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    Augmented Reality and Functional Skills Acquisition Among Individuals With Special Needs: A Meta-Analysis of Group Design Studies
    SAGE Publications ; 2022
    In:  Journal of Special Education Technology Vol. 37, No. 1 ( 2022-03), p. 74-81
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    In: Journal of Special Education Technology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 37, No. 1 ( 2022-03), p. 74-81
    Abstract: Augmented reality (AR) has the potential to support individuals with special needs and to enable their development of daily living skills. This meta-analysis study examined the effect of AR on functional skills acquisition across individuals affected by different disabilities. Group design studies based on a random-effects model alongside the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines were used in this study. A total of 119 individuals with different types of disabilities (including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome, hearing disability, and visual disability) were obtained from seven studies. The overall effect size of AR across the seven studies was significant. The results showed that AR can be effective and helpful for individuals with disabilities to help them make daily decisions and guide their actions in society. The implications for practice and research as well as the possible areas that require further investigation are discussed.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0162-6434 , 2381-3121
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/0162643420910413
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2022
    detail.hit.zdb_id: 2060175-X
    SSG: 5,3
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    Human Capital, Technology, and Economic Growth : Evidence From Nigeria
    SAGE Publications ; 2015
    In:  SAGE Open Vol. 5, No. 4 ( 2015-10-01), p. 215824401561516-
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    In: SAGE Open, SAGE Publications, Vol. 5, No. 4 ( 2015-10-01), p. 215824401561516-
    Abstract: This article investigated the impact of human capital and technology on economic growth in Nigeria. We employed annual time series data for the period of 35 years (1975-2010) and applied autoregressive distributed lag approach to cointegration to examine the relationship between human capital, technology, and economic growth. Two proxies of human capital (secondary and tertiary school enrollments) were used in two separate models. The cointegration result revealed that all the variables in the two separate models were cointegrated. Furthermore, the results of the two estimated models showed that human capital in form in secondary and tertiary school enrollments have had significant positive impact on economic growth. More so, technology also shows significant positive impact on economic growth. In a nutshell, both human capital and technology are important determinants of growth in Nigeria. Therefore, improvement of the educational sector and more funding for research and development (R & D) to encourage innovations are needed to facilitate Nigeria’s sustained economic growth.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2158-2440 , 2158-2440
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244015615166
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2015
    detail.hit.zdb_id: 2628279-3
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    Social Media and SMEs’ Performance in Developing Countries: Effects of Technological-Organizational-Environmental Factors on the Adoption of Social Media
    SAGE Publications ; 2022
    In:  SAGE Open Vol. 12, No. 2 ( 2022-04), p. 215824402210945-
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    In: SAGE Open, SAGE Publications, Vol. 12, No. 2 ( 2022-04), p. 215824402210945-
    Abstract: Increasing globalization and rapid digitization across industries have led to greater international competition. Furthermore, the emergence of new innovation has created both challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs have recently been attracted to social media applications to reach a larger audience, improve their relationship with potential customers, and retain existing customers. However, the scant focus has been devoted to comprehensively understanding the adoption of social media in the SME context in developing countries. This study investigates the effects of technological-organizational-environmental (TOE) factors on social media adoption and its effect on SME performance. Data was collected by generating online survey link. SmartPLS 3.3 was used for the path analysis of 381 SMEs. The findings revealed a significant effect of relative advantage, cost-effectiveness, compatibility, interactivity (technological), entrepreneurial orientation (organizational), and customer pressure (environmental) factors, and an insignificant effect of top management support (organizational) and competitive pressure (environmental) determinants on social media adoption. The study found a significant influence of social media on SME performance. This paper offers several implications for decision-makers, policy-makers, and scholars interested in social media and its use. It builds an empirical, integrated framework for SMEs in developing countries.
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    ISSN: 2158-2440 , 2158-2440
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/21582440221094594
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Does Praising Intelligence Improve Achievements? An ESL Case
    Sciedu Press ; 2020
    In:  International Journal of Higher Education Vol. 9, No. 3 ( 2020-04-24), p. 279-
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    In: International Journal of Higher Education, Sciedu Press, Vol. 9, No. 3 ( 2020-04-24), p. 279-
    Abstract: Praising is considered to have a positive effect on learners’ motivations. Yet, what to praise and how to praise is an issue of controversy. The present study looks at the effect of praising ESL learners’ writing efforts in English as opposed to evaluating their writing abilities in order to test Dweck (2007) theory of praising intelligence or effort. The investigation is based on a set of language parameters used in conventional evaluation of ESL writing pieces.Forty adult English L2 learners at the women’s College of Basic Education, English Department, who were enrolled in writing classes comprised the study’s experimental and control groups. The study’s findings indicate that praising the effort increases the learners’ motivation and creates a relaxed teaching and learning environment.The present study highlights the importance of incorporating the praise of a student’s effort within the grading. Since grading plays a motivating factor on how well the learners’ work progresses, it follows that it should strategically place importance on the teacher’s feedback as well as clear instructions for improvement.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1927-6052 , 1927-6044
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5430/ijhe.v9n3p279
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Sciedu Press
    Publication Date: 2020
    detail.hit.zdb_id: 3007023-5
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    Translanguaging as an ESL Learning strategy: A case study in Kuwait
    Sciedu Press ; 2020
    In:  International Journal of Higher Education Vol. 9, No. 6 ( 2020-08-25), p. 54-
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    In: International Journal of Higher Education, Sciedu Press, Vol. 9, No. 6 ( 2020-08-25), p. 54-
    Abstract: In the domain of teaching bilingual students, the issue of using the first language in a second-language based class has been widely controversial. While some studies have questioned the method of moving between the two languages—Translanguaging, others found it highly beneficial. Here we aimed to investigate the effect of Translanguaging on the learner’s performance and language learning. 34 consenting female students of English participated in oral and written exercises pre-and-post the use of Translanguaging. A short questionnaire was answered afterwards to elicit the participants’ perception on the use of Translanguaging as part of their classwork. Even though students did not believe that their ability to alternate between the two languages has placed them in a significantly enhanced comfort zone,  their higher grades post-Translanguaging indicate Translanguaging enhanced their understanding and enabled them to achieve higher levels of knowledge processing. Nevertheless, the participants’ language was not significantly affected by the process. Overall, we can conclude that Translanguaging in a bilingual classroom is effective in fully understanding the topic and the information provided, yet it does not help improve language proficiency.
