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Greetings and sincere thanks for your patronage and support. GPLRA has now grown to 3183 followers and members from 45 countries.
We are glad to present to you our latest edition of newsletter. The newsletter showcases the associations current and upcoming endeavours.
Conferences Held:
GPLRA has successfully organised following International conferences in the period of August 2017- November 2017:
- 16th-17th November 2017, at Bukit Bintang Event Spaces (BBES), The Federal Kuala Lumpur, 35 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 09th-10th November 2017, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Executive Centre, Singapore
We thank all members, participants and supporting organisations for making these conferences successful.
GPLRA Collaborations:
It is our constant endeavour to associate with academicians, researchers, students, professionals and organisations. This collaboration is the crux of our growth and contribution to the society. We are proud to have following organisational collaborations:
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Venue Provider)
- Yildiz Technical University, 34349 Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey (Venue Provider)
- Rumah University, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Venue Provider)
- Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK (Venue Provider)
- Buein Zahra Technical University, Iran (Collaboration)
- Research and Markets Limited, Dublin, Ireland (Collaboration)
- CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), China (Collaboration)
- International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics (IJCSBI), Mauritius (Collaboration)
- Linton University College, KTG Group, Malaysia (Collaboration)
- Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand (Venue Provider)
- Peacful Mind Foundation, India (Partner)
- Tresorix Ltd. Mauritius (Collaboration)
- ResearchSEA, Asia Research News, UK (Media Partner)
- International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, Mauritius (Collaboration)
- International Journal of Supply Chain Management (Scopus indexed), London (Collaboration)
- GTIS, Taiwan (Green Technology Invention Society, Taiwan) (Collaboration)
- Tecnico (Universidade de Lisboa), Campus da Alameda, Lisbon, Portugal (Venue Provider)
- Srishti International, Bangalore, India (Collaboration)
- Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (Venue Provider)
- Kasetsart University, KU Home, Bangkok, Thailand (Venue Provider)
We will be glad to partner with your organisation. Please write to info@gplra.org for assistance.
Job Openings
GPLRA is searching for talented and energetic conference coordinators (part-time) who are working/ studying at following locations:
Dubai/ London/ Barcelona/ Lisbon/ Rome/ Kuala Lumpur/ Bali/ Singapore/ Bangkok
Its a golden opportunity to be a part of our global team, to interact and associate with International academicians, display your leadership and organising skills and earn handsome honorarium.
All interested and eligible candidates are requested to contact us with their CV, Photograph, Cover Letter on info@gplra.org
Our GRDS International Conference began with opening remarks by Honourable Keynote speaker highlighting the main context on Social Issues.
 Keynote speaker of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017 Dr. Syarip Hidayat
(Dr. Andrew Laghos Affiliated to Assistant Professor, Department of Multimedia and Graphic Arts, Cyprus University of Technology, Cyprus.)
(Asst. Prof. Dr. Nurkhamimi Zainuddin Affiliated to Deputy Director, Global Open Access Learning, Immersive Technology and Quality Assurance, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia)
(Patricia Lorenz Affiliated to Lecturer and Coordinator, Department of German Language, Centre for Modern Languages , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) In order to Promote Young Researchers, GRDS International conferences, Provides Young Research Scholarship in the form of full Registration fee waiver to participate in such events. Here are our List of Young Research Scholars who participated in our conference.
 Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
(Azkia Rostiani Rahman Affiliated to Magister of Linguistic, University of Indonesia , Depok, Indonesia.)
Paper Title: Tip-of-the-Tongue
Analysis in Indonesian Language Speaker: A Case Study Abstract: One of the issue on language production related to memory is Tip-of-the-tongue (ToT), a condition where we know the word but we cannot pronounce it properly, we just remember only some part of the word such as its syllable or letters. The phenomenon of ToT is an interesting issue to be studied more and more, especially in the field of Linguistics, since prior research on ToT is only studied in the realm of Psychology. Later in 1966, Brown and MacNeill became pioneers in ToT research. In Indonesia itself, research related to ToT is rarely done. That is what prompted the birth of this simple study, whose hope could later be developed for more complex and complete studies in similar fields. This study aims to explain the possibility of ToT and at what level of Indonesian speakers can recall the target word in ToT condition. Participants of this study were 10 people with age range 25-59 years with the category of adults according to WHO (World Health Organization) with the number of 5 men and 5 women. The theory used as the basis of the study is based on Brown and MacNeill (1966) ToT analysis. The results showed that when participants were indicated to have ToT conditions, they could recall similar letters, syllables and words that might be present in the given target word. Based on the above description we can conclude that participants with ToT conditions have access to their phonological knowledge, but not enough to activate the word as a whole and in ToT condition, the ability to recall the target word can be in word, syllable and letter level.
