ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Family&apos;s Impact on Individual&apos;s Political Attitude and Behaviors
Author: Turan, Erol
Date: 2017-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Family Influence,Political Attitudes,Citizen Participation,Advocacy,Individual Differences

Political behavior can be defined as the actions and activities that an individual makes as an autonomous choice and the decisions he or she makes to influence political decision makers or those in their possession. There are many social factors that affect the political attitude and behavior of the individual in this frame. Education, gender, occupation, family, etc. Some of them. The &quot;family&quot;, one of these factors, is the most important institution in which all social and political processes are inherited since the birth of the individual. A lot of research reveals that the family of an individual adopts and maintains political attitude. In the light of these explanations, the main purpose of this study is to show the effect of &quot;family&quot; on the individual's political attitude and behavior. The study was carried out according to the literature review and it was examined from the findings of the studies related to the subject that the effect of the family in the voting preference of the individual is in the direction of the effect. In this context, a comparative analysis was made with other factors considered to be influential in political attitudes and behaviors.
Infinite Limit of Sequences and Its Phenomenology
Author: Arnal-Palacián, Mónica
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematical Concepts,Phenomenology,Definitions,Intuition,Equations (Mathematics),Mathematics Instruction

In this document, we search for and define an infinite limit of sequences that is correct and accepted by the mathematical experts, the final purpose of which is to analyze its phenomenology, in Freudenthal's sense. To make the choice, experts were consulted on two issues. The first one was not decisive because of the effect that the divergence term causes, and for this reason, we did a second expert consultation where this term was removed and we selected the definition we have analyzed in this document. Once the definition was chosen, two approaches were considered for analysis: the intuitive approach and the formal approach. Based on these two approaches, we specify certain phenomena organized by the definition: unlimited intuitive growth and unlimited intuitive decrease (intuitive approach) and one way and return infinite limit of sequences (formal approach), and show examples of such phenomena by graphical, verbal and tabular representation systems. All this aim to be a help to overcome the difficulties that pre-university students have with the concept of limit.
The Adoption of Open Access Journals for Publishing Management Research: A Review of the Literature and the Experience of the University of the West Indies
Author: Allahar, Haven
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Access to Information,Periodicals,Publishing Industry,Administration,Research,Faculty Publishing,Foreign Countries,Peer Evaluation,Indexing,Social Networks

The article reviews the literature in the field of academic journal publishing highlighting the phenomenon of the recent entry of Internet-driven open access journals into a field dominated by the traditional subscription journals. The article has a twofold purpose of gaining an understanding of the main features and characteristics of the open access journal system through a review of the literature; and assessing the extent of adoption of open access by researchers in the management discipline through a review of the management publications by the University of the West Indies (UWI) researchers. A sequential exploratory strategy of two phases was used. The first phase focused on the collection of secondary data on journal publishing and the second involved reviewing the publishing record of the UWI with particular reference to management research. The main finding is that open access was not fully embraced as a publishing outlet because of academic resistance derived from questions of acceptability, and the existence of a system that assigns greater recognition to the established subscription journals. The article concludes that open access journals have grown in respectability and quality and are a good option for publishing management research by authors located in developing regions, provided the operational characteristics of this mode of publishing are understood and caution in journal selection is exercised.
Usable Educational Software: Teacher-Educators&apos; Opinion about &quot;Opón-Ìmo&quot; Technology Enhanced Learning System, Nigeria
Author: Tijani, Olawale Kazeem
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Teacher Educators,Teacher Attitudes,Integrated Learning Systems,Foreign Countries,Computer Software,Computer Software Evaluation,Secondary School Students,Usability,Heuristics,Electronic Learning

