11:25 –
From Academia to Industry: Overcoming the Transitional Barriers for Industrial Design Graduates (102581)
Yihui Hua is currently pursuing her doctoral degree at Arizona State University, USA and her research is focus on transdisciplinary design with in industry 4.0.
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Understanding the Productivity of Gamification System (100780)
Dr. Shih-Wei Chou is currently a professor in the department of MIS (management of information systems) at National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology in Taiwan.
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11:25 –
ERP Evidence for Morphological Processing of Sino-Korean Prefix in Visual Word Recognition (103077)
Dr Sun-Young Lee is a University ProfessorPrincipal Lecturer at Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in South Korea
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11:25 –
Beyond Translation: How Anime Theme Songs May Foster Global Engagement with Japanese Language (100505)
Shinji Okumura obtained his doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics at Monash University. He is currently an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Faculty of Information and Communications at Bunkyo University, Japan.
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An Examination of the Relationship Between Attachment, Time Perspective, and Help-Seeking Behavior (100851)
Dr Kumiko Yoshitake is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University in Japan
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11:25 –
A Study on Youth Unable to Seek Assistance Due to a Lack of Long-Term Perspective (101727)
Maori Urakawa is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Child Education and care at Nagasaki Junshin Catholic University, Japan
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Seeing the Patient: A Phenomenological Interpretation of Doctor–Patient Relationships Across Specialties (102822)
Dr. Ling-Lang Huang is an Associate Professor and the Director of Medical Humanities Discipline in the Department of Medicine at Mackay Medical College,Taiwan.
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11:25 –
Inclusive Andragogy: Addressing Microaggressions Through Humanistic Learning (96257)
Dr Varkonyi currently serves as the President-Elect of ACA New York and is a full professor at Molloy University. Her research explores the psychosocial stressors affecting Latinas in academic spaces and draws from culturally responsive, anti-oppressive frameworks. Through her teaching, mentorship, and advocacy, Dr. Varkonyi champions equity-driven change in counselor education and uplifts the voices of marginalized learners.
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Project Design for Hybrid Virtual Exchange: Japan-U.S. Intercultural Collaboration (96432)
Tomoe Nishio is Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of North Georgia.
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/
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Responses to Rental Housing for the Elderly During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Understanding the Deterioration of QOL of Elderly Residents (100391)
Dr Tomoko Shigaki is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Osaka University of Economics in Japan
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Effects of Problem-Based Learning Using Metaverse Platform on Learning Outcomes in Nursing Students: A One-group Pretest-Posttest Study (100838)
I am a nursing professor at Chungnam National University, with a background in engineering and nursing.
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11:25 –
EFL Undergraduate Students’ Engagement with Language Feedback by ChatGPT: An Exploratory Study (100857)
Hui-Tzu Min is Distinguished Professor of Department of Foreign Languages and Literature at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. Her research areas are peer review training and student feedback literacy in second language writing.
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11:25 –
Collaborative Learning in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms: The Role of Japanese Language Education (102447)
Professor Keiko Okumura is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Meiji Gakuin University in Japan
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11:25 –
Teaching Japan in English: Cultural Essentialism and the (In)visibility of Minorities in University EFL Textbooks (100683)
Mr Chris Hastings is currently a lecturer at Nanzan University in the Deparment of British and American Studies, Japan.
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11:25 –
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Student Intrinsic Motivation in Multicultural Higher Education: A Cross-Disciplinary Perspective (101136)
Lin Xu is a graduate student in Educational Studies at University of Michigan. Her research centers on advancing equitable learning environments that transform learning experiences and empower teachers through innovative practices.
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Career Anxiety and Career Preparation Behaviors Among Youth in Child Care Facilities: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-method Study of Serial Double (96142)
Young Jin Kim is a non-tenure-track professor at Chosun University, focusing on career education, positive psychology, and future core competencies; currently studying flourishing among Korean care leavers.
