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This paper examines the contribution of using the arts as an educational method to reading groups in a library setting. The aim of the paper is to highlight the extent and the ways in which the inter-artistic dialogue strengthens the reading interest of the minor or adult participants and cultivates their aesthetic education. More specifically, the work aims to highlight: a. which theoretical principles and educational methods effectively support the utilization of other art forms in the reading approach, b. what specific techniques are involved in the inclusion of inter-artistic comparison in the reading process, c. in which phases of the reading process they can be included with a greater impact on reading motivation and d. how artistic works are selected depending on the literary texts being interpreted, the characteristics of the members of the reading community and the library environment. In order to answer the research questions, the opinions of two groups of participants are used: a. 15 Library Science student participants from the “Literature” course (spring semester 2022) and 18 participants from the “Applications of Reading Literacy” course (winter 2023) who systematically participated in the weekly meetings. The participants, having familiarized themselves with a variety of techniques for approaching literature, answered which they consider most appropriate for each phase of reading (thus also for inter-artistic dialogue). Based on their responses, it appeared that the use of arts in library reading groups is the most appropriate method for enhancing reading interest in preparing the response and one of the most effective methods for further engaging in dialogue about the projects during reading procedure. Also, the use of inter-artistic dialogue is particularly important for the development of critical appreciation of cultural works, as a means of awakening creativity and developing the aesthetic education of readers of all ages.

This study intends to develop a multimodal learning model to assist teachers in addressing issues related to students’ poor reading performance in a rural elementary school in the Province of Sorsogon, Philippines. The study used the qualitative case study method to achieve its objectives. Data were acquired through document reviews, individual interviews, and focus group discussions with the informants purposefully selected for the study. Results showed that for the school year 2023 to 2024, out of 166 learners, four pupils belonged to the description of meeting expectations; 53 belonged to full intervention; 55 belonged to moderate intervention; and 54 belonged to light intervention. Meanwhile, for the school year 2022 to 2023, out of 202 learners, 30 pupils belonged to the description of meeting expectations; 16 belonged to full intervention; 104 belonged to moderate intervention; and 52 belonged to light intervention. Given this reading performance, this study proposes a multimodal reading model for a rural elementary school. The goal is to enhance the reading proficiency of the pupils by supporting reading teachers who use multimodal reading models to teach non-readers. The teachers’ feedback on using multimodal reading tools revealed both their positive and challenging experiences. Future studies may aim to develop, implement, and evaluate advanced multimodal reading technologies used in autonomous cooperative learning and reading intervention programs and activities.

The main objective of the study was to determine the relationship between the senior high school tracks and the course preferences of college students. The descriptive-correlational design was employed using purposive and non-probability quota sampling in choosing the respondents for the study. It can be concluded that most respondents were enrolled in the academic track and preferred education and training courses in college. Additionally, the majority of respondents concur that personality has a greater impact than environmental factors in terms of choosing their tracks and course preferences. However, they disagreed in terms of opportunity and educational factors. Both environmental and personality factors influenced the respondents in the fields of architecture, business management and administration, education and training, finance, government and administration, hospitality and tourism, information technology, marketing sales and services, science, technology engineering, and mathematics. These factors play a significant role in shaping attitudes and beliefs towards their chosen fields. However, only environmental factors affect the respondents in the fields of arts, audio-visual technology and communication, human services, law, public safety, and corrections. Environmental, opportunity, and personality factors play a crucial role in determining the extent of agreement among the respondents in health, sciences, manufacturing (mechanical and industrial), transportation, distribution, and logistics. It is also shown that there is a significant relationship between the students’ chosen track and course preference. This implies that the correct selection of high school tracks may guide them to fit their skills and interests to course selection in college.

This research investigates the influence of education and training as well as teamwork on the creative performance of civil servants in Indonesia, with a focus on understanding that education and training simultaneously contribute to increasing innovation in public services. The findings show that education and training play a significant role in improving creative performance directly as well as indirectly through increased teamwork. This research brings a new perspective to the literature on human resource management and public sector innovation by emphasizing the synergistic role of individual skill development and team dynamics in creating a work environment conducive to creativity. Based on the findings, it is recommended to develop integrated education and training programs, increase focus on teamwork, evaluate the impact of education and training on teamwork, and facilitate a work environment that supports collaboration. This initiative is expected to optimize the innovative potential of civil servants in providing creative solutions to public service challenges.

This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of brand value and perceived quality on purchasing decisions for facial care products with Electronic Word of Mouth (E-WOM) as intervening variable in Barru Regency. This research approach uses survey research which takes samples from a population and uses a questionnaire as a data collection instrument. The research sample was users of facial care products at beauty clinics with 100 respondents in Barru Regency. The findings show that: (1) Brand value does not have positive effect and significant on purchasing decisions for facial care products in Barru Regency. (2) Perceived quality has positive effect and significant on purchasing decisions for facial care products in Barru Regency. (3) E-WOM has positive effect and significant on purchasing decisions for facial care products in Barru Regency. (4) Brand value has positive effect and significant on E-WOM facial care products in Barru Regency. (5) Perceived quality has positive effect and significant on E-WOM of facial care products in Barru Regency. (6) Brand value does not have positive effect and significant through E-WOM on purchasing decisions for care products in Barru Regency. (7) Perceived quality has positive effect and significant through E-WOM on purchasing decisions for facial care products in Barru Regency.