Vol. 16 No. 4 (2026): Journal of International Students

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Vol. 16 No. 4 (2026) of the Journal of International Students showcases cutting-edge, globally engaged scholarship that speaks to the emotional, academic, and structural realities of international students worldwide. Through diverse methodologies and contexts, the articles examine resilience, belonging, mobility, global citizenship, faculty support, and the growing influence of technology and AI in higher education. Collectively, this volume advances research that is not only rigorous and timely, but also deeply responsive to the lived experiences of students navigating education across borders. This issue features 31 authors representing 25 institutions across 6 countries, reflecting the breadth, depth, and collaborative strength of contemporary international student research.

This volume represents scholarship from six countries—Canada, China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States of America—and 25 institutions, including Allameh Tabatabai University; Alzahra University; Fasa University of Medical Sciences; Govt. College, Mandi Bahaudin; Iran University of Medical Sciences; McGill University; Morgan State University; Ontario Tech University; Peking University; Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University; Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Southwest University; Tabriz University of Medical Sciences; The Ohio State University; Trinity University; University of British Columbia; University of Birjand; University of Home Economics; University of Kansas; University of Notre Dame; University of Regina; University of Sargodha; University of Toronto; Zhejiang Normal University; and City High School.

Published: 2026-02-10

Research Articles (English, regular edition)

  • Emotional intelligence and academic resilience among international students in cross-cultural contexts

    Joie Claire Mugabekazi
    1-16
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/13977d49

  • Are reports of memory failures in an understudied population of first-year female students related to self-confidence or anxiety?

    Maura Pilotti, Maryam Bo Julaia , Siddiqua Aamir
    17-32
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/1by4fx30

  • Factors influencing international students' choice of educational destination A systematic review through the socioecological model lens

    Marziye Hemati, Hamid Pourasghari, Zahra Meshkani, Mohadeseh Motamed-Jahromi
    33-54
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/ccv5sm82

  • Improving sociocultural adaptation of first-year Chinese international undergraduate students Peer mentorship and intercultural engagement

    Lan Ma
    55-80
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/1dah7j34

  • Exploring the lived experiences of South Asian international students in Canadian higher education Implications for social work practice

    Karun Kishor Karki, Ashmin Hari Bhattarai, Charles Gyan
    81-102
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/3mxy0a21

  • Emerging trends and challenges in international student research A content analysis of recent dissertations (2022–2024)

    Krishna Bista, Oluwasegun Adesola Oladipo, Lin Ge, Tian Qin
    103-138
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/86wewd47

  • Characterizing global citizenship education in U.S. international student services office websites A critical discourse analysis

    Ionell Jay R. Terogo, Yun-Han Weng
    139-160
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/shw7n923

  • Development and validation of a cross-cultural capital scale for international academic sojourners

    Sehrish Nawaz, Muhammad Naveed Riaz, Muhammad Akram Riaz
    161-184
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/135kjj19

  • Global perspectives, local impact Chinese students’ role in global higher education

    Xuefan Li, Tingsong Li, Donghua Li, Xiaoxu Zhou, Yuxiang Cheng
    185-212
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/zbg13h61

  • Faculty support and belonging among international students Chain mediation of perceived campus climate and self-efficacy

    Hadi Samadieh, Mahsa Rashidi, Niyayesh Dashtbayazi, Zahra Ghanbari
    213-234
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/d5pera67