KohaILS:AnEfficientOpenSourceApplicationof Integrated Library System

Most public and private libraries are inclined to adopt using Koha ILS around the globe. However, several Arab schools could not implement the Koha ILS application to automate their school libraries for ease of use. Deploying technology in managing libraries can solve several identified issues in public and private schools. This provides efficiency, ease and improves the performance of library services. Therefore, this paper is based on qualitative research that implements an efficient open-source application known as Koha ILS in two Arab schools, namely Baseerah International School (BIS) and International Modern Arab School (IMAS), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In our analysis, we consider analyzing the proposed Koha ILS by providing backend accessibility so as library consumers can make a further enhancement to upgrade the application. The proposed Koha presents several positive impacts such as an efficient cataloging system, remote management of library consumer records such as books or room reservations and customizable searching interface for efficient usage. The application also presents multiple operating system support for a user’s flexibility. In our results, an analysis was made by comparing the two schools based on gender, position/ranks available in the school library, and IT gadgets. Toward this end, some limitations were noted and recommended as a future research direction.

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Research in Children's Information Seeking Behaviour

IASL Annual Conference Proceedings ◽

10.29173/iasl8071 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 99-110

Author(s):

Yushiana Mansor

Keyword(s):

Information Seeking ◽

School Library ◽

Research Direction ◽

School Libraries ◽

Information Seeking Behavior ◽

Future Research ◽

Library Services ◽

Future Research Direction ◽

Seeking Behavior

Provides an overview on the significance of studying information seeking behavior of children to enhance the role of school libraries. The literature on children's information seeking behavior is reviewed and integrated into the perspective of school library services. Discussion on the different models of information seeking is presented. Focuses on children's information seeking behavior in the electronic environment. Outlines issues related to children's access and barriers to information. An analysis of research methodology used is provided. Offers suggestions on the future research direction with emphasis on the Malaysian school libraries environment.

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A Metasynthesis Study Related to Exhaustion Concept of Teachers in Turkey

World Journal of Education ◽

10.5430/wje.v8n5p31 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 31

Author(s):

Bekir Barış Cihan ◽

Ebru Araç Ilgar

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

Research Direction ◽

Future Research ◽

Emotional States ◽

Related Factors ◽

Public And Private ◽

Qualitative Research Design ◽

Purposeful Sampling ◽

Research Findings ◽

Subject Areas

The aim of the research is to determine teachers' exhaustion levels in Turkey, reasons, related factors, differentresearches the effects of subject areas have been carried out directly about issues in a systematic manner, gatheringthe studies that have been done over the last decade and making its meta-synthesis. Totally 35 studies consisting of26 theses and 9 articles determined by the purposeful sampling method between 1998 and 2018 were analyzed by aplanned meta-synthesis study in the qualitative research design. In order to determine the studies that will beincluded in the research; The National Teaching Center of the Higher Education Council, Google Academic searchengine, DergiPark, TUBITAK Ulakbim and ERIC databases were used. The sample group of studies used foranalysis constitutes exhaustion studies on teachers in public and private schools. According to research findings, thestudies carried out mainly concentrated on the four subscales. These are; the studies on the exhaustion anddemographic characteristics, the studies on the emotional states and the intelligence dimensions, the studies about theorganization and the states of belonging. In conclusion, in the context of the analyses made, it is considered that thisstudy will be useful in terms of future research direction and awareness of the exhaustion that teachers experience.

