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Wednesday


Session 1

Room 603 (6F)
Innovative Technologies in Education
Session Chair: Min Kang

09:30 – What Happens when a Nation Builds AI-Native Classrooms? Lessons from the UAE for the Future of Global Education Policy (104404)
Dr. Aiswarya Thara Bhai Anish is an education strategist and researcher specialising in AI-enabled learning systems. She leads AI and strategy at The Animal-i and develops innovative, data-driven approaches to teaching, learning, and EdTech policy.
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09:55 – Integrating Technology to Promote Learning and Teaching Management Through Coaching Process for Teachers in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (98602)
My name is Chutiwat Suwatthipong, and I am currently a lecturer at the Office of Educational Technology, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. My areas of interest and expertise include instructional design, interactive media design etc.
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10:20 – AI as Pedagogy in Design Education: Can GenAI-Integrated Teaching Achieve Course Learning Goals in the Short Term? (105439)
Huang Jinmei is a lecturer at Guangzhou College of Commerce. Her research focuses on design education and AI. She leads 3 related projects, has won national and provincial teaching awards, and is a DDES candidate at PolyU Design.
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10:45 – Research Coach Framework: AI-Integrated Pedagogy for UX Design Research Education (105456)
Professor Min Kang is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of Houston in United States
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Room 604 (6F)
Education, Sustainability and Society
Session Chair: Pahurat Taisuwan

09:30 – Health Education Innovations for TB Elimination in Low-Resource Thai Prisons: A KIGSAW Approach (101027)
Dr. Pahurat Kongmuang Taisuwan, Director of the SORDPC, DDC-MOPH, Thailand. She is responsible for addressing diseases and hazards associated with students in rural and mountainous areas, as well as within prison health programs.
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09:55 – Developing Community Health Leaders Through Appreciative Inquiry: Insights from Two Action Learning Cycles in Urban Bangkok (105446)
Miss.Kitima Songprakob is the Ph.d. candidate in Applied Psychology of BSRI, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand.
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10:20 – Health Literacy and Technology: Understanding Dialysis Through Local Knowledge Systems in Southern Thailand (105477)
Worachet Khieochan, PhD Candidate in Medical and Public Health Social Sciences at Mahidol University, Thailand. Research interests: medical anthropology, cyborg studies, cultural embedding of technology, hemodialysis experiences in Southern Thailand.
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Room 605 (6F)
Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice and Praxis
Session Chair: Sahand Hosouli

09:30 – SPARK Model as a Creative Learning Framework for Enhancing Legal Literacy (105462)
Mr.Parnus Maneenut is the Ph.d.candidate in Applied Psychology of BSRI, Srinakharinwirot University,TH.
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09:55 – From Participatory to Agonistic: Designing European Citizenship Education for Primary Schools Through Design-Based Research (102830)
Dr Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan is a senior lecturer in European politics in the Department of Government, at the University College Cork Ireland.
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10:20 – Enhancing Pre-Service Teachers’ Learning of Water Quality and Microalgae Through the Water Ranger Educational Board Game (102488)
Dr Phatcharida Inthama is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Srinakharinwirot University in Thailand
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10:45 – Evaluating the Impact of the ClimateFresk Workshop on Level 7 Students’ Understanding of Climate Change (103986)
Dr. Sahand Hosouli is currently a Senior Lecturer in Renewable Energy Engineering at Kingston University London, United Kingdom.
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Room 607 (6F)
Educational Policy, Leadership, Management and Administration
Session Chair: William Charles Frick

09:30 – Perceptions of Diversity in School Leadership Promotions: A Quantitative Study of Irish Educators (100867)
Robert Hannan is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Limerick with a research interest of diversity in promotional practices in primary and post-primary schools.
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10:20 – Distributed Leadership as a Catalyst for Institutional Change in Higher Education (96379)
Professor Lucie Zundans-Fraser is currently Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Arts and Education at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Her research interests are in higher education leadership, inclusive education and course design.
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10:45 – The Role of Professional Ethics and Leadership Education in the Context of Complex Risks and Resilience (102314)
William C. Frick, Ph.D. is the Rainbolt Family Endowed Presidential Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, University of Oklahoma.
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Room 608 (6F)
Neuroscience and Psychotherapy
Session Chair: Zehra Kaya

09:30 – Neural Correlates of Emotional Modulation of Cognitive Control (105389)
Tristan Feutren is a PhD candidate, and is currently completing his thesis at the CREA.
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09:55 – The Neuroscience of Play: A Clinical Framework for Adult Complex Trauma Treatment (96843)
Hsin-Chun Wu is the owner of Deeply Etched Counseling and Consultation, a private practice outpatient mental health facility located in Massachusetts, USA. She specializes in Complex PTSD treatment, provides clinical trainings, and teaches at Harvard Graduate School of Education as a Teaching Fellow.
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10:20 – Love and Death in Sufi Psychology: A New Approach to Psychotherapy (103118)
Dr. Elif Zapsu is a lecturer in psychology at Üsküdar University, Istanbul. PhD in Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Edinburgh. Her interests include Sufism and Physics in Psychology, Child Psychology, Qualitative and Arts-based research.
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10:45 – Preliminary Results from an International Qualitative Study on Online Psychotherapy in Disaster Response (103226)
Dr. Zehra Kaya, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology in Istanbul and a U.S.-licensed clinical psychologist. My interests include cross-cultural mental health, grief and bereavement, with a focus on how culture shapes healing and adaptation.
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Room 701 (7F)
Adult Psychology
Session Chair: Bill Calvey

09:30 – Loneliness, Social Support & Technology Use Among Older Persons in Singapore (102160)
Mr Nicholas Netto is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Singapore University of Social Sciences in Singapore
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09:55 – Adverse Childhood Experiences and Education and Employment in Emerging Adulthood: Evidence from Taiwan and the United States (103917)
Wei-Lin Chen is an associate professor in the Center for Teacher Education at National Sun Yat-sen University. His current projects focus on adverse experiences and disadvantaged conditions occurring within family or educational settings.
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10:20 – Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors Among Older People Southern Regions of Colombia: A Cross Sectional Study (102357)
Alfredis González Hernández is Full Professor and Senior Researcher at Universidad Surcolombiana. His research focuses on normal and pathological aging, preclinical markers of Alzheimer’s disease, biomarkers, and childhood neurodevelopmental disorder

Jasmín Bonilla Santos is a Full Professor and Senior Researcher at Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Neiva campus, where she leads the Psicosaberes research group. Her research focuses on neuroaging, cognitive impairment and social cognition.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jasmin-Bonilla-Santos
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10:45 – Health Anxiety Trajectories in Middle-Aged and Older Irish Adults: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study (102404)
Dr Bill Calvey is currently a Research Fellow at University College London’s (UCL) Social Research Institute, in the United Kingdom. Dr Calvey examines health anxiety and subjective health perceptions, through prospective cohort studies.
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Room 703 (7F)
Psychology and Education
Session Chair: Melvin Macuha

