ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Discourse Analysis in the Speeches of Indonesian Parliamentarians about Handling COVID-19
Author: Fauzan, Umar
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Discourse Analysis,Speeches,Data Analysis,Public Officials,COVID-19,Pandemics,Foreign Countries,Propaganda,Criticism,Public Policy,Public Health,Crisis Management,Political Attitudes,Philosophy

Political communication exemplifies rhetoric and propagandist approach in its various forms, among which the Aristotle's rhetorical theory and its three aspects, ethos, pathos and logos are the major ones. This study used these three as indicators of public rhetoric in the context of Indonesian parliamentarian speeches This study used a qualitative research design, to produce descriptive data comprising sampled speech excerpts of parliamentarians. Secondary data from journals, books, documents, websites, media helped in sustaining the rhetorical criticism. The data was analyzed using data reduction techniques prior to describing, clarifying, and interpreting the data. The study took a discourse analytical approach to find out the implied ideas in the sampled speech excerpts. The theoretical dimensions explained by Wodak (2012) and Fairclough (2000a, 2000b) helped this study to analyze the linguistic data and find out the structures intended by the speakers. The study findings imply that the parliamentarians who speak on the policy of handling COVID-19 in Indonesia are largely determined by their position, whether from parties supporting the government or the opposition. The application of the Aristotelian three principles would provide useful insights to understand the objectives and impact of the political speeches.
Effectiveness of the Grammar and Translation Methods in Learning Arabic
Author: Kojin
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grammar,Translation,Second Language Learning,Arabic,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Countries,Religious Education,Islam,Boarding Schools,Indonesian Languages,Second Language Instruction

The grammar-translation method (GTM), initially introduced to learn classical languages, is now a primary method to teach the target language. This study attempted to examine how the GTM utilizes grammar rules and vocabulary through translation to learn the Arabic language, in pedagogical situations of the Indonesian Islamic boarding schools, where the L1 is Javanese. This study adopted qualitative research design as the data was gathered using field notes and participants' observations and semi-structured interviews for a cultural and a linguistic analysis, in a bilingual paradigm. A short survey instrument was also prepared to understand the teachers' and students' opinion about using the GTM. The teacher and students in the Javanese Islamic schools were the participants of the study, who were selected using a purposive random sampling method. The obtained data was subjected to data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification methods. The study found out that Islamic boarding schools in Java still adopt a word for word translation technique to learn a foreign language (Arabic). They practiced translating or converting the sentences into the native language (Javanese) and vice versa (Arabic) using the grammar and translation methods, although both of them are included into a classical model. The teachers, especially using the GTM, should choose an appropriate teaching method and a teaching strategy. They should pay attention to the level of the students' ability.
Possible Factors Determining Satisfaction of Distance Education among University Students
Author: Chytry, Vlastimil
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Satisfaction,Distance Education,Electronic Learning,Technology Uses in Education,College Students,Foreign Countries

The aim of the study was to find out the factors, which significantly affected satisfaction with distance education among university students (undergraduate students). Complete data were obtained from 1283 respondents from different faculties in Czech Republic during the second term in academic year 2021/2022. The items in research tool were Likert type and also semantic differential was used. The descriptive, inferential and multidimensional statistic were used for data evaluation. Independent variables like: Evaluation factor for full-time form; Activity factor for full-time form; Difficulty factor for combined form; Evaluation factor for combined form; Activity factor for combined form; Perception of distance learning through negatives and Perception of distance learning through positives were as significant, which influenced satisfaction with distance education. Implications for pedagogical practice are presented in the conclusion part.
Impact of English Language Proficiency, Multilingualism and Perceived Language Difficulties on International Student&apos;s Academic Performance in Iraq
Author: Grain, Hayder Mohammed Jawad Salih
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Grade Point Average,Language Fluency,Foreign Students,Multilingualism,Barriers,Language Proficiency,Foreign Countries,Language Skills,Difficulty Level,Language Tests,Universities,Undergraduate Students,Gender Differences,Language of Instruction

