scholarly journals Open Access Electronic Resources Use and Research Productivity of Faculty Members: A Case Study of a Selected University in Ghana

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Ellen Amponsah ◽  
E. Madukoma ◽  
V. E. Unegbu
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Institutional Repositories ◽  
Part Time ◽  
High Level

Research is one of the key pillars in the teaching and learning situation in any university in the world. However, the approach to research varies from one university to the other. The purpose of this study was to find out how the level of awareness and satisfaction, the challenges and extent of use of open access resources impact research productivity of faculty in *Dartum University. A quantitative survey research method was adopted. A sample size of 62 full-time lecturers and 134 part-time lecturers was selected for the study using a stratified simple random sampling technique. The findings revealed that research productivity is low despite the high level of awareness and satisfaction with open access use. Again, the findings showed that faculty members use open access to a considerable extent and point out some challenges associated with open access use. It was concluded that there is a very weak but significant influence of open access use on research productivity in Dartum University. It is recommended that African universities, and in particular Dartum University, establish or patronise institutional repositories which support open access.

scholarly journals Assessment of Wildlife Hunting Activities in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-418
Author(s):  
K.T. Layade ◽  
A.A. Layade ◽  
O.J. Kehinde ◽  
S.A. Alaye ◽  
W.A. Jayeoba
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Financial Gain ◽  
Knowing That ◽  
Family Tradition ◽  
Part Time

The study was conducted to assess hunting activities in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to obtain information from fifty hunters using a simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result showed that 96% of hunters in the study area were men. Most of the respondents were married (84%) and within the age bracket of 31 and 50 years (48%). About 34% and 40% of respondents had primary and secondary education respectively while 13% had no formal education. They had between 20 and 29 years’ experience in wild animal hunting. Sixty-eight percent of the hunters in the study area engaged in part-time hunting while 32% were full-time hunters. The study further revealed that the hunters engaged in hunting for financial gain (64%), leisure (34%) and family tradition (38%). About ten types of species of wildlife animals were commonly killed by the hunters, and the animals were sold within the community market (42%), outside the community market (32%) and to visiting bushmeat marketers (26%). The study therefore recommends a policy that will control hunting activitiesin the study area, knowing that animal hunting serves as another source of livelihood to the hunters. Keywords: Hunters, wildlife, bushmeat, community market, occupation

Investigation of Online Learning Satisfaction During COVID 19: In Relation to Academic Achievement

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Basith ◽  
Rosmaiyadi Rosmaiyadi ◽  
Susan Neni Triani ◽  
Fitri Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Student Academic Achievement ◽  
Learning Satisfaction ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this research is; 1) investigating the level of online learning satisfaction among students during COVID 19; 2) analyzing the influence of differences in gender, years of study, major in determining online learning satisfaction among students during COVID 19; 3) to analyze the relationship between online learning satisfaction and student academic achievement during COVID 19. The population was 656 students at STKIP Singkawang, and then a sample of 357 students (87 males and 270 females) was taken using a simple random sampling technique. The instrument in this study was adapted from Aman's Satisfaction instrument, which was then used to collect research data. Data analysis using SPSS with descriptive statistical techniques, MANOVA, and correlation. The results showed that online learning satisfaction was at a high level, meaning that students were satisfied with the online learning that had been implemented. The major differences have a significant effect on determining online learning satisfaction. Intercorrelation shows that there is a significant relationship on each indicator of online learning satisfaction with academic achievement, meaning that the higher the satisfaction felt by students in online learning, the student's academic achievement will increase.

scholarly journals Students’ Involvement in Social Networking and Attitudes towards Its Integration into Teaching

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Ukeme Ekpedeme Umoh ◽  
Etuk Nssien Etuk
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The University