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Proof of Concept for a Public Speaking Anxiety Diagnostic Tool for Students of Public Speaking Courses (102971)
Juven Nino Villacastin is a lecturer of the Communicology program at the School of Communication and Information, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA.
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11:25 –
Normalization and Its Relation to Peace Education Using a Sampling of Montessori Preschools from Around the World (96664)
Ms. Ritsu Dansako is an EFL lecturer at Kurume University and holds BA and MA from U.S. universities. She engaged in doctoral studies at Kyushu University until 2025. Her research interests are early childhood education and 2nd language acquisition.
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11:25 –
Quantitative Analysis of Gaze Behavior in Children with Developmental Disabilities During Reading Aloud and Visual Search Tasks (103002)
Kotomi Shiota is a researcherat the Waseda University. She works as an external specialist in special needs schools in Japan. Her research interests include inclusive education and education for people with severe physical and mental disabilities.
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11:25 –
Leveraging AI for Health Education: Advancing Equity, Trust, and Resilience in Public Health Systems (102167)
Professor Myoung-Jin Chae is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Soonchunhyang University in South Korea
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11:25 –
Linking Green HRM to SDG Performance in Universities: Evidence from Latvia (102973)
Dr. Jana Eriņa is an Associate Professor and Lead Researcher at Riga Technical University, Latvia. Her interests span HRM, innovation economics, project management, and digitalization; her current project examines Green HRM in higher education.
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Developing Contextualized EFL Materials for Mongolian Pre-service Teachers: Insights from Coursebook Evaluation (98253)
Nyamsuren Baljinnyam is currently working as a Head of English Department, School of Social Sciences and Humanities at Mongolian National University of Education. I am a doctoral candidate and working on the research on English course book evaluation
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11:25 –
Internationalization of Higher Education in Kazakhstan: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Collaborations (102815)
Aikumis Serikbayeva is a Ph.D. student in Workforce Education and Development at Penn State University. She has extensive experience in higher education as a faculty member, researcher, and administrator. Her research focuses on faculty retention.
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Beyond Admission: Gendered Motivational Profiles and Clusters Among Medical Students (98237)
Chih Ting Chang is currently a Ph.D. student in education at the Social Sciences College, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan.
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Differences in Self-Efficacy Among Collegiate Athletes: A Comparison Between Contact and Non-Contact Sports (100268)
Li-heng Chen is currently a master's student in the Department of Sport Business Management, College of Sport Industry, National Taiwan University of Sport.
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A Study on the Test Construction of Psychological Resilience of College Students (100865)
Dr. Pin Chen Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and the Center for Teacher Education at National University of Tainan. She also serves as Secretary to the Director of the Tainan City Government Education Bureau.
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Perception of Changes on People with Disabilities from Recreation Therapy Course (101944)
Dr Erick Kong is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at California State University East Bay in United States
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Exploring Problem-Based Learning in Latvian Higher Education: Perspectives from Students (102889)
Dr. Diana Liduma is currently a leading researcher of Educational management at Liepaja Academy, Riga Technical University, Latvia with significant expertise in managing projects related to human resource development and problem-based learning.
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Education-Practice Alignment in Clinical Engineering: A National Gap Analysis of 40 Competencies in Japan (102964)
Dr Takao Asai is currently an Associate Professor of Medical Device Engineering at Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Japan.
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ICT-Based Instructional Materials and Butterfly Stroke Skill Acquisition in Junior High School Students: A Pre–Post Evaluation (102778)
Kazumasa Ozeki, Professor at Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, specializes in swimming biomechanics and coaching science. His current project focuses on the kinematic analysis of relay start techniques in competitive swimming.
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Current Practice of Problem-Based Learning in Latvian Higher Education: Insights from Academic Staff (102890)
Dr. Inese Lusena-Ezera is currently a professor of Educational management at Liepaja Academy, Riga Technical University, Latvia.
