EnglishRethinking Aid and Empowerment in Africa through the Case of Girls Be Strong
This study critically examines the structural limitations of conventional foreign aid in Africa through the lens of dependency theory and empowerment theory. While international aid is often portrayed as benevolent and transformative, it may unintentionally reinforce economic, political, and psychological dependency. Using a qualitative case study approach, this paper analyzes the Girls Be Strong (GBS) […]
Music-Evoked Emotion and Intention to Share Emotional Data The Role of Positive and Negative Affect and Mental Privacy Awareness
As emotional artificial intelligence (AI) and mood-sensing technologies become increasingly integrated into everyday digital services, individuals are more frequently asked to share emotion-related or biometric data. Music is known to evoke strong emotional responses, yet little is known about how such emotional experiences influence willingness to share emotional data. This study examined whether positive and […]
The Effects of Lavender Aromatherapy on Stress, Concentration, and Academic Performance in Adolescents
This pilot study investigated the effects of lavender aromatherapy on perceived stress, concentration, and academic performance among adolescents during academic tasks. Using a within-subject experimental design, ten secondary school students completed problem-solving tasks under two conditions: lavender scent exposure and a no-scent control condition. Perceived stress and concentration were measured through self-report scales, and academic […]