American Journals Publishing Center
Future Education for Future Jobs
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Karim Noura, Researcher
Melbourne Polytechnic University, Australia
Abstract
In the era of modern technology, computerized machines and digital communication dominate many industries, including education styles and programs. Automated tools and robots are replacing human workers in several areas. Therefore, modern industries require various type of skilled workers. Are we ready for future jobs, and are we providing young workers with the necessary education and training to prepare them for these jobs? Who should be involved in making significant changes to lifestyles, education, and social and economic developments? In this paper, I will attempt to answer these questions based on my teaching experience and the experiences of professionals in various industries.
The Instructional Influences of Artificial Intelligence and Other New Technology in the Digital Age on the Construction of Knowledge for English Language Learners in the University Classroom
Published at American Journal of Computer Sciences
Colin Wasson, Ph. D. Scholar
Lakehead University, Canada
Abstract
This article explores the instructional influences of artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies in the digital age on the construction of knowledge for English language learners (ELLs) in the university classroom. It examines the potential benefits and challenges of using AI and other new technologies to support ELLs' language development and academic achievement. The article begins by discussing the increasing diversity of university student populations and the importance of supporting ELLs' language development and academic achievement. It then examines the role of technology in education and how AI and other new technologies can support learning and teaching. Next, the article presents a review of the literature on the use of AI and other new technologies in language learning and teaching. It examines the potential benefits of using AI and other new technologies, such as personalized learning, immediate feedback, and adaptive instruction. It also discusses the challenges, such as the lack of human interaction, the need for technical support, and the potential for biases in AI systems. The article then presents a qualitative research study that explores the instructional influences of AI and other new technologies on the construction of knowledge for ELLs in the university classroom. The study uses a case study approach to investigate the experiences of ELLs and their instructors who use AI and other new technologies in language learning and teaching. *
Protecting the Consumers: A Simplified Understanding of Antitrust Law
Published at American Journal of Law and Practices (AJLP)
Ejiro U. Osiobe, Assistant Professor
Baker University, USA
Abstract
Economic and legal scholars from the 60s and 80s asserted that the Sherman Act only slightly reduced industry concentration and anticompetitive business behaviors. However, the passage of additional laws and the establishment of regulatory agencies to monitor business practices have deterred anticompetitive conduct in the market. On the other hand, the Celler—Kefauver Act has had a strongly adverse effect. Still, in the 21st century, the era of the internet, network economy, and the metaverse, these Acts have significantly decreased impact in these industries in reducing indirect anticompetitive behaviors via platform segregation. This paper gives a simplified understanding of the current major antitrust laws, the difference between a monopoly and having market power, and discusses the opportunity of creating new laws to protect consumers in the digital economy.
Analysis of the Positive and Negative Influences Due to Microscopic Nonlinear Optical Properties of Asymmetric Dihydro Molecules Using Spatial Differences
Published at American Journal of Chemical Sciences (AJCS)
Christina Carson, Ph. D. & Associate Professor
The City University of New York, USA
Justin Gordon, Ph. D. & Research Assistant
The City University of New York, USA
Abstract
The author used constructive methodology to discuss and analyze the positive and negative influence due to microscopic nonlinear optical properties of asymmetric dihydro molecules using spatial differences. Nonlinear optical properties of asymmetric dihydro molecules play a crucial role in various optical applications, including optical switches, sensors, and modulators. This abstract presents an analysis of the influence of microscopic nonlinear optical properties of asymmetric dihydro molecules using spatial differences. The nonlinear optical response of these molecules is investigated through quantum mechanical calculations and computational simulations, considering the spatial differences in their electronic and vibrational properties. The results reveal that the microscopic nonlinear optical properties of these molecules, such as their polarizability, hyperpolarizability, and anharmonicity, significantly impact their overall nonlinear optical behavior. The analysis sheds light on how spatial differences in the electronic and vibrational properties of asymmetric dihydro molecules can affect their nonlinear optical response, providing valuable insights for the design and optimization of nonlinear optical materials and devices. The findings of this study contribute to the fundamental understanding of the microscopic origins of nonlinear optical behavior in asymmetric dihydro molecules, and have potential implications in the field of nonlinear optics for advanced optical applications. *
''Filmpreneurship": Taxonomy of Nollywoods Creative Enterprises
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Barthelomew Gerald Aguugo, Ph.D. & Researcher
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Eugene Nwauzi, Researcher
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract
The booming Nigerias motion picture industry, alias Nollywood, has risen through tick and thins to become one of the most prominent in global cinema, consequently, one of Nigerias largest economic sectors. The industry is a reliable model for how artistic innovation and entrepreneurship have collaboratively stretched out in a unique context. Relying on extensive data collection, including in-depth interviews with key industry players, this article touches the genesis of Nollywood and brings to barehow its continual productiveness with popular culture, apprenticeship cum formal skills acquisition and Nigerias multiethnic realitieshave all contributed to its success both nationally and globally. The study relies on a comparative analysis of two entrepreneurial theories, innovation theory and behavior theory. An original qualitative research was carried out using both questionnaire and in-depth interviews to generate data from 15 Nollywood practitioners all based in Port Harcourt, the treasure base and garden city of the nation. Haven established the entrepreneurial viability of Nollywood, the work recommends Nollywood for a more government attention towards a robust GDP.
