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Amir Houshang Tajfar; Maryam Panahi
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This article was purposed at examining the impact of the use of artificial intelligence on the innovative behavior of employees of technology companies. Research method, descriptive and of the type of correlation with the statistical population including all employees of technology companies in Ilam ...
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This article was purposed at examining the impact of the use of artificial intelligence on the innovative behavior of employees of technology companies. Research method, descriptive and of the type of correlation with the statistical population including all employees of technology companies in Ilam province with a number of 716 people, Which for the required sample size determination, using Krejcie and Morgan Table (1970), 256 people were selected by the available sampling method. Data collection tools were standard AI questionnaires by Chen et al. (2022, translated by Fergie et al., 1402) and the Jensen questionnaire of employees innovative behavior questionnaire (2000). Descriptive findings showed that the application of artificial intelligence and innovative behavior among employees of technology companies and their components is at a higher than average level. Also, the results of the Pearson correlation coefficient test also showed that at a meaningful level of 05/0, There is a meaningful and direct relationship between the application of artificial intelligence and the innovative behavior of employees of technology companies. Similarly, the results of the structural model of the research showed that in the research model, the hypothetical model of relative intermediation has a favorable effect on the innovative behavior of employees of technology companies with data. Additionally, in the hypothetical model, all the coefficients of the model path were statistically significant, and the use of artificial intelligence has a significant positive and direct impact on the innovative behavior of employees of technology companies to the extent of the effect of 0/823. Therefore, in explaining the desired performance of employees in innovative behavior, the necessity and examination of the acceptance of artificial intelligence among employees is suggested.
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Mohamadreza Sarmadi; Somayeh Salmani Kalleh
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The present study was conducted with the purpose of investigating the epistemological components of the third generation of distance education. In terms of research orientation, this research is fundamental theoretical research. This type of educational environment is based on the constructivist approach. ...
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The present study was conducted with the purpose of investigating the epistemological components of the third generation of distance education. In terms of research orientation, this research is fundamental theoretical research. This type of educational environment is based on the constructivist approach. Based on this, 25 academic experts and senior managers of higher education were selected and interviewed. In this approach, strategies are provided to learners to help them learn how to learn and construct meanings. Each scientific discipline fundamentally follows a specific philosophy in order to theorize. The present research is categorized as fundamental theoretical research in terms of research orientation. In terms of data collection method, it was conducted with a qualitative approach. In order to identify the dimensions of the main components of the third-generation epistemology model of distance education, a thematic analysis strategy and a network of themes have been employed with the help of semi-structured interviews. The statistical population includes academic experts and senior and middle managers in higher education who are knowledgeable in the field of educational philosophy, particularly in the discussion of epistemology. Based on this, 25 university specialists were interviewed. To validate the coding process and ensure quality in the qualitative section, the Cohen's Kappa statistic was used for the epistemological dimensions. To calculate the Kappa statistic, a knowledgeable individual was asked to code and categorize the themes without being informed of the researcher's coding. Then, using the SPSS software, the themes presented by the researcher were compared with the themes provided by the expert. The statistical results showed that the codes of these two researchers were close to each other, indicating a high level of agreement between these two coders and demonstrating reliability. The kappa coefficient was calculated to be 0.856, which falls under the category of excellent agreement. The comprehensive themes extracted from the epistemology of the third generation of distance education are categorized into 5 areas: individual competency, social interaction competency at the international level, constructive teaching competency, virtual space support, assessment and supervision support, and organizing.
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Ommolbanin Ahmadi haji; Seyyedeh tahereh Hadipour; Seyedeh Homa Aghili
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This study analyzes the function of visual arts in the context of photography to enhance critical thinking skills among high school students, emphasizing science and technology within the STEAM framework. The primary purpose is to analyze students' photographic works as reflections of critical thinking ...