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Session 3 (Parallel) |
Hawaii Convention Center: Room 301A | Literary Arts Practices (Workshop)
Session Chair: Lee Friederich
12:40 –
The Forest Inside You: A Creative Writing and Wellbeing Workshop (100806)
Dr. Lee FRIEDERICH is a Professor at Akita International University in the Faculty of the International Liberal Arts. She is involved in researching contemporary Japanese women poets, as well as the relationship between Creativity and Wellbeing.
Joel FRIEDERICH is a poet from the U.S. ("Blue to Fill the Empty Heaven," Silverfish Review Press) teaching creative and academic writing at Akita International University in Japan and researching the role of creative practices in wellbeing.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 301B | Higher Education
Session Chair: Ompe Aime Mudimu
12:40 –
Changing Internal Medical Residents’ Attitudes Towards Managing People with Obesity Using an Interactive Educational Session with Embedded Real-life Patients’ Experiences (100810)
Ellina Lytvyak has interests in medical education, curriculum development, and improving educational and social environments for students.
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Enhancing Engineering and Technology Education Through AI-Enhanced Instructional Methods (98680)
Dr. Askar is currently a Professor of Engineering, Associate Chair, and Construction Management Program Director in the Department of Engineering & Technology at Southern Utah University.
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Keeping Your Personal Research Assistant Employed: Tips for Using AI Responsibly in Planning and Conducting Doctoral Research (95014)
Dr. Daniel Teodorescu is currently an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Accreditation and Professor of Higher Education at the Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, United States.
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Enhancing Education in Disaster Management with the Responding Lab (102807)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ompe Aimé Mudimu is professor of Heat and Mass Transfer in the Faculty of Plant, Energy and Machine Systems at the University of Applied Sciences of Cologne and Deputy Director of the Institute for Rescue Engineering and Civil Protection at the same university.
T. Säger received a Bachelor degree in Rescue Engineering in 2011 and a Master degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2015. Since 2011, he is a Senior Laboratory Engineer at the Institute for Rescue Engineering, focusing on major incident management.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 302A | Educational Policy, Leadership, Management & Administration
Session Chair: Cordelia A Yates
12:40 –
Trauma-Informed Practices: Principal Perceptions of Self-Regulatory Strategies in Schools (102969)
Dr. Cathie Bush is currently principal of a kindergarten to grade nine school in a large urban area in Alberta, Canada. The school has a socially vulnerable population, including many students and families who have experienced traumatic life events.
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The Educational Space of Underprivileged Students: A Case Study of the Students Living in Subdivided Units in Hong Kong (102968)
Dr Wai-leung Chan is currently a Senior Lecture of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Metropolitan University of Hong Kong.
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Pursuing Agreement or Pursuing Response?: Caregiver Pursuit of Answers During Interaction with Adolescents Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (96263)
Eriko Kamei is a lecturer at Kanagawa University, Yokohama in Japan. She received a doctoral degree from Kanagawa University in 2024. Her research examines atypical interaction from conversation analytic perspective.
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Examining Teachers’ Perspectives on Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities, English Learners, and Struggling Learners: A Comparative Analysis of Classroom Implementation and Theoretical Frameworks (102972)
Dr Yates works at Morningside University as an Assistant professor of Education. She teaches primarily preservice teachers in the undergraduate program during the normal semester and graduate students during the summertime.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 302B | Innovative Technologies in Education
Session Chair: Ahmed Alsharif
12:40 –
From AI Interest to Application: What Faculty AI Training Reveals About Higher Education’s Digital Future (101559)
Dr Laura McNeill is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of Alabama in United States
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Teacher Self‑Use Predicts Classroom Adoption of Generative AI: A Two‑Stage Model in Japanese High‑School Informatics (102798)
Shunsuke Inagaki, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Yamanashi. After 20 years teaching high school, he researches programming, data science, and problem-solving education, aiming to improve information education in schools.
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Design, Implementation, and Assessment of a Student-Led Intelligent Learning System: Enhancing Engagement and Learning (102753)
Ahmed Alsharif
Alsharif, Assistant Professor at Utah Valley University. Interested in project management, educational technology, and AI in learning. Currently leading a student-led project on AI-powered tutoring in higher education.
