Uniglobal Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

Applicant Perceptions of AI Recruitment and Organizational Attractiveness: The Person-Environment Fit Mechanism from an Algorithm Aversion Perspective

2026-04-12T19:53:57+00:00

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment has raised important questions about its unintended consequences for talent attraction. While prior research has emphasized the efficiency and accuracy benefits of AI-driven hiring, limited attention has been given to how such practices are interpreted by job applicants and how these interpretations shape organizational evaluations. Drawing on signaling theory and person–environment fit theory, this study conceptualizes AI recruitment as an ambivalent organizational signal that simultaneously conveys efficiency and impersonality. It proposes that applicant perceptions of AI recruitment influence organizational attractiveness through perceived person–environment fit, which functions as a key interpretive mechanism linking technological signals to organizational evaluations. Furthermore, this process is theorized to be contingent upon both individual and situational factors, such that technology anxiety amplifies negative interpretations, whereas perceived job technicity attenuates them. A between-subjects experimental design with 300 job seekers provides empirical support for the proposed model. Results indicate that perceived AI recruitment is negatively associated with organizational attractiveness and that this relationship is partially mediated by person–environment fit. In addition, the indirect effect is stronger among individuals with higher levels of technology anxiety and weaker when the job is perceived as highly technical. This study makes three contributions. First, it shifts the focus of AI recruitment research from organizational outcomes to applicant-centered interpretive processes. Second, it advances theory by identifying person–environment fit as a central mechanism through which ambivalent technological signals are translated into organizational evaluations. Third, it extends research on algorithm aversion by demonstrating that responses to AI in recruitment are systematically shaped by both individual differences and task characteristics. Overall, the findings highlight a critical paradox: technologies adopted to enhance efficiency and objectivity may simultaneously undermine organizational attractiveness. These insights contribute to a more nuanced understanding of AI adoption in recruitment and its implications for talent acquisition.

The Effect of Professional Identity on Job Burnout: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement among Sport Lecturers (UJSSH-Paper-Title)

2026-04-12T20:04:34+00:00

The contemporary higher education sector is increasingly characterised by escalating administrative workloads and psychological demands, particularly for sport lecturers who must navigate the unique dual pressures of practical physical instruction and rigorous academic scholarship. This research specifically addresses the critical objective of delineating the psychological mechanisms that precipitate or prevent job burnout within this highly specialised demographic of sports science academia. Utilising a quantitative, cross-sectional methodological framework, empirical data were gathered from a purposive stratified sample of 551 sport lecturers across multiple institutions, employing validated psychometric instruments including the Professional Identity Scale, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory, with subsequent analysis conducted via advanced structural equation modelling. The primary results unequivocally emphasise that a robust professional identity significantly and negatively predicts job burnout, whilst crucial findings confirm that work engagement operates as a substantial partial mediator, effectively translating the latent resource of professional identity into an active psychological buffer against emotional exhaustion. In summary, the conclusions strongly suggest that higher education institutions must strategically intervene to cultivate professional identity and foster work engagement to mitigate the specific "delayed detonation" of psychological exhaustion prevalent among sport lecturers.

Organizational Support and Job Burnout: The Mediating Role of Work Engagement in Sport Education

2026-04-12T20:11:44+00:00

The contemporary landscape of sport education represents a highly demanding occupational domain wherein persistent professional stressors precipitate severe psychological distress and widespread attrition among pedagogical staff (Abós, Haerens, Sevil, Aelterman, & García-González, 2022). This study aims to meticulously investigate the structural relationships between perceived organisational support, work engagement, and job burnout within the specific field of sport education (Wang, 2024). Utilising a rigorous quantitative, cross-sectional design, empirical data were gathered from a stratified random sample of sport educators via validated psychometric instruments and subsequently subjected to structural equation modelling (Karatepe, 2021). The primary results demonstrate a significant negative association between perceived organisational support and job burnout, alongside a robust positive correlation with work engagement, which was found to critically mediate the support-burnout nexus (Angelini et al., 2024; Li et al., 2023). It is concluded that cultivating a supportive institutional climate fundamentally enhances intrinsic work engagement, thereby serving as an essential psychological bulwark against the onset of job burnout among sport education professionals (Fan & Fang, 2025).

