scholarly journals The Emoji Linguistic Functions on Facebook Interactions among Undergraduate Students at Jadara University in Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Nashat Alshboul ◽  
Luqman Rababah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Language Functions ◽  
Mode Design ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Linguistic Functions

This study has made use of a mixed mode design where two instruments are employed namely a corpus based tool and a questionnaire. For three months, the researchers have observed Raseef Jadara Facebook website in order to explore the use of emoji in posts and comments. The results showed that five functions were emerged from the data collected, emotive, conative, phatic, poetic, referential and metalingual. Descriptive statistics were used in conducting a questionnaire in order to show the differences between male and female students in using emoji. The results showed that females prefer using emoji in their chatting or messaging. The researchers suggest further studies to be carried out on the language functions of emoji in other social media platforms Furthermore. It is recommended for other studies to be directed into investigating all language functions.

scholarly journals EFL Undergraduate Students’ Perspective about the Characteristics of the Effective Instructor at Hashemite University in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Mohammed M. Obeidat
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Female Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Attribute Category ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Hashemite University

Researchers in different educational fields regard the instructor as an important factor which influences students’ progress. Since students have a direct relationship with the instructor, the researcher has found it necessary to explore their perspectives about the instructors’ characteristics in the teaching-learning context. To achieve this, 190 students responded to a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and 25 responded to an open-end interview question. The researcher used Descriptive statistics, such as the t-test and ANOVA. He also categorized the data obtained from the open-end interview. Results of the study indicated that students attributed the most effective quality in the instructor to knowledge. Results also revealed significant differences in male and female students’ responses to the evaluation attribute category and to the five categories as a whole. With regard to the open-ended interview, results showed that the students’ views differed with their attitudes in terms of focus and agreed in general with students’ views in other research studies.

scholarly journals Glossophobia: The Fear Of Public Speaking In Female And Male Students Of University Of Karachi

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-70
Author(s):  
Kausar Perveen ◽  
Yamna Hasan ◽  
Abdur Rahman Aleemi
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Public Speaking ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Factorial Anova ◽  
Fear Of Public Speaking ◽  
Opposite Gender

Individuals who have fear speaking publically suffer from strong fear in social performance situations and social sphere. (Stein, Walker, & Forde, 1996).This research aims to investigate (a) if the level of anxiety is higher in females then males while speaking publically. (b) if students tend to be more anxious while speaking infront of opposite gender (c) if there is an association between reduction in public speaking fear in students and adaptation of effective psycho-physiological strategies for language learning. Samples of 126 undergraduate students have been selected in an equal ratio of male and female students from university of Karachi. Frequency and percentage analysis has been made to determine the level of public speaking fear in male and female students. A factorial ANOVA has been applied for comparative analysis of anxiety levels in males and females while presenting in front of the opposite gender. Further, a paired t-test has been applicable to determine if psychophysiological strategies for language learning are effective for reduction in glossophobia. The study affirmed that female students get more anxious then males while giving speech publically. It has also found that there is no effect of gender of audience on anxiety level of students during public speaking. Public speaking anxiety has a strong relationship with the adaptation of psycho-physiological strategies and can be reduced effectively.

Interaction and Communication: An Examination of Gender Differences in Elementary Student Mathematics and Science Learning Using CMC

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 403-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Li
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Elementary Student ◽  
Interaction Patterns ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Language Functions ◽  
Mathematics And Science

In this study, gender difference is explored from two perspectives: 1) student interaction patterns, and 2) communication patterns. The data used is collected from a fifth- and sixth- grade classroom in an inner city elementary school in Toronto, Ontario. There were 24 students (12 male students and 12 female students) in the class. First, the interaction patterns of students' mathematics and science learning were examined in terms of turn taking, conversation initiating, and conversation following. The results of the analysis show that male students still take more turns in this CMC setting. Male and female students are equally likely to initialize topics. Those male generated messages were significantly less likely to be followed than those female generated messages. But male and female students are just as likely to follow and support previous messages in this CMC setting. Based on these results, gender differences are then examined with respect to student communication pattern. Communication is explored in terms of language functions. The analysis of the data indicates that female students tend to request more information, but offer fewer explanations and opinions than male students do. With respect to connected initiating messages, female students are found to be similar to male students in the use of the five language functions. However, moving to conversation development, two significant gender differences are found in student use of language functions: female students tend to request more information but offer fewer explanations than male students do in those followed-up messages.

scholarly journals ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN STEM AND ARTS SUBJECTS IN BHUTAN: A GENDER PERSPECTIVE

