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Addressing the challenges of overweight and obesity: strategies for promoting a healthier future

10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.24677
Irfan Chaudhuri , Md. Shahidul Islam
The prevalence of overweight and obesity among over 1 billion people worldwide constitutes a major public health concern. There is an increased risk for the onset of noncommunicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and various types of cancer, while productivity and life quality are diminished. The social, environmental, and behavioral influences on obesity and overweight can be mitigated through targeted interventions, as these conditions are largely avoidable. This study explores the latest findings on the causes, consequences, and remedies for overweight and obesity, with a global perspective. Additionally, it outlines several effective measures and strategies that have been put into place or are being considered in various contexts, including financial constraints, marketing limits, primary healthcare options, and school-based initiatives. To change the obesity epidemic and promote healthy eating and active living for everyone, the research calls for immediate action and a useful strategy that promotes healthy eating and diet, increased physical exercise, and modifications to environmental elements.
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Page: 936-950
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Identification and segmentation of tumor using deep learning and image segmentation algorithms

10.11591/ijeecs.v38.i3.pp1782-1792
Shilpa Chippalakatti , Renu Madhavi Chodavarapu , Andhe Pallavi
Brain tumor is a typical mass of tissue that develops when cells proliferate and divide excessively. Brain tumor perception requires a great deal of work and experience from the medical professional in order to identify the tumor's precise location. If a brain tumor is not discovered in a timely manner, it affects a person's ability to function normally and raises the death rate. This study focuses on tumor segmentation and tumor detection using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. This work helps the medical professional to precisely identify the tumor location and segmentation process provides cost effective data storage. The YOLOv8s model is utilized for tumor identification, while the image segmentation technique is employed for tumor segmentation. The images come from an open-source dataset used for research, and Roboflow 100 transforms them into .yaml files that are congenial with YOLOv8s. To train the model the dataset is split into training, validation and testing. Proposed model consist of dataset which comprises 639 images, of which 453 are utilized for training, 122 for validation, and 64 for testing, resulting in a ratio of 71:19:10. The dataset is subjected to preprocessing and augmentation. The suggested model performance is assessed depending on the parameters like precision, recall, mAP50 and mAP50-95.
Volume: 38
Issue: 3
Page: 1782-1792
Publish at: 2025-06-01

In the zone or out of bounds? How sports and physical activity anxiety affects life satisfaction among students

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.33530
Marlon A. Mancera , Eduard S. Sumera , Jr., Ruben L. Tagare , Gilbert E. Lopez , Irish M. Orgeta , Yashier T. Haji Kasan , Harold Deo Cristobal , Armand G. Aton , Gauvin Adlaon
This study aims to explore the relationship between sports and physical anxiety and life satisfaction among college students in a leading Philippine state university. Employing a quantitative research design, specifically descriptive correlation, data were collected from 2,043 respondents using simple random sampling. The research utilized the physical activity and sport anxiety scale and the life satisfaction index to measure the respective constructs, with analyses conducted using Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient to assess relationships between variables. Results indicated a significant relationship between sports and physical anxiety and life satisfaction, revealing that higher levels of anxiety corresponded to lower life satisfaction. These findings highlight the importance of addressing sports and physical anxiety to improve overall well-being. Implications suggest that institutions should implement mental health and wellness initiatives aimed at reducing anxiety and promoting supportive environments in physical education settings. By fostering a culture that prioritizes psychological well-being alongside physical engagement, institutions can enhance students’ life satisfaction and overall quality of life.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 1844-1855
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Managing cooperative learning and digital competences in secondary education: a systematic review

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.30449
Virginia A. Samane-Cutipa , Juan Carlos Callacondo Velarde , Fabian Hugo Rucano Paucar , Fabiola Talavera-Mendoza
The COVID-19 pandemic led most schools to opt for distance education, resulting in challenges in the educational field. However, the increased use of digital technology prompted studies on strategies to help reduce the digital divide concerning two key 21st-century skills: cooperation and digital competencies. This article aims to analyze the study of cooperative learning in relation to the achievement of digital competencies in secondary education. It was developed through a systematic literature review (SLR) using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) methodology, retrieving scientific information from the Web of Science (WoS) and ERIC databases, published from 2018 to 2024. The results and findings emphasize the existence of strategies aimed at improving teaching and learning, academic performance, and students’ communication and social skills through task management, the formation of cooperative teams, and conflict resolution with shared leadership. Additionally, it highlights the development of digital competencies such as information retrieval, digital interaction, virtual object creation, digital security, and responsible citizenship. The conclusions focus on using cooperative learning strategies to make the teacher’s role more efficient in interactive spaces.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 2088-2098
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Higher education instructors’ and students’ attitudes toward distance learning

