scholarly journals Pronunciation Rating Scale in Second Language Pronunciation Assessment: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Wenjun Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Length Scale ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
Scale Format ◽  
Data Analysis Methods ◽  
Scale Length

By reviewing previous studies on pronunciation rating scale in second language pronunciation assessment, this article aims to summarize research gaps and weaknesses so as to contribute to the pronunciation rating scale research and development. Several research topics concerning construct, criterion, descriptor, scale length, scale format and scale users and suggestions with regard to participants, data collection methods and data analysis methods are provided for future research.

scholarly journals A Bibliometric Analysis of Energy Performance Contracting Research from 2008 to 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjie Zhang ◽  
Hongping Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Performance Contracting ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Residential Sector ◽  
Energy Performance Contracting

Increasing research interests in energy performance contracting (EPC) has resulted in a large number of publications over the past decade. However, very limited attempts have been made to map the global research in this area. To identify the state of the field and trends in EPC research, the VOSviewer software package was used to conduct a series of content analyses and examine global patterns among publications, including the distribution of core authors and institutions, high-frequency categories and keywords, journal and author contributions, highly cited papers, etc. Based on a systematical and deeply qualitative analysis on the 127 identified papers, five mainstream research topics in EPC were summarized, covering implementations of EPC, mechanisms for effective EPC projects, stakeholder behaviors and decisions in EPC projects, energy service company (ESCO) in EPC projects, and risk management in EPC. In addition, six main research gaps in EPC were identified, including lack of effective measurement and verification of energy savings, limited studies on EPC projects in the residential sector, ineffective mechanisms to ensure post-EPC energy-saving, limited research on the dual relationships among EPC project stakeholders, how to improve the energy users’ (EU) attitudes/cognitions toward ESCO/EPC, and lack of effective mechanisms to prevent risks in EPC projects. Furthermore, based on the current EPC research topics and research gaps in EPC, six potential research directions in EPC in future were also explored, which are how to develop effective methods for measuring and verifying energy efficiency?, EPC diffusion issues in the residential sector, effective mechanisms to ensure post-EPC energy-saving, effects of cooperative and competitive relationships between EU and ESCO on the performance of EPC projects, how to improve the EU’s attitudes/cognitions toward ESCO/EPC, and how to deal with risks in EPC projects. The outcomes would be useful for understanding the latest development of global EPC research and guiding future research in the subject.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Second Language Learning with Mobile Technologies

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Persson ◽  
Jalal Nouri
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Research Gaps

This study provides a systematic literature review of the research done in mobile assisted second language learning (MASLL) published since 2010. Starting from 1424 sources, 54 articles were selected using predefined selection criteria. The documents were analyzed and coded using the categories: educational form and level, study design, location, context, role of technology, pedagogical practice and learning impact. That information allowed an identification of major educational outcomes related to the integration of mobile devices into second language learning. In addition, the study contributes with a set of identified research gaps and recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals An analysis of the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 2013-2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Bond ◽  
Katja Buntins
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Editorial Policy ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Higher Education Research ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Online Collaborative Learning ◽  
Australasian Journal

The Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (AJET) changed its editorial policy in 2013, to focus on higher education research and on improving journal submissions. This study analyses all articles (n = 256) in AJET from 2013-2017 to determine if there has been any change in research topics, methodologies, citations, and authorship since this editorial change, and compares findings to the analysis by Hadlock et al. (2014). The present analysis revealed that the percentage of combined methods research has doubled, although the top 10 most cited articles continue to be predominantly interpretative and inferential. Research has become more student-centred and focused particularly on online collaborative learning environments, and teacher skill and knowledge development, although research gaps exist in mobile learning and gamification. The results also highlight a lack of international collaboration amongst authors, and this is an area for future research.

scholarly journals A review of research methodologies used in studies on mobile handheld devices in K-12 and higher education settings

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wing Sum Cheung ◽  
Khe Foon Hew
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Personal Digital Assistants ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Collection Methods

<blockquote>Mobile handheld devices are increasingly being used in education. In this paper, we undertook a review of empirical based articles to summarise the current research regarding the use of mobile handheld devices (personal digital assistants/PDAs, palmtops, and mobile phones) in K-12 and higher education settings. This review was guided by the following four questions: (a) How are mobile handheld devices such as PDAs, palmtops, and mobile phones used by students and teachers? (b) What types of research methods have been applied using such devices? (c) What data collection methods are used in the research? and (d) What research topics have been conducted on these handheld devices in education settings, as well as their related findings? We summarise and discuss some major findings from the research, as well as several limitations of previous empirical studies. We conclude by providing some recommendations for future research related to mobile handheld devices in education settings.</blockquote><p> </p>

scholarly journals Operating Room Turnover Time: Definitions and Future Research Needs

2019 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 1927-1930
Author(s):  
Gianna Schock ◽  
Beth Blickensderfer
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Turnover Time ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Parallel Processes ◽  
Healthcare Efficiency ◽  
Human Factors Research

One aspect of healthcare efficiency is operating room (OR) turnover time. OR turnover time is an area of high interest to hospital administration, however, limited Human Factors research exists on turnover time. The current paper describes OR turnover time and describes variables involved (e.g., tasks, procedures, personnel, and others). Next, research topics related to OR turnover time are described. This includes measuring turnover time, parallel processes, workflow layout, teamwork, and several other areas. Research gaps in these areas are discussed.

