anxiety, alleviate chronic pain, improve sleep, and enhance creativity and cognitive function. Flotation-REST is a popular type of REST that utilizes an enclosed tank filled with buoyant saltwater to facilitate relaxation. This study aimed to synthesize the evidence on studies that investigate the effects …

Developing Affirmative Housing And Building Community For Older Lgbtq+ Adults In Spokane, Washington, Katie Diane Miller

2025 Symposium

This qualitative, exploratory study seeks to propose potential community interventions that will increase access to inclusive housing and decrease social isolation among LGBTQ+ individuals over 50 years of age based on currently available data. Social isolation has been recognized as a public health issue widely impacting communities across the United States. The older LGBTQ+ population is especially impacted by social isolation because of systemic discrimination and limitations. LGBTQ+ older adults in the US have historically faced a lack of legal protections, gaps in healthcare access, and structural and interpersonal inequity because of system development that support binary beliefs. These factors …

Satellites For Development, Broadcasting And Information

Communication Research Trends

The symbol of the 'global village' is the communications satellite. For over twenty years, ever since the. USSR launched Sputnik in 1957, the USA and the USSR in particular, and other countries too, have been devoting ever more financial and human resources to the building of ever more elaborate satellite systems; Today a host of communication satellites are positioned in geostationary orbit 22,282 miles (35,860 kilometres) above the equator. The globe is encircled by a communications network that links the most distant parts of the earth in a matter of seconds.

A communications satellite system consists of three parts. The …

Gaining Insights Into Community Engagement Efforts: Learning From Preservice Stem Educators, Amy G. Maples, Lynn L. Hodge, Nick Kim

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

This study seeks to extend research in the field by exploring literature examining preservice teachers’ perceptions of community engagement efforts. We then report findings from a thematic analysis of a survey conducted with teacher candidates at a university in the southeastern U.S. who took part in school- and community-based STEM events, and provide implications and suggestions for utilizing community engagement opportunities as a means of enriching preservice teachers’ understandings of local school and community contexts.

This Is Why We Do It: Faculty Motivations For Embracing Community-Engaged Pedagogy, Magdalena Denham, Lee M. Miller, Joyce K. Mccauley, Danica Schieber, Taylor L. Morrison, Chuck Drumm

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

Institutions of higher education are increasingly highlighting community engagement activities to make the benefits of higher education more visible. The most transformational community engagement is linked to curriculum, so it is faculty who must incorporate community-engaged pedagogy. This content analysis of faculty narratives about community engagement reveals motivations for faculty to engage in this work. These findings connect to social capital theory and suggest a new direction for faculty development efforts to promote community engagement.

The Role Of Cultural Brokers In Community-Based Research, Rachel Boit, Joy Birabwa, Dhoha Altaki, Savannah Bayer, Michele Kamau, Linda Hestenes

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

Cultural brokers play a critical role of helping researchers navigate cultural and language barriers to gain insight into communities. This paper focuses on one cultural broker who helped facilitate community-based research among the refugee community. Her professionalism, expertise and knowledge of the community made her a valuable resource for both the researchers and the community. This work acknowledges the position of power and privilege that cultural brokers hold in community research.

Town And Gown: Engagement And Collaboration Between Local Municipalities And Institutions Of Higher Education, Vivian González Cueto

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

The role of the local government within the context of engagement and collaboration with universities has largely been understudied. Employing a cross-sectional design, this study of 67 universities and 78 municipalities from 29 states examines how collaborative capacity impacts university and local government perceptions of engagement and collaboration with each other. The findings indicate that local government trust is the primary catalyst for both engagement and collaboration between the parties.

Community Engagement In Music Therapy: Reflections From The Field, Jess Rushing, Denise M. Cumberland

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

This paper reflects on a music therapy community engagement project that incorporates clinical training, service learning, and community music therapy. Two faculty members and a practicum student in a Midwestern university engaged community members connected to Parkinson’s disease to create a music-based program. We offer a conceptual framework that connects approaches situated within community music therapy (CoMT) qualities and community-based participatory research (CBPR) principles. We share project processes, findings, and recommendations, emphasizing all as equal stakeholders.