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.29383
Yousef M. Arouri , Yousef M. Alshaboul , Diala A. Hamaidi , Asia Y. Alshaboul
This study aimed at exploring the attitudes of higher education instructors and university students regarding distant learning during the COVID-19 epidemic. It took place at a higher education institution of Jordan. Using a mixed method approach, the researchers developed a two-part questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. The questionnaire was distributed questionnaire to 167 instructors and 349 students from the University of Jordan (UJ). The findings showed that the participants have a moderately favorable attitude toward distant learning. Additionally, the findings revealed no statistically significant differences (α=.05) in the attitudes of UJ instructors and students toward distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic attributedto the study variables. Furthermore, the interviews revealed several themes that the university instructors and students identified as influencing the general effectiveness of their distance learning experience, including access to online platforms and professional training, offering electronic equipment, and protecting the integrity of exams. The study recommends that higher education institutions reconsider the concept of distance learning, considering lessons acquired from the era of compulsory distance learning.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 1949-1960
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Developing local content-based teaching materials for improving students’ holistic reading

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.32665
Husni Mubarok , Sofyan Anif , Harun Joko Prayitno
Integrating local content into teaching materials greatly aids students in their English learning, but the lack of such materials remains an issue. This study aims to develop teaching materials based on local content. It focuses on four key areas: needs analysis, development, practicality, and effectiveness. Utilizing the ADDIE or analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation research design, data collection was conducted with seventh-grade students in the Jepara through observation, interview, questionnaire, and test, which were then analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative method. The analysis revealed that both students and teachers required teaching materials that incorporated local content. The validation of teaching materials indicated a score of 3.56 for lecturers and 3.74 for practitioners, categorizing it as very feasible. The practicality of the teaching materials is indicated by an observation score of 3.4 and a questionnaire score of 3.21. Students’ holistic reading skills improved after utilizing teaching materials centered on local content, particularly in relation to their learning experiences, discourses, and reading comprehension. The findings suggest that the government should develop policies focused on utilizing local content in teaching materials.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 1995-2006
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Brain tumor classification for optimizing performance using hybrid RNN classifier

10.11591/ijeecs.v38.i3.pp1905-1913
Boya Nethappa Gari Kalavathi , Umadevi Ramamoorthy
Tumor is the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells in any part of the human body. Brain tumoris the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide among adults and childrens. Early detection of brain cancers is essential. To prevent more issues, early defect detection is essential. Healthcare physicians may discover and categorize brain tumors with the use of computational intelligence-focused tools. An essential task for diagnosing tumors and choosing the right type of therapy is classifying brain tumors. Brain tumor identification and segmentation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans is now recognized as one of the most significant and difficult research areas in the world of medical image processing. The field of medical imaging has gained greatly from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). DL has shown significant presentation, especially in the areas of brain tumor classification and segmentation. In this work, brain tumor classification for optimizing performance using hybrid recurrent neural network (RNN) classifier is presented. Different types of brain tumors are classified using a mix of RNN and inception residual neural network (ResNet). This strategy will produce improved F1-score, precision, accuracy, and recall scores.
Volume: 38
Issue: 3
Page: 1905-1913
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Demographic determinants of patronage of medicine hawkers by commercial vehicle passengers in Ghana

10.11591/ijphs.v14i2.24606
Joy Ato Nyarko , Kofi Osei Akuoko , Jonathan Mensah Dapaah , Nana Yaa Serwaa Akuoko , Egwolo Perpetual Iyengunmwena
Medicine hawking is one of the major public health problems of the global south. This present study examined the demographic determinants of patronage of the services of medicine hawkers among commercial vehicle passengers in Kumasi, Ghana. A cross-sectional study was carried out from February 2022 to March 2022 at major bus terminals in Kumasi. Data were descriptively and inferentially analysed. The survey revealed that 55% of the respondents had bought medicines from medicine hawkers before. There was a significant relationship between having bought from a medicine hawker before and the intention to buy from them again in the future. Also, age, religion and education contributed significantly to patronising the services of medicine hawkers. We recommend that government intensifies its public health education on the implications of seeking health care services from these medicine hawkers.
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Page: 912-918
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Effect of integrating student-developed videos into a virtual environment

