Social & Behavior
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Navigating the knowledge paradox: Why having some answers can be worse than having none
Yonsei UniversityTemporally complex problem-solving environments are commonplace in organizations. In an innovative study, a researcher from Yonsei University, in collaboration with other scientists, has shown that limited external knowledge in such situations can lead to worse performance than having no external knowledge at all. These findings are expected to further organizational decision-making and strategy, education and training, public policy and healthcare, technology and AI integration, and individual career development.
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- Organization Science
Using ChatGPT to support Chinese and English writing for students with dyslexia: Opportunities, challenges, and insights
ECNU Review of EducationPeer-Reviewed Publication
A new study in ECNU Review of Education examines CHATTING, a ChatGPT‑assisted writing system designed for students with dyslexia. Conducted with 101 Hong Kong secondary students, the research found the tool increased motivation and engagement, particularly among learners with dyslexia. However, writing quality declined and plagiarism rates rose. The authors recommend teacher‑guided AI integration to maximize benefits while addressing risks such as over‑reliance, weak question‑asking skills, and ethical concerns in AI‑supported learning.
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- ECNU Review of Education
From crosses to crescents: Islamic-Christian art that brought the medieval Mediterranean together
University of SharjahBook Announcement
A newly published volume reveals that art objects—both Muslim and Christian—played a pivotal role in fostering peace and coexistence among the culturally diverse coastal communities of the medieval Mediterranean. This coexistence, spanning the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa, did not arise from political treaties or diplomatic negotiations. Instead, it was cultivated through the power of artistic exchange, where objects of faith and beauty became instruments of dialogue and mutual respect.
How to weigh the risks and benefits of kids' play environments
University of Technology Sydney- Journal
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
AI risks overwriting history and the skills of historians have never been more important, leading academic outlines in new paper
Taylor & Francis GroupPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Rethinking History
Professorship to study ‘skeletons in the closet’
University of OtagoGrant and Award Announcement
Historical anatomical skeletal collections held across Britain will be investigated by a University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka academic, thanks to a more than NZ$2 million professorship.
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- British Academy