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-200
Author(s):  
Tashi Dendup ◽  
Sangay Wangmo ◽  
Ugyen Yangchen
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Academic performance disparities among the gender of students are the cause of concern. Numerous explanations for academic performance disparities, especially in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Arts subjects between male and female students, are established in many countries. However, similar studies in Bhutan, especially at the tertiary education level, are scant. Therefore, this study mainly assessed i) students’ perception of STEM and Arts subjects, ii) compared male and female academic performance in STEM and Arts subjects, and iii) studied students' perception of the factors affecting their academic performance. Data were collected from 265 students of four constituent colleges (two Science and Arts colleges each) of the Royal University of Bhutan using semi-structured questionnaires. A multistage sampling (comprising a mixture of purposive and random) was employed. The research used a quantitative approach with descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square, t-tests, and binary logistic regressions). The result showed no significant association between students’ gender and their choice of subjects. At Science colleges, female students outperformed male students. In contrast, there were no significant differences in the performance of male and female students at Arts Colleges. Overall, females (71.63 ± 6.35) outperform male (69.57 ± 7.80) students. Hence, there are no stereotypes in STEM and Arts subjects among Bhutanese undergraduate students. However, future research could include parents and lecturers to gather their perspectives on STEM and Arts subjects. Variables, including study hours, communication skills, and Bhutanese Educational Policies, should also be thoroughly investigated as factors affecting students' academic performance

scholarly journals A social media-based study on the psychological impact of COVID-19 infections in recovered and recovering patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikesh Kumar ◽  
Mohit Varshney ◽  
Harmandeep Singh ◽  
Amandeep Singh ◽  
Julien S. Baker
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Recovery Phase ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Objective: The WHO has stressed to regularly monitor the mental health of populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we conducted this study to examine anxiety and depression among recovered and recovering COVID-19 patients. Subjects and Methods: An online survey was conducted using social media platforms. The study participants were COVID-19 infected individuals who had recovered or still were in the recovery phase from COVID-19. We collected information on demographics, clinical characteristics and physical complications of COVID-19. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were assessed using previously validated tools. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were applied to analyze the data. Results: 53.4% of respondents reported that they had a fear of getting COVID-19 again. Anxiety and depressive symptoms were present in 71.7% and 97.6% of respondents respectively. Both disorders were present in 71.3% of respondents. The respondents with shorter durations of physical symptoms (< 2 weeks) demonstrated less anxiety (OR = 0.19; 95% CI: 0.05 - 0.67) and depression (OR = 0.03; 95% CI: 0.01 - 0.37). Conclusion: Anxiety and depression appear as common psychological complications in COVID-19 recovering and recovered patients. Longer durations of COVID-19 related physical symptoms were associated with an increased likelihood of anxiety and depression.

scholarly journals FLIPPING THE CLASSROOM USING SIMPLE TECHNOLOGIES BY LECTURERS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-85
Author(s):  
Nura Bawa ◽  
◽  
Nasir Baba ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Flipped Instruction ◽  
Creative Solutions ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Wide Scale ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Everyday Problems

This is a survey that investigated flipping the classroom using simple technologies by lecturers in Nigerian Universities. Simple technological tools are day-to-day appliances, services and applications such as smartphones and or laptops, email account, WhatsApp and Facebook accounts, and other social media that have incredible learning potentials when used wisely. Whereas the target population of the study was all lecturers in Nigeria universities, this population was delimited by people’s accessibility and willingness to respond to an online instrument (Flipped Instruction in Nigerian Universities, FINU) widely distributed through the known social media platforms of universities across the country. Using this non-random sampling technique, the researchers were able to reach out to 213 lecturers from 9 Universities who responded to the FINU instrument. The instrument was validated taking into cognizance content and construct components, and a Cronbach Alpha analysis of the data reported a reliability index of 0.91. Data obtained from the wide scale administration of the instrument were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentages) for the research questions and inferential statistics (PPMC) for the null hypothesis tested. The main findings of the study were: Flipped instruction has power to motivate academics to make use of technologies for research and scholarship; it promotes students’ ability to widen creative solutions to everyday problems and engage with the artistic tools at their fingertips; simple technologies help academics to teach with ease and students to learn without stress; and there was a positive relationship between flipped instruction and 21st century learning. Following these findings, the study recommended that academics should endeavor to adopt flipped instruction in order to make learning process more fun and interactive.

scholarly journals 1612 Unconscious Gender Bias from Patients: Are Female and Male Doctors Perceived Differently?

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Toi ◽  
S Lewis ◽  
S Lounis ◽  
A Najdawi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Bias ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Gender Biases ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Abstract Introduction While the need for gender equality has been well recognised within the medical profession, attitudes of patients towards doctors of different genders has not been addressed. We aim to identify whether gender biases exist within the minds of patients we treat and how we can address this. Method A survey was disseminated through social media platforms and work communication groups. Data was collected on gender, ethnicity, frequency of being mistaken for different members of the healthcare team and frequency of being asked to perform non-medical tasks. A free text option was available for respondents to elaborate on the context and how this made them feel. Results 88 doctors (26 male, 62 female) responded. 65% (40) of females have had their roles misidentified at least once a week, compared to 0%(0) of males. 75% (46) of women reported negative emotions associated with being mistaken in their role, 25% (15) were neutral, none were positive. 62% (38) of female doctor’s report being asked to perform non-medical tasks at least once a week compared to 31% (8) of male doctors. Conclusions There is a clear disparity in how patients perceive male and female roles in medicine, with females being less likely to be identified as a doctor and twice as likely to be asked to perform non-medical tasks. As well as being potentially disruptive to their role, responses suggest that this impacts negatively on the confidence of these respondents. Further exploration of this subject, the impacts and remedies will be required in future.

