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Abstract Teaser: Drawing on her extensive experience as a Pacific scholar and educator, Unaisi Nabobo-Baba will offer broad reflections on education in the region. Reflecting ongoing issues around inclusive education, and considering the indigenous population in the Pacific islands, her keynote is…
-Rosie Rowe is the Executive Director of Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawai`i (LDAH), a 501(c)3 organisation improving the lives of parents and their children with, or at risk of disabilities to receive an equitable education in the public-school system.
-A Chamorro of the island of Guahan (Guam), Dr Mary Therese Perez Hattori is one of nine children born to Fermina Leon Guerrero Perez and Paul Mitsuo Hattori, of the clan Familian Titang.
Abstract Teaser: Since January 2025, the Trump administration has enacted a sweeping range of policy shifts through anti-DEI executive orders and the termination of existing funding commitments in many areas, including education, the arts, and the humanities. Members of this panel will…
-Dr Peter Mataira (Māori, Aotearoa New Zealand) is a Professor of Social Work at Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) where he teaches courses in research, community and organizational practice, clinical assessments, and ethics.
-LJ Rayphand is an educational leader and researcher from Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia.
-Michael Menchaca is a Professor in the Department of Learning Design and Technology at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, United States.
Abstract Teaser: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been presented to us as a technological tool that helps advance knowledge, delivering innovations and solutions to our many challenges in a much more productive and efficient way than ever before. While AI continues to evolve…
-Professor Grant Black is a Professor in the Faculty of Commerce at Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan, where he has taught Global Skills and Global Issues since 2013.
-Dr Melina Neophytou is the Academic Operations Manager at IAFOR, where she works closely with academics, keynote speakers, and IAFOR partners to shape academic discussions within The Forum, bring conference programmes together, refine scholarship programmes, and build an interdisciplinary and international community.
Abstract Teaser: With regards to Academic Research, AI provides promise while simultaneously causing concern. AI might be used in research to assist with the writing process, organise literature searches, analyse data, generate graphs and figures, and even consider solutions. Overall, AI’s potential…
-Apipol Sae-Tung is an Academic Coordinator at IAFOR, where he contributes to the development and execution of academic-related content and activities.
Abstract Teaser: With regards to Academic Research, AI provides promise while simultaneously causing concern. AI might be used in research to assist with the writing process, organise literature searches, analyse data, generate graphs and figures, and even consider solutions. Overall, AI’s potential…
Abstract Teaser: Although the design industry is changing more quickly than ever before, many college programs continue to use outdated frameworks that do not adequately prepare students for these rapid changes. To identify significant gaps between industrial design education and industry demands,…
Abstract Teaser: A systematic analysis of how to improve productivity from employees’ gamification usage remains absent. This study builds on the transaction theory of stress (TTS) to consider how techno-stress is influenced by employees’ appraisals toward environmental demands and affects productivity. These…
Abstract Teaser: This study examined the neural correlates of morphological processing in Sino-Korean prefixed derivations during visual word recognition. Event-related potentials (ERPs) were recorded to explore how morphological, semantic, and orthographic priming modulate brain responses across three temporal windows: N250 (200–270 ms),…
Abstract Teaser: Japanese anime theme songs, or “anisongs,” appear to be a unique form of global cultural expression that may foster interest in the Japanese language outside the framework of translation. This exploratory study investigates how anisongs might function as affective and…
Abstract Teaser: The internal working model of adolescence, which is formed on the basis of infant attachment, consists of two dimensions: avoidance and anxiety. Avoidance and anxiety indicate low trust in others and low trust in self, respectively. These low levels of…
Abstract Teaser: Why can't people ask for help when facing major difficulties? A certain proportion of young adults struggle to initiate requests for assistance due to an inability to maintain a long-term perspective. This study examines the psychological factors hindering help-seeking behavior…
Abstract Teaser: Doctor–patient relationships are not only channels for clinical communication but also central to whether patients feel truly “seen.” Yet little attention has been given to how different medical specialties shape this experience. This study explored variations in patient needs and…
Abstract Teaser: Microaggressions in counselor education programs create hostile learning environments that undermine student success and retention. This presentation examines how humanistic-oriented andragogy can serve as a transformative approach to reducing microaggressions and fostering inclusivity. Through qualitative inquiry, this study explores faculty…
Chie Fujikake is a lecturer and coordinator at Nanzan University in Japan teaching courses on diversity and education. Her research focuses on student diversity and the internationalization of higher education pursuing her PhD at Nagoya University.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chie-fujikake-55637b14a/