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This study analyzes the function of visual arts in the context of photography to enhance critical thinking skills among high school students, emphasizing science and technology within the STEAM framework. The primary purpose is to analyze students' photographic works as reflections of critical thinking processes and explore the use of technological tools and scientific principles in creating these works. The research methodology is based on qualitative content analysis. Visual elements and qualities such as color, light, composition, and perspective, along with the influence of technology (photo editing software) and science (principles of light and color), were analyzed in students' artworks. The findings revealed that themes such as value conflicts, environmental disorder, hope, and resilience against challenges had the most significant impact on reflecting critical thinking. The results indicate that applying the STEAM educational approach in visual arts provides a suitable platform for designing purposeful educational activities and fostering critical thinking. For instance, AI tools help students profoundly enhance their images toward creating meaning and concept, reflecting critical ideas with greater precision. Therefore, it is recommended to design educational activities with an emphasis on science and technology, purposefully utilize AI tools, and hold interactive exhibitions for discussion and analysis of artworks.
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Nayyereh Hosseini
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The rapid and widespread advancement of artificial intelligence technology in the 21st century has led to the emergence of the concept of AI literacy.The present study purposed to explain the role of artificial intelligence literacy in enhancing the higher-order thinking skills of pre-service teachers, ...
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The rapid and widespread advancement of artificial intelligence technology in the 21st century has led to the emergence of the concept of AI literacy.The present study purposed to explain the role of artificial intelligence literacy in enhancing the higher-order thinking skills of pre-service teachers, mediated by behavioral engagement and peer interaction, and was conducted using a descriptive correlational method. The statistical population of the study included all male and female pre-service teachers at Farhangian University in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, totaling 2003 individuals, from whom 322 individuals were selected using the stratified random sampling method based on the Krejcie and Morgan table. Data were collected using four questionnaires: Artificial Intelligence Literacy (Wang et al., 2023), Behavioral Engagement (Lu et al., 2024), Peer Interaction (Hwang et al., 2018), and Higher-Order Thinking Skills (Hwang et al., 2018). Content validity of the questionnaires was assessed and confirmed using the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and the Content Validity Index (CVI). Convergent and discriminant validity of the questionnaires were evaluated and confirmed using the Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and the Fornell-Larcker test, respectively. Reliability of the questionnaires was also examined using Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability, with all values obtained being above 0.70. Data analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques and SPSS and Amos software. The research findings indicated that artificial intelligence literacy has a positive and significant effect on the higher-order thinking skills of pre-service teachers, both directly and indirectly (through behavioral engagement and peer interaction). Accordingly, serious planning and appropriate investment to develop artificial intelligence literacy in all pre-service teachers appear to be important and necessary.
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Zahra Dehghanizadeh; Mehrangiz Alinejad; Mehrdad Azimi Nejadian
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This research aims to elucidate the characteristics of a service-oriented university curriculum based on the experiences and perceptions of experts. The study is applied in nature concerning its objectives and qualitative in terms of data collection, specifically employing a phenomenological approach. ...
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This research aims to elucidate the characteristics of a service-oriented university curriculum based on the experiences and perceptions of experts. The study is applied in nature concerning its objectives and qualitative in terms of data collection, specifically employing a phenomenological approach. The target population consisted of faculty members from Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, among whom 14 individuals with relevant knowledge and experience in service-oriented universities were purposefully (snowball sampling) selected. Sampling was conducted gradually until data saturation was reached. The data collection instrument utilized was a semi-structured interview. In the qualitative data analysis, Strauss and Corbin's coding system was employed to generate initial categories. After several precise reviews, components were extracted using systematic coding analysis. The findings revealed 22 main categories and 310 subcategories concerning the elements of a service-oriented university curriculum, including goals, content, teaching-learning activities, evaluation, and educational environment. According to the experiences and perceptions of faculty members, in service-oriented universities, categories emphasizing social dimensions, practical content, skill-oriented strategies in teaching-learning activities, multifaceted evaluation, and engagement in the workplace and community are of greater significance.
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Fereshteh Naeimi; Mahdie Salehi; Fateme Golshani
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The main objective of the study was to model spiritual health based on religious orientation and life expectancy with the mediation of distress tolerance and the moderating role of gender in students. This study is an applied study with a positivist paradigm, an inductive approach, a survey strategy, ...