Application of Cultural Elements in Hotel Space Design: A Case Study of Cantonese Cultural Theme Hotels

2026-05-28T12:20:01+00:00

This study examines how Cantonese cultural elements can be translated into contemporary hotel space design without reducing regional culture to superficial decoration. Using Cantonese cultural theme hotels as the empirical context, the paper integrates critical regionalism, authenticity theory, place attachment, neuroaesthetic interpretation and cross-cultural cognition into a design evaluation framework. A mixed-method design is proposed and demonstrated through three cases: White Swan Hotel in Guangzhou, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang and Shangri-La Nanshan in Shenzhen. The qualitative analysis identifies two groups of design resources: tangible elements, including wok-ear walls, Manchurian windows, cold alleys, patios and Lingnan garden devices; and intangible elements, including tea ritual, Cantonese opera, local cuisine and service scripts. A quantitative C-A-B model is then used to explain how objective and existential authenticity influence spatial aesthetics, place identity, place dependence and customer loyalty. The findings suggest that successful cultural hotel design depends on the transformation of cultural logic rather than literal replication. The study contributes a design framework for culturally grounded, environmentally responsive and commercially sustainable hotel interiors.

The Influence of Principal Leadership on Elementary School Teacher Performance

2026-06-02T12:43:59+00:00

The principal’s leadership has received complaints from teachers, especially regarding the lack of supervision of teachers' actions while on duty. The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of principal leadership on the performance of elementary school teachers in the Korwil District of Kudus City. Principal leadership is the ability to lead and convince subordinates so that subordinates have sincerity in working and have high motivation in carrying out their duties at school. This research is a quantitative study with a survey method. The population in this study was 263 elementary school civil servant teachers throughout the Korwil District of Kudus City. The number of samples determined was 159 people calculated using the Slovin formula. The data collection technique used a test technique, namely a questionnaire with a questionnaire guide instrument. The data analysis technique used prerequisite tests and hypothesis tests. The results of the study showed that there was an influence of principal leadership on teacher performance, the results of the T test showed that the sig value was 0.003 <0.05, meaning there was an influence of principal leadership on teacher performance. In conclusion, there was an influence of principal leadership on teacher performance.

Implementing Authentic Assessment in Project-Based IPAS Learning at Primary School

2026-06-02T12:47:23+00:00

This study explores the implementation of authentic assessment in project-based Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam dan Sosial (IPAS) learning for fourth-grade students at SDN Sidomulyo 02, Kecamatan Gunungwungkal, Kabupaten Pati. Rooted in the principles of Kurikulum Merdeka, authentic assessment is employed to evaluate students' understanding of energy transformation through hands-on projects. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through classroom observations, teacher interviews, and document analysis. The results reveal that authentic assessment fosters deep conceptual understanding, critical and creative thinking, collaboration, and scientific communication. Students actively engaged in designing, building, and presenting simple energy conversion tools while documenting their learning in reflective journals. Teachers assessed performance using rubrics, observation sheets, and peer/self-assessments, enabling holistic evaluation across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. Despite challenges such as limited time and students’ difficulties in structured reporting, the process-oriented assessment encouraged perseverance, problem-solving, and self-reflection. Findings confirm that authentic assessment enhances meaningful learning experiences aligned with 21st-century competencies and supports the development of student agency and learning ownership. This research recommends wider adoption of authentic assessment in primary education, along with teacher training, collaborative planning, and resource provision to optimize implementation.

Zappar-Based Augmented Reality Development for Science Learning for Elementary School Students

2026-06-02T12:51:15+00:00

The development of Zappar-based Augmented Reality learning media was carried out because students' understanding of human digestive organs was still lacking. The purpose of this study was to analyze needs, describe development designs, prove feasibility and prove the effectiveness of Zappar-based augmented reality media for fifth-grade elementary school students in Sukolilo District, Pati Regency. This study is a type of development research or Research and Development (R&D) that adopts the Borg and Gall model development method. Qualitative data collection techniques through documentation, interviews and observations, while quantitative data collection techniques through tests and questionnaires. Data analysis included initial data before the study, product development process data, product feasibility data and data on the effectiveness of Zappar-based augmented reality learning media. The results of the study showed that the level of need for Zappar-based augmented reality learning media for science is quite high. Furthermore, designing a Zappar-based augmented reality application using the Zapworks application used seven stages. The average validation results from language, material, and media experts were 3.50, 3.50, and 3.58, respectively, all of which were included in the "Very Eligible" category. This validity was strengthened by the results of the questionnaire which showed that student and teacher responses had an average score of 3.33 and 3.14, with the "Very Good" and "Good" categories. In addition, the results of the analysis using the Paired Sample T-test showed a value <0.05, namely 0.00 and 0.00, supported by the results of the Independent Sample T-test which were also <0.05, namely 0.036 and 0.022.

