The Third JETI International Conference, jointly organised by World Sports University (WSU) and World Sports University Press, concluded successfully on 29 November at the WSU Macao Centre, located on the 16th floor of the Macao Daily News Building.
With the theme “Leading the Future: Global Trends and Innovation in Digital Education”, this year’s conference brought together more than 50 scholars, educators and student researchers from across the world to examine the future of digitalised learning, AI-enhanced education, innovative teaching methodologies and sustainable learning ecosystems.
Opening Ceremony: Emphasis on Collaboration and Innovation
The forum opened with remarks by Dr. Che Kuong Hon, President of World Sports University, joined by distinguished guests including:
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Prof. Wang Xinghua, Qingdao University
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Prof. Yan Shilei, Associate Director of Library, Macau University of Science and Technology
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Prof. Zhai Xuesong, Zhejiang University
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Dr. Wang Yanli, Henan University of Economics and Law
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Prof. Xu Xiaoshu, Executive Editor-in-Chief of JETI
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Prof. Zhang Quan, World Sports University
Dr. Che stressed the essential role of interdisciplinary exchange and international cooperation in driving educational innovation during the era of digital transformation. He expressed hope that the JETI Conference will continue to foster intellectual exchange and long-term partnerships among global scholars.
Student Research Presentations Highlight Emerging Talent
A dedicated student presentation session showcased research from doctoral and undergraduate students from Macao Polytechnic University, Henan University of Economics and Law, and South China Normal University.
Their studies covered:
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AI-empowered arts education
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Innovation in ideological and political education
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Intelligent evaluation models for online discussion
These presentations highlighted the creativity and research potential of the next generation of education scholars.
Book Signing Event Draws Strong Interest
One of the conference highlights was the on-site book signing event for “150-Question Self-Check Handbook for SSCI Writing in Social Sciences”, authored by Prof. Xu Xiaoshu.
Drawing from her extensive experience in research and academic publishing, Prof. Xu’s handbook offers practical, systematic guidance for scholars preparing manuscripts for international journals.
The signing event attracted a large crowd, with many participants eager to engage in discussion with the author. The book has been widely praised as an essential reference for researchers in the social sciences.
A donation ceremony was also held, during which the Hong Kong Education and Talent Exchange Association purchased and donated ten copies of the handbook to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students in Hong Kong.
During the closing ceremony, the organising committee awarded certificates of recognition to all keynote speakers and outstanding student presenters in appreciation of their academic contributions.
Representing the committee, Prof. Xu Xiaoshu expressed heartfelt thanks to all participants, partner institutions and the conference support team, officially announcing the successful conclusion of the Third JETI International Conference.
JETI Journal Achieves New Milestone
The international journal JETI, published by World Sports University Press, was officially accepted into the Asian Science Citation Index (ASCI) this year.
With current indexation in ASCI and Scopus, the editorial team hopes the journal will achieve SSCI inclusion in the near future.
WSU Press is also preparing a printed annual collection of JETI for university library acquisition worldwide, scheduled for release in early 2026. Additionally, preparations are underway for a new international journal focusing on the global sports industry, which will provide a high-quality publication platform for scholars in related fields.
A Platform for Global Dialogue
This year’s conference once again demonstrated JETI’s growing influence as an interdisciplinary and international platform for advancing digital education research.
With its focus on innovation, collaboration and knowledge exchange, the JETI International Conference continues to contribute to the global development of educational technology and research.