scholarly journals WhatsApp and Its Potential to Develop Communication Skills among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (23) ◽  
pp. 57-71
Author(s):  
Suraya Morsidi ◽  
Norazrena Abu Samah ◽  
Khairul Anuar Abdul Rahman ◽  
Zakiah Mohamad Ashari ◽  
Nurul Farhana Jumaat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
University Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Linear Correlation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Positive Linear Correlation ◽  
High Level ◽  
Random Method

Excellent communication skills among graduates are very crucial for their future and career development. WhatsApp application is seen to have the potential to develop these skills since it has robust functions and features, easy to use, and free. However, there are still issues in implementing this application as a tool in developing communication skills by utilizing this application for educational purposes among UTM students. Hence, this study was aiming to investigate the level of WhatsApp usage in education, the level of communication skills by utilizing WhatsApp for educational purposes among students, and their correlations. Student’s perception of using WhatsApp in education was also investigated. This study was based on quantitative research conducted using a survey design, where online questionnaires were distributed randomly among 400 UTM students based on simple random method. Findings showed that there is a high level of WhatsApp usage in education among UTM students and also a high level of communication skills by utilizing this application for educational purposes among UTM students. It was supported by a strong positive linear correlation that existed between these two variables. Students also showed positive perceptions of utilizing WhatsApp in education to develop their communication skills. Therefore, lecturers and students are encouraged to utilize WhatsApp application in education as it can help in fortifying communication skills among students who later become competent graduates that can meet the demand from the industries.

scholarly journals The effect of psychological and contextual factors on the entrepreneurial intention of university students in South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1297-1303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obey Dzomonda ◽  
Olawale Fatoki ◽  
Olabanji Oni
Keyword(s):  
Gender Difference ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Study Data ◽  
High Level

This study focused on investigating the factors that affect the entrepreneurial intention of final year undergraduate students at a South African university. It aimed to achieve the following objectives, (1) to assess the entrepreneurial intention of final year university students, (2) to investigate the effect of psychological and contextual factors on entrepreneurial intention of final year university students and (3) to examine if there is a gender difference in the effect of psychological and contextual factors on entrepreneurial intention of final year university students. The study examined the effect of psychological and contextual factors on the entrepreneurial intention of final year undergraduate students. The study used the quantitative research method with a descriptive research design. 140 students participated in the survey and data was collected through the use of self-administered questionnaire in a survey. The participants in the study were final year undergraduate business management students. The convenience sampling technique was used in the study. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and the T-test. The results indicated that business students have a high level of entrepreneurial intention. Both psychological and contextual factors positively impact on entrepreneurial intention. There is no significant gender difference. Recommendations to improve the entrepreneurial intention of students are suggested.

scholarly journals Communication Skills among Undergraduate Students at Al-Quds University

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Suheir Suliman Sabbah ◽  
Fadwa Hallabieh ◽  
Ola Hussein
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
High Level ◽  
Academic Year

This study aimed to investigate the communication skills among undergraduate students at Al-Quds University. The researcher obtained responses from (193) undergraduate students enrolled in B.A. program. The researcher used the questionnaire of Hamidat (2007) which composed of (32) statements divided into four areas: listening skill, speaking skill, the skill of understanding others, and controlling emotions skill. The results revealed that university students have achieved a high level of communication skills in three dimensions (listening, speaking, and understanding others). It also showed a medium level in controlling emotions. Moreover, the results showed that there were no significant differences in the level of communication skills according to gender, faculty, or academic year.

scholarly journals Digital Competence and Computational Thinking of Student Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Francesc M. Esteve-Mon ◽  
M. Ángeles Llopis ◽  
Jordi Adell-Segura
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
The Other ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Gender Gaps ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