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Innovative renewable energy technology projects’ success through partnership

International Journal of Energy Sector Management ◽

10.1108/ijesm-04-2018-0001 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 341-358 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Vahe Odabashian ◽

Hassan R. HassabElnaby ◽

Agassy Manoukian

Keyword(s):

Renewable Energy ◽

Dynamic Capabilities ◽

Project Success ◽

Research Direction ◽

Future Research ◽

Public And Private ◽

Content Type ◽

Public And Private Stakeholders ◽

Partnership Synergy ◽

Internal Drivers

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to uncover the importance of several variables centered around partnership in renewable energy (RE) projects. The concept developed earlier is applied to the project environment to identify interrelations between external and internal drivers, project partnership, resources and project success. A framework consisting of logical chain to project success is proposed. Design/methodology/approach The study derived the concepts and variables of RE projects’ partnership from the academic literature. The methodology of the case study was used to gain insights in relation to the variables in the logical chain of the proposed framework, suggesting that certain external/internal drivers direct diverse stakeholders to a partnership. Findings RE technologies are not commodities and require involvement of different stakeholders, who directly or indirectly are impacted by implementation of the RE projects. For the project to be a success, it is critical to involve the stakeholders early in the process and induce partnership synergy, through which dynamic capabilities and implementation mechanisms are capitalized upon as resources to achieve project success. Originality/value There appears to be no specific framework directly linking partnership synergy and project success; their relationships are only indirectly inferred. Focusing on project-level activities of public and private stakeholders the paper proposes a framework that conceptualizes relationships among external/internal drivers, partnership, resources and project success/performance. This could be a promising future research direction, helping technology project stakeholders maximize their returns by realizing full advantage of collaboration and partnership

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Service Quality Dimensions of Higher Education Institutions and Students’ Satisfaction: Bangladesh Perspective

International Journal of Social Science Studies ◽

10.11114/ijsss.v9i2.5126 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 13

Author(s):

Dhiman Barua ◽

Md. Sarwar Uddin

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Service Quality ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Research Direction ◽

Future Research ◽

Public And Private ◽

Statistical Measures ◽

Quality Dimensions ◽

Service Quality Dimensions ◽

Students Satisfaction

Higher education institutions (HEI’s), both public and private are increasingly focusing on meeting students’ demand as students’ perception on quality of higher educational services are becoming more important. This paper is mainly attempted to examine the relationship between service quality dimensions (tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy) and students’ satisfaction. To conduct the study, a total number of 207 respondents were taken as sample from eight universities including four public universities located in Dhaka and Chittagong. Five point Likert scale type questionnaire was used to collect the data. In this study, some statistical measures such as mean, standard deviation, correlation were used to analyze the linkage. The results found that there is a positive relation between service quality dimensions and students’ satisfaction specifically tangibles and reliability have significant influence on students’ satisfaction. The study also revealed that responsiveness, assurance and empathy have insignificant relation with students’ satisfaction. This paper concludes with limitation and future research direction.

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Subject-Based Reading Behaviour Differences of Young Adults under Emerging Digital Paradigm

Libri ◽

10.1515/libri-2018-0074 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 70 (2) ◽

pp. 169-179

Author(s):

Saira Hanif Soroya ◽

Kanwal Ameen

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Digital Culture ◽

Future Research ◽

Library Services ◽

Public And Private ◽

Knowledge Domains ◽

Arts And Humanities ◽

Reading Patterns ◽

Public And Private Sector ◽

Masters Students

AbstractThere appears a change in reading trends in the growing digital culture around the globe. The current research intended to identify the influence of this culture on the reading behaviour of young adults. A survey of final year Masters students from public and private sector universities in various knowledge domains (sciences and technology, social sciences, and arts and humanities) was conducted. The findings revealed a number of significant differences in both reading patterns and preferred reading formats among students of three knowledge domains. The findings suggest that all subjects should be treated separately when deciding on collection development and library services. This exploratory study proves that the digital environment creates a significant impact on individuals’ reading behaviour which needs to be considered by academics and library practitioners. It is a baseline study and opens many potential directions for future research.