A Qualitative Observation and Critical Review of White Supremacy and Racism in TESOL Classroom in Florida, USA
Published at American Journal of Applied Linguistics (AJAL)
Gill Kumar, Ph. D. & Lecturer
Ball State University, USA
Abstract
This article presents a qualitative observation and critical review of the prevalence of white supremacy and racism in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) classrooms in Florida, USA. The purpose of this study is to shed light on the impact of white supremacy and racism on the educational experiences of non-white students in TESOL classrooms. The study was conducted in a diverse public school district in Florida, which serves a large number of students from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. The data were collected through classroom observations and interviews with students and teachers. The data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach to identify themes and patterns related to white supremacy and racism in TESOL classrooms. The findings of the study revealed that white supremacy and racism were prevalent in TESOL classrooms in Florida. These practices were often implicit and subtle, manifesting in various ways such as language bias, cultural insensitivity, and stereotyping. White students were often given preferential treatment, and their cultural norms and values were prioritized over those of non-white students. Teachers were also found to have biases towards non-white students, resulting in differential treatment and limited opportunities for academic success. The study highlights the negative impact of white supremacy and racism on the educational experiences of non-white students in TESOL classrooms. These practices contribute to a hostile learning environment and limit the opportunities for non-white students to succeed academically and socially. The study also reveals the need for teachers to receive training and education on issues related to cultural sensitivity and anti-racism, as well as the need for a more diverse and inclusive curriculum that reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of students. The study concludes with a critical review of the current state of TESOL education in the United States and its failure to address issues related to white supremacy and racism. The study calls for a more comprehensive approach to TESOL education that integrates anti-racism and cultural sensitivity into teacher education and professional development. The study also emphasizes the need for policy changes at the institutional level that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in TESOL classrooms. In conclusion, this study provides important insights into the prevalence of white supremacy and racism in TESOL classrooms in Florida, USA. The study highlights the negative impact of these practices on the educational experiences of non-white students and calls for a more comprehensive approach to TESOL education that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The study emphasizes the need for teacher education and professional development that addresses issues related to cultural sensitivity and anti-racism, as well as policy changes at the institutional level that promote diversity and inclusivity in TESOL classrooms. *
Stereotypes and the Cinema of Africa
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Barthelomew Gerald Aguugo, Ph.D. & Researcher
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Kenneth Osunwa, Ph.D. & Researcher
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract
The agitation for “Africanness” of the African Cinema came promptly; so did the resolve to launch counteractive actions towards the stereotypical impressions of the African peoples, which was eminent in the imperialist rules across the continent. It is in this same manner, that image reclamation and reconstruction of the negative stereotypes about Africa—as presented through the Colonial Film Unit in Nigeria and other colonial enterprises in West Africa became a concern for the pioneer filmmakers and scholars in various regions of the continent. Obviously, the concept of colonialism was to control or enslave the entire territory, gain access to their languages and cultures and then change them to suit their aim. This work is aimed at undoing the negative stereotypes created about West Africa. Haven used a qualitative research approach, the paper finds that the colonial governments in West Africa and other parts of the continent targeted the minds of the people, played a “mental supremacy game” on them and consequently altered their cultures, projecting and determining how they see themselves and how they relate to the rest of the world. Frowning at the foregoing, the paper makes salient recommendations, key of which is the need for institutions and professional guilds and associations within Nollywood to enact required reforms towards changing the negative impressions about Africa.
