scholarly journals The Proficiency of Undergraduates in Utilizing Social Media for Learning in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Amos Ochayi Onojah ◽  
Omotayo Olabo Obielodan ◽  
Adenike Aderogba Onojah ◽  
Akinkunmi Solomon Ajala ◽  
Roseline Enuwa Sotuminu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Students use social media for social activities more than learning but studies on the proficiency for learning has been less researched. This study therefore assessed the undergraduate students’ proficiency’ level of utilizing social media for learning in Nigeria. The study employed the quantitative research method. Four hundred and fifty (450) respondents were randomly sampled across universities in Nigeria on which a structured questionnaire was administered on the students. The research questions were answered using mean, while t-test statistic was used to test the two hypotheses. Results of the research revealed that the proficiency level of undergraduates on the utilization of social media for learning was high and there was no significant difference between male and female undergraduates' utilization and undergraduates' proficiency towards the utilization of social media for learning. The study concluded that undergraduate students have good proficiency level on the utilization of social media for learning. Abstrak Siswa-siswa sekarang banyak menggunakan media sosial sekadar untuk aktivitas sosial ketimbang belajar, hanya saja kajian untuk hal ini relatif minim. Penelitian ini mengkaji tingkat kemahiran mahasiswa S1 dalam penggunaan media sosial untuk pembelajaran di Nigeria. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan melibatkan 450 responden yang dipilih secara acak dari seluruh universitas di Nigeria menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur untuk para siswa. Pertanyaan penelitian ini dijawab menggunakan rata-rata dan analisis statistik t-test digunakan untuk menguji hipotesisnya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa level kemahiran/penguasaan mahasiswa dalam menggunakan media sosial untuk pembelajaran tinggi dan tidak ada perbedaan antara mahasiswa laki-laki dan perempuan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa mahasiswa S1 memiliki tingkat kemahiran yang bagus dalam menggunakan media sosial untuk pembelajaran.

scholarly journals Perception of Ecotourism among Undergraduate Students of Agricultural Science in Tai Solarin University of Education and Olabisi Onabanjo University

1970 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-170
Author(s):  
I O Ewebiyi ◽  
A A Akinsulu ◽  
A Aderinto
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Agricultural Science ◽  
T Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study investigated the perception of ecotourism among undergraduate students of Agricultural Science of Tai Solarin University of Education and Olabisi Onabanjo University. The study followed a survey design. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire from a sample of 132 respondents. It was analysed using descriptive statistics and a t-test. Participation in ecotourism was found to be high (55.3%). Visitation, sightseeing and trekking were the modal ecotourism activities. Insecurity, low interest, high costs and lack of time were the main hindrances to participation in ecotourism. It was concluded that most (75%) of the respondents had a favourable disposition towards ecotourism in the study area. Significant difference (t= -4.162, p=0.000) existed in perception of ecotourism in the two universities. Intensification of ecotourism awareness, funding of ecotourism, inclusion of ecotourism in higher education curricula, ecotourism advocacy and programmes that will encourage students’ participation in ecotourism activities are recommended.

PERBEDAAN PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN NAGARI BERDASARKAN JENIS KELAMIN DAN TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN DI KABUPATEN TANAH DATAR

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khairani
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Education Level ◽  
T Test ◽  
Anova Test ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of gender and level education on the performance of nagari apparatus in nagari financial management in Tanah Datar Regency. Background of this study was that there were indications that the financial management of nagari was still not good in Tanah Datar Regency. This research used quantitative research method. The population of this research was all of the nagari apparatus in Tanah Datar regency numbered 600 people consisting of walinagari, nagari secretaries, nagari treasurer and five head of nagari affairs. The sample in this research consisted of 248 respondents who were determined using the Slovin formula and through the Multi Stage Random Sampling technique. The data were collected through questionnaires. Data of this research were analyzed with T-test and Anova Test. The results in this research indicated no that there was significant difference in the performance of nagari financial management based on gender and of education level in Tanah Datar Regency.

scholarly journals PERBEDAAN TEKNIK KASTRASI TERHADAP BOBOT BADAN, PANJANG DAN VOLUME SKROTUM PADA SAPI BALI

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Langgeng Priyanto ◽  
Arfan Abrar ◽  
Gatot Muslim
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Research Method ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Science Faculty ◽  
Statistic Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bali Cattle ◽  
Animal Farm