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Designing a Custom GPT: Considering the Implications for Media Education (100529)
Professor John Pavlik is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in United States
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A | Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics
Session Chair: Andreea Cervatiuc
13:05 –
AI Avatar VR Speaking Practice: Effects on Speaking Proficiency and Anxiety in Japanese EFL Learners Preparing to Study Abroad (96654)
Dr Yukie Saito is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Chuo University in Japan
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Mediation Found in Intercultural Communication Within Multicultural Classes (102996)
Dr Etsuko Yamada is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Hokkaido University in Japan
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Multimodal Approaches to Teaching Additional Languages (98317)
Dr Andreea Cervatiuc is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at University of British Columbia in Canada
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B | Humanities - Teaching and Learning
Session Chair: Manca Sustarsic
13:05 –
Early Childhood Science Education in Bedouin Communities (102284)
Dr. Saleem Abu Jaber is head of the department of Arabic language and literature at Achva Academic College,where he is also an academic advisor. He is responsible for ensuring the accessibility of higher education to the College’s Arab students.
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Enhancing Preschool Quality: A Survey of CLASS Training Effectiveness in Hawaiʻi (100902)
Dr Sustarsic is an Evaluation Specialist at the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.
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13:55 –
Every Child Belongs: Exploring Teachers’ Beliefs About Inclusion in Omani Kindergartens (103067)
Dr Al Salmi is currently an Associate Professor at the department of Early Education, College of Education, Sullen Qaboos University, Oman
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 304A | Humanities - Globalisation
Session Chair: Sei Shishido
12:40 –
Competition Law Harmonization for Cross-Border Digital Trade (102686)
Dr. Shin-Ru Cheng is currently an assistant professor at the Graduate School of Law and Hakubi Center at Kyoto University, Japan.
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From Data Hunt to Data Vault: A Closed-Chain Solution for Antitrust Compliance (96999)
Sei Shishido is an Associate Professor at Seikei University, specializing in competition law and digital regulation. His research focuses on antitrust in digital markets, and he is currently writing a book on Japanese competition policy and case stud
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 304B | Learning Experiences, Student Learning & Learner Diversity
Session Chair: Matthew Brooks
12:40 –
Education for Sustainable Development: An Analysis of English Textbook Grade 11 in the Vietnamese Context (95755)
Nguyen Thi Thu Ha is a lecturer in English for the Specific Purposes Department at Hanoi University. She obtained a PhD degree in Linguistics. Her research focuses on linguistics and ESL language teaching.
Ta Thi Thanh Hien, a lecturer at Hanoi University, teaches English skills and ESP, develops curricula and tests, and conducts research. With 18 years’ experience and several publications, she is known for her dedication and professional excellence.
https://www.facebook.com/TTHEnglish
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Interested, but Not Motivated: Motivational Corruption in Higher Education (98411)
Mr. Matthias Werner is a lecturer and doctoral candidate at the University of the Bundeswehr in Munich and his research interests include online labor markets, freelancing/gig work, artificial intelligence and social media.
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Exploring the Structural Relationships Between Medical Students’ Interest and Passion for Studying Medicine (98270)
Dr. Shujun Liou is an education researcher with a doctoral degree, currently focusing on empirical and applied studies in the field of education.
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Experiential Learning in Graduate Conducting Education: Insights from a Community Medical Orchestra (103069)
Dr. Matthew Brooks is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Orchestral Activities in Music & Medicine at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (USA) where he conducts the multiple orchestras, teaches graduate-level orchestral conducting, and oversees music and medicine activities.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 305A | Politics and History
Session Chair: John Riofrio
12:40 –
Collective Agency and Land Rights: Women’s Self-Help Groups as Drivers of Rural Transformation in Kenya (100825)
Ms Franciscah Anyona Omukiti is a University Doctoral Student at University of Tsukuba in Japan
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Where’s Utopian Leadership when We Need it? (100885)
Dr. Toby Widdicombe is Professor of English at the University of Alaska Anchorage. His major research fields are utopianism, American literature, Tolkien, textual studies, and Shakespeare. He is currently working on a study of Shakespeare and death.
