Nearest Transfer Effects of Working Memory Updating Training: An Experimental Study on Students With, and without Learning Disabilities, Ahmed K. EID

Abstract Working memory considered as a core of human cognition and it plays a vital role in academic performance, so working memory impairment is one of the main causes of learning disabilities. Studies indicated that working memory can be enhanced through training, and the training effects can be transferred to other cognitive functions. In the […]

The Potential Influence of Noopept, a Nootropic Agent, on Depression and Mood: An Investigative Analysis,Kian ZEHTABIAN & Dennis RELOJO-HOWELL

Abstract This paper aims to review the potential influence of noopept, a synthetic peptide and nootropic agent, on the treatment of depression and mood disorders. Despite a considerable body of research on noopept, the majority of early investigations have been performed on animal models, with more recent studies exploring its efficacy in humans. Noopept has […]

Exploring the relationship between  Motivation, Self-efficacy  and Students’perception of Academic Dishonesty through the Internet, Adina-Gabriela GAVRIL, Roxana GHIAȚĂU

Abstract The Internet facilitates many types of academic dishonesty. Plagiarism, fraudulence, falsification and piracy have become accessible everywhere in the world. In these conditions, individual factors such as motivation and self-efficacy could help us understand the mechanism that leads to academic misconduct. This research explored the relationship between self-efficacy,  academic motivation and students ‘ perception […]

Mentors’ Perception towards the Organization and Development of Pedagogical Practice, Liliana MÂȚĂ, Venera-Mihaela COJOCARIU, Carmen-Violeta POPESCU, Gabriel MAREȘ, Ioana BOGHIAN

The purpose of the research is to identify the mentors’ perception of the characteristic aspects of the pedagogical practice coordination activity. In the theoretical part, the role of pedagogical practice mentors is analyzed, in accordance with current theories and approaches. Pedagogical practice mentors are known as Pedagogical Practice Tutors. These are teachers who have extensive […]

Transition from Knowledge Acquisition to Competency Development: Creativity as 21 st Century Skill within Educational Framework, Hiba BENSALAH, Liliana MÂȚĂ

Abstract This paper presents the necessity to switch from conventional methods of teaching and learning to competency development as a response to the global trend in education and the demands of the 21st century. The educational framework places creativity as a critical competency or skill to support students in thinking creatively, coping with the challenges […]

Adaptation and Validation of the Melbourne Decision-Making Questionnaire in a Sample of Moroccan Young Adults, Fatima ATTAR, Khadija OUADI

Abstract Individuals make decisions in different styles. The Decision-Making Style (DMS) influences personal development and predicts important clinical indicators. This research aimed to adapt and validate the Melbourne Decision-Making Questionnaire (MDMQ) in the Moroccan context. This questionnaire allows us to identify four DMSs: vigilance, buck-passing, procrastination, and hypervigilance. The factor analysis confirms the four dimensions […]

Stimulating Preschoolers’ Creative Imagination through Hands-on Practice Activities, Luminița BIBIRE, Adriana VRABIE, Nicoleta Luminița GORA, Liliana MÂȚĂ

Abstract The research aims to develop the creative imagination of pre-school children, using different working techniques in practical activities. An experimental, formative methodology was developed. Thirty preschool children of the “Nicolae Iorga” Secondary School, Bacău,  in the 5-6 years age group, namely Group B “Sunbeam”, participated in the research. To stimulate creative imagination, specific working […]