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.32637
Khoo Yin Yin , Mohamad Rohieszan Ramdan
Many users experience loneliness’ and feel disconnected from teachers and friends during online learning. Lack of engagement between teacher and students can hinder learning and lead to unpleasant feelings such as anxiety and a lack of motivation. Hence, some lecturers require students to develop videos in pairs and share them with peers. The purpose of this study was to measure the effect of integrating of student-developed videos into a virtual environment. The quasi-experimental method with was conducted to investigate students’ perceptions of interest, motivation, engagement and performance. A total of 333 students was divided into experimental and control group. Results showed a positive impact of this approach, which can draw out students’ creativity and their understanding of the content knowledge to integrate these with information and communication technology skills. Examination of the qualitative results suggest that the students need to be closely monitored while making the video to prevent free-riders. This study also recommends that the design of the video must be integrated into the course in order to achieve the learning outcome. This study contributed to literature on the effect of student-developed videos.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 2369-2380
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Navigating complexities in on-the-job training at vocational institutions: a systematic literature review

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.31977
Selvi Rajamanickam , Ridzwan Che Rus , Mohd Nazri Abdul Raji
This study aims to systematically review and analyze the integration of fourth industrial revolution (IR 4.0) technologies into technical and vocational education and training (TVET) through on-the-job training (OJT), focusing on key themes such as skills development in the digital age, workforce productivity, relevance of IR 4.0 technologies, and the role of OJT in TVET. Additionally, it seeks to identify the challenges and best practices associated with this integration, offering actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and industry stakeholders to enhance skills development and workforce adaptability in the context of the IR 4.0. A systematic literature review was conducted to understand the multifaceted challenges and opportunities surrounding OJT programs within TVET institutions. Given TVET’s vital role in equipping individuals with workforce-relevant skills, optimizing OJT programs is crucial for meeting modern industry demands. The PRISMA framework guided the review, using advanced search techniques on databases such as Scopus, ERIC, and IEEE, leading to the analysis of 35 primary sources. The review addressed areas including the adaptation of training to modern technologies, labor market outcomes, innovative practices for competency development, and ensuring equity and access in vocational training. It identified best practices, highlighted knowledge gaps, and provided recommendations to optimize OJT in TVET. Key findings emphasized aligning OJT with emerging technologies, enhancing employment outcomes, promoting innovative training methods, and ensuring inclusive and effective vocational training. The study concludes by offering recommendations to improve the quality and outcomes of OJT in TVET, ensuring alignment with evolving workforce and industry needs.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 1856-1869
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Context–based learning–a case study in the Central Highlands, Vietnam

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.31703
Do Huong Tra , Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuong , Phung Viet Hai , H’ Na My Nie
The Central Highlands (Vietnam) harbors a diverse array of traditional musical instruments belonging to 13 ethnic minority groups. However, this invaluable cultural heritage faces the imminent threat of being forgotten and lost due to the lack of generational transmission among the youth. Consequently, the preservation and development of these instruments have become a critical priority for the education sector. This study implemented context-based learning (CBL) approach in teaching the topic of sound-natural science in 7th-grade, to encourage students to engage in addressing issues related to the preservation of traditional musical instruments within their local communities. Through observations and in-depth interviews with nine “E De” ethnic minority students, the study found that students exhibited a strong interest in learning to craft and play traditional instruments. They recognized the importance of this learning in contributing to cultural preservation and demonstrated the ability to apply scientific knowledge effectively in the crafting and utilizing of these instruments. These findings underscore the potential of CBL as a powerful educational model for teaching cultural heritage in other countries. This approach not only deepens students’ understanding of cultural values and social responsibility but also fosters mutual understanding and respect among different cultures on a global scale.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 1972-1984
Publish at: 2025-06-01

A review of research on environmental awareness based on bibliometric analysis: initiation, progress and future