<p class="apa">The study examined ‘Students’ Involvement in Social Networking and attitudes towards its Integration into Teaching. The study was carried out in the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 17,618 undergraduate students enrolled into full time degree programmes in the University of Uyo for 2014/2015 academic session. The design of the study was survey design with ex-post facto approach. Random sampling technique was used to select 1730 students from the 12 faculties in the University. The instrument used for the study was ‘Students’ Social Networking and Attitude Questionnaire which was validated by an expert in curriculum studies and an expert in measurement and evaluation in the University of Uyo. Cronbach’s Alpha Statistical method was used to determine the reliability coefficient of .70 for the instrument. Two research questions and two null hypotheses tested at .05 level of significance guided the study. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer research questions; Independent t-test and Analysis of Variance were used to test the hypotheses. The results show that there is significant difference in involvement of university undergraduate students in Social Networking based on course of study, level (year) of study and age. Female undergraduate students’ involvement in social networking is higher than that of their male counterparts; but male undergraduate students showed a higher positive attitude towards integration of social networking into teaching and learning.</p>

scholarly journals Digital Images in Teaching and Learning at York University: Are the Libraries Meeting the Needs of Faculty Members in Fine Arts?

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Kandiuk ◽  
Aaron Lupton
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Electronic Mail ◽  
Digital Images ◽  
Fine Arts ◽  
Image Databases ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Training And Support

Objective – This study assessed the needs for digital image delivery to faculty members in Fine Arts at York University in order to ensure that future decisions regarding the provision of digital images offered through commercial vendors and licensed by the Libraries meet the needs of teaching faculty. Methods – The study was comprised of four parts. A Web survey was distributed to 62 full-time faculty members in the Faculty of Fine Arts in February of 2011. A total of 25 responses were received. Follow-up interviews were conducted with nine faculty members. Usage statistics were examined for licensed library image databases. A request was posted on the electronic mail lists of the Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS-L) and the Art Libraries Society of North America Canada Chapter (CARLIS-L) in April 2011 requesting feedback regarding the use of licensed image databases. There were 25 responses received. Results – Licensed image databases receive low use and pose pedagogical and technological challenges for the majority of the faculty members in Fine Arts that we surveyed. Relevant content is the overriding priority, followed by expediency and convenience, which take precedence over copyright and cleared permissions, resulting in a heavy reliance on Google Images Search. Conclusions – The needs of faculty members in Fine Arts who use digital images in their teaching at York University are not being met. The greatest shortcomings of licensed image databases provided by the Libraries are the content and technical challenges, which impede the ability of faculty to fully exploit them. Issues that need to be resolved include the lack of contemporary and Canadian content, training and support, and organizational responsibility for the provision of digital images and support for the use of digital images.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between the Demonstration Method and Active Participation in 3 in 1 Junior Operator Custome Made Women Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 398
Author(s):  
Arindha Sukma ◽  
Jamaris Jamna
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Industrial Training ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Correlational Approach ◽  
Good Learning ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
High Level

This research was motivated by the high level of activity of the training participants in participating in the 3 in 1 Junior Operator Custome Made Women's training at the Padang Industrial Training Center, presumably because the instructor used the demonstration method in learning well. This research is quantitative with a correlational approach. The population in this study were all participants of the 3 in 1 Junior Operator Custome Made Women's Training at BDI Padang, totaling 45 people. While the sample was taken using the Simple Random Sampling technique, as many as 88% (40 people) because 12% of the population was used as a test instrument. The data collection technique used a questionnaire distributed via the google form link https://bit.ly/AngketPenelitianArindhaSukma. The data analysis technique used is the percentage formula and the product moment formula. The results of this study indicate that the training participants already have good learning activities, and there is a significant relationship between the demonstration method and the training participants' learning activities.

scholarly journals PENGARUH AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP TERHADAP MENTALITAS SIAP BERUBAH DAN KINERJA PEGAWAI PARUH WAKTU

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Masduki Asbari ◽  
Dewiana Novitasari
Keyword(s):  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Leadership Practice ◽  
Part Time ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Relationship