09:30 – Affective and Motivational Dimensions of Filipino Students’ Learning Continuity Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from the PISA 2022 Data (102445)
Russell Santos is a faculty member of De La Salle University's Senior High School Division and the Department of Psychology. He is currently finishing his PhD in Psychology, and his research interest involves psychological safety in schools and positive youth development.
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10:20 – The Risky Behaviors of Using Loot Box in Online Games Among Japanese University Students (102637)
Xinyue Zhang is currently a second year master student of public health, University of Tsukuba, Japan and a member of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health Lab. Current research is about problematic use of loot box in online game.
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10:45 – Relationship of Depersonalization and Personal Achievement with Leadership Performance of Tertiary Student Leaders in Manila, Philippines (102224)
Melvin Macuha, Chairperson of the Psychology Program in St. Paul University Manila, specializes in mental health and the psychology of religion. Currently, he is fostering international partnerships and research collaborations for academic growth.
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Room 704 (7F)
Industrial Organisation and Organisation Theory
Session Chair: Henry C. Y. Ho

09:30 – Internal Communication Practices and University Lecturers’ Experiences of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Burnout: A Conceptual Framework (101948)
Xu Ziyue, Master’s student in Corporate Communication at Universiti Putra Malaysia, researches internal communication, FoMO, and burnout, and plans to pursue a PhD in industrial and organizational (I/O) psychology.
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09:55 – Does Calling Fuel Work Passion Among Professional Nurses? (104423)
I am currently studying Ph.D Program in Educational and Human Development at National Sun-Yat Sen University, Taiwan.
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10:20 – The Role of Workplace Respect in Mitigating the Negative Effects of Loneliness on Employee Mental Health: A Diary Study Approach (103174)
Dr. Francesco Cangiano is a Professor at Zayed Military University - Rabdan Academy and Honorary Assistant Professor at Bond University (Australia).
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10:45 – Workplace Mistreatment Culture and Occupational Health: Mediating Effects of Psychological Capital (105068)
Dr. Henry Ho is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, The Education University of Hong Kong.
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Room 705 (7F)
Mental Health
Session Chair: Proshanto KR Saha

09:30 – Perception of Quality of Life and Mental Health in People with Type 2 Diabetes in Nepal: A Qualitative Study (101789)
Ashmita is a full-time PhD student at Central Queensland University. Her research interests include quality of life and mental health research, chronic disease research and health systems research and translating findings to improve health and well-being of vulnerable population groups.
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09:55 – The Influence of Gastrointestinal Health on Emotional Well-Being: An Overview of the Gut–Brain Axis (102831)
Dr. Nino Rachvelishvili is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Grigol Robakidze University, Tbilisi, Georgia. Her Current Project: The Influence of Gastrointestinal Health on Emotional Well-Being.
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10:20 – The Development of Mahayana Buddhist “Mindfulness” Discourse and Its Dialogue with Clinical Psychology (100773)
DDr. Wen Chin Kan (ChaoCheng) is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Religion and Culture at Hsuan Chuang University, Taiwan.
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10:45 – Cognitive Impairments and Dysregulated Affect in Chronic Substance Users: Insights from Empirical Evidence (102506)
Dr PROSHANTO KR SAHA is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Rajiv Gandhi University-A Central University in India
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Ming-Feng Hsieh

09:30 – From Ageism to Alliance: How i-GESS Reimagines Intergenerational Learning (102364)
Alice Wong is currently Manager(Assistant to the Dean and Special Projects) on Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University
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09:55 – Audiovisual Production as a Mediating Tool in Intergenerational Programs: Changing Old Age Views in Adolescents and Older Adults in Mexico (102840)
Rocío Mercado-Salas is a filmmaker and researcher from the Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychological Research, where she focuses on intergenerational connections through audiovisual practices.
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10:20 – Adult Children Migration and Perceived Discrimination Among Indian Older Adults: Evidence from Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (101866)
Dr Valatheeswaran is a Lecturer in Labour Economics at Universiti Brunei Darussalam. He obtained his PhD in Economics from JNU, Delhi. His research interests include labour economics, migration and refugee studies, ageing and impact evaluation.
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10:45 – Changing Roles of Grandparents and Multigenerational Education Transmission: The Heterogeneity Across Education Levels, Genders, and Gender-Specific Lineages (105104)
Dr. Ming-Feng Hsieh is currently an Associate Professor of Economics at Tunghai University, Taiwan. Dr. Hsieh’s research interests are in aging, education, health, labor economics, and public policy.
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Room 707 (7F)
Frailty and Lifespan Health Promotion
Session Chair: Elena Portacolone

09:30 – Forging Towards a Frailty-ready Hospital: Qualitative Insights into Implementing a Pilot Nurse-led Frailty Management Programme Within a Hospital in Singapore (105007)
Mr Araviinthansai Subramaniam is a Research Associate at the Geriatric Education & Research Institute in Singapore and is currently pursuing integrated care research through the implementation science lens.
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09:55 – Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Community-based Integrated Care for Older Adults: A Study on Relational Coordination in Hong Kong (102468)
Prof. Kan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Hong Kong Baptist University and a registered social worker specializing in aged care. Her research focuses on gerontology, interdisciplinary collaboration, and long-term care.

Prof. Raul Lejano is emeritus professor at NYU and professor (till May 2026) at HKUST. Research revolves around relational approaches to public policy. He is the author of Caring, Empathy, and the Commons: A Relational Theory of Collective Action.

Ms Huizhen ZHU is a PhD student from Department of Social Work, Hong Kong Baptist University. Her general research interests are integrated care for older adults and urban community governance.
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10:20 – An Educational Approach to Strengthening Older Adults’ Self‑Efficacy in Accessing Mental Health Care (105541)
Dr Xinxin CAI is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Social Sciences and the Research Centre for Gerontology and Family Studies at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
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10:45 – Factors Influencing Access to Long-term Services and Supports to Older Adults Living Alone with Cognitive Impairment in the United States (104965)
Elena Portacolone, MPH MBA PhD, is a Professor of Sociology at UCSF. She is core faculty in the Institute for Health & Aging and in November 2021 she became an affiliated faculty member at the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies.
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Room 708 (7F)
Resilience and Public Policy
Session Chair: Hyunchool Lee

