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- No. 2 / (5) Regulatory Ethics Versus Ethics of Truth: Exploring Procedures and Methodological Outcomes of Accountability
- Regulatory Ethics Versus Ethics of Truth: Exploring Procedures and Methodological Outcomes of Accountability Systems in Fieldwork Research Claudio Morrison, Devi Sacchetto abstract This article critically examines principles and procedures of research ethics and academic accountability relevant to fieldwork research employing materialist critiques of post- modern though. Academic systems of governance based on accountability have been questioned on ethical grounds. This study calls into question the theoretical assumptions of mainstream ethics seeking an alternative approach. First, it delineates a genealogy of critical methods following the emancipatory epistemologies of Bourdieu, Gramsci and Burawoy. Then, ethnographic research in post-soviet workplaces is used to investigate moral issues in fieldwork. The accountability failures of academics involved in Russia’s 1990s mass privatization make post-Soviet Russia a significant testing ground for the moral practice of ethnography. Confronting an unethical world, the researcher must resort to stratagems which, in retrospect, appear to violate ethics procedures. We ask whether an alternative approach can be identified without surrendering to mere instrumentalism. Our research identifies a morality that responds to the social context of research with participation and commitment. Research ethics inspired by Badiou’s ethics of truth recognize reflexivity, engagement, and emancipation as central to research’s moral integrity as they are to its scientific validity. An approach that can guide the researcher across the murky politics of fieldwork ultimately demands loyalty to emancipation struggles and those involved in it. Keywords Accountability, Ethics, Post-socialism, Qualitative research, Ethnography
- IPAIDipaid 2026.02.04
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- No. 2 / (4) Household Adoption of Solar Energy in a Developing Economy: The Challenges and the Prospects in Guyana
- Household Adoption of Solar Energy in a Developing Economy: The Challenges and the Prospects in Guyana Kavita Leandaial, Oluwasinaayomi Faith Kasi, Sandra Britton abstract Many developing nations have adopted solar energy as an alternative energy source for the benefit of their citizens and the environment. However, there is a paucity of studies on the acceptance and adoption of solar energy in urban areas in Guyana. Therefore, this study examined the potential for solar power adoption by households in Anna Regina. A mixed- methods approach was adopted for the study. Copies of the questionnaire were administered to households with and without solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Invoices for solar materials were obtained from three leading wholesalers of solar energy equipment. Interviews were conducted with local electricians and Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) officials. From the findings, solar systems reduced monthly household expenditures by an average of GYD10,233. Households with solar PV systems earned significantly more monthly than those without the systems. Analysis of the invoices of the solar equipment dealers indicated that the average cost of installing solar power was GYD1,182,895. The response from the local electricians revealed that the average labour cost to install a solar PV system was GYD200,000. Before approval could be granted for the installation of a solar PV system, as noted by GPL, applicants must comply with the 2014 National Electric Code (NEC), particularly Articles 690 and 705, as specified by the Guyana Electrical Inspectorate. The barriers to the uptake of solar energy systems are high initial installation costs, maintenance expenses, and inadequate knowledge of the long-term benefits of solar energy. With the significant financial and environmental benefits of renewable energy, the study advocates for policy initiatives and incentives for country-wide adoption of solar energy systems. Keywords Solar Energy, Household expenditures, Energy bills, Energy security, Renewable energy, Guyana
- IPAIDipaid 2026.02.04
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- No. 2 / (3) Living Labs in Higher Education: Exploring Factors Influencing the Innovation in Teaching Methods and Learni
- Living Labs in Higher Education: Exploring Factors Influencing the Innovation in Teaching Methods and Learning Creativity Hoang Anh Dao, Do Hai Yen abstract In the era of Education 4.0 and digital transformation, higher education institutions (HEIs) are increasingly required to innovate teaching and learning methods to foster creativity and meet modern societal demands. This study investigates the factors influencing the adoption of the Living Lab (LL) approach in universities to promote innovation in teaching methods by lecturers and enhance students’ learning creativity. Using a mixed-methods approach, including a structured survey and in-depth interviews with lecturers and students from three universities (Vietnam, South Korea, and Rwanda), the study employs statistical techniques such as descriptive analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and multiple linear regression basing on the data of 204 valid respones. The findings confirm that both exogenous and organizational factors significantly influence teaching innovation and student creativity, with internal organizational factors (e.g., culture, leadership, infrastructure, and implementation mechanisms) having a stronger impact. The results also reveal strong correlations between teaching innovation and learning creativity. Based on these findings, the study proposes targeted solutions, including strengthening internal capacity, promoting a culture of collaboration, offering faculty development programs, enhancing student engagement through real-world projects, and reinforcing partnerships with external stakeholders. These recommendations contribute to the growing body of knowledge on Living Labs in education and provide practical implications for policy and institutional strategy in higher education. Keywords Living Labs, Innovation, Teaching methods, Learning creativity, Higher education, Influencing factors