Comprehensive Effects of Biochar Application: A Sustainable and Holistic Method to Achieve the Increase of Crop Production
Published at American Academic Journal of Agriculture (AAJA)
Joseph Moore, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
University of Exeter, UK
Abstract
The current research focused on the comprehensive effects of Biochar application and how to achieve sustainable increase in the production of agricultural crop production. From previous research, we can see that maltreatment of inorganic fertilizers has become non -sustainable or increasingly not affordable in many areas of agricultural practice around the world due to loss of soil erosion, soil fertility, and increased fertilizer cost. Furthermore, fertilizers which are chemical in nature also polluting soil, water and air and pose many toxic products in living communities. Since the increasing fertilizer cost and urban sprawl, which quickly decrease the agricultural farm and quality of soilj, an alternative method was required to achieve sustainability in agricultural crop production. Biochar is this kind of alternative and well-recognized method by scientists because of its major role in carbon sequestration, decreasing the emissions of greenhouse gases, waste management, renewable sources of energy and a rich source of nutrients as an amendment in soil. Studies in this research demonstrated that Biochar was a reliable and porous solid charcoal-similar material, with rich carbon obtained from the pyrolysis of various organic material e.g., farm and forest and chicken litter. The current critical review summarizes about biochar production through comparison, application and influence on soil physicochemical properties, as well as interaction with the soil microorganisms, the key role in the soil after amendment with mobilizing bacteria, effects in the reduction in greenhouse gases and metal contamination and its positive and negative impacts on plant growth and yield attribute when biochar was operated in the soil. *
Research on the Influence of "Internet +" New-Media-Video Communication for College Spoken English Learning-- Taking WeChat Public Account Video as an Example
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Xie Yiming, Scholar
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Yu Mengyan, Scholar
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Zhang Guohao, Scholar
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Yang Bin, Scholar
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Li Qingtian, Scholar
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Chu Chunyan, Lecturer
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Abstract
In recent years, with the advent of the "Internet +" era and the social demand for students' English quality, network new media has been applied more and more to English learning. With the advantages of mass and sharing, interactivity and immediacy, multimedia and community, new media provides an important learning platform for English. In this study, a questionnaire survey was used to investigate the current situation of college Spoken English learning among non-English majors in Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology. The results show that although there are some differences in students' opinions, they basically believe that new media videos can help them improve their initiative in Spoken English learning and have a positive impact on their Spoken English learning. Later, researchers in this study created a WeChat public account and released Spoken English learning videos to discuss the changes in Spoken English learning styles in the new media era, to study how to build a new English learning model under the background of new media, and try to seek for the advantages of new media videos in Spoken English learning.
Considerations for Home and Community-Based COVID-19 Pandemic: The Undiscovered Consequences Among Iranian Startups
Published at American Journal in Health Science (AJHS)
Robert Johnson, Ph.D.
University of Richmond, USA
Abstract
Due to the allocation of health resources and services, it is commonly believed that community-based protection and prevention is very effective to cut off Covid-19 transmission at the beginning stage. Recent years, the COVID-19 abrupt outbreak has become a major concern with substantial effects on markets, and the world economy. The impact of COVID-19 is assessed to be even more than all the previous global pandemic. In this short-term, due to the impacts of this pandemic, startups are more prone to fail or succeed faster than ever before; however, the challenges they face are not yet clearly scrutinized, as the pandemic was faster than scholars. This study therefore investigates the main challenges of Iranian startups by interviewing the co-founders of fifteen well-known startups. The two-step coding was used to analyze findings and these findings were explained in a focus group session to which startup co-founders, policymakers, and scholars were invited. It was concluded, six principal types of challenges are major concern by this pandemic, including, human resources management, support measures financial and marketing, mechanisms, crisis management, and few others. The research will have great impact and influence on alleviating the current emergent situation. *
A Literature Review on Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Research in China
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Wensheng Deng, Associate Professor
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Weize Qin, Scholar
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Abstract
The research on outcome-based education (OBE) has been heatedly discussed in the last two decades in China. However, not many of them were comprehensive and fair explored throughout the research; because of the status quo of OBE research over the decades, the paper, based upon related literature and data retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) spanned from 1987 till 2021, has sorted out, combed, categorized and classified the literature and data according to the literature subjects, the research trends, related disciplines, major and minor themes, sources and types of the literature, and has made comparisons and contrasts of them as well, making use of the trend curve chart, literary output table, a pie chart of the distributed discipline and data forms of the themes. Then, the paper has pointed out the shortcomings of the OBE studies and possible directions of the OBE research and practice in the future in China.