09:30 – How Do Individual, Family, and Community Functioning Influence the Association Between Age-friendly Business and Mental Well-being (105342)
Dr. Yuxuan Zou is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.
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09:55 – Understanding Preference for Solitude: A Data-Driven Approach Based on a Dual-Process Architecture (105657)
TzeHoung is adjunct faculty of SUSS, research in mathematics and machine learning.
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10:20 – Assessing Financial Preparedness During Old-Age in Thailand (104990)
Dr Dararatt Anantanasuwong is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at National Institute of Development Administration in Thailand
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10:45 – Life Satisfaction in a Super-Aged Society: Age-Group Heterogeneity and Urban–Rural Context Among Older Koreans (104833)
Hyun-Chool Lee is Professor of Political Science and Diplomacy at Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.My current projrct is "Beyond the Demographic Cliff: Designing a New Social Contract in a Shrinking Society."
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Session 2

Room 603 (6F)
Innovative Technologies in Education
Session Chair: Laurice Pineda

11:25 – Enhancing Online Exam Integrity: A Case Study of the University of Wisdom Land in Myanmar (105061)
Ohnmar Nyunt, a Master’s student in the ICT Innovator Course at Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, focuses on ICT innovation, education, and lifelong learning. Her current project enhances online exam integrity through an AI-based proctoring system.
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12:15 – Narrative Inquiry on the Roles of High School Chemistry Teachers in the Transition to New Normal (104448)
Asst. Prof. Laurice A. Pineda is presently a faculty member of the Department of Science, University of the Philippines Integrated School, University of the Philippines Diliman.
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Room 604 (6F)
Education, Sustainability and Society
Session Chair: Nida Denson

11:50 – Rooted in Resistance: Indigenous and Black Ways of Knowing as a Foundation of Knowledge (102429)
Stepahanie Yi is currently a Ph.D. in Educational Studies student in the Faculty of Education at Brock University, Canada.
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12:15 – Beyond General Inoculation: The Effectiveness of Context-Specific Interventions Against Racist Misinformation Online (102161)
Nida Denson is a Professor at Western Sydney University. She led this project which aimed to ‘inoculate’ Australians against racist misinformation, funded by the Centre for Resilient and Inclusive Societies (https://www.crisconsortium.org/).
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Room 605 (6F)
Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice and Praxis
Session Chair: Cheuk Bun Larry Lai

11:50 – Enhancing Grade 6 Students’ Learning Achievement in Circle Graphs Through Experiential Learning (102056)
Dr. Panitta Wongphanich, Lecturer, Primary Education Division, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand, specializes in primary education, mathematics teaching, curriculum and instruction.
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12:15 – How Do Magic Tricks Help Explain Social Science Concepts in University Teaching? (104863)
Dr. Larry Lai is currently a Teaching Associate & Honorary Lecturer at the Department of Politics & Public Administration, Department of Geography, and
Faculty of Business & Economics at The University of Hong Kong.
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Room 607 (6F)
Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Education
Session Chair: Margaret Flood

11:50 – The Impact of the “Career Fun” Project on the Vocational Attitudes and Interests of 3rd Year of Middle School Students in Ratchaburi’s Opportunity Expansion Schools (102267)
Ms.Chayanit Pichitronnachai is currently a Master's degree student in department of Electrical Technology Education, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. Thailand
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12:15 – Institutional Change Through UDL: Building a Culture of Inclusion at Maynooth University, Ireland (101690)
Dr Margaret Flood is an Assistant Professor in Inclusive Education at Maynooth University, Ireland, where she also leads the BScEd Programme (Year 1 and 2), serves as Academic Advisor and holds a UDL Fellowship.
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Room 608 (6F)
Neuroscience (Workshop)
Session Chair: Atiqah Azhari

11:25 – From Neural Synchrony to Positive Communication: Understanding the Dynamics of Effective Online Collaboration (104210)
Dr Atiqah Azhari is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Singapore University of Social Sciences in Singapore
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Room 701 (7F)
Adolescent Psychology
Session Chair: Samuel Colón De La Rosa

11:25 – Creative Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Life Satisfaction in Indian Youth (102688)
MBA student
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11:50 – Emotional Well-Being and Suicidal Ideation in Kosovo Youth: Mediating and Moderating Roles of Hope, Coping, Self-Esteem and Social Support (102270)
Dr Naim FANAJ is associate professor of Alma Mater Europaea Campus College Rezonanca, Prishtina, Kosovo and Researcher at the NGO Per Mendje te Shendoshe. He is Principal Researcher for Kosovo in several EU science innovative projects.
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12:15 – Human-AI Collaboration in Clinical Diagnosis: Evaluating ChatGPT’s Role in Supporting Psychologists Working with Adolescents and Young Adults (104256)
Dr. Samuel Colón De La Rosa is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology at University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus.
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Room 703 (7F)
Psychology and Education (Workshop)
Session Chair: Jean-Arellia Tolentino

11:25 – Locating the Filipinx American Ecological Processes (FAEP) Model Within Global Praxis: Beyond Individual Self-Care Toward Collective Resiliency (102184)
Dr. Jean-Arellia Cardenas Tolentino is a clinical psychologist and educator. She is the founder and principle clinical psychologist at Uliyán Psychological Services, Inc., and Therapinxy; both are dedicated to building generational resiliency & care
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Room 704 (7F)
General Psychology
Session Chair: Sami Kajalo

11:25 – A Preliminary Study on the Relationship Between Memory and Transition Abilities in 2D and 3D Contexts (97111)
Dr Lap-Yan Lo is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Hong Kong Shue Yan University in Hong Kong
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11:50 – Friends Use Different Strategies to Help Others Struggling with Happiness Versus Meaningfulness (102333)
Brian W. Haas, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia.
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12:15 – Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory and Consumer Reactions to Corporate Responsibility: A Psychological Perspective (105078)
Dr Sami Kajalo is currently Senior University Lecturer at Aalto University School of Business, Espoo, Finland.
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Room 705 (7F)
Guidance and Counselling
Session Chair: Ajocrivipor Agojo

11:25 – Sociodemographic Predictors of Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Adults Receiving Services at a University-Based Psychological Clinic (105323)
Fabián Pérez Luzunaris, Masters student in Investigative Psychology with an Emphasis on Neurocognition and Human Development, currently working on
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11:50 – Enhancing Well-Being: A Scoping Review of Support Programs and Interventions for Ethnic Minority Students in Higher Education (102335)
Ms Elizabeth Kawesa is currently a PhD fellow at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom.
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12:15 – Challenges and Opportunities in Counseling Referrals: a Needs Assessment Study on Student Discipline Officers (101986)
Mr. Ajocrivipor P. Agojo I, MA, RGC is a licensed guidance counselor, educator, and student formation practitioner. He currently serves as Discipline Programs Officer at the Student Discipline Formation Office of De La Salle University Manila and previously worked as University Counselor at DLSU’s Counseling and Psychological Services. For more than a decade, he served at St. Paul University Manila as Head of Guidance and Career & Placement Services, Guidance Counselor, and part-time faculty in psychology programs. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling from De La Salle University Manila and his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from St. Paul University Manila. His research and publications focus on counselor supervision, student leadership and self-care, LGBT mental health, and youth resilience. He has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications on counselor supervision, student leadership and self-care, LGBT mental health, and youth resilience in the context of digital engagement. His research has
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Weeraporn Suthakorn