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    ISSN: 1927-6052 , 1927-6044
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5430/ijhe.v9n6p54
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Sciedu Press
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Harnessing Text Structure Strategy for Reading Expository and Medical Texts among EFL College Students
    Sciedu Press ; 2020
    In:  International Journal of Higher Education Vol. 9, No. 5 ( 2020-06-26), p. 36-
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    In: International Journal of Higher Education, Sciedu Press, Vol. 9, No. 5 ( 2020-06-26), p. 36-
    Abstract: This classroom-based study was conducted in Kuwait to investigate the impact of text structure strategy (TSS) instruction on the ways in which 54 English as a foreign language (EFL) college students approached expository and medical texts. Data collection involved two surveys, fieldnotes, class observations, and group interviews. A system of codes and categories was developed from the recurrent patterns and commonalities in the interview data and classroom observations. Two surveys were distributed in 2 intervals, 8 weeks apart, which focused on identifying text structure strategies such as introducing the concept of text structures, asking guided questions, identifying signaling words, and using graphic organizers, as well as the extent to which the participants applied text structure strategies to approach expository medical texts. Data analysis involved using the Microsoft Excel program to generate two tables and descriptive statistics including the means, standard deviations and percentages of the results of the two surveys. Findings indicated that the participants benefited from TSS instruction in strategies that involved group discussions rather than strategies that relied on individual class work. Moreover, a large percentage of the participants applied most of what they learned in analyzing expository texts into reading medical texts. Implications were drawn for EFL teachers to conduct action research studies on text structure strategy for EFL learners and to apply TSS instruction in class in group and pair work which are suitable for EFL leaners. Finally, EFL researchers were invited to conduct classroom-based studies of TSS instruction. 
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    ISSN: 1927-6052 , 1927-6044
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.5430/ijhe.v9n5p36
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    Publisher: Sciedu Press
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Population Growth and CO 2 Emission in Nigeria: A Recursive ARDL Approach
    SAGE Publications ; 2018
    In:  SAGE Open Vol. 8, No. 2 ( 2018-04), p. 215824401876591-
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    In: SAGE Open, SAGE Publications, Vol. 8, No. 2 ( 2018-04), p. 215824401876591-
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2158-2440 , 2158-2440
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244018765916
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2018
    detail.hit.zdb_id: 2628279-3
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    Meeting the challenges: The development of quality assurance in Oman’s Colleges of Education
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2005
    In:  Higher Education Vol. 50, No. 2 ( 2005-09), p. 181-195
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    In: Higher Education, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 50, No. 2 ( 2005-09), p. 181-195
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0018-1560 , 1573-174X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1007/s10734-004-6348-y
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2005
    detail.hit.zdb_id: 2015566-9
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    SSG: 24,2
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    The culture of feedback on second-language writing in a higher education institute
    Informa UK Limited ; 2022
    In:  Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education Vol. 47, No. 3 ( 2022-04-03), p. 360-374
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    In: Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, Informa UK Limited, Vol. 47, No. 3 ( 2022-04-03), p. 360-374
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0260-2938 , 1469-297X
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2021.1919597
    Language: English
    Publisher: Informa UK Limited
    Publication Date: 2022
    detail.hit.zdb_id: 2017585-1
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    Alcohol Experiences and Concerns of Newly Arrived Migrant Women
    SAGE Publications ; 2014
    In:  SAGE Open Vol. 4, No. 2 ( 2014-01-01), p. 215824401453072-
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    In: SAGE Open, SAGE Publications, Vol. 4, No. 2 ( 2014-01-01), p. 215824401453072-
    Abstract: Migrant women are under-represented as users of alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. This study examined AOD use by newly arrived women, identifying issues of concern to them. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted with 268 migrant women who had arrived in Perth, Western Australia, within the previous 5 years. Almost half were humanitarian entrants. Most women (76%) reported they did not drink alcohol. Of those who did, 10 were drinking at harmful levels and over half reported changes to their drinking patterns since arrival. One fifth of participants (20%) described distressing incidents related to alcohol or drug use by others. Migrant women are concerned by alcoholand drug-related problems, even if they do not drink themselves. Domestic violence and abuse by strangers were concerns that were aggravated by alcohol and drug use. As new migrants often lack strategies to prevent, or deal with alcohol-related misuse, provision of additional information and support is recommended.
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    ISSN: 2158-2440 , 2158-2440
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1177/2158244014530727
    Language: English
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    Publication Date: 2014
    detail.hit.zdb_id: 2628279-3
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