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Dueling Sovereignties: The Debate over Public Safety Authority on Tribal Lands in the US (100769)
Professor Kenneth N. Hansen teaches Political Science and American Indian Studies at California State University, Fresno in the United States.
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Gentrifying Choice and (Un)Freedom: Selling Out to Survive in Gentefied (102151)
John Riofrio, "Rio", is an Associate Professor of Latinx and Hispanic Studies at William & Mary. His publications focus on Latinx cultural production including Literature and Film, as well as the theory and practice of mentoring.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 305B | Design and Performance in Arts & Humanities
Session Chair: Sharon Mirchandani
12:40 –
Staging the Archive: Theatrical Methods for Presidential Library and Museum Engagement Through Betty Ford’s Legacy (103056)
Jamey Grisham serves as an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre in the Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College in Missouri and as Director of Theatre at the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Colorado.
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Between Life and Aesthetics: Understanding Marginal Landscapes Through Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees (Sakura) (100777)
Dr Ran Kamiyama is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Toyo University in Japan
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The Eclectic American Musical Style of Composer Marga Richter’s Humorous Art Songs (100427)
Dr. Sharon Mirchandani is a Professor of Musicology and Chair of the Department of Music Studies at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Her research focuses on American music and women composers, and she is the author of Marga Richter.
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Session 4 (Parallel) |
Hawaii Convention Center: Room 301A | Innovative Technologies in Education (Workshops)
Session Chair: Gabrielle Heard
14:35 –
Synergizing Success: A Deeper Dive into Academic Integration (98483)
Dr. Jill Ranucci is currently self-employed as an educational consultant. Her academic expertise allows her to be versatile in the secondary and post secondary market for schools nationally. In 2024-2025, Jill spoke at 17 conferences.
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Beyond the Screen: Interactive Strategies for Bias Awareness in Teacher Education (100731)
Gabrielle Heard is an Ed.D. student at the University of Calgary studying how e-learning can reduce educational shame. She is an Instructional Designer and founder of Plain Language Education, creating innovative digital learning experiences.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 301B | Higher Education
Session Chair: Hideto Fukudome
14:35 –
Annual Rankings of Institutions of Higher Learning: Where’s the Validity? (101264)
Amber Riberdy is an Independent Scholar based in Windsor Ontario, Canada. Along with her current research project on the moderating effects of gender on sleep and adolescent wellbeing, she is pursuing a post-graduate degree in Psychology.
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Transformative Learning in a D&I Study Abroad Programme: Insights from Qualitative Data (102966)
Aki Nishihara — Prof., School of Social Welfare, Hokusei Gakuen Univ.; from 2026 Prof., Dept. of Global Innovation (DGi), Faculty of Intl. Studies. Interests: D&I in study abroad/internships, COIL. KAKENHI project: D&I training.
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Bridging Quality Assurance and Pedagogy: A Reflection on Course Redesign in Higher Education (102953)
Dr. Mercedes Valadez is an Associate Professor in the Division of Criminal Justice at California State University, Sacramento.
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Innovation in Undergraduate Education at a Japanese Research University: Developing a Concept of Design Education (102988)
Dr. Hideto Fukudome is a Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Tokyo, Japan. His research field is higher education and international and cross-cultural education.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 302A | Educational Policy, Leadership, Management & Administration
Session Chair: Shendah Benoit
14:35 –
Navigating Mandates: Leaders of Nonprofit Support Service Providers for Adults with I/DD and the Challenge of Ethical Decision Making (96407)
Dr. Kristal Hebert serves as the executive director for the Arc of St. Mary, a nonprofit organization that provides support services for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in St. Mary Parish.