11:25 – An Applied Case Study of a Sustainable Gerontology Eco-checker Intergenerational Practice in a Singapore Healthcare Group (105537)
Dr Tan Tai Kiat is also SingHealth Faculty with Singapore Management University and Duke-NUS (National University of Singapore). His research interests are in caregiving, environmental sustainability, and sustainable gerontology.
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11:50 – Bridging the Gap from Hospital to Community: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Careful Hand Feeding in Advanced Dementia Patients (100758)
Dr Ma Justin Ming Zheng is currently an internal medicine resident at North District Hospital, Hong Kong
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12:15 – Strengthening the Community Caregiver Workforce Through an Innovative Participatory Training Model (105228)
Dr. Weeraporn Suthakorn is currently an associate professor of nursing at a faculty of nursing, Chiangmai university, Thailand.
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Room 707 (7F)
Lifespan Health Promotion
Session Chair: Lichuan Ye

11:25 – From Early Life Adversity to Later-Life Cognition: Associations in Adult Women (105530)
Dr. Cindy Tsotsoros is an Assistant Professor of HDF at the University of Rhode Island. Her current research project examines the efficacy of a widely used over-the-counter supplement marketed toward older adults to improve cognition.
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11:50 – User Experiences and Perceptions of Wearable and Ambient Sensors for Home Use in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (100724)
Assistant Professor at the University of Lleida, PhD in Health Sciences, physiotherapist. My research focuses on two lines: occupational health, and digital and assisted living technologies for older adults with MCI and Parkinson’s disease.
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12:15 – Sleep Complaints and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (104372)
Lichuan Ye, Ph.D., RN, is a Professor at Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences School of Nursing.
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Room 708 (7F)
Resilience
Session Chair: Kim Sawchuk

11:25 – Persuasion Functions Moderating Effects Between Perceived Privacy Risk and Willingness to Disclose Privacy Information Among the Elderly in Malaysia (103935)
Dr. Melissa Shahrom is an Associate Professor specializing in information security,privacy and cybersecurity risk management. Her interdisciplinary research bridges technology and integrating digital innovation with responsible ESG practices.
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11:50 – How Mobile Financial Services Technology Shapes Elderly Well-Being: A Qualitative Study Using Focus Groups (105096)
Dr. Chaw Lee Yen is an Associate Professor cum Head of Master Programmes with UCSI Graduate Business School. Dr. Chaw, along with her co-author, was reported by Challco et al. (2024) as one of the Top 10 Most Cited Authors in the area of blended learning. She has published papers in various top international journals which include Telematics and Informatics (ScienceDirect, SSCI), Information Technology and Tourism (Springer; SSCI), European Journal of Education (Wiley, Scopus), the International Journal of Mobile Communication (Inderscience, SSCI), Journal of Systems and Information Technology (Emerald, Scopus), International Journal of Educational Management (Emerald, Scopus, ESCI), among others.

Dr Chaw received the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) worth RM94,530.00 from the Ministry of Education, Malaysia in 2024. Additionally, she received several internal grants from UCSI University such as the UCSI University Scientist Incentive Fund (PSIF) and UCSI University Research Excellence & Innovation Grant (REIG) with a total amount of approximately RM100,000.00. Dr Chaw and her research team have obtained the Certificate of Copyright as inventors for “Android-Based Time Tracker for UCSI BUS (MyUCSIBUS)” since October 2019 and MyIPO for “Mobile Car App for Travel Agency”.

Dr Chaw was one of the recipients of the Research Excellence Award 2021 under the category of Best Innovation and Commercialization, awarded by Centre of Excellence for Research, Value Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CERVIE), UCSI University. To date, she has supervised and graduated over 50 postgraduate students, including both master's and doctoral students, some of them have published in well-reputed journals and others are holding senior positions in multinational corporations.
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12:15 – Workshops as Method: Aging in the “Digital Data Swamp” (102558)
Dr. Kim Sawchuk is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies, Concordia University.
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Session 3

Room 603 (6F)
Innovative Technologies in Education
Session Chair: Li-Jen Lester

12:55 – Needs Assessment of Science Teachers’ Utilization of Cognitive Fitness Activities and Crosscutting Concepts in Technology-Based Instructional Design (104269)
Mr. Christian Dave De Leon is currently finishing his Ph.D. in Science Education major in Biology at De La Salle University - Manila. His research interest is grounded on brain-based pedagogical methods and technology-based learning.
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13:20 – From Blocks to Brains: How Minecraft Builds Mathematical Thinking in Primary Classrooms (103537)
I'm Sana Alkorbi, a lecture at Najran University and doctoral researcher at the University of Manchester. My research explores using Minecraft to develop mathematical thinking in primary education. My interests include game-based and digital learning
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13:45 – Fulbright Specialist Program: Active Teaching & Learning with STEM Education (102431)
Dr. Lester holds degrees in Educational Leadership, Industrial Technology, and Civil Engineering. She teaches computing and multimedia at SHSU, with research in computing curriculum alignment, cybersecurity education, and drone system security.
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Room 604 (6F)
Assessment Theories and Methodologies
Session Chair: Regina Maria Ambrose

12:55 – Comparing National Higher Education Systems Through Poset Analysis (105453)
Marina Ferraz is currently a PhD Candidate in Economics and Sustanaibility at Universitat Ramon Lull, in Barcelona, Spain.
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13:20 – Study Smarter Not Harder: Development and Preliminary Validation of a Diagnostic Tool to Support Academic Success (105245)
She is currently exploring ways to help higher education students succeed and make a positive impact.
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13:45 – Unlocking the Power of Extensive Reading: Impact on Motivation and Reading Comprehension Achievement Across Diverse Age Groups (105281)
Shanthini Palpanathan is an English Teacher at Hin Hua High School. Her interests include educational technology, reading development and collaborative learning. Currently, exploring the integration of critical thinking into project-based learning.
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Room 605 (6F)
Foreign Languages Education and Applied Linguistics
Session Chair: Shih-Chieh Chien