The ability of international graduates to grasp a foreign language has become increasingly important as the demand for English-speaking workers has grown worldwide. To this end, several strategies for encouraging the use of English in academic settings have been implemented. International students' academic success may suffer if colleges refuse to recognize English as their first language. As a result, the current study's purpose is to assess the impact of English language ability, multilingualism, and perceived linguistic challenges on international students' academic achievement (GPA). Data was gathered for this purpose from three foreign colleges in Iraq. The results of the multiple regression show that multilingualism and English language proficiency significantly impact students' academic performance (GPA) while speaking, reading, and listening skills, as well as writing difficulty, are unimportant factors. Speaking, reading, and listening difficulties are among the four perceived language difficulties (GPA). According to the study's results, most respondents valued English fluency while managing a university's academic atmosphere. The research may also assist the researchers in developing their current study to raise the significance of their work.
Improving EFL Writing Skills via Reading of Authentic Materials: An Online Course
Author: Elmoisheer, Shof Sultan
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Writing Improvement,Online Courses,Writing Evaluation,Writing Instruction,Essays,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Authentic Learning,Reading Materials,Critical Reading,Scoring Rubrics,Females,Single Sex Classes,Foreign Countries,COVID-19,Pandemics,Comparative Analysis,Writing Tests

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of exposing learners to authentic online reading materialson their written outputs (writing summaries and reflective essays). The quantitative method specifically the one-shot pretest-posttest experimental design was adopted. An online course was designed learners writing through reading authentic materials. Through the guidance of the teacher, learners discovered the conventions of paragraph writing from their critical reading of authentic materials and then applied these conventions in their own writings. A writing test with an analytic rubric was designed to measure students' writing performance. Results of the study about writing summaries and writing reflective essays show a significant improvement in students' performance after their critical reading of authentic materials. The study recommends the use of authentic online courses for enhancing EFL writing performance.
Online Reading in Digital Learning Environments for Primary School Students
Author: Kerneža, Maja
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading,Distance Education,Educational Environment,Elementary School Students,Teaching Methods,Access to Computers,Computer Literacy,Digital Literacy

Learning environments and teaching methods have been constantly changing over the past decades. As the shift in the learning environment is primarily toward a physical to an online learning environment, this study examines how to enable younger students to select appropriate content for learning in digital learning environments that they can then successfully read and evaluate using appropriate strategies. The study is based on 54 in-depth case studies. Using the Internet reciprocal teaching method (IRT), 54 implementers trained 54 primary school students from first to fifth grade in basic computer skills, Internet information searching, and website navigation, as well as analysing data obtained using the TICA Phase 1, 2, and 3 Checklists, the implementers' report, and the children notes in a text editor. Triangulation of the data in combination with selected statistical methods shows that there are differences in the use of the method between students according to age. While the latter can use an unadopted form of the method, younger students need some adjustments, which are suggested in the light of previous research.
Comparison of the Satisfaction of Students Who Use Different Learning Management Systems in Distance Education Processes
Author: Yilmaz, Erdi Okan
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Student Satisfaction,Learning Management Systems,Distance Education,Foreign Countries,College Students,Student Attitudes,Gender Differences

This study aims to compare the distance education process and system-related satisfaction of students using different learning management systems (Moodle, Google Classroom). Research samples of this mixed explanatory design comprise a total of 7318 students enrolled in Usak University for the 2020-2021 academic year. The sample categories include 3294 students using Moodle and 3332 utilizing Classroom system besides the 692 students who experienced both environments. Research data were collected by a questionnaire, semi-structured interview form and system log records. At the end of the six-week application process, a distance education process satisfaction questionnaire was applied to the students with the experience in both education software and their opinions were obtained. The results regarding the sample including students with experience on both software tools indicate the students using Classroom have higher satisfaction levels in the distance education process in system infrastructure, online lecture system, assessment, and evaluation dimensions than the ones using Moodle. The qualitative data collected from the interview form hints at problems the students experienced in the synchronous- asynchronous, test and assessment systems of the Moodle system which reduced their satisfaction.
The Role of Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness on Personality Traits among Adults
Author: Salar, Hursit Cem
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Perception,Difficulty Level,Personality Traits,Student Attitudes,Internet,Computer Software,Computers,Users (Information),Information Technology,Information Management,Delivery Systems,Information Storage,Personality Measures,Behavior,Intention,Technology Uses in Education