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The Role of Parental Mediation in Preventing Adolescent Addiction to Digital Media (102164)
Soyoung Kim is currently working as a researcher at Global Convergence Content Research Center
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Parental Stress and Coping Strategies of Mothers of a Child Having Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder as Basis for an Intervention (96640)
Elise Lauren Cabrera Barbin currently serves as a faculty member at Miriam College Nuvali, located in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines.
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Enhancing Neuroinclusivity in British Columbia’s Post Secondary Education System: A Macro-Level Perspective (100662)
Dr. Shendah Benoit is Assistant Professor in the School of Education, University of Northern British Columbia, Canada. Her research interests include strength-based inclusion, positive organizational practices, and compassionate systems.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 302B | Humanities - Teaching and Learning
Session Chair: Raymond Yasuda
14:35 –
Investigating Japanese University Students’ Intercultural Behavior Intent Through a Theory of Planned Behavior Model: A Longitudinal Study (96156)
Professor Brad Deacon is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Nanzan University in Japan
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Consideration and the Content of ‘Informatics’ – Which Was Introduced from 2025 in the Common Test for University Admissions in Japan (97258)
Yoshiaki Nakano a professor of Kogakuin University and a principal of Junior and Senior High School of Kogakuin University.
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Information Skills of University Freshmen and General Informatics Education (100850)
Dr. Tomohiro Inagaki is currently a professor at Information Media Center, Hiroshima University, Japan.
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Developing Intercultural Communicative Competence Through a Short-term Study Tour (100895)
Dr. Raymond Yasuda is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Kanagawa University, Tokyo, Japan.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303A | Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics
Session Chair: David Aline
14:35 –
Japanese Learners Embrace AI: Reducing Anxiety and Enhancing Fluency, Autonomy and Confidence in English Practice (98231)
HAMMETT DAVID is a teacher of English of at the university level in Hokkaido, Japan. His academic research has been centered on online materials. Currently, he is researching A.I. tools and their potential roles in language learning.
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How Informal Digital Habits Shape Vocabulary Growth Among Saudi EFL Learners (96222)
Dr. Mohammed Alshaikhi is an Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on second language vocabulary development, collocational knowledge, bilingualism, and EFL academic writing.
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Tour Guides’ Embodied Conduct for Preparing Visitors for Extended Informings of Sites of Interest: The Nexis of Language and Tourism (98381)
Yuri Hosoda is Professor in the Graduate School of Humanities at Kanagawa University, Yokohama.
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Learners’ Construction of Opinions With Reported Speech During Task-Based Language Learning Activities: How Classroom Materials Are Employed in Student Discussions (98382)
David Aline is Professor in the Graduate School of Humanities at Kanagawa University, Yokohama. His research interests include second language acquisition through conversation analysis.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 303B | Education, Sustainability & Society
Session Chair: Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi
14:35 –
The Effects of a Culture of Belonging on Indigenous Students in Junior High (96101)
Cori Fraser has been the Principal of Westmount Jr High with Edmonton Public Schools since 2020. She is dedicated to creating a space where all students, teachers and parents feel welcome and have a strong sense of belonging.
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Persian Dance from Cultural Survival to Resistance (101631)
Shahrzad Hamzeh is a PhD candidate in Visual and Performing Arts at UT Dallas. Her research and creative work explore the intersections of Persian dance, memory, and cultural identity, with a focus on the body as a site of resistance and healing.
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Navigating Challenges and Enhancing Access: A Case Study of Infant and Toddler Program in Hawaiʻi (100903)
Dr Sustarsic is an Evaluation Specialist at the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.
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Waves of Resistance: Beyond the Illusion of Inclusion (98491)
Kari Moana Te Rongopatahi is currently a senior lecturer in Māori education at the University of Canterbury, Aotearoa New Zealand
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 304A | Humanities - Immigration, Race, Nation and Identity
Session Chair: Saleem Abu Jaber
14:35 –
Global Frameworks, Local Reconfigurations: A Comparative Study of Batur and Rinjani UNESCO Geoparks (103024)
Yoonhee Jung, Senior Research Fellow, National University of Singapore. Urban sustainability, disaster studies, and Urban resiliency in the Asian context.