13:20 – Advancing English Proficiency Through AI Enhanced and Cross-Cultural Learning in a 15 Week Program (102301)
Dr. Hiroyuki Obari is Professor Emeritus at Aoyama Gakuin University. He now teaches part-time at the Tokyo Institute of Technology graduate school.
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13:45 – ChatGPT or Human Teachers? Exploring Feedback Comprehension, Use, and Perceptions in L2 Writing Classrooms (102881)
Khaled Aldossary is currently an Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics and Head of the Department of English Language, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
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14:10 – Keeping a Language Alive: EFL Learners’ Practices in Maintaining English Proficiency (104884)
Shih-Chieh Chien is currently a Professor in the Center for General Education at National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan.
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Room 607 (6F)
Educational Policy, Leadership, Management and Administration
Session Chair: Jennis Articona

13:20 – Technology Choice and the Role of Public Values in Secondary Schools: A Multi-stakeholder Approach (102888)
Ms. Chandrima Chattopadhyay is a joint PhD Candidate with the Behavioural Science Institute and the Interdisciplinary Institute on Digitalisation and Society at the Radboud University, The Netherlands.
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13:45 – Preparedness, Leadership, and Resilience: Crisis Management Principles in Educational Institutions (101858)
Ms Elena Khanzadyan is currently a leading lecturer at Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent and an acting clinical psychologist, pursuing her PhD in Management.
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14:10 – Evaluating the Potential of Rizal Technological University’s External Review Center for Teacher Education: A Comprehensive Analysis (98204)
Dr. Jennis N. Articona is currently an Associate Professor II and a faculty member of the Computer Engineering Department at the College of Engineering, Rizal Technological University, located in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, since 2015. She is a researcher and community advocate whose current research projects explore the social sciences, innovative teaching methodologies, leadership and policy in higher education, and development of educational tools. She is actively involved in several research projects as both lead author and co-author. Outside academia, Dr. Articona contributes to community initiatives that promote inclusive education and support capacity building through hands-on engagement and outreach. In addition to her research and extension work, she actively advises undergraduate students in their thesis projects, guiding them through the research process, and an active member of the Research Ethics Committee where she contributes to the ethical review of scholarly proposals and promotes integrity in academic research.
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Room 608 (6F)
AI, Technology and Psychology
Session Chair: Lara Carminati

12:55 – The Bot Made Me Do It: AI Usage Enhances the Penalty for Making Mistakes at Work (101898)
Federico Magni is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Nanyang Technological University (Singapore). He studies creativity and AI in organizations.
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13:20 – When Fare Evasion and Deviant Behavior Lead to Workplace Violence: Insights from Body-Worn Camera Footage of Taiwan Railway Conductors (104907)
Dr Pei-Chun Lin is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan
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13:45 – Exploring Professionals’ Perception of AI Implementation: An Identity Perspective (102216)
Dr Lara Carminati is an Assistant Professor in Organisational Behaviour & Change Management at the University of Twente, the Netherlands.
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Room 701 (7F)
Adolescent Psychology
Session Chair: Marichu Diendo

12:55 – Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health Promotion in Uruguayan Adolescents: Findings from a Psychoeducational Program Program (102032)
Leonel Pinazzo Pérez is a Psychologist and Master’s student in Clinical Psychology at Universidad de la República, Uruguay. His interests include adolescent mental health, emotional intelligence, and school-based interventions.
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13:20 – Parenting, Psychotherapy, and Culture: Stakeholder Perspectives on Developing an Integrated Therapeutic Framework for Indian Adolescents with Internalizing Disorders (102410)
Niranjana Sunil is currently a PhD scholar at the Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS. She works in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. Her research involves developing a parent-integrated intervention for internalizing adolescents
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13:45 – Extended Reality Training to Enhance Stress‑resilient Selective and Sustained Attention in Adolescent Basketball Players (105527)
Agris Liepa is an assistant professor in Riga Stradins University, interested in virtual/augmented reality for stress‑resilient performance. His current project develops an XR attention‑training intervention for adolescent basketball players.
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14:10 – Intervention Program Utilizing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework in Increasing Levels of Self-Esteem and Adaptation Among Freshman Students (102269)
Currently, Dr. Marichu P. Diendo is the Director of Research, Extension and Development Office, and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines.
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Room 703 (7F)
Psychology and Education
Session Chair: Ailene Grace Montejo

12:55 – Prompting Behaviour and Human-AI Interaction: Insights into Learning Dynamics and Critical Engagement in Higher Education (102400)
Chrysanthi Melanou is a research associate at DHBW and a PhD student at Freiburg University of Education, specializing in AI in Higher Education. She leads research projects and studies on AI chatbots and their didactic integration in academia.
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13:20 – The Development of Critical Intelligence Inventory for Teachers in the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (105521)
Surang Wittayaprasart is Ph.D. student in Cognitive Psychology and Brain Science, Department of Research and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Education, Burapha unoversity, Thailand. Her interests focus on cognitive psychology and brain development.
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13:45 – Adversity Quotient, Demographic Variables and Level of Commitment of Faculty in Higher Education Institution: Basis for Up Skilling Program (102237)
Currently, she is the Director of the Student Services Office, performing a vital role in supporting students throughout their academic journey.
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Room 704 (7F)
Industrial Organisation and Organisation Theory
Session Chair: Abhishek Sharma

12:55 – The Effectiveness of the Integrated Flow Model Intervention on Work-Related Flow, Positive Affect, and Task Achievement in the Digital Era (104248)
Chanyanuch Amnuaypol is a Master’s student in Applied Psychology at Srinakharinwirot University. Her interests include flow, motivation, and digital work behavior. She is currently researching flow-based interventions in digital-era workplaces.
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13:20 – The Leadership Dilemma: Understanding Organizational Conformity Under Different Types of Uncertainty (103548)
Erik Lang, PhD candidate, Norwegian School of Economics. Interests: innovation economics and organizational behavior. Current projects: (1) mechanisms of organizational conformity and executive decision-making under uncertainty, (2) biases in LLMs...
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13:45 – Transformational Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior: Team Climate for Innovation as a Mediator in a Thai Manufacturing Organization (103097)
Dr. Korkiat Mahaveerachartkul is currently a lecturer at the School of Human Resource Development, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).
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14:10 – Leadership, Cynicism, and Behaviour in Policing: Understanding the Roots of Intimidation and Ingratiation (103038)
Dr Abhishek Sharma is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Sardar Patel University of Police, Security, and Criminal Justice
Jodhpur, Rajasthan (India). I/O Psychology, Police Psychology, Psychology of Crime, high-performance workplace dynamics
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Room 705 (7F)
Mental Health
Session Chair: Angelina Julom