Positive and Negative Benefits of Flaxseed as an Organic Food Source During the Period of Sustainable and Strategic Development
Published at American Academic Journal of Agriculture (AAJA)
Süleyman Özberk, Ph. D. and Lecturer
Cukurova University, Turkey
Abstract
Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon in around many centuries ago and many people consider it as one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet (Magee, 2020). When Traced back to history, we can also realize that flaxseed can be used to treat diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and all kinds of cancer. The application of flaxseed was highlighted by scientists and medical workers for many centuries. However, the valuable effects of flaxseed was always underestimated to a large degree, and even people who are working in the specific field can not cognitively associate the benefits of flaxseed with the treatment of certain disease. Thus, the waste of flaxseed was unnoticed when it comes over-consumption and non-effective consumption. This article will enumerate both the positive side and the negative side of flaxseed which will benefits sustainable development as an organic food source. After a systematic comparison and analysis, the conclusion was drawn naturally with statistic analysis and logic induction as scientific collaboration. *
Moral Education in College English Teaching from the Perspective of Project-based Learning
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Junmei Liu, Lecturer
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Abstract
With the further advancement of ideological and political education in Chinese higher education curriculum, College English teachers are now confronted with the new challenge of effectively integrating moral education into the whole process of College English teaching. Project-based learning, as a student-centered approach, provides innovative ideas for the moral education within College English teaching. To achieve the goal of imparting knowledge, enhancing abilities and leading values in College English teaching, the author has analyzed some critical challenges that contemporary Chinese college students urgently need to address in moral education, and developed in-depth teaching designs from the perspective of project-based learning, to help students evolve into a new generation characterized by well-defined life goals, exceptional collaborative abilities and genuine senses of gratitude.
Contemporary Research on Synthesis Methods of Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs)
Published at American Journal of Chemical Science (AJCS)
Shawna Pochipinski, Ph. D. & Lecturer
University of Abuja, Nigeria
Abdulkadir Bamisaye, Ph. D. & Assistant Professor
Abia State University, Nigeria
Abstract
Recent years, the research on Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are countless yet no previous research focused on MOF on the basis that they are a class of hybrid network of supramolecular solid materials composed of organized organic linkers and metal cations. This research paper displayed enormously high surface areas with tunable pore size and fitful functionality, and it can be applied to the hosts for a range of guest molecules. After the thorough discovery research, MOFs have experienced widespread exploration for their applications in gas storage, drug delivery and sensing. An ultimate goal of the current research is to better understand the two-sided effects of MOF membranes and the research result showed significant positive proofs. The preliminary conclusion is that MOFs can be regarded as a reusable merging of solid acids and organic polymers in the area of construction and industrial foundation. This article synthesized the functionality of MOFs with unique perspective and the research implications are of great importance in further discovering and advancing the practical development of chemical science. *
An Exploration of Blended English Teaching Mode Based on Cloud Class----Taking Viewing, Listening & Speaking Course as an Example
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Yaqin Lu, Lecturer
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Abstract
Blended learning is a deep integration of online learning and classroom teaching and is one of the important directions for the reform of college English teaching. Based on constructivism, humanism, and blended learning theory, a blended teaching model for viewing, listening and speaking course, which includes pre-class learning, in-class application, and after-class extension, is constructed in this study. This model changes the traditional teacher-centered method and forms a new mode of student-centered, multi-way of information input and output. It extends the teaching content, helps cultivate students' learning interest and autonomy, and can effectively improve the teaching of college English. Besides, it has practical significance for the reform of college English teaching.
