scholarly journals University of Applied Sciences Students’ Engagement with Scientific Literature for Final Year Projects: An Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 287-307
Author(s):  
Abdul Rauf ◽  
Hanna Rahma Abdelwahab ◽  
Dadi Chen ◽  
Peter Birdsall
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Research Frameworks ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Students at universities of applied sciences (UAS) tend to overlook the importance of using scientific literature in their final year projects (FYP), which could affect the quality of their research. This paper explores how UAS students use scientific publications and theories/research frameworks for empirical research in their FYPs. Data were collected from 1) questionnaire completed by 31 final-year and recently graduated students, and 31 academic supervisors and Research Methods teachers, and 2) evaluation of 18 FYPs in an international UAS in the Netherlands. The samples were randomly selected from the university’s formal database (i.e., sampling frame). The analysis of the data led to the discovery of some key factors, such as lack of knowledge in selecting literature, inability to conduct an effective literature review and inability to develop a suitable conceptual/theoretical framework, which hindered the engagement of UAS students with scientific literature. Students’ lack of knowledge in conducting a literature review limited the quality of their final year projects and they need specialized workshops to develop their skills in literature research and critical analysis.

scholarly journals FRAMEWORK OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES TEACHER ACTIVITIES: MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS, PROFESSIONAL ROLES AND APPLICATION OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN CORRELATION WITH PERSONALITY TRAITS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigitas DAUKILAS ◽  
Rita KEIBIENĖ
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Professional Roles ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Identified Regulation

The relevance of this research is based on the standpoint of the epistemological methodology focusing on the quality of the profession cognition. Therefore, it is presumed that the quality of vocational education is determined by the variable personality traits of teachers (extraversion, openness towards experience and innovation, consciousness, agreeableness, neuroticism). The research object of the current study is the correlation between the personality traits of university of applied sciences teachers and vocational teachers and the curriculum components. The research aims at identifying the correlation between the motives of vocational school and university of applied sciences teacher activities, educational technologies they use, professional roles and their personality traits, as well as identifying the essential differences of the mentioned variables. The quantitative and qualitative research strategies were employed allowing the researchers to perceive and assess the parameters of the correlation between the professional identity of teachers, meaningfulness in pedagogical work, motivation and educational content. The research results revealed that the social, extrinsic, introjected and identified regulation motivation in vocational schools and universities of applied sciences vary considerably; in universities of applied sciences social and identified regulation motivations manifest themselves, whereas in vocational schools a lot of demotivating factors related to the problems of vocational student identity, career prestige of a vocational teacher and external motivation, are observed. The role of vocational school and university of applied sciences teachers in the didactic process also varies: university of applied sciences lecturers identify themselves in the position of the teacher-andragogue, whereas vocational school teachers see their role as a professional (expert). Moreover, the principles of social constructivism in pedagogy and andragogy are more effective among university of applied sciences lecturers, while vocational school teachers often have to rely on the behaviouristic principles of pedagogy for educational assessment and the enhancement of student motivation.

A debate about implementing immersive technology for higher education: Pre-study examining the usability of virtual reality for lectures

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-571
Author(s):  
Matej Hopp ◽  
Sandra Pfiel ◽  
René Mario Schuster ◽  
Florian Tiefenbacher ◽  
Michael Reiner
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences

BACKGROUND: As the COVID-pandemic has shown, the need for innovative (digitalized) solutions is in high demand across almost every field of interest. The implementation of advanced technologies in higher education provides an intriguing opportunity to expand its scope by reaching new audiences as well as ensuring a high quality of learning outcome. OBJECTIVE: In this article we tried to examine if virtual reality can be a suitable option by placing lectures into a virtual setup. METHODS: First, we explored the theoretical background if and how virtual reality has been adapted for usage in higher education. We then asked five lecturers from the IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems to test a virtual environment (Mozilla Hubs) and evaluate the platform for their teaching purposes. RESULTS: Among one of the results was, that 80 percent would recommend using the platform for lectures to their colleagues. Due to the small sample size the findings need to be further evaluated. CONCLUSIONS: In the foreseeable future virtual reality will become a valuable teaching assistance in higher education. Findings show that the response rate when training with virtual reality applications is much higher than to common studying methods.

scholarly journals Reviewer Acknowledgements

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Robert Smith
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Florida State University ◽  
State University ◽  
North West ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
And Training