12:55 – Beyond Toxic Positivity: Boundary Conditions for Affirmations in Mental Health and Wellbeing (102057)
Ms Elena Khanzadyan is currently a leading lecturer at Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent and an acting clinical psychologist, pursuing her PhD in Management.
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13:20 – From Awareness to Action: Psychological Mechanisms of Self-Care Among Taiwanese Social Workers in a Mixed-Methods Study (102290)
Ms. Pei-Hua Chiang is a PhD student in Psychology at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan. Her research examines helping professionals’ mental health, focusing on how social and cultural contexts shape self-care practices.
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13:45 – Indigenous Psychology and Decolonizing Research: the Challenges and Richness of a Multilingual, Multidisciplinary Qualitative Research Team (102422)
Chuck Liu, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and assistant professor in Wheaton College’s School of Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy.
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14:10 – Leveraging Positive Psychology Mantra to Enhance the Psychological Capital and Creative Production of Housewives in Marginalized Communities (102286)
Dr. Angelina M. Julom is currently an Associate Professor 4 of the University of Santo Tomas, College of Science and Graduate School. She is also an academic researcher.
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology (Workshops)
Session Chair: Chia Hui Chiu

12:55 – Co-creation Workshop: From Old-Old Challenges to Young-Old Prevention for Healthy Ageing Across the Life Course (105364)
Dr. Danyun (Pinky) Liu is a Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore. Her work focuses on healthy ageing, digital literacy and well-being, and she currently leads research on socio-digital inclusion among young-old adults.
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13:45 – Reminiscence Facilitation Training to Promote Mental Health and Wellbeing Among Older Adults in Asia (105341)
Dr. Carol Ma is the Head of the Gerontology Programme and Senior Fellow(Experiential Learning Centre) at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. Her research interests are healthy ageing, assisted living technologies, senior learning.
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Room 707 (7F)
Lifespan Health Promotion
Session Chair: Arjunkumar Jakasania

12:55 – Innovative Solutions for Facilitating Group-Based Moderate Exercise Intensity in Community Settings (103474)
As Clinical Lead for Day Rehabilitation Centre at NTUC Health. Ms Sylvia Liew combats deconditioning in seniors with an innovative blended rehabilitation model, empowering them to meet physical activity goals.
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13:20 – Healthy Aging Activity as a Protective Factor Against Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Rural Areas: A Scoping Review (102442)
Mylene G. Sacro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Central Luzon State Univerisity, Philippines where she teaches undergraduate courses. Her research interests include mental heath and developmental psychology.
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13:45 – Modified Archery as an Exercise Intervention to Improve Frailty-Related Functional Fitness in Older Adults (105538)
My key studies include examining the effects of Tai Chi and Zumba Gold on functional fitness. These interventions, known for their accessibility and adaptability, have proven effective in improving balance, coordination, and physical endurance.
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14:10 – Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Community-based Intergenerational Program to Improve Quality of Life, Social Capital and Generativity Among Elderly in Rural India (102175)
Dr. Arjun Jakasania is an associate Professor of Community Medicine at MGIMS. My interests are ageing and intergenerational programs. I am currently leading an ICMR-funded project in 100 villages (1 million population) and guiding a thesis on ageism
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Room 708 (7F)
Public Policy
Session Chair: Gloria Tam

12:55 – Mapping Person-Centered Care Terminology in Asian Long-Term Care Policies: An Exploratory Study Across Five Regions (105011)
Ms. Yin Zhong is currently a PhD student in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong. Her research interests lie in gerontology and long-term care.
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13:20 – Community-Based Elder Care in Post-Pandemic China: Evidence from Community Z in Beijing (102755)
Ms Haoyu Liu is currently a Ph.D student at Minzu University of China.
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14:10 – Ikigai and Human-Centered Aging Policy in Japan: Insights from Grassroots Community Innovation and Practice-Based Research (105393)
Gloria Tam is currently a Professor at Minerva University and a lecturer at Harvard University. Her expertise is on design thinking, and she led a Tokyo Sustainability Lab project on ikigai, aging and community-based approaches to elder well-being.
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Session 4

Room 603 (6F)
Innovation and Technology
Session Chair: Suchart Saenpich

14:50 – Exploring ICT Readiness Among Teacher Educators in Lao PDR Through a DigCompEdu-Based Competency Mapping Approach (105478)
Ms Xiaodong Meng is a University Doctoral Student at Kobe University in Japan
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15:15 – Development of Ayutthaya Metaverse Cultural Learning Resources (103472)
Asst. Prof. Dr. Suchart Saenpich is Director of the Office of Computer Services and a faculty member in Information Science at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, focusing on AR, VR, and digital learning innovation.
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Room 604 (6F)
Education and Difference
Session Chair: Olcay Yavuz

14:50 – Transforming Echolalia into Functional Communication: A Case Study of Autistic Children in Inclusive Classrooms (102114)
Ho Pe Sun is a third-year doctoral student in Special Education at National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan. With expertise in early intervention and early childhood education, she has served as a university lecturer, an inclusion consultant
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15:15 – Practical Constraints and Poor Childcare Decision-Making Among Malaysian Parents: A Qualitative Study (104979)
Dr. Norlaile Salleh Hudin is a Senior Lecturer in risk management at Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia. Her recent research project focuses on parental and caregiver risk-based decision-making in childcare settings.
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15:40 – Development of a Disability Inclusive Education Framework: Basis for Implementation Guidelines (100736)
Dr. Claudette C. Paracale is the Principal of the Basic Education Department of the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City, Philippines. Currently leading the implementation phase of an inclusion education framework in the school.
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16:05 – Exploring Parents’ Perspectives on the Challenges of Raising Gifted Children (104139)
Dr. Olcay Yavuz is, an Professor in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department at SCSU.
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Room 605 (6F)
Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice and Praxis
Session Chair: Khay Boon Tan

14:50 – Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in an English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Class: A Pilot Study (102820)
Dr Leng Ho Keat is currently an Assistant Professor at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan.
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15:15 – Learning Innovation Through Educational Games to Promote Desirable Characteristics of Bachelor of Education Students (102065)
Dr Suwicha Wansudon is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at Srinakharinwirot University in Thailand
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15:40 – Improving Teachers and School Leadership in Indonesia – Impact Evaluation of Guru Penggerak Program at the Primary Level (104424)
Indah Shafira Zata Dini is a Research Analyst and Policy Consultant at the World Bank Indonesia, focusing on teacher development, early childhood education, and evidence-based policy reforms.
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16:05 – EEGAR Approach – a New Learning Experience (97577)
Dr Tan Khay Boon is currently a senior lecturer with the Academic Division of Singapore Institute of Management Global Education. He holds a Master Degree and a PhD in Economics.
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Room 607 (6F)
Educational Policy, Leadership, Management and Administration
Session Chair: Liberty Ochavo