The study evaluated usability of the &quot;Opón-Ìmo&quot; Technology Enhanced Learning System (&quot;OTELS&quot;), an educational software deployed for teaching and learning across state-owned senior secondary schools in Osun State, Nigeria. It employed a descriptive research design of the survey type. Eight teacher-educators in Educational Technology and Computer science were purposively selected from four public higher institutions in the state to critically evaluate how usable the software is. A researcher self-designed instrument, tagged the E-learning Usability Evaluation Questionnaire for Teacher-educators (EUEQT), was used for data collection. Reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The instrument yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.73 which indicated its suitability for the study. Findings from the study revealed that &quot;OTELS&quot; did not conform to most of the guidelines generated to evaluate the software (heuristics guidelines); only six out of fifteen did so. Respondents' area of specialisation was also found not to have an influence on the evaluation of the software. Based on its findings, the study therefore recommends a review of the educational software in order to increase its suitability for teaching and learning purposes.
Leadership Elasticity Enhancing Style-Flex for Leadership Equilibrium
Author: Rajbhandari, Mani Man Singh
Date: 2017-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership Styles,Leadership Qualities,Instructional Leadership,Transformational Leadership,Readiness,Performance Factors

Leadership elasticity enhances leadership style flexibility and mobility to enable educational leaders to maintain appropriate leadership equilibrium. The essential of leadership elasticity contributes towards organizational effectiveness by followership's maintenance through appropriate expansion and contraction of relations and task behavioural orientation simultaneously, arrive at optimally balanced leadership equilibrium. This study aimed to explain leadership elasticity in achieving leadership equilibrium through relations and task behaviour orientating style-flex by assimilating the followership variables of task, timing, people, and trust. The study suggest both relations and task behavioural orientation is essential for a leader to bring about organizational effectiveness and social harmony. Moreover, Leadership elasticity expanding toward relations-oriented enabled less elasticity, while, expansion toward task-oriented behaviour enabled high elasticity. Leadership contextual intelligence and contextual experiences are both essential in identifying the variations in the contextual settings. This enables appropriate leadership approach of style-flex through the leadership behavioural orientations towards timing, trusting, tasking and people. The variations in the degree of elasticity can cause disturbances by frequent behavioural changes in an attempt to fit in the situation. This multi attempt behavioural changes can be the major cause of style-drift.
The Moderating Effect of Gender and Age on the Students&apos; Acceptance of Learning Management Systems in Saudi Higher Education
Author: Binyamin, Sami S.
Date: 2020-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Integrated Learning Systems,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Student Behavior,Usability,Adoption (Ideas),Instructional Effectiveness,Public Colleges,Computer Attitudes,Electronic Learning

Despite the widespread adoption of learning management systems (LMS) by universities worldwide, it has been found that the students' use of them is not always optimal. Based on the technology acceptance model (TAM), this quantitative research aims to examine the factors that impact the students' utilisation of LMS in higher-educational institutions in Saudi Arabia. Further, this study investigates the moderating effect of gender and age on the students' behaviour toward LMS. A total of 851 online surveys were submitted by students registered in three Saudi universities, and 833 responses were used for data analysis. The collected data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) along with multigroup analysis (MGA). The results revealed that gender moderates the relationship between content quality and perceived ease of use. However, the findings also confirmed that age has no moderating influence on the students' use of LMS. The results obtained and implications of the study are discussed.
User Perceptions on the Use of Academic Information Systems for Decision Making Support in the Context of Tanzanian Higher Education
Author: Kayanda, Anna
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Systems,Information Technology,Decision Making,Social Influences,Intention,Technology Integration,Information Management,Higher Education,College Students,Foreign Countries,Users (Information),Administrator Attitudes,Business Administration Education,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Reliability,Validity,Usability,Student Records