Abstract Teaser: This presentation reports a short-term study abroad program enhanced by virtual exchange (VE) projects where two Japanese courses at a university in the U.S. (AMU) works with a group of Japanese college students from its partner university (JPU). A faculty-led…
Abstract Teaser: The study aimed to examine emergency response in normal times, how emergency medical information should be shared, and the health status of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic at serviced senior housing operators in Osaka City, the city with the largest…
Abstract Teaser: Problem-based learning (PBL) has been widely applied in nursing education to enhance student knowledge and clinical performance skills. With the expansion of online learning after COVID-19, the use of metaverse platforms in nursing education is applying. However, their effects on…
Abstract Teaser: Since its launch in November, 202d2, ChatGPT, has immediately garnered English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) writing scholars’ attention. Many ESL/EFL writing researchers have explored the affordances and pitfalls of this AI-powered chatbot. Current research has shown four promising research…
Abstract Teaser: This presentation reports on a classroom practice designed to foster collaborative learning among students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, including Japanese students, international students, and returnees. The course focused on reading texts about contemporary social issues in Japan,…
Abstract Teaser: In alignment with MEXT’s policy to cultivate global human resources (gurobaru jinzai)—emphasizing intercultural competence and identity rooted in Japan’s culture (Yonezawa, 2014)—Japanese universities are expected to foster global graduates through English‐medium education. Consequently, many EFL textbooks now focus exclusively on Japanese…
Abstract Teaser: Higher education has become an increasingly multicultural environment in the context of globalization. Culturally responsive teaching has proved an effective approach to enhancing student engagement and promoting educational equity. However, its impact on students’ intrinsic motivation (IM) across different disciplines…
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Perspectives on Education in the Pacific Islands
Session Information:Saturday, 3 January 2026 14:05
Session: Conference Plenary Session
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 310
Presentation Type: Keynote Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Drawing on her extensive experience as a Pacific scholar and educator, Unaisi Nabobo-Baba will offer broad reflections on education in the region. Reflecting ongoing issues around inclusive education, and considering the indigenous population in the Pacific islands, her keynote is…
Defunding Education: Challenges and Implications
Session Information:Saturday, 3 January 2026 15:25
Session: Conference Plenary Session
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 310
Presentation Type: Featured Panel Session
-Rosie Rowe is the Executive Director of Leadership in Disabilities & Achievement of Hawai`i (LDAH), a 501(c)3 organisation improving the lives of parents and their children with, or at risk of disabilities to receive an equitable education in the public-school system.
-A Chamorro of the island of Guahan (Guam), Dr Mary Therese Perez Hattori is one of nine children born to Fermina Leon Guerrero Perez and Paul Mitsuo Hattori, of the clan Familian Titang.
Abstract Teaser: Since January 2025, the Trump administration has enacted a sweeping range of policy shifts through anti-DEI executive orders and the termination of existing funding commitments in many areas, including education, the arts, and the humanities. Members of this panel will…
Education, Culture, and the Environment in an AI-Driven Era
Session Information:Saturday, 3 January 2026 16:30
Session: Conference Plenary Session
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 310
Presentation Type: Featured Panel Session
-Dr Peter Mataira (Māori, Aotearoa New Zealand) is a Professor of Social Work at Hawaiʻi Pacific University (HPU) where he teaches courses in research, community and organizational practice, clinical assessments, and ethics.
-LJ Rayphand is an educational leader and researcher from Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia.
-Michael Menchaca is a Professor in the Department of Learning Design and Technology at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, United States.
Abstract Teaser: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been presented to us as a technological tool that helps advance knowledge, delivering innovations and solutions to our many challenges in a much more productive and efficient way than ever before. While AI continues to evolve…
The Forum: AI in Academia: Ethics, Challenges, and Solutions
Session Information:Monday, 5 January 2026 09:00
Session: Conference Featured Session
Room: Ala Moana Hotel: Carnation Room
Presentation Type: Forum Discussion
-Professor Grant Black is a Professor in the Faculty of Commerce at Chuo University, Tokyo, Japan, where he has taught Global Skills and Global Issues since 2013.
-Dr Melina Neophytou is the Academic Operations Manager at IAFOR, where she works closely with academics, keynote speakers, and IAFOR partners to shape academic discussions within The Forum, bring conference programmes together, refine scholarship programmes, and build an interdisciplinary and international community.
Abstract Teaser: With regards to Academic Research, AI provides promise while simultaneously causing concern. AI might be used in research to assist with the writing process, organise literature searches, analyse data, generate graphs and figures, and even consider solutions. Overall, AI’s potential…
The Online Forum: AI in Academia: Ethics, Challenges, and Solutions
Session Information:Wednesday, 7 January 2026 12:25
Session: Conference Featured Session
Room: Live-Stream Room 1
Presentation Type: Forum Discussion
-Apipol Sae-Tung is an Academic Coordinator at IAFOR, where he contributes to the development and execution of academic-related content and activities.