A Review of Business Intelligence and Analytics in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

2021 ◽  
pp. 84-109
Author(s):  
Marilex Rea Llave
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Large Enterprises

Business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) has become a cornerstone of many organizations in making informed decisions. Despite the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to all world economies, research in BI&A focuses mostly on large enterprises. To aid in closing this gap, this study provides a comprehensive review of the literature sources in this domain. Through a systematic literature review, this study collects, categorizes, synthesizes, and analyzes 78 articles related to BI&A in SMEs. The research topics that are addressed include BI&A components and solutions, Mobile BI&A, Cloud BI&A, and BI&A application, adoption, implementation, and benefits. Further, the research gaps and suggestions for future research are presented to facilitate the progression of BI&A in SME research.

A Review of Business Intelligence and Analytics in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilex Rea Llave
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Research Topics ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Large Enterprises

Business intelligence and analytics (BI&A) has become a cornerstone of many organizations in making informed decisions. Despite the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to all world economies, research in BI&A focuses mostly on large enterprises. To aid in closing this gap, this study provides a comprehensive review of the literature sources in this domain. Through a systematic literature review, this study collects, categorizes, synthesizes, and analyzes 78 articles related to BI&A in SMEs. The research topics that are addressed include BI&A components and solutions, Mobile BI&A, Cloud BI&A, and BI&A application, adoption, implementation, and benefits. Further, the research gaps and suggestions for future research are presented to facilitate the progression of BI&A in SME research.

Effects on Judgment of Variations in Rating Scale Format

1963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M. Madden ◽  
Roger D. Bourdon
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Scale Format

FENOMENA ANAK LOGAM DI PELABUHAN PENYEBERANGAN KETAPANG (MENCARI AKAR MASALAH DAN MODEL PENANGGULANGANNYA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
I Wayan Pardi ◽  
Ni Made Nadia Suta Pradhani
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Family Factors ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
Validity Testing ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Data Validity ◽  
Family Centered ◽  
Collection Methods ◽  
Data Analysis Methods

This study aims to analyze the background of the emergence of metal children in the Ketapang ferry port, and formulate a model that can be used to overcome the presence of metal children in the Ketapang ferry port. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method, the steps of which include determining the location of research, the method of determining informants, research instruments, data collection methods, data validity testing methods, and data analysis methods. The results showed that there were a number of factors that caused the emergence of metal children at Ketapang Port of Spread, namely 1) poverty factors, 2) family factors, 3) peer or playmate factors, and 4) education factors. Models that can be used to tackle the presence of metal children are Street-centered intervention, Family-centered intervention, Institutional-centered intervention, and Community-centered intervention.

Focused Tasks, Mental Actions and Second Language Learning. Cognitive and Connectionist Accounts of Task Effectiveness

2006 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. 35-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Machteld Moonen ◽  
Rick de Graaff ◽  
Gerard Westhoff
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Second Language Learning ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Depth Of Processing ◽  
Mental Actions ◽  
Involvement Load Hypothesis

Abstract This paper presents a theoretical framework to estimate the effectiveness of second language tasks in which the focus is on the acquisition of new linguistic items, such as vocabulary or grammar, the so-called focused tasks (R. Ellis, 2003). What accounts for the learning impact offocused tasks? We shall argue that the task-based approach (e.g. Skehan, 1998, Robinson, 2001) does not provide an in-depth account of how cognitive processes, elicited by a task, foster the acquisition of new linguistic elements. We shall then review the typologies of cognitive processes derived from research on learning strategies (Chamot & O'Malley, 1994), from the involvement load hypothesis (Laufer & Hulstijn, 2001), from the depth of processing hypothesis (Craik & Lockhart, 1972) and from connectionism (e.g Broeder & Plunkett, 1997; N. Ellis, 2003). The combined insights of these typologies form the basis of the multi-feature hypothesis, which predicts that retention and ease of activation of new linguistic items are improved by mental actions which involve a wide variety of different features, simultaneously and frequently. A number of implications for future research shall be discussed.

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