- IPAIDipaid 2026.02.04
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- No. 2 / (2) Developing the Practical Training Teacher Workforce in Vocational Education Institutions Based on a Compete
- Developing the Practical Training Teacher Workforce in Vocational Education Institutions Based on a Competency-Based Approach: Literature Review and Strategic Solutions for Vietnam Do Thi Bich Loan, Dang The Long, Nguyen Thi Thuy abstract The study uses a competency-based approach (Mulder, 2014) to compare the current state of development of vocational education and training (VET) teachers in Vietnam with six leading countries (USA, Germany, Singapore, China, Japan, Australia) according to four criteria: mandatory national standards, practical business experience, periodic rotation and continuous digital training. Results: Vietnam only achieved 3.0/10 points (lowest), with a double standard achievement rate of < 50%, business experience of 28–32%, rotation of < 10%, and digital training of 15–18% (Tổng cục Giáo dục nghề nghiệp, 2023; Nguyễn, H. L., 2023). Conversely, the six countries achieved 7.75–9.5 points and a student employment rate of 85–99.5% thanks to the synchronised implementation of the four factors above. The study proposes four strategic solutions: (1) double standards + double rotation in the German style; (2) deep enterprise cooperation + national digitalisation platform like Singapore–China; (3) high-intensity CPD like Japan; (4) flexible certification + short-term secondment like the US–Australia. Implementation from 2026 will help Vietnam raise its score to 7+, achieving the goals of the Vocational Education and Training Development Strategy 2021–2030 and supporting smart agriculture and industry. Keywords Practical teachers, Vocational education, Competency-based approach, International experience, Dual standards – rotation – Digitalised CPD
- IPAIDipaid 2026.01.28
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- No. 2 / (1) Assessing Environmental Leadership among Youth Officials in Local Governance
- Assessing Environmental Leadership among Youth Officials in Local Governance: Quantitative Insights from the Sangguniang Kabataan in Bataan, Philippines Allen Miguel B. Mallari, Roxanne D. Danan, Emarvin T. Gregorio1,Rendel B. Batchar and Judy B. Dumlao abstract Youth participation is widely recognized as a critical component of sustainable local governance; however, the effectiveness of youth-led institutions depends not only on motivation and engagement but also on the capacity to translate commitment into informed action. This study examined the environmental leadership of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in Samal, Bataan, focusing on three interrelated dimensions: motivation, leadership capacity, and environmental expertise. Using a cross-sectional descriptive–comparative design, data were collected from 77 elected SK officials across all barangays through a structured survey instrument grounded in an established environmental leadership framework. The findings indicate that SK officials exhibit very strong motivation and strong self-perceived leadership capacity, reflecting high readiness to engage in environmental initiatives, while environmental expertise, although generally classified as high, was uneven and largely limited to foundational knowledge, with weaker familiarity in policy and systemslevel sustainability concepts. Differences in environmental expertise were associated with educational attainment and prior leadership experience, whereas no significant differences were observed across sex or SK position. These results highlight a gap between youth leaders’ strong commitment to environmental action and their preparedness for policyinformed environmental governance, underscoring the need for targeted capacity-building interventions and strategic collaboration between local government units and educational institutions to strengthen youth participation as a driver of sustainable local development.Received July 31, 2025First Decision Made December 10, 2025Accepted December 18, 2025Corresponding AuthorAllen Miguel B. MallariUndergraduate Student, College of Education, Bataan Peninsula State University – Dinalupihan Campus Keywords Environmental leadership, Youth governance, Sangguniang Kabataan, environmental expertise, Sustainable development, Education for sustainable development
- IPAIDipaid 2026.01.23
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- No. 1 / (5) 청년 정치인과 한국 유권자의 정치 신뢰
- 청년 정치인과 한국 유권자의 정치 신뢰 정다빈 Abstract 본 연구는 청년 정치인에 대한 유권자의 인식이 정치 신뢰에 미치는 영향을 실증적으로 분석하였다. 그 결과, 청년 정치인의 확대 필요성에 긍정적인 태도를 가진 유권자일수록 정치 신뢰 수준이 전반적으로 높은 경향을 나타났다. 특히 중앙정부, 청와대, 지방정부에 대한 신뢰에는 유의미한 정(+)의 관계를 보이며, 청년 정치인의 확대가 정치 신뢰 회복의 한 축이 될 수 있음이 확인되었다. 반면, 국회에 대한 신뢰에는 유의미한 효과가 확인되지 않았다. 이는 청년 정치인이 유권자의 정치 신뢰 제고의 잠재력을 지니고 있지만, 국회에 대한 만연한 불신으로 인해 그 효과가 제한될 수 있음을 시사한다. Keywords 정치 신뢰, 국회 불신, 청년 정치인, 유권자 인식, 정치개혁
- IPAIDipaid 2025.07.07
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- No. 1 / (4) “Who Won the San Francisco Earthquake?” The Impact of Disasters on International Politics