Abstract Teaser: With regards to Academic Research, AI provides promise while simultaneously causing concern. AI might be used in research to assist with the writing process, organise literature searches, analyse data, generate graphs and figures, and even consider solutions. Overall, AI’s potential…
From Academia to Industry: Overcoming the Transitional Barriers for Industrial Design Graduates (102581)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Although the design industry is changing more quickly than ever before, many college programs continue to use outdated frameworks that do not adequately prepare students for these rapid changes. To identify significant gaps between industrial design education and industry demands,…
Understanding the Productivity of Gamification System (100780)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: A systematic analysis of how to improve productivity from employees’ gamification usage remains absent. This study builds on the transaction theory of stress (TTS) to consider how techno-stress is influenced by employees’ appraisals toward environmental demands and affects productivity. These…
ERP Evidence for Morphological Processing of Sino-Korean Prefix in Visual Word Recognition (103077)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: This study examined the neural correlates of morphological processing in Sino-Korean prefixed derivations during visual word recognition. Event-related potentials (ERPs) were recorded to explore how morphological, semantic, and orthographic priming modulate brain responses across three temporal windows: N250 (200–270 ms),…
Beyond Translation: How Anime Theme Songs May Foster Global Engagement with Japanese Language (100505)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Japanese anime theme songs, or “anisongs,” appear to be a unique form of global cultural expression that may foster interest in the Japanese language outside the framework of translation. This exploratory study investigates how anisongs might function as affective and…
An Examination of the Relationship Between Attachment, Time Perspective, and Help-Seeking Behavior (100851)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: The internal working model of adolescence, which is formed on the basis of infant attachment, consists of two dimensions: avoidance and anxiety. Avoidance and anxiety indicate low trust in others and low trust in self, respectively. These low levels of…
A Study on Youth Unable to Seek Assistance Due to a Lack of Long-Term Perspective (101727)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Why can't people ask for help when facing major difficulties? A certain proportion of young adults struggle to initiate requests for assistance due to an inability to maintain a long-term perspective. This study examines the psychological factors hindering help-seeking behavior…
Seeing the Patient: A Phenomenological Interpretation of Doctor–Patient Relationships Across Specialties (102822)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Doctor–patient relationships are not only channels for clinical communication but also central to whether patients feel truly “seen.” Yet little attention has been given to how different medical specialties shape this experience. This study explored variations in patient needs and…
Inclusive Andragogy: Addressing Microaggressions Through Humanistic Learning (96257)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Microaggressions in counselor education programs create hostile learning environments that undermine student success and retention. This presentation examines how humanistic-oriented andragogy can serve as a transformative approach to reducing microaggressions and fostering inclusivity. Through qualitative inquiry, this study explores faculty…
Project Design for Hybrid Virtual Exchange: Japan-U.S. Intercultural Collaboration (96432)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Chie Fujikake is a lecturer and coordinator at Nanzan University in Japan teaching courses on diversity and education. Her research focuses on student diversity and the internationalization of higher education pursuing her PhD at Nagoya University.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chie-fujikake-55637b14a/
Abstract Teaser: This presentation reports a short-term study abroad program enhanced by virtual exchange (VE) projects where two Japanese courses at a university in the U.S. (AMU) works with a group of Japanese college students from its partner university (JPU). A faculty-led…
Responses to Rental Housing for the Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Understanding the Deterioration of QOL of Elderly Residents (100391)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: The study aimed to examine emergency response in normal times, how emergency medical information should be shared, and the health status of residents during the COVID-19 pandemic at serviced senior housing operators in Osaka City, the city with the largest…
Effects of Problem-Based Learning Using Metaverse Platform on Learning Outcomes in Nursing Students: A One-group Pretest-Posttest Study (100838)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Problem-based learning (PBL) has been widely applied in nursing education to enhance student knowledge and clinical performance skills. With the expansion of online learning after COVID-19, the use of metaverse platforms in nursing education is applying. However, their effects on…
EFL Undergraduate Students’ Engagement with Language Feedback by ChatGPT: An Exploratory Study (100857)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Since its launch in November, 202d2, ChatGPT, has immediately garnered English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) writing scholars’ attention. Many ESL/EFL writing researchers have explored the affordances and pitfalls of this AI-powered chatbot. Current research has shown four promising research…
Collaborative Learning in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms: The Role of Japanese Language Education (102447)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: This presentation reports on a classroom practice designed to foster collaborative learning among students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, including Japanese students, international students, and returnees. The course focused on reading texts about contemporary social issues in Japan,…
Teaching Japan in English: Cultural Essentialism and the (In)visibility of Minorities in University EFL Textbooks (100683)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: In alignment with MEXT’s policy to cultivate global human resources (gurobaru jinzai)—emphasizing intercultural competence and identity rooted in Japan’s culture (Yonezawa, 2014)—Japanese universities are expected to foster global graduates through English‐medium education. Consequently, many EFL textbooks now focus exclusively on Japanese…
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Student Intrinsic Motivation in Multicultural Higher Education: A Cross-Disciplinary Perspective (101136)
Session Information:Sunday, 4 January 2026 11:25
Session: Session 2 (Posters)
Room: Hawaii Convention Center: Room 306
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Abstract Teaser: Higher education has become an increasingly multicultural environment in the context of globalization. Culturally responsive teaching has proved an effective approach to enhancing student engagement and promoting educational equity. However, its impact on students’ intrinsic motivation (IM) across different disciplines…
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