The Impact of Principal Leadership and Teacher Motivation on Literacy Program Implementation in Elementary Schools: A Study in Purwodadi District

2026-06-05T13:30:12+00:00

This study examines the influence of principal leadership styles and teacher motivation on teacher performance in implementing literacy programs at elementary schools in Purwodadi District, Grobogan Regency, with job satisfaction as an intervening variable. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed to 83 teachers selected via purposive sampling. The research employed path analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to evaluate direct and indirect effects among variables. Findings reveal that transformational leadership significantly enhances teacher job satisfaction and performance in literacy activities. Teacher motivation also plays a critical role, with higher motivation correlating with improved job satisfaction and better literacy program outcomes. Job satisfaction acts as a strong mediator, explaining 77.8% of the variance in satisfaction levels and 63.4% of the variance in teacher performance. These results underscore the importance of supportive leadership, professional development opportunities, and recognition systems in fostering a positive work environment. The study recommends strengthening collaboration between principals and teachers, providing continuous training, and creating policies that promote literacy culture. This research contributes to understanding how leadership and motivation can be leveraged to improve educational quality, particularly in literacy education, offering practical insights for school management and policymakers.

Yoga Movement In Cognitive and Motor Development In Early Children At the Pos Paud Harapan Bunda , Kadipiro Village, Banjarsari District, Surakarta

2026-06-05T13:44:49+00:00

Developing various intelligences in children is a must so that children's growth and development is as expected. One method that can be applied in early childhood learning is applying yoga movements. Yoga is seen as a multifunctional activity not only as an alternative for maintaining health but also useful for other needs. This is proven by the adoption of yoga learning for early childhood as a vehicle for developing children's intelligence, as implemented by the Pos PAUD Harapan Bunda in Kadipiro, Banjarsari District, Surakarta. The observations that have been made show that there is great confidence from the PAUD Post that learning yoga makes a significant contribution to the development of children's various intelligences. This research uses qualitative methods, namely descriptive ones. With results 1. Yoga asana learning at the Pos PAUD Harapan Bunda which was carried out in accordance with the 2013 curriculum with an integrative thematic. 2. The yoga asana movements taught to young children are classified as beginners. All asanas that are practiced can develop multiple intelligences, depending on how creative the teacher is in conveying the asana movements. 3. The benefits of yoga movements for early age children, especially at the Pos PAUD harapan Bunda, are very large, namely concentration, health, kinesthetics, creativity and calm.

Analysis Of The Needs For A Qur'an-Based Science Exploration Module In Discovery-Inquiry Learning To Develop Scientific Attitudes In Early Childhood

2026-06-05T13:50:45+00:00

Early Childhood Education (ECE) plays a fundamental role in fostering children's cognitive, social, emotional, and scientific development during the critical period of early childhood. One of the essential competencies that should be developed at this stage is a scientific attitude, which includes curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, confidence, problem-solving skills, and environmental awareness. However, science learning in many early childhood education settings remains dominated by teacher-centered activities and worksheet-based instruction, limiting opportunities for children to explore and discover scientific concepts independently. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the need for a Qur'an-based Science Exploration Module (SainsQu) integrated with the Discovery-Inquiry Learning model to support the development of scientific attitudes among early childhood learners. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach using a literature review method. Data were collected from journal articles, books, government regulations, curriculum documents, and previous studies related to early childhood education, scientific literacy, scientific attitudes, Discovery-Inquiry Learning, and Qur'an-based science education. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, which includes data collection, data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that Discovery-Inquiry Learning provides opportunities for children to actively investigate, observe, explore, and construct knowledge through direct experiences. Furthermore, integrating scientific concepts with Qur'anic values through the SainsQu module has the potential to strengthen children's scientific attitudes while simultaneously fostering spiritual and moral development. The study concludes that the development of a Qur'an-based Science Exploration Module is needed as an innovative learning resource to support meaningful science learning and the cultivation of scientific attitudes in early childhood education.