<p><em>This study aimed to measure the effect of authentic leadership on employee performance of the part-time employee of a manufacturing company in Tangerang which is mediated by readiness for change mentality. Data collection was done by simple random sampling technique and the returned and valid questionnaire results were 109 samples. Data processing was used SEM method with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study concluded that <em>authentic</em> leadership has a significant effect on <em>readiness for change</em> and employee performance. This study conclude also that readiness for change have a positive and significant effect on the relationship between <em><em>authentic</em></em> leadership and employee performance. Readiness for change as a mediator. This new research proposed a model for building employee performance among the part-time employee of <em>the manufacturing</em> industry in Tangerang through enhancing <em><em>authentic</em></em> leadership practice with readiness for change as a mediator. This research could pave the way to improve employee readiness in facing the era of industrial revolution 4.0.</em></p>

scholarly journals Students' Perceptions of the Physics-Mathematical E-Module on Partial Differential Material Based on Gender

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Astalini Astalini ◽  
Darmaji Darmaji ◽  
Dwi Agus Kurniawan ◽  
Mashelin Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
T Test ◽  
Homogeneity Test ◽  
Partial Differential ◽  
Class A

Based on the observations in mathematics physics I, several obstacles were found in teaching and learning activities such as the lack of teaching materials that were easily understood by students. This is because the main books used are books in English as a whole. Therefore, the researcher developed an electronic book, namely the e-module of mathematical physics I on partial differential material created using the 3D PageFlip Professional application. The type of research used is a comparative type of quantitative research. The population in this study were students of physics education class 2019 with a sample of 80 regular classes A and B. The sampling technique used is simple random sampling. The data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics using the IBM SPSS Statistic 25 application consisting of descriptive test, normality test, homogeneity test, and t-test. In the assumption test, the data is normally distributed and homogeneous so that a t-test can be performed. The t-test obtained a sig value of 0,043 for gender differences in class A, and 0,010 for gender differences in class B. So it can be concluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, meaning that there are significant (significant) differences in perceptions based on gender in each. class A and B. Where the perception of female students is higher than the perception of male students, but overall students gave a good perception of the mathematics physics e-module on partial differential material.

scholarly journals The Awareness of Social Studies Pre-Service Teachers About the Concept of Environmental Waste Recycling and Acrostics Trials

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özlem Ulu Kalın ◽  
Erol Koçoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Due to globalization and the impact of industrialization and urbanization, natural resources are wasted, and popular consumption leads to environmental waste. The problem of waste that deteriorates individual and social life is a prominent current issue. Recycling, described as the remanufacturing, production and employment of collected material, is an important solution to that problem. The present study aimed to determine the awareness of pre-service social studies teachers about the concept of environmental waste recycling and to analyze acrostic poems written by the participants. The study findings included the views of the pre-service social studies teachers. A semi-structured interview form was developed by the authors under expert supervision and employed to collect the views of the pre-service teachers. The pre-service teachers included in the study sample were assigned with simple random sampling technique and the study group included 162 pre-service social studies teachers. The descriptive survey model was employed in the study, the data were analyzed with content and descriptive analysis techniques to determine thematic codes. Furthermore, an acrostic poem authoring activity on the concept of recycling was conducted with the participants. The poems authored by the participants are presented as a category in a table in the findings section. The study findings revealed significant results on the recycling concept and processes. It was determined that the views of the participating pre-service social studies teachers reflected a high level of awareness on the concept of recycling and exhibited various perspectives on the implementation.

Analysis of Financial Literation Levels of Micro Enterprises in Kulon Progo District, Special Region of Yogyakarta

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-171
Author(s):  
Dadan Ramadhan ◽  
Lilies Setiartiti
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
High Level ◽  
Micro Enterprises ◽  
Special Region

This research is quantitative. The population of this research was all of Micro Enterprises in Kulon Progo Regency. The sample of this research were 156 micro-entrepreneurs in the Kulonprogo district. This research used a simple random sampling technique to get the data. The researcher used a questionnaire as the instrument, which tested both its validity and its reliability. The data analysis technique used in this research is the Chi-Square test. The result showed, the majority of respondents had knowledge (79,5%), and the ability of financial literacy (80,8%) was categorized in the high-level category. There was a no different level of financial literacy for the micro-entrepreneur in Kulon Progo Regency based on the gender.

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