Keywords: Top-of-the-Tongue (ToT), Indonesian speaker, case study
 Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
Karen V. Rendeza
(Malolos Marine Fishery School & Laboratory, City of Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines.)
Paper Title: Hearts Apart: The Impact of Parental Migration to the Life of Left-Behind Filipino Adolescents
Abstract: This descriptive study delved into the impact of
parental migration to the academic, emotional, social and spiritual life of left-behind Filipino adolescents. This research used both the quantitative and the qualitative methods. A survey with a researcher’s made questionnaire was used to gather data. Psychological tests were also utilized to measure the school ability and the personality of the research participants. An interview was likewise employed in this study. Findings revealed that across the three groups of research participants (those with OFW father, those with OFW mother, and those with both parents abroad), all of them have good grades in school despite no parent/s assisting them to do homework and projects plus the additional responsibilities at home to some of them. Having good grades is their way of showing their being grateful to the sacrifices of their parent/s for them. However, majority of the participants expressed that they feel deeply sad, longing for the physical presence of their parents, though they do not feel rejected and abandoned. For them, it is a tiresome cycle of adjustment everytime their parent/s come/s home and then later leave/s them again to work abroad. They feel alone and envious seeing a family with complete family members. Results further revealed that the participants have become more responsible persons, and have communicated more often with their parent/s than when they were physically together. Prayers continue to bind the Filipino families together despite physical distance. This study concludes that parents should support both the economic, the psychological, and the spiritual needs of left-behinds children in order for them to cope well with life’s problems, thus away from vices and behavioral problems.
Keywords:
parental migration, left-behinds, adolescents, needs
 Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
(Kara Salazar Panolong Affiliated to Benguet State University, Philippines)
Paper Title: Managing Conflict Talk in Language Classrooms In each, GRDS International conference, BEST PAPER award is given to best researches. In Global Association for Humanities and Social Science Research (GAHSSR), Best paper award is given to the participants with best scholarly paper submitted and presented at the conference.
 Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
(Jinghe Han Affiliated to School of Education,Western Sydney University,Sydney, Australia)
Paper Title: Hanzi Theorising: Post-Lingual Pedagogy
Abstract: The uniqueness of Chinese language compared with alphabetic English
leaves limited possibility for Chinese language learners with English background to relate their L1 and L2. Post-lingual pedagogy proposes second/foreign language learning going beyond ‘lingual method’ era. This is not to argue that traditional second language acquisition and education theories such as L1/L2 transfer, socio-linguistic, applied linguistic theory and systematic functional linguistics are not sensible. It proposes that learners exert the function of logics and thoughts built in language formation to stimulate learning, to make language learning more a sense making process than arbitrary language learning. Rather than using the concept of diversity (Jullien, 2014) to compare, to distinguish one language from another, post-lingual pedagogy promotes divergence of learners’ L1 and L2, in this context the divergence of learners’ English and Chinese learning. It renders learners’ mind to connect Hanzi and learners’ “meaning making”, “logic structuring” and “critical thinking” capabilities in their Chinese language learning.  Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
(Azkia Rostiani Rahman Affiliated to Magister of Linguistic, University of Indonesia , Depok, Indonesia)
Paper Title: Tip-of-the-Tongue Analysis in Indonesian Language Speaker: A Case Study
Abstract: One of the issue on language production related to memory is Tip-of-the-tongue (ToT), a condition where we know the word but we cannot pronounce it properly, we just remember only some part of the word such as its syllable or letters. The phenomenon of ToT is an interesting issue to be studied more and more, especially in the field of Linguistics, since prior research on ToT is only studied in the realm of Psychology. Later in 1966, Brown and MacNeill became pioneers in ToT research. In Indonesia itself, research related to ToT is rarely done. That is what prompted the birth of this simple study, whose hope could later be developed for more complex and complete studies in similar fields. This study aims to explain the possibility of ToT and at what level of Indonesian speakers can recall the target word in ToT condition. Participants of this study were 10 people with age range 25-59 years with the category of adults according to WHO (World Health Organization) with the number of 5 men and 5 women. The theory used as the basis of the study is based on Brown and MacNeill (1966) ToT analysis. The results showed that when participants were indicated to have ToT conditions, they could recall similar letters, syllables and words that might be present in the given target word. Based on the above description we can conclude that participants with ToT conditions have access to their phonological knowledge, but not enough to activate the word as a whole and in ToT condition, the ability to recall the target word can be in word, syllable and letter level.
