scholarly journals Uncertainty Avoidances among International Students towards Malay Food Acceptance

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Amira
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
Food Acceptance ◽  
A Priority

Uncertainty avoidance towards certain culture and food has dominantly influence the acceptance of food choices among the international students. International students can be describes as a person or group of people who arrives in other country with a priority to pursue their higher tertiary education in a better place. Experiencing new culture, food and people has absolutely influences the level of uncertainty which then resulting the rejection of certain food in the new place. Findings has shown that the uncertainty avoidances of the students has negatively significant (β=-.165, p

scholarly journals Characteristics of consumers using ‘better for you’ front-of-pack food labelling schemes – an example from the Australian Heart Foundation Tick

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2265-2272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan L Williams ◽  
Kerry W Mummery
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Food Labelling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Frequent Users ◽  
Heart Foundation

AbstractObjectiveThe Heart Foundation Tick aims to help consumers make healthier food choices and overcome confusion in understanding food labels. Little is known about what factors differentiate frequent from infrequent users and the effectiveness of this scheme in helping Australians make healthier food choices.DesignA cross-sectional survey was used to explore use of the Tick and associations with a range of individual characteristics.SettingA national panel of Australians, living in each state and territory, completed an online survey (n1446).SubjectsAdult men (41 %) and women participated in the study.ResultsMost trusted the Heart Foundation (79 %), and used the Tick at least occasionally (19 % regularly, 21 % often, 35 % occasionally, 24 % never). A majority was classified as overweight/obese (60 %), 3·5 % were diagnosed with CHD, 5·2 % with diabetes and 23 % with hypertension. Many did not meet recommendations for the consumption of red meat (30 %), processed meat (23 %), vegetables (78 %), fruit (43 %) and fast foods (47 %). Female frequent users tended to have hypertension, be married/de facto, older than 45 years, rural dwellers, and limit their intake of fast foods. Male frequent users tended to have hypertension, meet recommendations for fruit, vegetables and processed meats, but not have a tertiary education.ConclusionsThe Heart Foundation Tick is a highly trusted, highly recognizable food labelling scheme and helpful to consumers who are motivated to make healthier food choices. More inter-sector collaboration is required to incorporate these schemes into public health campaigns to help consumers make healthier food choices.

scholarly journals The Determinants of International Student Demand in New Zealand and the OECD

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Logan Page
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
International Students ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
International Student ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
University Education ◽  
Export Market ◽  
Student Demand ◽  
The Impact

<p>Tertiary education, once a purely domestic affair, has become an increasingly globalised industry over previous decades. Whilst the international sector has grown to being New Zealand's fourth largest export market (Ministry of Education, 2016), there is a lack of credible research on the demand of international students.    This thesis aims to provide a greater understanding of the determinants of international student demand, both in New Zealand and internationally. I firstly provide a descriptive analysis of the trends in the international student market for New Zealand and 27 OECD countries. Secondly, I use a fixed-effects approach to analyse the demand of international students within New Zealand, using fees data at the course-by-university level. Thirdly, I then generalise this approach to the international market to provide an analysis of the demand for international students travelling to the OECD.    The findings from these analyses imply that the demand for international university education is relatively inelastic. The impact of a marginal increase in fees decreases the number of EFTS/students at a proportion of less than one. Furthermore, this effect is generally not statistically distinguishable from zero.</p>

scholarly journals Transportation habits of students at UCOL: An assessment of carbon footprint

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kawtar Tani
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
International Students ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Green Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mode Of Transportation ◽  
Working Status ◽  
Mode Of Transport

The aim of this study was to explore the transportation habits of students, and assess the transportation-related carbon footprint of the institution. Data about students’ modes of travel to a tertiary education provider in New Zealand were collected in 2018 from 227 students enrolled. Green modes of travel included walking, and cycling, while non-green method was driving. Data collected also included distance from institution, age, gender, ethnicity, and enrolment type. Results showed that more students used a non-green method of travel, international students were more likely to choose a green mode of transport, and females were more likely to drive than were males. There was a significant difference between the working status of participants, and their mode of transportation, where non-green participants were more likely to be working, while green participants were more likely to be not working. Implications and limitations of this study are presented.

scholarly journals Introducing blended learning: An experience of uncertainty for students in the United Arab Emirates

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linzi J. Kemp
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Uncertainty Avoidance ◽  
The Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cultural Dimension ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Online Feedback

The cultural dimension of Uncertainty Avoidance is analysed in this study of an introduction to blended learning for international students. Content analysis was conducted on the survey narratives collected from three cohorts of management undergraduates in the United Arab Emirates. Interpretation of certainty with blended learning was found in: student skills with technology; student acknowledgement of course organisation; and student appreciation of online feedback. Uncertainty with the introduction of blended learning was found: when membership was assigned for group work, higher quality research methods were introduced; where course structure lacked detail, increased time was required for new and different online activities. These international students, from countries with a high score on Uncertainty Avoidance, exhibited that dimension when introduced to blended learning. The implications of these findings are discussed, and strategies suggested for introducing blended learning to international students. The limitations of the study are considered, and a direction for future research is suggested. This is the first study on undergraduates in the Middle East for the effects of a cultural dimension when introducing blended learning. The findings increase the body of knowledge that relates to learning technology in the international business classroom.Keywords: learning culture; blended learning pedagogy; differentiating cultures; learning design(Published: 15 May 2013)Citation: Research in Learning Technology 2013, 21: 18461 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v21i0.18461

Facebook in the International Classroom

2018 ◽  
pp. 20-50
Author(s):  
Inna P Piven
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
International Students ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Learning Tool

The case explores international students' learning experiences with Facebook-based activities within the eight-week study term known as the intensive mode of course delivery. By implementing participant observation and two asynchronous Facebook focus groups, the study investigates the potential values of Facebook for learning from international students' perspective. In addition, the case looks at the challenges faced by students and discusses key factors that may impact international students' experiences with courses that incorporate Facebook as a learning tool. The research is framed in the context of New Zealand tertiary education and intended as a contribution to the emerging body of educational research on social media.

scholarly journals Canada’s Immigration Policies to Attract International Students

2014 ◽  
pp. 19-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Gopal
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Immigration Policies ◽  
Student Enrollment ◽  
Canadian Government ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
A Priority ◽  
Border Controls ◽  
The U.S

This article highlights Canada’s flexible immigration and visa policies designed to increase international student enrollment. Such policies are a priority for all levels of the Canadian government and educational institutions since international students significantly bolster Canada’s economy with their skills and talent and serve as a remedy to current labor shortages. Flexible immigration policies provide Canada with a competitive edge over other major countries receiving international students, such as the U.S. and the U.K., where border controls are more restrictive.

scholarly journals Transportation habits of students at UCOL: An assessment of carbon footprint

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kawtar Tani
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
International Students ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Green Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Mode Of Transportation ◽  
Working Status ◽  
Mode Of Transport

The aim of this study was to explore the transportation habits of students, and assess the transportation-related carbon footprint of the institution. Data about students’ modes of travel to a tertiary education provider in New Zealand were collected in 2018 from 227 students enrolled. Green modes of travel included walking, and cycling, while non-green method was driving. Data collected also included distance from institution, age, gender, ethnicity, and enrolment type. Results showed that more students used a non-green method of travel, international students were more likely to choose a green mode of transport, and females were more likely to drive than were males. There was a significant difference between the working status of participants, and their mode of transportation, where non-green participants were more likely to be working, while green participants were more likely to be not working. Implications and limitations of this study are presented.

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