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan mengamati perbandingan teknik kastrasi pada caudal dan vas deferent terhadap bobot badan, panjang dan volume skrotum pada sapi Bali. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Juni sampai Agustus 2016 dilaksanakan dikandang percobaan Jurusan Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Sriwijaya. Metode penelitian menggunakan 6 ekor sapi Bali dibagi menjadi  dua  teknik,  Pertama  3  ekor  sapi   yang  dikastrasi  dengan  teknik pemotongan pada  caudal (P0) dan kedua 3  ekor sapi  yang dikastrasi dengan teknik pemotongan pada vas deferent (P1) metode statistik yang digunakan adalah uji  T-Test.  Hasil  penelitian  menunjukan  adanya  perbedaan  bobot  badan  pada kedua metode teknik kastrasi pada caudal maupun pada vas deferent, sedangkan pada panjang dan volume skrotum tidak memberikan perbedaan yang secara signifikan terhadap perlakuan kedua metode kastrasi baik pada caudal maupun vas deferent.Kata Kunci: Sapi Bali, Kastrasi, Bobot Badan, Caudal, Vas Deferent, Skrotum. ABSTRACT This research aims was to study comparison orchiectomy techniques on caudal and vas deferent on body weight, the length and volume scrotum in Bali cattle. This research was conducted in June to August 2016 held in Animal Farm of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Sriwijaya University. The research method used 6 Bali cattle is divided into two techniques, first 3 cattle orchiectomy with technique of cutting in the caudal (P0) and second 3 cattle orchiectomy with technique of cutting in the vas deferent (P1) were applied in analyzes this research by using T-Test statistic method. The result showed differences in body weight between orchiectomy on the caudal and vas deferent, whereas on the length and volume of the scrotum did not give a significant difference to the treatment of orchiectomy between on the caudal and vas deferent.Keywords: Bali Cattle, Orchiectomy, Body Weight, Caudal, Vas Deferent, Scrotum. 

scholarly journals Students’ Involvement in Social Networking and Attitudes towards Its Integration into Teaching

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Ukeme Ekpedeme Umoh ◽  
Etuk Nssien Etuk
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The University

<p class="apa">The study examined ‘Students’ Involvement in Social Networking and attitudes towards its Integration into Teaching. The study was carried out in the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 17,618 undergraduate students enrolled into full time degree programmes in the University of Uyo for 2014/2015 academic session. The design of the study was survey design with ex-post facto approach. Random sampling technique was used to select 1730 students from the 12 faculties in the University. The instrument used for the study was ‘Students’ Social Networking and Attitude Questionnaire which was validated by an expert in curriculum studies and an expert in measurement and evaluation in the University of Uyo. Cronbach’s Alpha Statistical method was used to determine the reliability coefficient of .70 for the instrument. Two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at .05 level of significance guided the study. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer research questions; Independent t-test and Analysis of Variance were used to test the hypotheses. The results show that there is significant difference in involvement of university undergraduate students in Social Networking based on course of study, level (year) of study and age. Female undergraduate students’ involvement in social networking is higher than that of their male counterparts; but male undergraduate students showed a higher positive attitude towards integration of social networking into teaching and learning.</p>

The Impact of Attending and Participating in Translation Conferences on Translation Education: A Quantitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Fayyad Amin Odeh
Keyword(s):  
Random Sample ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
New Horizons ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Impact

This piece of research was specifically carried out in the field of translation pedagogy. It aims to measure the impact of attending and participating in translation conferences on translation education as perceived by a random sample of thirty-three translation instructors working at several universities in different countries. To this end, quantitative research method was employed in the study to yield answers to a couple of research questions. On this, the instructors were reached online to participate in responding to a researcher-made questionnaire of 18 - closed items. An SPSS analysis (version 24) was used to interpret the data elicited from the aforementioned research instrument. Having the data processed, the findings revealed that attending and participating in translation conferences is to be considered a major source for university translation programs to develop the implementation of translation didactics and pedagogies. Moreover, positive attitudes were developed in the study towards the practicality of integrating what could be seen innovative of translation conferences proceedings into translation education at the tertiary level. In the light of the study's findings, the researcher presents a number of pedagogical implications that would be taken into consideration to overhaul the existing university translation programs. Finally, a glance at some practical ideas is made for future research to explore new horizons in translation education in various teaching contexts.

scholarly journals A Predictive Model of Pandemic Disaster Fear Caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19): Implications for Decision-Makers