14:50 – Rebuilding Education in Post-Conflict Liberia: Innovations, Challenges, and Pathways to Sustainable Development (96955)
Lawrence Larsala is a doctoral candidate at Central Normal University, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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15:15 – School Dropouts in Brazilian High Schools: The Impact of the Pandemic (96314)
Rafael Altoé Frossard (PhD Student at Federal University of Espírito Santo - Brazil), University Professor at Multivix. Currently, I am studying full-day schools and school dropout.
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16:05 – Students’ Post-pandemic Transition: Navigating College Adjustment in Higher Education (98541)
Dr. Liberty L. Ochavo is a registered guidance counselor and a registered psychometrician. She is currently the director of the Career Development Centre of the University of St. La Salle, Philippines.
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Room 608 (6F)
AI, Technology and Psychology
Session Chair: Ivan Belik

14:50 – AI Is Not a Glitch: Ableism, Legitimacy, and Academic Professionalism (100808)
Steven Sheppard is a current doctoral student at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. Steven is currently working on his dissertation as it relates to inclusion, sport and disability within the Albertan K- 12 school system
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15:15 – Synthetic Truths, Real Consequences: Sociodemographic Factors and the Belief-Action Gap in Engaging with AI-Generated Misinformation (103039)
Dr. Ankita Sharma is Professor of Psychology at School of Liberal Arts, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India.
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15:40 – Structure over Sentiment: AI-Enhanced Network Analysis of Digital Behavior in eWOM Diffusion (102393)
Ivan Belik is a Professor in the Department of Strategy and Management at Norwegian School of Economics. Interests: AI-enabled analytics, network analysis, digital innovation. Current project: AI-enhanced network analysis of social media communities
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Room 701 (7F)
Adolescent Psychology
Session Chair: Bill Calvey

14:50 – Between Laughter and Limits: Understanding the Psychosocial Impact of Dark Humor Among Indian College-going Youth (102349)
Ms Vidisha Rai is currently a PhD scholar at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.
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15:15 – Factors Associated with Social Media Dependence Among College Students: A Systematic Scoping Review of Global Research Trends (96588)
Ms. Kathleen Kay Antonio is currently affiliated at Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines where she serves as Instructor and Guidance Counselor.
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15:40 – Group Development and Its Impact Among Filipino Tertiary Students: Presenting a Modified Tuckman’s Team Development Model (104905)
Melfi Caranto is a Doctor of Education. She was the former Dean of the College of Arts, Psychology, Criminology, and Education. She is a Specialist in Industrial-Organizational Psychology as well as a Human Resource Consultant.
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16:05 – How Do Adolescents Rate Their Health During a Pandemic? A Structural Equation Modelling Approach (102398)
Dr Bill Calvey is currently a Research Fellow at University College London’s (UCL) Social Research Institute, in the United Kingdom. Dr Calvey examines health anxiety and subjective health perceptions, through prospective cohort studies.
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Room 703 (7F)
Psychology and Education
Session Chair: Yang-Zong You

14:50 – Balancing Care and Well-Being: A Narrative Inquiry into Metro Manila Student Affairs Practitioners’ Self-Care Strategies (102040)
Ms. Lorenzo is currently the Coordinator for the Council of Student Organizations under Student LIFE of the De La Salle University Manila, Philippines. Ms. Lorenzo is a licensed psychometrician, professional teacher and registered Guidance Counselor.
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15:15 – Preliminary Results from Twin Clinical Trials of Culturally Adapted CBT and DBT-Informed Group Interventions for Turkish University Students (100876)
Dr Ayse Akan, Assistant Professor at Boğaziçi University. Her work focuses on student mental health, trauma, and culturally sensitive therapy. She currently leads a funded project on university student wellbeing.
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15:40 – AI Application in Study: Omita-42 Can Integrating Creativity, Emotion, and Errorful Learning in Scenario-Based Psychology Education (102389)
Dr. Mein-Woei Suen is currently a Social Psychology Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Asia University, Taiwan.
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Room 704 (7F)
Industrial Organisation and Organisation Theory
Session Chair: Jingxian Yao

14:50 – Perceived Organizational Support and Employee Engagement: The Mediating Roles of Organization-Based Self-Esteem and Organizational Identification (102346)
Nadine Baguna is currently an HR Officer specializing in Career Progression and Organizational Development within the banking industry. She is also pursuing a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at De La Salle University.
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15:15 – Conceptual Development and Subtype Exploration of Employees’ Self-Isolation Behavior (102377)
Ms. Yichunzi Li is currently a second-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Social Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Tsukuba, Japan.
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15:40 – Marital Obligations, Psychological Incapacity and Employee Performance: Basis for an Intervention Program (102482)
Dr LOURDES JUSAY is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology in Philippines
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16:05 – Is Home a Lonely Island? Work from Home, Coworker and Family Support, and Performance and Well-Being Outcomes (105517)
Dr Jingxian Yao is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences, School of Business. His work has been published in reputable journals, such as Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Vocational Behavior.
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Room 705 (7F)
Mental Health
Session Chair: Naim Fanaj

14:50 – When Needs Are Not Met: Competing Affective Pathways and the Emotional Roots of Burnout (104456)
Mr Lord Joseas Conwi is a School Administrator at De La Salle Medical and Health Science Institute in Philippines
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15:15 – Balanced Time Perspective and Life Satisfaction: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis (101960)
Mr. Chia-Hsien Lu is a PhD student at Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)
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15:40 – Modeling the Effects of Values, Eco-Anxiety, and Eco-Identity on Pro-Environmental Behaviour (102495)
Dr. Radina Stoyanova is currently an Assistant Professor at Sofia University, Bulgaria, in the field of Health Psychology.
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16:05 – Early Insights from Implementing Reconnected Project in Kosovo: Challenges and Opportunities (102261)
Dr Naim FANAJ is associate professor of Alma Mater Europaea Campus College Rezonanca, Prishtina, Kosovo and Researcher at the NGO Per Mendje te Shendoshe. He is Principal Researcher for Kosovo in several EU science innovative projects.
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Wing Han Doreen Au

14:50 – Association of Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Use with Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: A Multicohort Study Across 24 Countries (102215)
Mr. Xiang Li is currently a Master's candidate at the School of Public Health, Shandong University, specializing in Epidemiology and Health Statistics.
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15:15 – Visuomotor Performance of Older Adults During Direction-Dependent Virtual Drone-Catching in Mixed Reality (105226)
Ms. Kanjana Chaitika is currently a dual PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, and Mahidol University, Thailand.
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15:40 – AI-Mediated Visual Communication for Social Change in Ageing Communities (105560)
Anna Dungca is a Research Associate and PhD student in Public Health at the National University of Singapore researching participatory and network approaches to ageing and community empowerment.
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16:05 – Active Ageing and Gerontechnology: Insights from Focus Groups and Case Studies with Older Chinese Adults (102053)
Dr. Doreen Wing Han Au is currently an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University in Hong Kong.
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Room 603 (6F)
Innovation and Technology
Session Chair: Gloria Tam