Journal of Education and Training Studies (JETS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether JETS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 5, Number 6Adrienne Barnes, Florida State University, USAAngelina Wilson, North-West University, South AfricaAntónio Calha, Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, PortugalArlene Kent-Wilkinson, University of Saskatchewan, CanadaCarmen Pérez-Sabater, Universitat Poltècnica de València, SpainDilek Sevimli, Cukurova University, TurkeyDonna Smith, The Open University, UKEnisa Mede, Bahcesehir University, TurkeyGökhan Arastaman, Hacettepe University, TurkeyHilmi Demirkaya, Akdeniz University, TurkeyHülya Aslan Efe, Dicle Üniversitesi, TurkeyIoannis Syrmpas, University of Thessaly, GreeceKun-Hsi Liao, Taiwan Shoufu University, TaiwanLaima Kyburiene, Kaunas University of Applied Sciences, LithuaniaLorna T. Enerva, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, PhilippinesMehmet Akif Ziyagil, Mersin University, TurkeyMehmet Güllü, İnonu University, TurkeyMetin Argan, Anadolu University, TurkeyMuhammad Qasim Ali, Institute of Social Sciences, PakistanMu-hsuan Chou, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, TaiwanMustafa Cin, Giresun University, TurkeyNiveen M. Zayed, MENA College of Management, JordanPirkko Siklander, University of Lapland, FinlandRui Manuel Carreteiro, National Institute of Psychology and Neurosciences, PortugalSabri Kaya, TurkeySadia Batool, Preston University Islamabad, PakistanSait Akbaşli, Hacettepe University, TurkeySarthou Nerina Fernanda, Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, ArgentinaSerdar Orhan, Fırat University, TurkeySerkan Boyraz, Aksaray Üniversitesi, TurkeyStamatis Papadakis, University of Crete, GreeceYoung Mudavanhu,University of Exeter, UKRobert SmithEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Journal of Education and Training StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://jets.redfame.com

scholarly journals INTERNATIONAL SHORT STUDENTS MOBILITY AND TRANSPARENCY: A DUTCH – RUSSIAN PERSPECTIVE

2021 ◽  
pp. 335-344
Author(s):  
Florentin Popescu ◽  
◽  
Tijmen Weber ◽  
Roman Iskandaryan ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
European Higher Education

This paper investigates the importance of transparency of internationalization and various obstacles and barriers that influence international short student mobility within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) in particular in the Netherlands and in Russia. Having in mind that due to privacy regulations and availability of data regarding international short student mobility, this article is using a framework based on literature review. The authors analyze patterns in international short student mobility, both between countries andover time, notonly by using various literature analyses but as well as interviews and panel discussions atHAN University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands and Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Russia, to give this research an qualitative dimensionand underline how internationalization and what various factors are relevant to international short student mobility. This article presents an important contribution to this growing field of literatureby doing a comparative analysis about the factors which positively improve the international short students mobility. The three folded impact ofthis paper is obvious for the stakeholders involved: students, institutions and policy makers are responsible for the smooth cooperation and coordination for a better international mobility.

scholarly journals Gamified Solutions in Healthcare - Testing Rehabilitation Games in Finland and Asia

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mika Luimula ◽  
Christina Kattimeri ◽  
Niina Katajapuu ◽  
Paula Pitkäkangas ◽  
Helena Malmivirta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Effective Activity ◽  
Joint Research Project ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
The University

This paper presents a comprehensive summary of the Gamified Solutions in Healthcare (GSH) research project, which is a joint research project between Turku University of Applied Sciences and the University of Turku. The goal of the project is to promote exercise, social inclusiveness and enhance quality of life, aiming at developing new services and effective activity solutions for the elderly through gamification. During the research project elderly people were included in the development and testing of games so that they could be used for more than just entertainment purposes. According to all of our tests elderly enjoy playing exergames, and digital games can be an effective way to enhance the quality of life of the elderly. In the case studies it was observed that the players where motivated while playing but motivation should also be maintained throughout the gameplay. The elderly gave overall positive feedback for the idea of using digital activity games for exercising.

How to Put the Translation Test to the Test?