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 652
Author(s):  
Vladimir M. Cvetković ◽  
Neda Nikolić ◽  
Adem Ocal ◽  
Jovana Martinović ◽  
Aleksandar Dragašević
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Model ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This paper presents quantitative research results regarding a predictive model of pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus disease (COVİD-19). The aim of this paper was to establish the level and impact of certain demographic and socioeconomic characteristics on pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The research was conducted using a questionnaire that was provided and then collected online for 1226 respondents during May 2021. A closed, five-point Likert scale was used to create the structured questionnaire. The first section of the questionnaire included research questions about the participants’ socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, while the second section included issue questions about fear caused by COVID-19. The results of multivariate regression analyses showed the most important predictor for fear of COVID-19 to be gender, followed by age and education level. Furthermore, the results of t-tests showed statistically significant differences between men and women in terms of different aspects of pandemic disaster fear caused by the coronavirus disease. Our results have several significant public health implications. Women who were more educated and knowledgeable, married, and older, reported a greater fear of the outbreak at various levels. Decision-makers can use these findings to identify better strategic opportunities for pandemic disaster risk management.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Using Social Media to Teach Writing Hortatory Exposition Text at Eleventh Grade of SMAN 1 Ngadiluwih

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Nila Sari ◽  
Agus Amroni
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
T Test ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this research was to motivate students by using social media to teach writing hortatory exposition text. The researcher chooses two media such us Instagram and Facebook. The application of teaching writing of hortatory exposition text at eleventh grade of SMAN 1 Ngadiluwih by using social media Instagram and Facebook to hold the interesting and enjoyable learning activity. This research was quantitative research approach, whereas the research design used true experimental. This research chosen randomly in Instagram class (social one class) and Facebook class (social two class). The instrument used in the research was writing test. The procedure lasted 4 meeting and 1 meeting to do test. The result of t-test showed that: the mean score of Instagram class (M= 68.79) is lower than Facebook class (M= 77.07), and independent sample t-test which values of the sig-2 tailed is 0.000 and 0.000<0.005. Thus, it can be concluded that Facebook is more effective than Instagram in teaching and learning English Hortatory Exposition Text.

scholarly journals Prediction of the time spent on Instagram by social media addiction and life satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-219
Author(s):  
Ferahim Yesilyurt ◽  
Nihan Solpuk Turhan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Correlation Model ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Quantitative Research Method

There are many different debates regarding the time spent on Instagram by social media addiction and life satisfaction. In consequence, in this research, it is aimed to reveal the variables that predict the time spent on Instagram by university students. The research is done in accordance with the causal and correlation model by using a quantitative research method. The results of the research are predicted by the time spent on Instagram, gender, age and social media addiction. Time spent on Instagram differentiates in accordance with the level of social media addiction (Sig = 0.00, p < 0.05) but does not differentiate by life satisfaction (Sig = 0.06, p > 0.05). As social media addiction increases, life satisfaction decreases  (r = −0.19). Women spent 0.42 times more time, and the women at the age of 21–22 years spent 0.38 times more time on Instagram. Keywords: Instagram, life satisfaction, social media, addiction.

scholarly journals Milenial Intention on Social Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-82
Author(s):  
Selfia Ratna Kasih ◽  
Asep M Ramdan ◽  
Acep Samsudin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Consumer Confidence ◽  
Consumer Trust ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Mediation Hypothesis

The purpose of this study is to measure how much influence social media Instagram and consumer confidence in millennial purchase interest. The variables of this research are Instagram social media (X1), consumer trust (X2) and millennial purchase interest (Y). The method used in this study is a quantitative research method with an associative approach, by distributing 200 online questionnaires to millennials of productive age. The analysis technique used to test the hypothesis in this study is the path analysis. Hypothesis test results show intagram social media and consumer trust have a significant influence on millennial buying interest and mediation hypothesis testing results show that consumer confidence variables mediate Instagram social media on millennial buying interest. Conclusion, consumer confidence in an online fashion store will certainly affect the buying interest. Keywords: Instagram, Consumer Trust, Social Media, Millennials, Purchase Interest

scholarly journals Social Media Influence on Consumer Behavior: The Case of Mobile Telephony Manufacturers

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan-Francesc Fondevila-Gascón ◽  
Marc Polo-López ◽  
Josep Rom-Rodríguez ◽  
Pedro Mir-Bernal
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Online Marketing ◽  
Mobile Telephony ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Web Traffic ◽  
The Social ◽  
Significant Difference

Both broadband society and cloud journalism strengthen the use of social networks in order to achieve engagement between the brand and the end user. The various productive sectors try to optimize their online marketing strategies in networks in order to reach most of their potential audience. Such is the case of telecommunications sector, which is inherently linked with communication. With the aim of discovering social media influence on consumer behavior, in this quantitative research we analyze the use of social networks Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram by Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi and BQ as the axis of promotion of their products, increase of web traffic, improvement of the image of the company or the brand and obtaining brand notoriety. Bearing in mind that the mobile telephony sector is particularly competitive in Spain, it is concluded that the activity of mobile phone manufacturers in social media is positive, and, regarding consumer behavior, that no significant difference is detected between the average of ratings of the advertising of mobile telephony in the social networks, neither in the influence of the same by gender nor by age ranges.

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