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ECONOMIC GROWTH ANALYSIS: A STUDY ON MALAYSIAN MARKET

e-Academia Journal ◽

10.24191/e-aj.v9i2.7379 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Suhaily Maizan Abdul Manaf ◽

Shuhada Mohamed Hamidi ◽

Nur Shafini Mohd Said ◽

Siti Rapidah Omar Ali ◽

Nur Dalila Adenan

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Foreign Direct Investment ◽

Direct Investment ◽

Inflation Rate ◽

Government Expenditure ◽

Correlation Method ◽

Research Direction ◽

Least Square ◽

Future Research ◽

Internal And External Factors

Economic performance of a country is mostly determined by the growth and any other internal and external factors. In this study, researchers purposely focused on Malaysian market by examining the relationship between export, inflation rate, government expenditure and foreign direct investment towards economic growth in Malaysia by applying the yearly data of 47 years from 1970 to 2016 using descriptive statistics, regression model and correlation method analysis. By applying Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method, the result suggests that export, government expenditure and foreign direct investment are positively and significantly correlated with the economic growth. However, inflation rate has negative and insignificant relationship with the economic growth. The outcome of the study is suggested to be useful in providing the future research direction towards the economic growth in Malaysia. Keywords: economic growth; export; inflation rate; government expenditure

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COMPENSATION, JOB SECURITY, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EMPLOYEE LOYALTY

e-Academia Journal ◽

10.24191/e-aj.v9i1.9525 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Faizal Samat ◽

Muhammad Najmuddin Hamid ◽

Muhammad Ameer Shafiq Awang@Ali ◽

Wan Muhammad Iqmal Fazri Wan Juahari ◽

Khairul Asraf Ghazali ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Career Development ◽

Work Environment ◽

Turnover Rate ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Job Security ◽

Future Research ◽

Kuala Lumpur ◽

Employee Loyalty ◽

Convenience Sampling ◽

The Relationship

Malaysia has recorded the second highest involuntary turnover rate at 6% and third highest voluntary rate at 6.5% in South East Asia. Employee loyalty becomes critical towards employer. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between career development, compensation, job security, work environment and employee loyalty. In conducting this study, convenience sampling technique has been employed and respondents have been chosen in the area of Kuala Lumpur. Hypothesis were tested using regression analysis by using Smart-PLS. Based on the result, career development, compensation and job security were found to be significant with employee loyalty. However, work environment was found to be not significant with employee loyalty. It is suggested for future research to explore other variables in order to find the factors contributed in employee loyalty. Keywords: Career Development, Compensation, Job Security, Work Environment, Employee Loyalty

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Review of Research Trends on Coaching Studies and Recommendations for Future Research Direction in Korea - Progress from 1995 to 2017 and Challenges -

Korean Journal of Resources Development ◽

10.24991/kjhrd.2018.09.21.3.249 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 21 (3) ◽

pp. 249-313

Author(s):

Seong Jhin Joh ◽

Yi Su Jung

Keyword(s):

Research Direction ◽

Research Trends ◽

Future Research ◽

Future Research Direction

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Self-Esteem and Loneliness as Predicting Factors of Arab Children Achievement İn Kuala Lumpur

European Journal of Social Sciences Education and Research ◽

10.26417/ejser.v5i1.p199-206 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 199 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Asma'a Abdel Fattah Alhoot ◽

Ssekamanya Sıraje Abdallah

Keyword(s):

Academic Achievement ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Kuala Lumpur ◽

Arab Children ◽

Predicting Factors ◽

Two Factors ◽

Arab Schools ◽

And Gender ◽

The Impact

Taking into consideration the fact that self-esteem and loneliness have an even more important role to play in students' learning, this study seeks to examine the correlation of these two factors with children academic performance. The study involved 499 (grade 4 to grade 9) Arab children studying at Arab schools in Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia. Data were collected via two questionnaires (one for loneliness and the other for self-esteem). The correlational data analysis yielded a negative correlation between loneliness and academic achievement while there is a positive correlation between self-esteem and achievement. Results also suggested that there is no correlation between students' gender, age, and academic achievement. Furthermore, the results revealed that self-esteem is a good predictor of achievement while loneliness and gender are not good predictors. The findings of the present study are discussed in relation to the relevant literature, taking into consideration the impact of children mental health on their academic achievement. Finally, recommendations for further research are presented.

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