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“Shojin Ryori”, Japanese Zen Buddhist Vegetarian Cuisine, Profoundly Influenced Japanese Aestheticism, Shaping the Cultural Identity of the Local Japanese In Hawaii (102271)
Naoko Moller. A Senior Researcher, Japan Food Studies College. Conducting Zen Buddhist vegetarian cooking workshops and cultural and educational workshops. Giving lectures on Japanese food culture, particularly Immigrant-plantation food of Hawaii.
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Samīr Naqqāsh: Literature as a Struggle for Identity (102844)
Dr. Saleem Abu Jaber is head of the department of Arabic language and literature at Achva Academic College,where he is also an academic advisor. He is responsible for ensuring the accessibility of higher education to the College’s Arab students.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 304B | Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis
Session Chair: Elodie Billionniere
14:35 –
Designing Inclusive Data Science Literacy for Non-STEM Majors: A 2023 Baseline and Design-Based Extensions Through 2025 (102235)
Dr Murakami Yuko is currently an Assistant Professor at the Information Media Center at Hiroshima University, Japan.
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Enhancing Preservice Teachers’ Learning Through Integrated STEM and Community-Based Experiences in a Mathematics Content Course (100896)
Dr. Jia He is currently an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the Department of Mathematics, Augusta University, the United State of America.
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Place-based STEAM Education: Students’ Perceptions of Their Social and Environmental Responsibilities as Citizens (97252)
Dr Kevin OConnor is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Mount Royal University in Canada
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Faculty Mentorship for Underserved Senior STEM Students: Insights from a Hispanic-Serving Institution (98584)
Dr. Elodie Billionniere is currently a Professor of Computer Science at the School of Engineering and Technology, Miami Dade College in Miami, Florida, United States.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 305A | History/Historiography
Session Chair: Carlos De Oro
14:35 –
Nepali Diaspora Journalism in the US: A Historical Perspective (100722)
Prakash Acharya is currently Ph.D. Student and Instructor of Record at E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, USA. A long-time journalist and journalism teacher, Acharya is interested in public policy coverage and audience engagement.
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ReMatriating Space for the Sacred Woman: Indigenous Feminism as an Emerging Global Systems Framework (100201)
Jordan Traut-Jellad is a second year PhD student at The State University of New York at Binghamton where she researches Indigenous feminisms and Moroccan women's literature. She is also the founding editor of JOTSS, Journal of Taylor Swift Studies.
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Socialism, Communism, and Black Secular Thought, 1877-1940 (94747)
Christopher Cameron is Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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Comparative Allegories of Authoritarianism in Contemporary Latin American Horror Cinema (97043)
Carlos de Oro, Christine Robertson Morenz Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies. My academic interests encompass contemporary Latin American film, literatures and cultures, with particular emphasis on Colombia.
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Hawaii Convention Center: Room 305B | Arts Theories and Criticisms
Session Chair: Melita Quinonez
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Narrative Implosion and the Transformative Practice of Reality in Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84 (102825)
Ms. Naomi Hori is currently a PhD student at the University of Tsukuba, Japan.
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Addressing Transnational Repression in the Arts (103020)
Mr David Matas is a Independent Scholar/Researcher at University of Manitoba in Canada
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Art as Emblem and Message: Polish Modernism – the Aesthetic Soft Power of Cultural Memory and Diplomacy (100802)
Julia Mielczarek - Master student at the University of Warsaw, Faculty of Political Science and International Studies, majoring in Cultural Policy, Management in Culture.
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The Problem with “Afterwards”: Transformation and the Female Pupil in Pygmalion (102595)
Melita Quinonez teaches English courses at Black Hills State University in South Dakota. She holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in English at Liberty University.
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