Gwang-Soo Oh^1,#, Je-Seong Lee^2,#, Myeong-Hun Bae^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.11, pp. 1729-1745, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.071944 - 28 November 2025

Abstract Background: With the rapid growth of digital learning environments, esports has emerged as a popular form of school-based activity that promotes teamwork, motivation, and engagement. However, limited research has examined how participation in esports relates to students’ psychological and academic development. To address this gap, the present study identified structural relationships between perceived psychological well-being, social support, academic engagement, and school-life satisfaction among students participating in school-based esports activities. Methods: We surveyed 588 students who competed in on-campus esports tournaments across 15 secondary schools in Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea. Psychological well-being, social support, academic engagement,… More >

Marta Reis^1,2,3,4,5,*, Catarina Noronha⁶, Gina Tomé^3,4,5, Marina Carvalho^4,6, Nuno Neto Rodrigues⁷, Margarida Gaspar de Matos^3,4,6

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.10, pp. 1457-1470, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.070318 - 31 October 2025

Abstract Objectives: Academic Evaluation Anxiety is a significant psychological concern among adolescents, with well-documented impacts on academic performance, emotional well-being, and school engagement. In Portugal, recent evidence suggests growing pressure on students to achieve high academic standards, with psychosocial variables such as resilience, perceived support, and school environment playing a crucial role. This study aims to examine the prevalence and psychosocial predictors of Academic Evaluation Anxiety in Portuguese students, and to identify risk and protective factors that inform educational practice. Methods: This cross-sectional, quantitative study analysed data from 3083 students (5th to 12th grade) from the… More >

Mariette Coetzee^*, Linda Naidoo

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.5, pp. 627-634, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.065791 - 24 October 2025

Abstract This study developed and tested the internal reliability of a 27-item Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB) scale for higher education institutions. Participants were a probability sample of 452 (N = 452) university staff of a South African open-distance higher education institution (academics 46%, administrative staff 33%, professional and managerial staff 21%). The participants completed the Organisational Citizenship Behaviour questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis identified a four-construct measurement model for organisational citizenship behaviour: altruism, civic virtue, sportsmanship, and sense of duty and consideration. The sense of duty and consideration is the only factor not previously identified as a factor More >

Hui Yang¹, Yijie Li^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.9, pp. 1279-1300, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.068399 - 30 September 2025

Abstract Background: Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA) represents a substantial affective barrier that undermines cognitive performance, motivation, and retention in language learners. Emerging evidence highlights mindfulness-based interventions as promising strategies for enhancing emotional regulation and reducing anxiety across educational contexts. This review synthesizes current research on mindfulness as a psychological intervention, aims to evaluate its efficacy in alleviating FLA, and discusses its broader implications for health-focused educational policy and practice. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically reviewed studies examining the relationships between mindfulness and FLA. Our search of four major databases (November 2023) initially identified 346 articles… More >

Siham Essahraui¹, Ismail Lamaakal¹, Yassine Maleh^2,*, Khalid El Makkaoui¹, Mouncef Filali Bouami¹, Ibrahim Ouahbi¹, May Almousa³, Ali Abdullah S. AlQahtani⁴, Ahmed A. Abd El-Latif^5,6

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.85, No.2, pp. 3151-3183, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.067359 - 23 September 2025

Abstract The rapid shift to online education has introduced significant challenges to maintaining academic integrity in remote assessments, as traditional proctoring methods fall short in preventing cheating. The increase in cheating during online exams highlights the need for efficient, adaptable detection models to uphold academic credibility. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of various deep learning models for cheating detection in online proctoring systems, evaluating their accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability. We benchmark several advanced architectures, including EfficientNet, MobileNetV2, ResNet variants and more, using two specialized datasets (OEP and OP) tailored for online proctoring contexts. Our findings More >

Junyi Wang^*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.4, pp. 549-555, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.070065 - 17 August 2025

Abstract The transition to university life presents unique challenges, increasing the risk of mental health issues among first-year students. This study evaluated the efficacy of an eight-week structured mental health education course in enhancing resilience among first-year college students and reducing their stress levels. Utilizing a cluster-randomized controlled trial, a total of 509 first-year students (age range 18–20 years) were allocated to either an intervention group receiving the mental health education course (n = 252), or a control group with no intervention (n = 257) over an 8 week period. They completed self-reported measures of resilience… More >

Yahong Cai¹, Nalini Arumugam², Yukai Chen^3,*

Journal of Psychology in Africa, Vol.35, No.3, pp. 327-333, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpa.2025.068042 - 31 July 2025

Abstract This study examined the effects of design thinking pedagogy on undergraduates’ career decision-making self-efficacy and employability in career education. Using a quasi-experimental design, Chinese college students (N = 93) were participants in two wings. The experimental group (n = 47) received the design thinking pedagogy, while the control group (n = 46) followed the regularly teacher-centered method. The students completed the career decision-making self-efficacy scale and employability scale before and after the intervention. Independent samples t-test results showed that design thinking pedagogy significantly improves students’ career decision-making self-efficacy and employability. The ANCOVA results showed that the More >

Jian Li^1,*, Yunshu He², Yahao Wang¹, Eryong Xue^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 901-928, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066538 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Background: Teachers from higher education commonly face substantial workloads, resulting in heightened stress and reduced well-being. This has spurred significant academic interest in the determinants of faculty well-being within higher education. Consequently, numerous studies have focused on both understanding these influencing factors and developing strategies to bolster teacher well-being, an area that has gained considerable traction as a research focus. Although systematic reviews have been conducted to elucidate the connections between well-being and particular attributes like emotional regulation, efficacy, and competency, there remains a paucity of reviews that holistically examine the multifaceted factors affecting the… More >

Traci N. Adams^1,*, Carol S. North²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.7, pp. 1045-1050, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.065144 - 31 July 2025

Abstract Physician mental health (MH) is in crisis, particularly in high-stress areas of medicine such as the emergency room and the intensive care unit. The high prevalence of burnout and psychiatric illness among critical care physicians, along with delays in seeking psychiatric care, can lead to suicide, ruined careers, damaged relationships, and medical errors. Psychoeducation programs can reduce MH sick leave days, increase empathy, and enhance help-seeking attitudes. The purpose of this brief communication is to demonstrate that physician psychoeducation programs can improve patient care, improve outcomes in physicians with psychiatric illness, and improve burnout rates, More >

Yi Yang, Che-Yu Lin^*

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.143, No.3, pp. 2767-2783, 2025, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2025.064459 - 30 June 2025

Abstract In order to help athletes optimize their performances in competitions while prevent overtraining and the risk of overuse injuries, it is important to develop science-based strategies for optimally designing training programs. The purpose of the present study is to develop a novel method by the combined use of optimal control theory and a training-performance model for designing optimal training programs, with the hope of helping athletes achieve the best performance exactly on the competition day while properly manage training load during the training course for preventing overtraining. The training-performance model used in the proposed optimal… More >