- “Who Won the San Francisco Earthquake?” The Impact of Disasters on International Politics Dylan Motin Abstract Many believe that global challenges eventually elicit global cooperation. Yet, decades of global warming and the recent coronavirus pandemic have failed to change international politics’ texture. Global threats to human well-being do not appear to provoke decisive international coordination. Yet, surprisingly, some local, more limited natural or technological disasters like the Chernobyl accident or the Justinian Plague significantly impacted international affairs. Why do global disasters killing many millions leave the international order intact, while some local disasters upset international relations profoundly? I argue that only disasters transforming the international distribution of power will reorder patterns of alignments and conflicts. Conversely, disasters affecting the international community relatively evenly safeguard the balance of power since everyone suffers equally. Thus, globally shared disasters usually do not cause significant changes in the international order. Patterns of relations remain the same, and power politics does not stop. I describe a few cases of disasters provoking power shifts and of disasters impacting wars to support my causal argument. This paper significantly pushes the borders of IR and realism, which have paid little attention to disasters’ impact on interstate relations. Keywords Cooperation, Disasters, Distribution of power, Pandemics, Realism
- IPAIDipaid 2025.07.07
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- No. 1 / (3) Perceived ESG and Brand Loyalty in the Fashion Industry: The Mediating Role of Brand Love
- Perceived ESG and Brand Loyalty in the Fashion Industry: The Mediating Role of Brand Love Thu Trang Tran and Hong Van Nguyen Abstract This study explores the impact of perceived Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on brand loyalty in the fashion industry, with a focus on the mediating role of brand love. Using a survey of 270 young Vietnamese consumers, the research employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the effects of ESG on customer loyalty and love for the fashion brands. The results show that perceived ESG significantly affects both brand love and brand loyalty, confirming that customers are more loyal to brands they perceive as environmentally and socially responsible. Additionally, the study finds that brand love partially mediates the relationship between perceived ESG and brand loyalty, indicating that emotional attachment strengthens customer loyalty when a brand is seen as committed to sustainable practices. The findings emphasize the strategic importance of ESG initiatives for fashion brands aiming to build strong, long-term customer relationships. Keywords ESG, Brand loyalty, Brand love, Fashion, Consumer perception
- IPAIDipaid 2025.07.07
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- No. 1 / (2) Developing Digital Competencies Among Higher Education Lecturers for the Industry 4.0: A Case Study at T
- Developing Digital Competencies Among Higher Education Lecturers for the Industry 4.0: A Case Study at Tan Trao University, Vietnam Hoang Anh Dao and Tran Thao Nguyen Abstract In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital transformation has become a key driver reshaping higher education, placing growing demands on university lecturers to effectively integrate digital tools into their teaching and professional practice. This study investigates the digital competencies of lecturers at Tan Trao University, Vietnam, using the DigCompEdu framework and the model proposed by Uerz et al. (2021). A structured questionnaire was administered to 154 full-time lecturers across diverse disciplines. Quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics, T-tests, and ANOVA, was applied to assess competency levels and differences across demographic groups. The findings reveal generally high levels of self-perceived digital competence among lecturers, with significant variations by gender, age, academic qualification, field of teaching, and working position. Female lecturers scored higher in instructional design, while mid-career lecturers and PhD holders exhibited greater confidence in digital education design and professional engagement. Leadership positions were associated with higher digital literacy. The study underscores the need for stratified digital training, targeted policies, and supportive infrastructure to bridge competency gaps and enhance faculty readiness for digital transformation. These findings offer empirical insights and practical recommendations for policymakers, higher education institutions (HEIs) and individual lecturers aiming to strengthen digital competencies in Vietnam and similar contexts. Keywords Digital competencies, Lecturers, Higher education, Industry 4.0, Tan Trao University
- IPAIDipaid 2025.07.07
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- No. 1 / (1) Entrepreneurship Support Model for University Students - Literature Review and Strategic Solutions
- Entrepreneurship Support Model for University Students - Literature Review and Strategic Solutions for Vietnamese Universities Nguyen Thi Thuy and Do Thi Bich Loan Abstract T his paper analyzes the role of entrepreneurship support models for students at universities around the world. The purpose of this paper is to review the research on entrepreneurship support models for students at universities through a literature review to gain a comprehensive perspective on this field and to seek solutions for Vietnamese universities. T he results show that international universities are successful thanks to professional advisory systems, internal investment funds, modern infrastructure, and close links with businesses. Vietnamese universities can improve the quality of entrepreneurship support through investing in workspaces, developing mentoring programs, and strengthening international cooperation. The study provides some specific recommendations for solutions to promote the entrepreneurial spirit of Vietnamese students. Keywords Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship support, Entrepreneurship support for students at universities
- IPAIDipaid 2025.07.07