Development of a Pop-Up Book Learning Media Based on Local Wisdom for Grade V Students on IPAS Chapter 8: “Bumiku Sayang, Bumiku Malang, Bumi Berubah' at SD Negeri, Sarang, Rembang

2026-06-05T14:04:24+00:00

Students' low interest in learning is often caused by teachers' lack of attention to interesting learning tools, which has an impact on students' interest in participating in the learning process. This research aims to develop and test the effectiveness of Pop Up Book learning media based on Rembang local wisdom for class V elementary school on the material Bumiku Sayang, Bumiku Malang Topic A Earth Changes. The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) based on the Borg & Gall model up to the seventh stage, which includes data collection, media design, validation, revision and effectiveness testing. Data was collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires and tests, then analyzed using the N-Gain Test and t-Test. The location of this research was at Gunungmulyo State Elementary School, Nglojo State Elementary School, Pelang State Elementary School, Sumbermulyo, Kalipang 1 Elementary School, Sarang District, Rembang Regency. The results of the N-Gain analysis show that the experimental class obtained a score of 0.7092 (high category), while the control class only obtained a score of 0.2039 (low category), indicating that the use of Pop Up media based on local wisdom can improve student learning outcomes significantly. The results of the Paired Sample t-Test show a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results in the experimental class (tcount = 43.918 > ttable = 2.0227; Sig. = 0.000 < 0.05), indicating an increase in learning outcomes after using Pop Up media. Apart from that, the Independent Sample t-Test showed a significant difference between the learning outcomes of experimental class and control class students (tcount = 14,216 > ttable = 1.993; Sig. = 0.000 < 0.05). Thus, it can be concluded that Pop Up media based on Rembang local wisdom is effective and suitable for use in improving the learning outcomes of fifth grade elementary school students.

The Influence of Driving Teacher Education and Teacher Leadership on the Performance of Junior High School Teachers in Kudus District

2026-06-05T14:10:18+00:00

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of teacher education and teacher leadership on the performance of junior high school teachers in Kudus District partially or simultaneously. This research is a quantitative research with ex-post facto design. The research sample used a saturated sample where in sampling the entire population was sampled, namely the driving teacher class 5 to class 9 as many as 79 junior high school driving teachers in Kudus Regency. Questionnaires were used in data collection techniques. Data analysis techniques in the form of data quality testing (validity and reliability tests). For data analysis techniques using normalistas test, multicollinearity test, heteroscedasticity test. The hypothesis test uses multiple regression tests, t-test, F-test, and the coefficient of determination (R2) test. The results showed that (1) there is a positive and significant effect of driving teacher education (X1) on teacher performance (Y) obtained from the t-test with t count (3.604) > t table (1.995); (2) there is a positive and significant effect of teacher leadership (X2) on teacher performance (Y) with t count (17.168) > t table (1.995); (3) there is a positive and significant effect together driving teacher education (X1) and teacher leadership (X2) on teacher performance (Y) from the F-test shows a significance of 0.000 < probability 0.05, the value of F count (195.180) > F table (3.12). Education of driving teachers and teacher leadership competence together have an influence on the performance of driving teachers by 83.7% and 16.3% are influenced by other factors. The result of multiple regression analysis shows the regression equation Ŷ = 56.760 + 0.063 X1 + 0.290 X2. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the education of teacher mobilisers and teacher leadership affect the performance of junior high school teacher mobilisers in Kudus District.

Evaluation of Service Quality in Shandong Confucian Cultural Tourism Hotels Based on Tourist Perception

2026-06-05T14:39:50+00:00

This study evaluates service quality in Confucian cultural tourism hotels in Shandong Province from the perspective of tourists. It responds to a practical problem in cultural accommodation: hotels often reproduce Confucian symbols in architecture and decoration, but tourists judge quality through a wider bundle of tangible facilities, ritualised host-guest interaction, authenticity and psychological value. A mixed-method design was used. In the first stage, 11,245 valid online reviews posted between January 2023 and March 2026 on major Chinese online travel platforms were processed through word-frequency analysis, semantic-network interpretation, sentiment analysis and latent Dirichlet allocation topic modelling. In the second stage, 618 valid questionnaires collected from visitors in Qufu and Tai’an were analysed by confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling. The results show that perceived service quality and cultural authenticity both significantly improve tourist satisfaction. Cultural authenticity has a strong positive effect on service personal values, and service personal values further enhance satisfaction. However, service personal values do not directly drive positive word of mouth; their effect is transmitted through satisfaction. The findings extend service-quality evaluation from functional hotel attributes to culturally situated value perception and provide operational implications for Confucian cultural tourism hotels in Shandong.