scholarly journals Self-disclosed oral hygiene habits from students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi campus

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabiya Ali ◽  
Nadia Khalid ◽  
Fareeha ◽  
Shireen Jawed ◽  
Naila Masood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Dental Hygiene ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Oral Hygiene Habits

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:   Dental hygiene reflects the overall health and impacts the quality of life. The present study was designed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding oral hygiene among medical and dental undergraduate students and to compare the oral hygiene habits among male and female students METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical and dental students of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi (BUMDC) from December 2018 to January 2019. Ethical approval was taken from the ERC committee of Bahria University Medical and Dental College (ERC/2/2018). Students (n= 332) of MBBS and BDS from first to final year were enrolled by non-probability convenience sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire  was used to obtain data.  Percentages were determined for each response. The Chi-Square test was used to check the association of oral hygiene outcomes with respect to gender. RESULTS: The study comprised 332 male and female students, out of which 189 (56.9%) were dental and 143(43.1%) were medical. The majority of students (71.4%) were female. The mean age of participants was 20.8± 1.3 years, 44.6% used toothbrushes, 33.7% used toothbrush and floss, and 21.4% used toothbrush and miswak, 61.4% of respondents have brushed their teeth twice a day, 5.1% of respondents were reported bad smell from their teeth, 58.1% were complaining sore jaws. Dental hygiene was significantly associated with gender (p≤ 0.05). Females have better practices and a positive attitude toward oral hygiene. CONCLUSION: Female students had better oral hygiene knowledge and practices with more positive attitude as compared to male counterparts.

Does Whatsapp Use by Female Students Ruin Their Morality?

2018 ◽  
pp. 840-853
Author(s):  
George Anderson Jr.
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Moral Life ◽  
The Other ◽  
Moral Foundations ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Many different social media platforms exist today. Some are, but not limited to Facebook, Flicker, Twitter, Instagram, Badoo, Skype, and Whatsapp. Of these applications, research has proven that majority of the world's population patronise the Whatsapp messenger more than the other apps. Secondly, students are noted to be the main patronisers. Nonetheless, since research has proven that students are the main subscribers to Whatsapp use globally, there is the need to examine the effects associated with its use. In this regard, the question the paper raises is, does Whatsapp use by JHS female students ruin their morality or moral life? The findings of the paper inform its conclusion that the use of Whatsapp by Junior High School female students negatively affects their morality/moral foundations. This is because the paper revealed that about 90% of the Junior High School female students who use Whatsapp mostly exchange pornographic materials, abusive contents and engage in unhealthy acts (e.g. phone sex) with their peers who are online. The consumption of these contents has introduced them to the practice of some social vices of which they were naïve about before their contact with the app.

The Digital Dilemma: Perspectives From Otolaryngology Residency Applicants on Social Media

2021 ◽  
pp. 000348942110506
Author(s):  
Ankita Patro ◽  
Kelly C. Landeen ◽  
Madelyn N. Stevens ◽  
Nathan D. Cass ◽  
David S. Haynes
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Home Program ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Rank List ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To evaluate the impact of otolaryngology programs’ social media on residency candidates in the 2020 to 2021 application cycle. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed via Otomatch, Headmirror, and word of mouth to otolaryngology residency applicants in the 2021 Match. Survey items included demographics, social media usage, and impact of programs’ social media on applicant perception and ranking. Descriptive statistics were performed, and responses based on demographic variables were compared using Fisher’s exact and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: Of 64 included respondents, nearly all (61/64, 95%) used Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter for personal and/or professional purposes. Applicants (59/64, 92%) most commonly researched otolaryngology residency programs on Instagram (55/59, 93%) and Twitter (36/59, 61%), with younger ( P = .023) and female ( P = .043) applicants being more likely to engage with programs on Instagram. Program accounts were most helpful in showcasing program culture (50/59, 85%) and highlighting its location (34/59, 58%). Nearly one third (19/59, 32%) reported that social media impacted their rank list. Age, gender, reapplication, home program status, or time taken off before and/or during medical school did not significantly influence social media’s usefulness in the application cycle. Conclusion: Social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter are frequently used by applicants to assess otolaryngology residency programs. Programs’ social media accounts effectively demonstrate program culture and affect applicants’ rank lists. As social media usage continues to rise in the medical community, these findings can help otolaryngology residency programs craft a beneficial online presence that aids in recruitment, networking, and education.

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