Keywords: Top-of-the-Tongue (ToT), Indonesian speaker, case study
 Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, September 2017
(Prof. Abdul-Kareem M. Jaradat Affiliated to Professor of Counseling Psychology, Dept. of Counseling & Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education,Yarmouk)
Paper Title: Gender Differences in Bullying and Victimization among Early Adolescents in Jordan
Abstract: This study investigated gender differences
in bullying and victimization among Jordanian early adolescents. The sample consisted of 330 students (162 males, 168 females) in the seventh and eighth grades. These students were randomly selected from six public schools. Two scales were used, one for bullying and the other for victimization, each of which composed of ten items. Results of independent samples t-tests indicated that males had significantly higher scores than females on each of the two scales. Furthermore, chi-square tests showed that males were more involved in bullying than females across bullying groups. There were also significant differences in terms of the locations of bullying. For boys, bullying most often occurs on the way home from school; while for girls, bullying often occurs in the classrooms. It was found that “hitting or pushing other students” is the most common form of bullying used by adolescent male bullies, and that “calling other students with bad names” is the most common form of bullying used by adolescent female bullies.
Keywords: Bullying; Victimization; Gender
Differences  Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai, UAE October 2017
(Deena Ebaid Affiliated to Department of Psychology and Counselling, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne, Australia Melbourne, Australia) Paper Title: Cognitive Processing Speed Across the Lifespan: Beyond the Influence of Motor Speed
Abstract: Cognitive
processing speed is commonly reported to decline with advanced age and is often assumed to be the core issue responsible for deficits in performance on complex cognitive tasks in aging populations. However, there is no clear, generic definition nor operationalization of the term processing speed raising the issue of whether traditional measures of cognitive processing speed such as the Symbol Search and Coding Subsets of the WAIS-IV accurately reflect cognitive processing speed, or are confounded by motor speed. This is particularly problematic when these measures are used with populations where motor slowing is common, i.e., in ageing populations post stroke. Thus, the aim of the current study was to explore the relationship between hand motor speed and traditional paper-and-pencil measures of processing speed as well as a novel computerised measure of processing speed. Key Terms: Cognitive
processing speed, aging, cognitive assessment, motor speed, cognitive speed, symbol search, coding, Inspection Time. |
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai, UAE October 2017
(Shazia Gulzar Affiliated to Department of Humanities,COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore,Pakistan)
Paper Title: Gender Role Conflict in University Students: A Psychometric Approach
Abstract:The current research explored the expression and experience of Gender
Role Conflict in university students in Pakistani cultural context. In the first phase of the study, 20 university students were
interviewed individually to gather the item pool on the variable under study.
It resulted in the generation of 105 items on gender role conflict as
experienced and expressed by university students. After excluding the
repetition and redundant items 38 finalized items were piloted on 30 university
students as a self-report measure of 4 point Likert scale (Gender Role Conflict
Scale). Finally a stratified sample of 223 university students (45.9% men and
54.1% women) was given the final list of 38 item scale and a demographic sheet.
Principal component factor analysis revealed two factor solutions namely
internalized conflict and externalized conflict. The current scale found to
have high internal consistency, construct validity, test retest and split half
reliability. The relationship of newly developed scale on gender role conflict
with adult attachment was also explored. The results revealed significant
relationships. The results of the research are discussed in the light of
cultural context and its implication for the university students.