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.30037
Ömer Cem Karacaoğlu , Aysun Aynur Yılmaz , Abdulkadir Özkaya
“Environmental awareness” (EA) is an important factor in helping to eliminate environmental problems and mobilizing individuals and communities. This study addresses the vast literature on EA by presenting a bibliometric analysis of 564 EA studies in the social science citation index (SSCI) in the Web of Science (WoS) database. The study started with a query of EA-related publications in the WoS database and included an exploration stage covering topics such as distribution by years, most cited journals, publishing countries and active universities. The second stage involved the visualization of EA research on keywords through analysis and visual maps using Biblioshiny and VOSviewer software. The third stage involves naming the constructs and identifying their main characteristics. The analysis of keywords and the cluster names made in the light of these words provide a broad perspective of EA research. The final stage, validation, aims to determine the validity of the constructs based on the relationships between concepts. The overall results of the study show that EA research is influential across the world and is shaped around various themes. The identified themes guide future research and policymaking by emphasizing environmental education, sustainability, early childhood education, active learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 1770-1789
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Emotional empathy predicting subjective well-being: undergraduate and graduate comparison

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.32444
Samer Adnan Abdel Hadi , Mahmoud Fisal Alquraan
The current study aims to determine if emotional empathy predicts subjective well-being among undergraduate and graduate students. The current quantitative investigation is based on the survey research design. Participants were students from Al Ain University’s Abu Dhabi and Al Ain campuses (n=307). Data were gathered using the multidimensional emotional empathy scale (MDEES) and the subjective well-being scale (WeBs). The study found that increasing emotional empathy resulted in enhanced subjective well-being among undergraduate and graduate students. The findings also revealed that an increase in the emotional attention component of emotional empathy is associated with a decrease in subjective well-being. The suffering component of emotional empathy makes the greatest contribution to predicting subjective well-being among undergraduate and graduate students. The component of feeling for others ranks second in terms of capacity to predict subjective well-being among undergraduate students. Positive sharing is the second most effective predictor of subjective well-being among graduate students. We discovered that there is a need to increase college students’ subjective well-being, which has a major impact on their overall well-being.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 1695-1705
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Development of a remote physics laboratory to support equitable access to education

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.32384
Ishafit Ishafit , Moh Irma Sukarelawan , Toni Kus Indratno , Ariati Dina Puspitasari , Yoga Dwi Prabowo
Economic disparities and variations in geographical conditions in Indonesia exacerbate access to physics laboratories. Therefore, innovative solutions such as remote physics laboratories are needed to bridge this gap and provide more equitable access to students across the region, regardless of economic or geographical conditions. To overcome this, this research aims to develop a remote physics laboratory for equitable access to quality physics experiments. This research includes 4D model development research. The research subjects involved five students for the functionality test, 84 people for the user test, and ten media experts to assess the feasibility of the product. The instruments used include functionality test instruments, media expert assessments, and usefulness, satisfaction, and ease of use (USE) questionnaires. Tool functionality data and media expert validation were analyzed using the Aiken V technique. At the same time, the level of user acceptance was examined through a combination of Wright maps and logit item values. This development resulted in a remote physics experiment architecture and device with a good functionality assessment index. The assessment by media experts showed high validity. The level of user acceptance is classified in the medium to high category. Thus, the developed R-PhyLab has the potential to be an effective medium in equalizing access to quality physics laboratories in educational institutions that face economic limitations and unfavorable geographical conditions.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 1930-1938
Publish at: 2025-06-01

Educational environment of shaping conflict resolution skills at the tertiary level

10.11591/ijere.v14i3.33120
Liudmyla Holubnycha , Yuliia Sytnykova , Tetiana Shchokina , Natalia Soroka , Dina Demchenko , Tetiana Malieieva
As the modern world is characterized by a large number of various conflicts, it is vital for people to resolve them peacefully. So, it is relevant to develop conflict resolution skills while educating students. The research aimed to examine how certain educational environments designed to cultivate conflict resolution skills in students influence the development of these skills level. A total of 139 students of a Ukrainian university, consisted of two experimental group (E1=48; E2=46) and a control group (C=45) participated in the experiment and produced significant findings that are crucial to the field of conflict resolution skills development. The χ² test helped analyses the experiment data and make a conclusion about its statistical significance. The p-value (less than 0.05) indicated that the difference between the experimental and control groups was statistically significant at the 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed that the students of the experimental groups had substantially higher achievements than the control group students. Thus, educational environments designed to cultivate conflict resolution skills effectively influence these skills level development if academic staff purposefully promotes it. It is recommended to utilize the proposed educational environments in complex within formal educational settings, during extracurricular activities and internships.
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Page: 2224-2235
Publish at: 2025-06-01
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