Digital competence is one of the most demanded skills, and includes, among other aspects, the use of technological, informational, multimedia or communication skills and knowledge. In recent years, different institutions have included computational thinking among the different areas that make up this digital competence. However, there are few publications that deepen the relationship between computational thinking and digital competence. The present study analyzes the level of digital competence and computa-tional thinking of 248 Spanish university students, exploring the relation-ships between both abilities and the existing differences. According to the results, the majority of the students perceive themselves with a medium to a high level of digital competence, highlighting the multimedia and commu-nicative dimensions, as opposed to the more technological aspects. On the other hand, there is a correlation between computational thinking and digi-tal competence, especially with the communicative and technological areas. Likewise, the results indicate that women obtain lower results in their computational thinking and are perceived to be digitally less competent than men, especially in regard to the technological dimension. These results provide relevant information in terms of research and open the door to the development of training actions in student teachers to overcome the still-existing gender gaps.

scholarly journals Dyslexia Among University Students: Reading Base

Twejer ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-142
Author(s):  
Dler Sadiq Kanabi ◽  
◽  
Karwan kakabra Kakamad ◽  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Right Hemisphere ◽  
Left Handed ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Level ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Very High ◽  
Test Result

Reading difficulties is one of the most problems that face students when they enter universities. The main purpose of this study was to measure the reading basis of Dyslexia among undergraduate university students. The researchers performed a quantitative research method, also the non-random purposive sampling was used to collect data. The study was conducted with the participation of 414 undergraduate university students which comprising 310 males (74.88 %) and 104 (25.12%) females. After following all psychometric steps (24) (Five- Likert- Scale) for reading basis of Dyslexia was developed. The T. Test result showed a very high level of dyslexia among the participants. Moreover, males show a higher level of dyslexia than females. By using regression, this research found male participants are more dyslexics than female participants. However, this research showed that left handed and right handed has no effect on dyslexia. Also, by using one-way ANOVA, the results indicated that participants who have brain injury show a higher risk of dyslexia. Participants with left hemisphere injury showed a higher level of dyslexia compares to the participants with having an injury in the right hemisphere. In conclusion, some recommendations are presented educational sectors.

scholarly journals Assessing records management in municipalities with adverse audit opinions in Limpopo Province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 24-42
Author(s):  
Lefose Makgahlela ◽  
Zawedde Nsibirwa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Records Management ◽  
Audit Opinions ◽  
High Level ◽  
Audit Reports

This article assesses records management in municipalities with adverse audit opinions in the Limpopo province, South Africa. Audit reports issued by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) yearly indicate that poor recordkeeping is one of the factors contributing to adverse audit opinions in the public sector. The high level of corruption and maladministration, and lack of accountability and transparency in municipalities have become endemic and are a cause for concern in South Africa. Access to relevant and comprehensive information from records is essential for municipalities to perform their constitutional duties effectively. For this study, a quantitative research approach was employed using the survey design. Six municipalities in Limpopo that had adverse audit outcomes in the auditor-general’s report of 2015/2016 were targeted. A total of 92 questionnaires were distributed to registry staff employed in the municipalities and 86 of these were completed and returned. Findings revealed that the selected municipalities in the province face numerous challenges relating to records management practices, including staff shortages, lack of training and poor storage facilities. The study recommends that municipalities’ management and political office-bearers take all the necessary steps to prioritise records management by employing more people. The study further recommends that more universities in South Africa should provide formal qualifications in records management, and government officials should make funding available for records management practices.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pengetahuan Kewarganegaraan dengan Partisipasi Politik Mahasiswa

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 361
Author(s):  
Nisa A'rafiyah Tri Wulandari ◽  
Umi Dayati
Keyword(s):  
Political Participation ◽  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Student Participation ◽  
State University ◽  
Civic Knowledge ◽  
High Level

This study aims to test the correlation of civic knowledge towards political participation at Law and Civic students in Malang State University. Quantitative research with this survey design uses stratifiedproportionalrandomsampling.Theresultsshowthatthelevel of civic knowledge is intermediate, and the level of political participation is high. Hypothesis testing proves that there is a strong correlation of civic knowledge towards political participation at Law and Civic students. This strong correlation indicates that the level of civic knowledge can be one of the factors that can influence the high level of student participation.