Role Conflict in university students in Pakistani cultural context. In the first phase of the study, 20 university students were
interviewed individually to gather the item pool on the variable under study.
It resulted in the generation of 105 items on gender role conflict as
experienced and expressed by university students. After excluding the
repetition and redundant items 38 finalized items were piloted on 30 university
students as a self-report measure of 4 point Likert scale (Gender Role Conflict
Scale). Finally a stratified sample of 223 university students (45.9% men and
54.1% women) was given the final list of 38 item scale and a demographic sheet.
Principal component factor analysis revealed two factor solutions namely
internalized conflict and externalized conflict. The current scale found to
have high internal consistency, construct validity, test retest and split half
reliability. The relationship of newly developed scale on gender role conflict
with adult attachment was also explored. The results revealed significant
relationships. The results of the research are discussed in the light of
cultural context and its implication for the university students.
Keywords: Gender Role Conflict,
University Students, Cultural Context, Validity
University Students, Cultural Context, Validity
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai, UAE October 2017
(Maheswara Krukkal Saravanapava Iyer Affiliated to English Language Teaching Centre, Faculty Of ArtsFaculty of Arts,University Of Jaffna,Jaffna, Sri Lanka)
Paper Title: Learning Style Based Instruction To Minimise The Ratio Of Individual Variations In Achievement Level
Abstract: During English
language teaching and learning processes learner factors play significant role
in learners’ achievement rate; frequently discussed some of the major learner
factors are aptitude of a learner, knowledge factors, personality, attitude,
motivation, individual cognitive factors, learning style, hemisphere dominance
and learner strategies; there are other factors which are also controlling the achievement
level across individuals (for example, genetic factors, gender and so on).
language teaching and learning processes learner factors play significant role
in learners’ achievement rate; frequently discussed some of the major learner
factors are aptitude of a learner, knowledge factors, personality, attitude,
motivation, individual cognitive factors, learning style, hemisphere dominance
and learner strategies; there are other factors which are also controlling the achievement
level across individuals (for example, genetic factors, gender and so on).
To establish one part of the solution for learning issues
in ESL classrooms in association with individual variations, this research tries
to examine the role and effectiveness of learning style during the learning
process. Currently the increasing attention in recognizing the effectiveness of
learning style based instruction in second language is evidenced by the release
of a large number of scholarly publications. These large volumes of studies
provide adequate information into the learning styles preferred by the learners
during learning processes and the effectiveness of learning style preference
based ESL instruction in classrooms. Given the importance of this, the present
research was evolved to examine the effectiveness of learning style based ESL
training to 30 Tamil medium undergraduates at the University of Jaffna, Sri
Lanka for 12 weeks. Having employed qualitative methodology with participant
observation, informal interviews and researcher intervention the present research
found out that if instruction is based on learning style, learners are able
achieve required language proficiency level smartly.
in ESL classrooms in association with individual variations, this research tries
to examine the role and effectiveness of learning style during the learning
process. Currently the increasing attention in recognizing the effectiveness of
learning style based instruction in second language is evidenced by the release
of a large number of scholarly publications. These large volumes of studies
provide adequate information into the learning styles preferred by the learners
during learning processes and the effectiveness of learning style preference
based ESL instruction in classrooms. Given the importance of this, the present
research was evolved to examine the effectiveness of learning style based ESL
training to 30 Tamil medium undergraduates at the University of Jaffna, Sri
Lanka for 12 weeks. Having employed qualitative methodology with participant
observation, informal interviews and researcher intervention the present research
found out that if instruction is based on learning style, learners are able
achieve required language proficiency level smartly.
Keywords: Learning style, visual,
auditory, kinaesthetic learning
preference, tactile way of learning,
group/individual learning preference.
auditory, kinaesthetic learning
preference, tactile way of learning,
group/individual learning preference.
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Singapore, November 2017
(Marga Stander Affiliated to Department Of English,Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley,South Africa)
Paper Title: Revisiting The Relationship Between Language Learning Strategies And Language Proficiency Of First-Year University Students
Abstract: First-year BA
students on the Qwaqwa Campus of the University of the Free State, South
Africa, with an Admission Point score lower than the required 30 points and
less than 64% in the National Bench Mark Test, find themselves in an extended
four-year programme and have to follow an academic literacy module, where they
have to write an additional English language proficiency test to determine
their language proficiency levels. In
an attempt to assist these students to improve their language proficiency, it
was decided to investigate the use of language learning strategies and to see
if there is any correlation between the two.