The adoption of Information and Communication Technology in Tanzanian higher education institutions has led to the implementation of different but equivalent Academic Information Systems to support the management of different activities of students. However, these systems are not well used to support decision-making in those institutions. This study applied the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model to study the perceptions of decision makers on the use of academic information systems in their daily activities, especially in decision-making. A mixed methods approach was followed, whereby questionnaires and interviews were used for data collection. Regression analysis was done to test the research hypotheses, and the qualitative data were thematically analyzed. The results showed that performance expectancy and facilitating conditions predicted the behavioral intention to use the systems (p&lt;0.05) while effort expectancy and social influence were statistically insignificant (p&gt;0.05). It was also found that users like to use the system, but undesirable functionalities, lack of necessary data, poor support, and inadequate training undermine their will to use the systems for decision-making. The results obtained cast new light on various issues that hinder the use of academic information systems by decision makers, and point toward new measures to improve them in order to increase their adoption.
Intentions of First Year University Business Students to Use Smartphones as Learning Tools in Botswana: Issues and Challenges
Author: Matyokurehwa, Kanos
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Administration Education,Undergraduate Students,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Universities,Student Attitudes,Computer Software,Positive Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Barriers,Educational Benefits,Questionnaires,Psychometrics,Gender Differences,Privacy,Usability,Student Motivation,Learning Processes,Computer Attitudes,Correlation,Intention

The study sought to examine the intention to use smartphones technology as learning tools (mobile-learning) in universities in Botswana, with particular reference to a selected university. Preliminary investigations have shown that despite the high density of mobile phones in Botswana, very few of these devices seem to be used for learning purposes in higher learning institutions. A quantitative research approach that utilized a questionnaire for data collection was used in the study. A sample size of 132 business students was selected from a population of 200 students using a sample size calculator at 95% confidence level or 5% margin of error. The Amos 8 software was used for data analysis. The results from the study showed that most students had a positive attitude towards smartphones because they are easy to use and relatively useful in learning.
Opinions of the Students from Foreign Language Teaching Departments about Their Undergraduate Programs
Author: Bilasa, Pinar
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Undergraduate Study,Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Preservice Teachers,German,Semitic Languages,French,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries,Preservice Teacher Education,Speech Skills,Program Effectiveness,Gender Differences,Departments,Educational Technology

The purpose of the current study is to evaluate the undergraduate programs implemented in different Foreign Language Departments on the basis of the pre-service teachers' opinions by using the &quot;Context-Input-Process-Product (CIPP)&quot; model. The current research was conducted on 40 pre-service teachers from the German, Arabic, French, and English Language Teaching Departments of the Gazi Education Faculty of Gazi University in the city of Ankara in Turkey in 2017-2018 academic year. The study was designed according to the qualitative research model. In this regard, the study employed the phenomenological method. As the data collection tool, a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers was used. In the analysis of the collected data, the descriptive analysis method was used. In the study, the context, input, process and product dimensions of foreign language teacher training programs were evaluated on the basis of student opinions. According to the results, the participants found the program sufficient in terms of reading, writing and listening skills but inadequate in terms of speaking skill. It seems that the participating students think that the foreign language teaching programs generally meet their needs but do not adequately meet their need for developing their speaking skill. It can be suggested that the class hours devoted to the development of the speaking skill should be increased. Arrangements such as using computer-based programs and increasing speaking lessons can be made for students to improve their speaking skill.
Development of Educational Comic with Local Wisdom to Foster Morality of Elementary School Students: A Need Analysis
Author: Murti, Desy Krisna
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Moral Development,Foreign Countries,Cartoons,Teaching Methods,Grade 5,Culture,Indigenous Knowledge,Instructional Materials,Student Attitudes

The curriculum of an elementary school of Indonesian education currently emphasizes the affective aspects as a result of student learning for the sustainability of national development. This fact encourages teachers the responsibility to create and develop effective learning tools to foster tolerance, nationalism, be communicative and friendly, love peace, and social care. The objective of the study is to analyze the needs of students in elementary schools towards the development of educational comics to foster character development. This study uses qualitative approach. Participants were 120 fifth grade students. A questionnaire was used to collect the data of the study. The data were analyzed using an interactive model. The results of the study revealed that there was an interest of students in comic media as a teaching aid containing local wisdom values for character education. In the aspect of construction, comics are needed that are related to the ideal scope and size of the comics. In the aspect of content required comic material set in a national culture containing local wisdom, presentation of the story with the contents of an illustration of nationalism and social awareness. As for the design aspect and appearance, characterizations of cartoons are needed, involving a variety of colors, fonts of proportional size. The conclusion of this research is the development of educational comics media with local wisdom is needed to fulfill the needs of elementary school students as an effort to foster character.
Examination of the Computer Programming Self-Efficacy&apos;s Prediction towards the Computational Thinking Skills of the Gifted and Talented Students
Author: Avcu, Yunus Emre
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Programming,Self Efficacy,Thinking Skills,Correlation,Secondary School Students,Gifted,Talent,Foreign Countries,Predictor Variables,Computer Science Education