Research Review: Practical Research on Applications of MOFs for Gas Storage
Published at American Journal of Chemical Science (AJCS)
Jack Willough, Ph. D. & Director of Research
University of New Orleans, USA
Nancy Evans, Ph. D. & Lecturer
University of New Orleans, USA
Abstract
Recent years, research on MOF application showed positive tendency in MOF effects on gas storage. However, current researchers conducted a serious investigation and found the previous research had obvious flaws in over-generalization. Several options are available for storing gases effectively, but these mostly require high-pressure tanks and multistage compressors. Such methods are highly expensive for practical uses and there is a need for them to be substituted by simple and less expensive solutions. In an attempt to overcome these issues and to find safer storage methods, several materials, like zeolites or activated porous carbons, have been studied for gas storage. However, MOFs have outperformed most of these traditional materials in terms of gas storage, separation and industrial application. Easy synthetic procedures, high surface area, wide opportunities for functionalization and tunable pore structures make MOFs preferable compared with other porous materials. This article reviews studies of storage applications for important gases like H2, CO2, CH4, CO, NO, hydrocarbons etc. within MOFs, with a brief description of the factors responsible for effective storage. The current researcher hopes that this research result could be reevaluated and reinstated in order to avoid practical losses. *
Production-oriented Moral Education in College English Teaching: A Case Study of College English Listening and Speaking Course
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Jiying Fan, Associate Professor
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China
Abstract
Moral Education has been imparted with new concepts in recent years in China. With the increasing emphasis on moral education, many teachers have conducted a lot of research concerning moral education in various courses. College English Listening and Speaking is a difficult course for both teachers and students since these skills require constant practice, and moral education is not so clearly reflected and systematically organized in the class. The Production-oriented Approach (POA) is an innovative pedagogy with Chinese features, which emphasizes learning-using integration and aims to overcome the problem of the separation of input from the output. With the main productive task as the guiding direction for learning, it helps to improve moral education effects in the class. This study aims to explore the effective way of moral education in applying POA in College English Listening and Speaking class and analyze the advantages of POA in promoting moral education and constructing a systematic framework of moral education in the course teaching.
The Critical Perspectives in Efficiently Managing and Evaluating Corporate Employee Conducts, Operation Risks and Policy Optimization with the Help of Practical Real-world Examples, Empirical Research Result and Employees' Cooperation
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Vincent Griffin, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Abstract
In recent years, research on assessing employee behavior, operational risk, and policy optimization has gradually increased. But how to use the practical real-world examples, the experience of research results and the cooperation of employees, as three effective means, effectively manage and evaluate the risk of employee behavior, operation and policy optimization is comparatively rare. This research article combines real-life examples and empirical survey methods to achieve optimal management and evaluation on the corporate employee behavior, operational risk and policy optimization so that the company's employees' work capacity improves, behavior standardized, and product quality promoted. This research will serve as an inspirational guide for the future development and prosperity of modern enterprises. *
Practice Guideline of Patient Treatment under Protection of Scientific Interventions ---A Tentative Assumption of Medical Research
Published at American Journal in Health Science (AJHS)
Ali Flores, Ph.D. & Lecturer
Future University in Egypt, Egypt
Raymond Nelson, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
Adelphi University, USA
Abstract
Recent years of research in patient intervention treatment has made great breakthrough and the study in this field also shifted from theoretical hypothesis to practical treatment process. This specific study will introduce the practical guideline of patient treatment process and result under the protection of scientific intervention to ensure the safety and security of the progress of the practice. With examples, research survey, the author also revealed the possible direction of future medical research and the research findings and implications were also discussed. *
Exploring Student's Classroom Engagement in Digital Learning Environment: A Quantitative Research Perspective
Published at American Journal of Applied Linguistics (AJAL)
Jason Greene, Ph.D. & Researcher
Augusta University, USA
James Gorham, Ph.D. & Lectuer
Augusta University, USA
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically transformed the way students learn, with many educational institutions worldwide switching to digital learning environments. In this context, it is essential to explore students' classroom engagement in digital learning environments to ensure effective learning outcomes. This article presents a quantitative research perspective on exploring students' classroom engagement in digital learning environments. The article begins by defining classroom engagement and its significance in enhancing students' learning outcomes. It examines the different dimensions of classroom engagement, such as cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement, and the factors that contribute to it, such as student motivation, teacher support, and classroom environment. Next, the article explores the digital learning environment and its impact on classroom engagement. It examines the different features of digital learning environments, such as online discussions, interactive activities, and virtual simulations, and their potential to enhance students' classroom engagement. It also examines the challenges that students and teachers face in digital learning environments, such as technical issues, lack of social interaction, and reduced motivation. The article then presents a quantitative research study that explores students' classroom engagement in digital learning environments. The study uses a survey questionnaire to collect data from a sample of undergraduate students in a higher education institution. The questionnaire measures the students' cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement in digital learning environments and the factors that contribute to it, such as student motivation, teacher support, and classroom environment. *