16:45 – Critical AI Literacy as a Necessary Foundation in the Teaching of Writing: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Institutional Integration (103186)
Dr P. Darin Payne is a University Professor/Principal Lecturer at University of Hawaii in United States
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17:10 – Integrating Artificial Intelligence into English Instruction: An Action Research Case Study in a Rural Taiwanese Elementary School (104870)
Dr. I-Chia Chou is currrently an associate professor at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages. Her currently studies focus on exploring AI-enhanced English teaching with a focus on elementary education and teacher prepartation.
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17:35 – Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications in Academic Writing: Implications for Higher Education (104268)
Dr. Teresa Chen is currently a Full Professor of Educational Technology at California State University, Long Beach, U.S.A.
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18:00 – Beyond Knowledge Dissemination: AI, Cognition, and the Future of Learning (105394)
Dr. Gloria Tam is a Harvard Extension School faculty member and Professor at Minerva University. She focuses on generative AI in education and cognition and learning, and is developing frameworks for future-ready, AI-enhanced pedagogy.
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Room 605 (6F)
Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice and Praxis
Session Chair: Sanele Nhlabatsi

16:45 – Technology and Multimodal Resources for the Development of Speaking Skills (98293)
Dr Robbie Lee Sabnani is a Lecturer and teacher educator at the English Language and Literature Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University Singapore. Her interests include speaking and listening, metacognition in learning and the development of teacher expertise. She publishes on education research and language instruction and contributes to theory and practice through invited keynotes and conference presentations. Her recent publications include a book chapter with Cambridge University Press as well as articles in international journals such as TESOL Quarterly and several others. In recognition of her research and teaching excellence, Robbie received the prestigious Dean’s Commendation for Research and the distinguished Excellence in Teaching Commendation awards.
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17:10 – EFL Students’ Engagement with Generative AI: Experiences, Perceptions, and Ethical Concerns (100900)
Yong-Jik Lee obtained a bachelor's degree in English from Chung-Ang University and a master's in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from Indiana State University, USA. He enhanced his academic career by earning a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Florida, USA. Lee's groundbreaking contributions to AI-enhanced English instruction profoundly influence the academic trajectories of both local and international students, offering inventive solutions to educational obstacles. He is reachable via email at [email protected]
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17:35 – Integrating Generative AI with Associative Pedagogy: Developing Chinese Character Recognition Tools for Early Childhood Literacy (105359)
Dr. Nga Yui Tong is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Education and Languages, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong.
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18:00 – From Transactional Evaluation to Reflective Learning Practices: Postgraduate Student Feedback as a Catalyst for Sustainable Business Education (103404)
Dr Sanele Nhlabatsi, Senior Lecturer in Project Management, Graduate School of Business Leadership, University of South Africa. Her research focuses on project management within developing economies, specifically project complexity and resilience.
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Room 607 (6F)
Educational Research, Development and Publishing

16:45 – Career Planning Strategies of Graduating Law Students in the Philippines: Implications for Educational and Workforce Development (101899)
Mr. Bereber or Ken is serving as the Labor and Employment Officer II of Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Region 6 (RTWPB 6) and at the same time studying law at the West Visayas State University College of Law.
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17:10 – Contradictions and Change: An Activity Theory Case Study of a Public-Private Partnership Between Melbourne Business School and Keypath Education (101886)
Eamon is the Director of Learning Design for Asia Pacific at Keypath Education an ‘Online Program Management’ (OPM) company partnering with universities across Australia and Southeast Asia. Eamon Vale is also Ph.D. candidate at Macquarie University.
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17:35 – From Classroom to Career: Voices on Employability Challenges and Curriculum Relevance (104072)
Hoang-Nam Tran, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at Research Center for Higher Education, Tokushima University, Japan.
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Room 701 (7F)
Parenting and Psychology
Session Chair: Chun Bun Lam

16:45 – Forgive Me for Trying: Self-forgiveness as a Way of Managing Guilt Among Indian Parents of Young Children (102394)
Ms Poulami Sengupta is a PhD scholar in the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, IIT Kharagpur, India and is working on exploring the scope of Self-forgiveness in assuaging Guilt among parents of young children.
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17:10 – Child Emotion Regulation Mediates the Longitudinal Associations of Parental Mindfulness with Child School Liking and School Readiness (105292)
Dr. Chun Bun Lam is an Associate Professor of The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. He studies how how family relationships may shape child development.
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Room 703 (7F)
Culture and Psychology
Session Chair: Mikyong Kim-Goh

16:45 – Coping with Cross-cultural Ambiguity and Foreign Language-related Variables: Insights from Undergraduates in Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand (100536)
Yusuke Yamazaki is currently prepaing to pursue a PhD in Organizational Behavior in the United States.
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17:10 – Examining the Effects of Vicarious Contact on Intercultural Communication Apprehension and Language Competence Perceptions in Japan (102369)
Dr. Anqi Hu is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Center for Global Engagement, Ibaraki University, Japan.
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17:35 – Speaking of Gender: Language Genderedness and Its Association with Gender Differences in Personality Across 48 Languages (102477)
Roxana Hofmann is a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Psychology, University of Edinburgh, UK. Her primary research interests include personality and urban psychology with a special focus on gender.
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18:00 – Reducing Psychological Distress Through a Culturally Relevant Program for Korean Immigrants in the U.S. (104302)
Dr. Karen Kyeunghae Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at California State University, Fullerton, USA. Her research focuses on improving mental health care and reducing disparities in Asian communities.
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Room 706 (7F)
Aging and Gerontology
Session Chair: Ives Lim

16:45 – Piki Tech Ora: Strengthening Kaumātua Wellbeing Through Non-Invasive Technology (103268)
Shobana Mangamma Awhina Reddy is currently a Systems Innovator at Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust, NZ. She is currently focussed on projects targeted at dementia and frailty prevention in the older population.
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17:35 – Bringing Older Adults into the Picture: Representativeness in Colorectal Cancer Screening in Nepal’s Ageing Population (101882)
Dr. Anu Dahal is an Internal Medicine and Occupational Physician at the Gurkha Welfare Trust Nepal. She led Nepal’s first FIT-based colorectal cancer screening pilot, including adults up to 85 years, now expanded to 20,000+ participants.
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18:00 – Ethnicity-Specific Epigenetic Clocks Reveal Enhanced Chronological Age Prediction in Asian Populations (103218)
Ives Lim, systems biology bioinformatician, specializes in multi-omics sequencing and integrative analysis.
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