A statistically significant correlation (r=0.26) between compensation
strategies and language proficiency was found, using the New English File
Intermediate Test and Oxford’s (1990) Strategy Inventory for Language Learning
(SILL). This study investigates the use
and awareness of language learning strategies and emphasises the fact that the
relationship between language learning strategies and language proficiency
provides valuable information for language teaching and learning.
students on the Qwaqwa Campus of the University of the Free State, South
Africa, with an Admission Point score lower than the required 30 points and
less than 64% in the National Bench Mark Test, find themselves in an extended
four-year programme and have to follow an academic literacy module, where they
have to write an additional English language proficiency test to determine
their language proficiency levels. In
an attempt to assist these students to improve their language proficiency, it
was decided to investigate the use of language learning strategies and to see
if there is any correlation between the two.
A statistically significant correlation (r=0.26) between compensation
strategies and language proficiency was found, using the New English File
Intermediate Test and Oxford’s (1990) Strategy Inventory for Language Learning
(SILL). This study investigates the use
and awareness of language learning strategies and emphasises the fact that the
relationship between language learning strategies and language proficiency
provides valuable information for language teaching and learning.
Keywords: language proficiency; language learning strategies; additional language
acquisition; strategy instruction; successful language learning
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Singapore, November 2017
(Akifa Mariam Siddique Affiliated to Department of Applied Psychology,Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Woman, Madras University.,Chennai, India)
Paper Title: Exploring Effects of Incubation on Creativity, Problem Solving and Meta-Cognition.
Abstract:The world today is characterized by stiff competition and people develop
an urge for being in the top notch of the society. Universally across all age
groups – the bosses, teachers and parents are pushing their staff or children
to reach the pinnacle point. At these junctures, the caliber of the outcome
suffers a quantum decrease because quantity and quick work overpowers quality.
The importance of “breather time” also referred as the time period where one lets go of focus on the present task
and focuses on subliminal activity is called as Incubation. This can immensely
contribute to the quality, quantity as well as efficiency in time.
an urge for being in the top notch of the society. Universally across all age
groups – the bosses, teachers and parents are pushing their staff or children
to reach the pinnacle point. At these junctures, the caliber of the outcome
suffers a quantum decrease because quantity and quick work overpowers quality.
The importance of “breather time” also referred as the time period where one lets go of focus on the present task
and focuses on subliminal activity is called as Incubation. This can immensely
contribute to the quality, quantity as well as efficiency in time.
To draw an analogy between the Mad rush and Creative production, it is
important to note the ideals of the Psychologist Wallas, 1926 who proposed the
term “Incubation”. This downtime has a positive effect on creativity and
problem solving (Dodds et al., 2003; Sio and Ormerod, 2009).
Meta-cognition is another key cognitive function which enhances planning and
learning outcomes, and proves to be a guide for self-monitoring.
important to note the ideals of the Psychologist Wallas, 1926 who proposed the
term “Incubation”. This downtime has a positive effect on creativity and
problem solving (Dodds et al., 2003; Sio and Ormerod, 2009).
Meta-cognition is another key cognitive function which enhances planning and
learning outcomes, and proves to be a guide for self-monitoring.
This research aims to find out the importance of incubation in
creativity, problem solving and meta-cognition. The design of the research was
experimental with pre and post test. The groups were randomly synthesized.
creativity, problem solving and meta-cognition. The design of the research was
experimental with pre and post test. The groups were randomly synthesized.
The results of the research should prove on how an experiment with a
brief time with no activity would fetch good results as compared to continuous
work with no assimilation time. This is congruence with a classic proverb “All
work with no play makes jack a dull boy”.
brief time with no activity would fetch good results as compared to continuous
work with no assimilation time. This is congruence with a classic proverb “All
work with no play makes jack a dull boy”.
Keywords: Incubation,
Creativity, Problem solving, Meta-cognition.
Creativity, Problem solving, Meta-cognition.
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