It has been suggested that individuals' technology acceptance are affected by personality traits. This paper aims to emphasise the importance of personality traits beyond BIG 5 on the acceptance and individual usage of Cloud Computing Systems (CCSs) with Perceived Ease of Use (PEU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU). Based on this, a quantitative cross-sectional survey research was designed, and 722 students studying at Sakarya University, Pedagogical Training Certification Program in the academic year of 2016-2017 were involved to the study. A path analysis which is a structural equation model was performed to examine the direct and indirect effects of the variables that are theoretically interrelated in the study. According to the results, while Extroversion (EXT), Agreeableness (AGR), Conscientiousness (CONS), and OE are not predictors of PEU and PU components, Nervousness (NEUR), is a significant predictor of PEU in the model. In addition to this, behavioural intention (BI) is significantly predicted by both PU and PEU, and PEU is a significant predictor of PU and BI on the individual usage of CCSs.
Modes of Persuasion for Women in English and Arabic Advertisements
Author: Yaseen, Maha S.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Advertising,Persuasive Discourse,Periodicals,Arabic,Females,Contrastive Linguistics,Content Analysis,Language Usage,English,Marketing,Creativity,Retailing,Language Styles,Statistical Data,Social Influences,Cultural Influences,Figurative Language,Consumer Economics,Purchasing,Comparative Analysis,Arabs,Western Civilization,Philosophy,Phrase Structure,Discourse Analysis

This paper aims at exploring the different modes of persuasion used in English and Arabic advertisements that mainly address women. The research adopted a qualitative research design with the content analysis approach to prepare a study based on the modes like rhetoric, discourse analysis and persuasion strategies. The study hypothesized that language is a common factor and the content depends much upon the choice of words and phrases and their meaning. A total of fifty magazine advertisements (25 Arabic and 25 English) were randomly selected from different Arabic and English magazines which were published between the periods of September 2019 and March 2020. Findings The analysis suggests that both groups of magazine advertisements employed several modes of persuasion that prompt women to purchase their products and brands. With regards to Aristotle's modes of persuasion of ethos, pathos and logos, it was found that both English and Arabic ads used them most creatively to address the women products. The study implies that any rational mode that uses rhetoric or persuasive strategies depends on providing scientific arguments and statistical information. It also implies that persuasive strategies can be applied to women products within the social and cultural limitations by making use of lexical and figurative aspects of a language.
The Role of Teamwork in the Creation of Open Educational Resources for Closing SDG-Related Knowledge Gaps
Author: Drevensek, Mojca
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teamwork,Open Educational Resources,Sustainable Development,Mentors,Energy,Climate,International Programs,Problem Solving,Systems Approach

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with their interconnected targets can only be achieved if their interactions are seriously taken into consideration. Education for sustainability is crucial for raising awareness of different stakeholders about the SDGs and their interactions. The paper discusses how teamwork creation of Open Educational Resources (OER), with their specific benefits, can contribute to closing knowledge gaps about the SDGs and their interactions. The example of OE4BW (Open Education for a Better World) international mentoring program and its energy-related hub, called the SDG7 Hub is presented and discussed, and its future development, targeting the creation of OER to close the SDG7-related knowledge gaps, is suggested. The resulting guidelines are generalized to provide a further increase of OER's contribution to the achievement of SDGs.
Power of Metaphor in Political Contests of Indonesian Public Intellectuals
Author: Naimah
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Figurative Language,Language Usage,Video Technology,Political Attitudes,Debate,Foreign Countries,Language Processing,Thinking Skills,Competition,Power Structure,Cultural Influences,Syntax,Discourse Analysis,Content Analysis,Public Officials,College Faculty,Researchers,Trend Analysis,Programming (Broadcast),Creativity,Phrase Structure,Indonesian,Political Issues

This research shows the power of powerful metaphors in a language or linguistic perspective. It aimed at examining the important factors like reproduction of metaphors according to the theme of contestation, its duration, use of electronic media and problems associated with their forms, class and syntactic structures in a linguistic perspective. This study used a descriptive qualitative research method to examine metaphors used by the contestants in Indonesian public intellectuals' platform. It conducted a content analysis (Creswell &amp; Miller, 2000) and identified themes namely how metaphors occur, why living metaphors are used productively, and what the implications of the metaphor used. The study sampled 14 video recordings (of 15 debate opponents) from 04/04/2018 to 22/12/2019, from the electronic media, related to &quot;hot issues,&quot; and &quot;trending topics&quot; in Indonesia. The selection criteria were the use of metaphors and by contestant who were in competition with Rocky Gerung in political debates. The results showed that metaphors reflect the power, culture, and greatness of speakers in processing language and common sense. The contestation used an average time duration of 13.55 minutes contains many syntactically structured metaphors (phrases, clauses, and sentences). Each metaphor depicted the intensity of language and its structure. The implications of using metaphors make learning intelligent, imaginative, expressive, scientific, poetic, effective, and powerful ways of thinking. Contestants in the debate in pragmatic dialogue are very attractive to the attention of their listeners.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Teacher Emotions
Author: Dilekçi, Ümit
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bibliometrics,Psychological Patterns,Teacher Response,Emotional Response,Educational Research