2019 ◽  
pp. 26-56
Author(s):  
Gys-Walt van Egdom ◽  
Heidi Verplaetse ◽  
Iris Schrijver ◽  
Hendrik J. Kockaert ◽  
Winibert Segers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
Translation Quality ◽  
Valid Measurement ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
The University

Reliable and valid evaluation of translation quality is one of the fundamental thrusts in present-day applied translation studies. In this chapter, a thumbnail sketch is provided of the developments, in and outside of translation studies, that have contributed to the ubiquity of quality in translation discourse. This sketch reveals that we will probably never stand poised to reliably and validly measure the quality of translation in all its complexity and its ramifications. Therefore, the authors have only sought to address the issue of product quality evaluation. After an introduction of evaluation methods, the authors present the preselected items evaluation method (PIE method) as a perturbative testing technique developed to evaluate the quality of the target text (TT). This presentation is flanked by a case study that has been carried out at the University of Antwerp, KU Leuven, and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. The case study shows that, on account of its perturbative qualities, PIE allows for more reliable and more valid measurement of product quality.

Multidisciplinary Cooperation By Students In A European University Of Applied Sciences

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-59
Author(s):  
jan cornelis kamphorst ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Research Centers ◽  
Higher Vocational Education ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Multidisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Today, multidisciplinary cooperation is an important objective of higher vocational education in Europe as well as other countries. The aim of this study was to explore how, and to what extent, fourth year bachelor students from different domains cooperate in multidisciplinary teams at two research centers. Data for 71 students were collected with a semi-structured questionnaire, followed by focus group discussions in 14 groups. Results indicated that students accomplished multidisciplinary cooperation to varying degrees, depending on differences in disciplinary program backgrounds, student characteristics, the research center, the thematic group they belonged to, and the quality of the ‘graduation research assignment’. For example, students experienced pressure from their training college to conduct their research autonomously, and this affected the degree to which the goal of multidisciplinary cooperation was reached during the final assignment before graduation. The results of this study were useful for improvement of the professional learning environment in which training colleges and research centers cooperate.

scholarly journals APPLIED GERONTOLOGY: HOW STUDENTS ADDRESS LONELINESS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S241-S241
Author(s):  
Eric Schoenmakers
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Opportunities To Learn ◽  
University Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Part Time Students ◽  
Part Time ◽  
The University

Abstract Fontys University of Applied Sciences offers an Undergraduate program in Applied Gerontology. Full-time and part-time students are trained in gerontology and in applying this knowledge in developing and implementing products and services in order to improve quality of life of older adults. In our vision, students learn in practice. Therefore, the educational program largely consists of authentic projects for real organizations in the local community. In one of these ongoing projects, students research loneliness in the local community. A network of organizations, which communicates intensively with the University, is involved. For these organizations, students study how clients and employee’s think about (coping with) loneliness, write testimonials about interventions, and advise in improving the services of organizations. For students, these kind of projects offer opportunities to learn in practice. For the community, students’ involvement means extra manpower to further develop services and society as a whole.

scholarly journals Accessibility concepts and indicators in transportation strategic planning issues: theoretical framework and literature review

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Vulevic
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Transportation Networks ◽  
Travel Speed ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Transportation Accessibility ◽  
Transportation Flows

Abstract Accessibility is a well-known and studied concept within the scientific literature. Good transportation accessibility is certainly an important factor in exploiting spatial potentials. The quality of transportation infrastructure in terms of capacity, travel speed, connectivity etc., determines the quality and advantage of a location relative to other locations, which is usually measured as accessibility. Increasingly overloaded transport corridors, in the context of changing transportation flows are becoming an important issue for accessibility. This Paper gives a very brief overview of which kind of transportation networks and services indicators should be used in relevant documents and in transportation planning practice. This Paper provides a comprehensive overview of the different definitions, dimensions and indicators of accessibility in the literature of those already discovered.

scholarly journals Quality for online language courses – a coaching program for teachers

2019 ◽  
pp. 236-240
Author(s):  
Kirsi Korkealehto
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Peer Feedback ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Universities Of Applied Sciences ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
Digital Pedagogy

Finnish universities of applied sciences are building a shared digital course offering, and therefore, digital pedagogy and teachers’ competences are being developed via the eAMK project which provides a nationwide coaching program. The program started early in 2018 to ensure that the staff competence in digital pedagogy is timely and that the quality of the courses offered through CampusOnline.fi is consistent and as high as possible. Language teachers take part in the coaching program as a subgroup in which the focus is on language specific topics and issues. The aim was to cover all language competences and to offer suitable digital solutions for them all. The coaching program includes webinars, online and face-to-face meetings, and guidance and workshops. The participating language teachers considered the coaching program beneficial; especially peer feedback, webinars, and workshops were regarded as supportive. The sessions were arranged according to the teachers’ timetables which enabled regular participation.

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