The study's goal was to examine the correlation between the computer programming self-efficacy and computational thinking skills of gifted and talented students. The capacity of the computer programming self-efficacy of gifted and talented students to predict their computational thinking skills were also examined. The relational screening model has been implemented in the research. The participants of the study were composed of 106 secondary school gifted and talented students studying the Individual Ability Recognition Program (IAR) at the Science and Art Center in the city center. Typical case sampling was applied for the student identification of the participants, 46 are female and 60 are male. Gifted and talented students' computational thinking skills were assessed using the &quot;Computational Thinking Skills Scale&quot; and the computer programming self-efficacy was measured by using the &quot;Computer Programming Self-Efficacy Scale&quot;. Data were analysed by Pearson correlation analysis and simple linear regression analysis in statistical software SPSS 22. Research results found that there was a positive and medium correlation between the computer programming self-efficacy and computational thinking skills. The gifted and talented students' computer programming self-efficacy demonstrated 31.5% of the total variance in computational thinking skills. This finding supports the claim which is present in the literature that self-efficacy in computer programming is the affective aspect of computational thinking skills. To predict computational thinking skills, it may be recommended to build multiple models for affective skills of gifted and talented students.
Social Media Usage for Computing Education: The Effect of Tie Strength and Group Communication on Perceived Learning Outcome
Author: Agbo, Friday Joseph
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Teaching Methods,Student Attitudes,Correlation,Computer Science Education,College Students,Foreign Countries,Computer Mediated Communication,Web 2.0 Technologies,Interpersonal Communication,Communication Strategies

Social media has become an important platform where users share, comment, discuss, communicate, interact, and play games. Aside from using social media for personal, social, and business purposes, the use of social media has gained attention, particularly for collaborative learning in the educational sector. This paper examines the role of social media in computing education based on the use of WhatsApp social media group. Additionally, the study explores how social media usage by students influences their perceived learning outcomes. Given these aims, the study formulated four research hypotheses and tested using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling. With the participants of three hundred and thirteen (n=313) students, the study found a positive relationship between social media usage for computing education and perceived learning outcomes. In addition, the study found a linear relationship between communication in- group and perceived learning outcomes. Finally, the study revealed that social media positively relates to tie strength, and that tie strength influences in-group communication.
Mathematics Teachers Reflection on the Role of Productive Pedagogies in Improving Their Classroom Instruction
Author: Bature, Iliya Joseph
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Teachers,Reflection,Teaching Methods,Classroom Techniques,Mathematics Instruction,Instructional Improvement,Foreign Countries,Mathematics Achievement,Teacher Attitudes,Secondary School Teachers

This paper sought to investigate the mathematics teachers' reflection on the role of Productive Pedagogies' framework in festering effective classroom instruction. Two research objectives were used to discuss the reflection of the four mathematic teachers. A qualitative case study was adopted as the design of the study. Classroom observations, Research Journal and Reflective Interviews were organised to collect data for the study, while the narratives approach to data analysis was used to analyse the data collected. From the study, the mathematics teachers were able to gradually adjust to the new framework through effective reflective meetings with their colleagues and with the support of the researcher. They (mathematics teachers) reflected that, the framework helps them developed confidence, positive attitude and interest to their teaching practice. It helped fostered effective collaboration and created an atmosphere of trust between the mathematics teachers and their students. The study also suggested that the pedagogy influence the mathematics teachers to provide and received feedback from their colleagues and from their students. They were also of the view that there was a gradual shift from the traditional teacher centred instruction they are more conversant with to a more student-centred pedagogy. The implication of the study suggests the need to adopt the Productive Pedagogies framework into the Nigerian mathematics classroom to improve mathematics teacher's classroom instruction.