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The main objective of the study was to model spiritual health based on religious orientation and life expectancy with the mediation of distress tolerance and the moderating role of gender in students. This study is an applied study with a positivist paradigm, an inductive approach, a survey strategy, and a descriptive-correlational method, and its data were collected in the field during the period (2024-2025). The statistical population consisted of 4000 students of Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, who were selected using the stratified random sampling method according to gender (male and female), level of education (bachelor, master and doctorate), and field of study (humanities, basic sciences, technical and engineering). The sample size was estimated to be 352 people in proportion to the population based on the Morgan table. The research instruments were Ellison's (1982) Spiritual Health Questionnaire, Schneider's (1991) Life Expectancy, Allport's (1950) Religious Orientation, and Simmons' (2005) Discomfort Tolerance Questionnaire, whose reliability based on Cronbach's alpha is 0.9, 0.72, 0.73, and 0.89, respectively. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, and structural equation modeling and Smart pls4 software were used in the inferential section. The research findings indicate that the t value for the direct and indirect effects is smaller than (t=1.96). Therefore, the research hypotheses that the gender variable moderates (strongly or weakly) the direct effect of religious orientation and life expectancy on students' spiritual health, and that the gender variable moderates the indirect effect of religious orientation and life expectancy on students' spiritual health through mediation of students' distress tolerance are rejected with 95% confidence. The numerical value of SRMR in both groups is less than 0.08 and NFI is close to 1 and the research model has a good fit. The result is that there is no significant difference in the effectiveness of the above psychological items in the two groups of men and women.
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Leila Khalili; Jafar Bahadori Khosroshahi
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The purpose of the present research was to study the effect of Artificial Intelligence Literacy (AIL) of students on students' skills in smart device security. This applied research was conducted with a quantitative approach and a survey method. The statistical population of the study was 1307 undergraduate ...
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The purpose of the present research was to study the effect of Artificial Intelligence Literacy (AIL) of students on students' skills in smart device security. This applied research was conducted with a quantitative approach and a survey method. The statistical population of the study was 1307 undergraduate and graduate students at the Faculty of Education and Psychology. The sample size was 194 cases and a random sampling method was applied. The data collection tool was a questionnaire that was distributed among the students in person in printed format from the first of May to the end of June 2024. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted using Smart PLS for validity and reliability of the questionnaire. SPSS software was used to analyse data. The average of AIL was 4.63 and the device's security skill was 4.24. No difference was observed in the status of students based on demographics. Based on the independent t-test, a significant difference was observed at the 0.03 level in the device's security skill based on the gender and field of study of the students. The results of the ANOVA test showed a statistically significant difference at the 0.049 level in the device's security skill based on the field of study of the students. Based on the Pearson test, the highest correlation was between usage and evaluation and the lowest between usage and ethics of AIL; also, there was a positive and significant relationship between AIL and device security skill. The results of the regression test showed that the evaluation and usage dimensions had positive predictive power with beta coefficients of (0.356) and (0.279), and explained 36.2 percent of the changes in the dependent variable.
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Zahra Maarefvand; Nafiseh Sadeghi
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The purpose of this study is to identify the obstacles to implementing technical and vocational training in primary education and to provide solutions for its development.The research approach was qualitative and thematic analysis.The sampling method was purposive and snowball, based on which 14 experts ...
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The purpose of this study is to identify the obstacles to implementing technical and vocational training in primary education and to provide solutions for its development.The research approach was qualitative and thematic analysis.The sampling method was purposive and snowball, based on which 14 experts and scholars were selected and semi-structured interviews were conducted. The validity of the findings was confirmed using the peer review method.The research findings were analyzed using thematic analysis technique in MAXQDA software.Analysis of the research results led to the extraction of 134 descriptive codes, 33 sub-themes, and 10 main themes to identify obstacles and solutions to implementing technical and vocational training in the primary school. According to the findings, the obstacles to implementing technical and vocational training at the primary level included 6 main themes: "Cultural and attitudinal challenges, economic and financial, executive and structural, educational, technical and infrastructure challenges, and professional ability challenges, and also the strategies for developing technical and skills education at the primary level were categorized into 4 main themes: "Financial and infrastructure affairs, cultural development and skill development, managerial and executive affairs, and education and skill development".According to the results, the lack of effective coordination and collaboration among educational and cultural institutions is one of the main obstacles affecting the development of skill-based training. Additionally, economic limitations and a shortage of equipment are major barriers to implementing technical and vocational education programs, which require the provision of proper facilities and financial resources. Changing families' attitudes and promoting a culture of skill-based education within the community play a significant role in establishing and advancing this type of education and can help improve the overall state of technical and vocational training.