scholarly journals The realized absorptive capacity: The process of transformation and exploitation of knowledge. A study in two scenarios, Colombia and Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 617
Author(s):  
Elkin Perez ◽  
Ivan Dario Toro Jaramillo
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Linear Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Model ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Positive Linear Correlation ◽  
High Level

Purpose: The transformation and exploitation of knowledge are part of the absorptive capacity carried out. The article presents, from a linear regression model, the analysis of these two dimensions in 155 organizations in Brazil and 61 in Colombia.Design/methodology/approach: The methodology uses analysis of variance method and a linear regression model. The findings and Conclusions suggest the existence of a positive linear correlation between transformation and exploitation of external knowledge inside the studied organizations.Findings: The analysis of variance method and a linear regression model applied to a sample of 61 Colombian SMEs (Dane, 2012) and 155 SMEs of Brazilian ones (IBGE, 2011), results showed the existence of a positive linear correlation between the variables “transformation” and “exploitation” of knowledge, which shows interdependence between these two dimensions that make up the realized absorptive capacity.Practical implications: Research helps to show that if a high level of development of the capacity of knowledge transformation leads to a high level of organizational knowledge exploitation is verified.Originality/value: The empirical demonstration of the relationship between the dimensions that are part of the absorption capacity carried out, has been very little proven in the world. The research presents the first measurement that in organizations of Brazil and Colombia is carried out on the absorption capacity carried out.

Are e-learning Webinars the future of medical education? An exploratory study of a disruptive innovation in the COVID-19 era

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Colin J. McMahon ◽  
Justin T. Tretter ◽  
Theresa Faulkner ◽  
R. Krishna Kumar ◽  
Andrew N. Redington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Carbon Footprint ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Disruptive Innovation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objective: This study investigated the impact of the Webinar on deep human learning of CHD. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional survey design study used an open and closed-ended questionnaire to assess the impact of the Webinar on deep learning of topical areas within the management of the post-operative tetralogy of Fallot patients. This was a quantitative research methodology using descriptive statistical analyses with a sequential explanatory design. Results: One thousand-three-hundred and seventy-four participants from 100 countries on 6 continents joined the Webinar, 557 (40%) of whom completed the questionnaire. Over 70% of participants reported that they “agreed” or “strongly agreed” that the Webinar format promoted deep learning for each of the topics compared to other standard learning methods (textbook and journal learning). Two-thirds expressed a preference for attending a Webinar rather than an international conference. Over 80% of participants highlighted significant barriers to attending conferences including cost (79%), distance to travel (49%), time commitment (51%), and family commitments (35%). Strengths of the Webinar included expertise, concise high-quality presentations often discussing contentious issues, and the platform quality. The main weakness was a limited time for questions. Just over 53% expressed a concern for the carbon footprint involved in attending conferences and preferred to attend a Webinar. Conclusion: E-learning Webinars represent a disruptive innovation, which promotes deep learning, greater multidisciplinary participation, and greater attendee satisfaction with fewer barriers to participation. Although Webinars will never fully replace conferences, a hybrid approach may reduce the need for conferencing, reduce carbon footprint. and promote a “sustainable academia”.

scholarly journals Study of the Factors Affecting the Career Development of New-Immigrant-Children University Students in Taiwan

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 192
Author(s):  
Yu-Chuan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Career Development ◽  
University Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Immigrant Children ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
International Marriages ◽  
New Immigrant

Over the last two decades, Taiwan has experienced a surge in immigration due to marriage. With the growth in the incidence of international marriages, the number of immigrant children in Taiwan has sharply increased. Career development is an important factor worldwide and is thus an important issue for immigrant children in Taiwan. Many factors influence the choices of new immigrant children for their career development. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing the career development of new immigrant children. The research was conducted using the qualitative research method, and data were collected from 30 participants who were new-immigrant-children university students. After analyzing the interviews of the participants, the results were analyzed. Further, on the basis of analysis of previous literature and interviews, recommendations were made for the career development of new immigrant children, such as strengthen the attainment of and respect for multi-culturalism through School, family, and social systems.

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