Book Publishing In A Changing Environment

Communication Research Trends

In 1982 Unesco held the first World Congress of Books in London. Its aim was to promote the idea of the 'reading society'. As if to underline ,he problem facing Unesco in achieving its aim, 1982 was also Information Technology Year in Britain. The juxtaposition of traditional and modern forms of communication is an apt symbol of the theme of this issue.

Since the time of Gutenberg the printed book has held a prominent place in the Western cultural and intellectual system. Today book production continues to increase around the world and developing countries are ever more anxious to combat …

Improving Children's Television

Communication Research Trends

Few areas of television programming have provoked such strong public concern and protest as children's programmes. Parents and educators fear that television may be disrupting the balanced development of children's personalities or implanting harmful values. Most of the early research on children's television was an attempt to determine more accurately whether content was truly violent or manipulative and whether violence, advertising or other content was having destructive effects.

This public reaction also sparked moves in the late 1960s to carefully design programmes such as Sesame Street which would be entertaining, instructive and contribute to the intellectual-emotional growth of the child. …

Positively Impacting Traffic Safety Culture For Indigenous Youth: A Heritage-Focused Approach, Jacob Steven Pehrson, Ahmed Abdel-Rahim, Logan Prescott

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

This paper presents the development of heritage-focused outreach materials with the objectives of positively impacting traffic safety culture for Indigenous youth to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes impacting these communities. The approach presented in this paper includes involving local community leaders in traffic safety education and incorporating culturally based material in outreach education. This could empower Tribal communities to preserve their cultural identities while acquiring the expertise needed to promote traffic safety.

Service Learning As A Mode To Deliver Course Learning Outcomes In A Research-Based Exercise Science College Course, Jennifer Lape Kaiser, Madison Skaggs

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

The following case study presents an approach to teaching research courses in undergraduate exercise science programs. Research courses are commonly required in the curriculum for this degree. Service learning (SL) is an effective way to promote student learning outcomes (SLOs) by providing hands-on experience for the students, and should be considered in exercise science research courses. Quantitative and qualitative survey results from students over two semesters of SL in an exercise science course are presented.

A Father-Friendliness Survey: How Do Community Organizations Report Engaging Fathers?, Kyle Miller, Jordan A. Arellanes

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

This community-based project explored levels of father-friendliness across local organizations, agencies, and schools. A community coalition of individuals from diverse backgrounds and roles created a community survey to gather quantitative and qualitative information from individuals who worked with children or families. An analysis of survey responses (N=122) led to descriptive and thematic results of how the community served or marginalized fathers. Results were used to guide efforts in father engagement across various professional sectors.

Stepping Up, Keeping On Track, And Pulling Your Own Weight: Collaborative Arts-Based Service-Learning Metaphors, Marcy Meyer

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

In this study, the author explores metaphors related to students’ experiences conducting collaborative arts-based ethnographic research in a U.S. nonprofit organization. A metaphor analysis of 25 students’ essays revealed they were most likely to frame their experiences with arts-based service learning as a journey or a sports contest. The author examines the extent to which students’ metaphors legitimize or delegitimize arts-based service learning, as well as the degree of novelty that characterizes these metaphors. She explores the implications of her findings for teaching and promoting arts-based service learning in the academy.

Incorporating Community-Engaged Pedagogy In Online Classes: Benefits, Challenges, And Strong Practices, Emmy Price, Margaret Thomas-Evans

Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education

Community-engagement in virtual classrooms comes with unique benefits and challenges. Between 2018-2021, technical writing e-service-learning students from Indiana University East (Richmond, Indiana) raised a total of $149,239 through grant writing projects. This e-servicelearning project gave students real-world experiences and opportunity to connect with local organizations, prompting one student to choose grant writing as a career. Many students were able to successfully obtain funding for their chosen nonprofits, giving students a sense of social responsibility.

Social-Emotional Learning In A Week-Long Theatre Camp For Youth, Emily E. Virtue, Lisa C. Mann, Hannah Diener

Current Issues in Middle Level Education

Understanding how social-emotional learning develops in middle level education is important for educators and parents as they work to guide youth toward healthy relationships and responsible citizenship. Many studies demonstrate that students who participate in theatre have shown greater emotional health and more capacity to move through conflict positively. This study asks if social-emotional learning through theatre education can still happen outside of a formal educational setting. This study is a mixed methods investigation of a week-long theatre camp in the summer for upper elementary and middle school youth. Four aspects of social emotional learning were studied: task articulation, self-regulation, …