Does Emotional Intelligence Have an Impact on Linguistic Competences? A Primary Education Study

Emotional intelligence, spelling performance and intelligence quotient differences based on the executive function profile of schoolchildren

The aim of this study was to determine the correlation of intelligence quotient with spelling performance, executive functions and emotional intelligence and to analyse the profiles in executive functions presented by the participants and the differences at the level of intelligence quotient, spelling performance and emotional intelligence. The sample consisted of 125 Spanish primary school students (58 girls and 67 boys) in a rural environment, with a mean age of 10.92 (±.68) years. Intelligence quotient and spelling performance were measured using the BADyG test; executive functions were assessed using the NIH EXAMINER battery and emotional intelligence was assessed using the Bar-On questionnaire. The results show a high correlation of intelligence quotient with spelling performance, executive functions and two emotional intelligence dimensions (adaptability and interpersonal). Two clusters were observed: a high executive functions profile (n = 74, 59.7%), with high scores on all measured variables (working memory, planning, cognitive flexibility, inhibition and verbal fluency), and a low executive functions profile (n = 50, 40.3%) with low scores on all executive functions-related variables. The multivariate analysis of variance (MANCOVA) found variations between the different clusters in the intelligence quotient, spelling performance and interpersonal emotional intelligence variables, showing that students with a higher executive functions profile had a higher intelligence quotient, spelling performance and interpersonal emotional intelligence values. This study could help to better define what kind of teaching methodology favours the development of academic performance in schoolchildren and the connections between important educational aspects such as emotional intelligence and executive functions.

The Role of E-Commerce Adoption in Enhancing Regulatory Compliance in Information Systems of Foreign Investment Management in Malaysia - A Moderating Effect of Innovation Management

Over the years, the rise of e-commerce has brought about significant changes in the way businesses operate globally which also includes how foreign investment is managed. As more companies move on-line and engage in move-border transactions, foreign investment management has turned out to be greater complicated and requires a distinctive set of techniques. This study aims to examine the mediating role of IT capabilities and information security measures, as well as the moderating role of innovation management in this relationship. This study uses a cross-sectional research design. Data were collected from 230 Malaysian foreign investment management firms using a structured questionnaire. The measurement scales used were validated and adopted from previous studies. SPSS was used to analyze the data and test the hypothesized relationships. The findings of the study showed that e-commerce adoption has a significant and positive impact on regulatory compliance. Furthermore, this relationship is significantly mediated by IT capabilities and information security measures and moderated by innovation management. This study provides valuable insights into the effects of e-commerce adoption on regulatory compliance in the context of foreign investment management in Malaysia. The findings underscore the importance of developing strong IT capabilities and implementing strong information security measures to enhance regulatory compliance. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need for innovative management practices to effectively leverage e-commerce adoption for regulatory compliance.

Teachers’ Burnout during COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain: Trait Emotional Intelligence and Socioemotional Competencies

The aim of this research is to recognize the burnout levels in a group of high school teachers that exercised their profession during the COVID-19 pandemic, looking forward to examining the correlation between burnout levels, trait emotional intelligence and socioemotional competencies (Autonomy, Regulation, Prosocial Behaviour and Empathy). The study counted with a sample of 430 high school teachers from multiple regions of Spain. The participants’ age was between 25 and 60, and the gender distribution was 53.72% for men and 46.28% for women. We used the Spanish version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Trait Meta-Mood Scale (TMMS-24) and the Socioemotional Competences Scale (SCS). The main results indicated that teachers showed high levels of burnout dimensions, with women being the most affected, reaching higher levels in comparison to men. It was also observed that the older and more experienced professionals showed lower levels of burnout. Finally, statistically significant negative relations were found between emotional intelligence and burnout levels, as well as their association with the teacher’s socioemotional competencies. The analysis argues the possible consequences of stress during the pandemic and, correspondingly, the need for promoting protective approaches that embrace emotional intelligence and socioemotional competencies.