Integrative Analysis, Composition and Development of Tetra- and Hexanuclear Zinc Complexes under Cognitive Framework and Reflective Inversion Conception
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Eric McKinnon, Ph.D. & Lecturer
The City University of New York, USA
Darcy Stewart, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
The City University of New York, USA
Abstract
This article presents an integrative analysis, composition, and development of tetra- and hexanuclear zinc complexes under the cognitive framework and reflective inversion conception. The study aims to explore the structure, properties, and potential applications of these complexes in various fields, such as catalysis, sensing, and biomedical applications. The article begins by providing an overview of the cognitive framework and reflective inversion conception, which emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in scientific research. It explores how these concepts can be applied to the analysis, composition, and development of complex molecules, such as tetra- and hexanuclear zinc complexes. Next, the article examines the structure and properties of tetra- and hexanuclear zinc complexes. It explores the different methods used to synthesize these complexes, such as self-assembly, template-assisted synthesis, and ligand exchange reactions. It also examines the different techniques used to characterize these complexes, such as X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The article then explores the potential applications of tetra- and hexanuclear zinc complexes in various fields. It examines the catalytic activity of these complexes in organic transformations, such as hydrolysis, oxidation, and reduction reactions. It also explores the sensing properties of these complexes, such as fluorescence and colorimetric sensing of metal ions and biomolecules. Finally, the article examines the biomedical applications of these complexes, such as anti-cancer and anti-microbial activity. The article then presents a case study that illustrates the application of the cognitive framework and reflective inversion conception in the development of tetra- and hexanuclear zinc complexes. The study uses a combination of theoretical calculations and experimental synthesis and characterization to develop a new family of zinc complexes with potential applications in catalysis and sensing. The article concludes by summarizing the key takeaways from the integrative analysis, composition, and development of tetra- and hexanuclear zinc complexes under the cognitive framework and reflective inversion conception. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in scientific research and the potential applications of tetra- and hexanuclear zinc complexes in various fields. *
Discovering the Positive and Negative Influences of Foreign Identity and Integration for International Students in the College Classroom of United States
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Marina Warren , Ph.D. & Researcher
Wesleyan University of Houston, USA
Julie Newton, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
Wesleyan University of Houston, USA
Abstract
This article explores the positive and negative influences of foreign identity and integration for international students in the college classroom of the United States. The study aims to provide a better understanding of the experiences of international students in the U.S. college classroom and to identify strategies to improve their integration and academic success. The article begins by defining foreign identity and integration and their significance in the context of international students' experiences. It examines the different dimensions of foreign identity, such as cultural values, beliefs, and norms, and the factors that contribute to it, such as language proficiency, cultural shock, and social support. It also explores the different aspects of integration, such as academic and social integration, and the benefits it provides for international students. Next, the article examines the experiences of international students in the U.S. college classroom. It explores the challenges that international students face, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and discrimination, and the impact these challenges have on their academic performance and mental health. It also examines the strategies that international students use to cope with these challenges, such as seeking social support, participating in extracurricular activities, and developing cultural competence. The article then presents a qualitative research study that explores the positive and negative influences of foreign identity and integration for international students in the college classroom of the United States. The study uses semi-structured interviews to collect data from a sample of international students from different countries and academic disciplines. The interviews explore the students' experiences of foreign identity and integration, the challenges they face, and the strategies they use to cope with these challenges. The study uses thematic analysis to analyze the data and identifies several themes related to the positive and negative influences of foreign identity and integration. The themes include cultural enrichment, academic achievement, social support, discrimination, and marginalization. The study also identifies several strategies that international students use to cope with these challenges, such as developing cultural competence, seeking social support, and engaging in extracurricular activities. The article concludes by summarizing the key findings of the study and discussing their implications for practice. It emphasizes the importance of providing support and resources for international students to improve their integration and academic success. It also highlights the need to promote cultural competence and awareness among faculty, staff, and students in the college classroom. *