This study mainly aims to reveal the bibliometric profile of research on teacher emotions. To this end, the study sought answers to seven research questions, including the most frequently used keywords and their relation networks, the frequency distribution of articles by country and the collaboration network between countries, the frequency distribution by years and the number of citations, the most prolific scholars, the most cited articles, the frequency distribution of articles by WoS categories, and the most prolific universities. The study employed the bibliometric method. The data were limited to the Web of Science and retrieved only from this database. The first search yielded a total of 598 publications. However, those who did not satisfy the criteria were excluded, and the analysis was conducted on the remaining 521 publications. The findings of the study can be summarized as follows. 255 keywords were used at least twice in the articles (excluding search terms). The top five keywords were &quot;emotion regulation, teacher education, teaching, teacher identity, and emotional labour.&quot; The researchers who published on teacher emotions were from 54 different countries, and the five countries with the most publications were the United States, China, Germany, Australia, and England.The most publications were in 2019. The top ten most prolific scholars published 70 articles, and the most cited articles were published in 2011. As for categories, two-thirds of the articles were in &quot;education educational research&quot;. The most prolific institution was the University of Munich. The study also provided bibliometric maps, figures, tables, and graphs to illustrate the findings. It can be concluded that teacher emotions are associated with various disciplines. Although there is increasing research on teacher emotions, which has been ignored for a long time, teacher emotions as a research field is in its infancy. As the interest in teacher emotions increases, knowledge will accumulate, and the research capacity will be strengthened.
Developing a Student Satisfaction Index and a Strategic Management Map for Turkish Higher Education
Author: Garipagaoglu, Burçak Çagla
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Student Satisfaction,College Students,Strategic Planning,Foreign Countries,COVID-19,Pandemics,Blended Learning,Distance Education,Prediction,Educational Quality,Student Attitudes,Trust (Psychology),Barriers,Value Judgment

This research aims to examine student satisfaction at higher education institutions through the estimation of a student satisfaction index (SSI) by simultaneously building a strategic management map (SMM) to help higher education leaders identify the areas for improvement at their institutions during COVID-19 induced hybrid education in Turkish Higher Education. The research was carried out with university students at a well-known foundation university in Turkey during COVID-19 pandemic. American Customer Satisfaction Model (ACSI) was used as a lens of analysis to demonstrate the causal relationship between the antecedents and consequences of student satisfaction in Turkish Higher Education. The partial least squares (PLS) estimation was employed to test the model and obtain the SSI score. Given the complex nature of student satisfaction and loyalty, the model was found to adequately predict overall student satisfaction and loyalty. SSI score of 64.95 was found to be lower than the weighted average of all sectors in the United States in 2021. The SMM that was built to examine the relative importance of each quality attributes demonstrated that the perceived utility/benefit and interactional/process-based quality attributes have the greatest positive influence on satisfaction score. The research contributed to the discussion on quality perceptions by highlighting the significance of perceived utility/benefit and interactional/process-based quality attributes over the core/hygiene factors in quality construct. The research also contributed to the discussion on the relationship between satisfaction and complaining behavior by proving that the relationship it is not necessarily negative but contingent on the number of different factors.
Performance of the Q-Matrix Validation Methods in the DINA Model
Author: Kalkan, Ömür Kaya
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Q Methodology,Matrices,Input Output Analysis,Models,Cognitive Measurement,Simulation,Research Design,Sample Size,Research Methodology

All cognitive diagnostic models that evaluate educational test data require a Q-matrix that combines every item in a test with the required cognitive skills for each item to be answered correctly. Generally, the Q-matrix is constructed by education experts' judgment, leading to some uncertainty in its elements. Various statistical methods are suggested to validate misspecifications in the Q-matrix. This paper evaluates the performance of the Q-matrix validation methods, the sequential expectation-maximization-based [delta]-method (SEM [delta]-method), and the Q-matrix refinement (QMR) method using a study with real data and simulations. The simulation design results showed that the misspecification percentage and the length of the test had a small or no effect on the mean q-entry recovery rates (MRRs) of both methods, while the increase in sample size had an improving effect. The MRRs of both methods decreased when the number of attributes and guessing (g) - slip (s) parameters increased. According to simulation study results, the QMR method performed better than the SEM [delta]-method. For the q-matrix validation, it can be suggested that CDM practitioners prioritize the QMR method and use a sample size of 1,000. On the other hand, the real data results revealed that the MRRs of both methods were at the base rates. This result highlights the need for further research on method comparison, specifically for real-world data applications where the number of attributes is relatively large and the test duration is short.