Integrating experiential learning into online facilitation at the National Open University of Nigeria DOI
Adetola Adebisi Akanbiemu, Aderinola Ololade Dunmade, Akinade Adebowale Adewojo

и другие.

Innovations in Education and Teaching International, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 18

Опубликована: Окт. 15, 2024

This paper underscores the significance of experiential learning, emphasising active engagement and practical application, particularly in realm online education. research is focused on National Open University Nigeria (NOUN). The study employs a survey design involving internal external facilitators. explores perceptions, benefits, challenges, potential strategies for integrating learning into facilitation. With sample size 276, data collection utilised structured questionnaire, analysis involved descriptive inferential statistics. study's findings have implications, informing policy decisions, instructional practices, faculty development initiatives at NOUN, ultimately aiming to enhance holistic immersive experience learners. conclusion emphasises elevate quality, effectiveness, real-world preparedness NOUN's programmes, fostering student critical thinking.

Язык: Английский

LEVERAGING HR ANALYTICS FOR STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES DOI Creative Commons

Chinenye Gbemisola Okatta,

Funmilayo Aribidesi Ajayi,

Olufunke Olawale

и другие.

International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(4), С. 1304 - 1325

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2024

In the evolving landscape of human resources (HR), organizations are increasingly leveraging HR analytics to drive strategic decision-making. This review explores opportunities and challenges associated with integration in organizational practices. involves systematic analysis data inform decision-making, enhance performance, optimize workforce management strategies. By harnessing power data, can gain valuable insights into employee behavior, performance trends, dynamics, enabling them make more informed decisions. One key is ability identify address trends issues proactively. analyzing on engagement, turnover rates, metrics, patterns that may impact their business outcomes. proactive approach allows anticipate mitigate potential challenges, leading improved satisfaction. Furthermore, help recruitment talent candidate profiles, sources, most effective channels selection criteria. data-driven enables attract retain top talent, a skilled engaged workforce. However, also presents several challenges. primary availability quality data. Organizations must ensure they have access reliable relevant derive meaningful insights. Additionally, overcome related privacy security protect sensitive information. conclusion, significant for decision-making performance. analytics, operations, decisions success. availability, quality, realize full driving paper will examine use as tool resources. It cover methodologies technologies involved collection, analysis, interpretation, how these be used decision making HR. The study limitations including risk misinterpretation, propose solutions risks. Keywords: Leveraging, Analytics, Strategic Decision making, Opportunities, Challenges.

Язык: Английский

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Comparative technical analysis of legal and ethical frameworks in AI-enhanced procurement processes DOI Creative Commons

Amaka Justina Obinna,

Azeez Jason Kess-Momoh

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 22(1), С. 1415 - 1430

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024

This study presents a Comparative Technical Analysis of Legal and Ethical Frameworks in AI-Enhanced Procurement Processes. The research aims to evaluate the existing legal ethical frameworks governing use artificial intelligence (AI) procurement identify best practices for ensuring transparency, accountability, decision-making AI-driven processes. adopts mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys qualitative interviews with professionals experts. design allows comprehensive analysis challenges associated AI deployment provides insights into practical strategies addressing these challenges. Findings from indicate growing recognition need clear guidelines regulations govern procurement. While respondents acknowledge potential benefits AI, such as improved efficiency cost savings, they also express concerns about algorithmic bias, data privacy, lack transparency Based on findings, recommends several enhancing AI-enhanced These include developing deployment, providing training support professionals, establishing mechanisms monitoring evaluating systems. Overall, highlights importance integrating considerations ensure decision-making. findings contribute body literature governance provide policymakers, other stakeholders involved

Язык: Английский

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The influence of social media marketing on consumer behavior in the retail industry: A comprehensive review DOI Creative Commons

Kikelomo Fadilat Anjorin,

Mustafa Ayobami Raji,

Hameedat Bukola Olodo

и другие.

International Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(5), С. 1547 - 1580

Опубликована: Май 12, 2024

The pervasive impact of social media marketing on consumer behavior within the retail industry serves as focal point this comprehensive review. This paper aims to dissect intricate relationship between initiatives and their effects purchasing patterns, brand loyalty, engagement. By collating examining a broad spectrum literature, including empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, case analyses, review endeavors provide holistic understanding how platforms are reshaping interactions with brands. Without adopting primary research methodology, critically analyzes existing findings identify prevailing trends, effective strategies, resultant responses in context. analysis delves into mechanisms through which influences perceptions, engagement practices, ultimately, decisions. It highlights transformative power marketing, emphasizing shift towards more interactive, personalized, consumer-driven communication strategies. Key insights reveal that exerts profound influence behavior, mediated by factors such content authenticity, extent engagement, strategic use influencers user-generated content. These elements shown enhance visibility, strengthen consumer-brand relationships, behavior. posits represents critical element contemporary mix, significant implications for behaviour. Retailers must leverage innovative strategies engage consumers effectively. also suggests avenues future research, particularly context evolving trends synthesis equip practitioners scholars nuanced role shaping dynamics sector. Keywords: Social Media Marketing, Consumer Engagement, Brand Awareness, Content Influencer Personalization, Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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A Comparative Study of Student Perceptions on Generative AI in Programming Education Across Sub-Saharan Africa DOI Creative Commons
Solomon Sunday Oyelere, Kehinde Aruleba

Computers and Education Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100245 - 100245

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0

Metabolic Modeling for Obtaining Real Scientific Skills (MetaFORSS) DOI Open Access

G. Richmond,

Kristina Ames

The American Biology Teacher, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 87(3), С. 185 - 190

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Increasingly, the integrative nature of professional biomedical research highlights importance bridging computational methods and fields with traditional bench science to leverage both approaches simultaneously in problem-solving. To navigate this landscape understand synergistic relationship between wet dry laboratories, aspiring researchers should gain exposure early their careers, ideally during high school. This comprehensive framework provides a holistic understanding how approach simulations contributes advancement research. Here, we introduce Metabolic Modeling for Obtaining Real Scientific Skills (MetaFORSS) workshop. Developed by implemented two cohorts summer school students, workshop integrates silico (metabolic network modeling) vitro inquiry within biological system, specifically bacterial metabolism. MetaFORSS can be various settings, whether as part biology course curriculum or an extracurricular activity club. What sets apart is its use open-source software packages, making it accessible students from diverse educational backgrounds, enabling them engage cutting-edge techniques experimental validation process laboratory setting. In conclusion, serves powerful introduction equipping skills knowledge necessary success dynamic field

Язык: Английский

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Voice assistants and U.S. consumer behavior: A comprehensive review: investigating the role and influence of voice-activated technologies on shopping habits and brand loyalty DOI Creative Commons

Kikelomo Fadilat Anjorin,

Mustafa Ayobami Raji,

Hameedat Bukola Olodo

и другие.

International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(5), С. 861 - 890

Опубликована: Май 12, 2024

This study provides a comprehensive review of the influence voice-activated technologies, particularly voice assistants, on consumer behavior and brand loyalty in United States. The primary objective is to understand how these emerging technologies are reshaping shopping habits dynamics brand-consumer interactions. methodology encompasses thorough analysis peer-reviewed academic journals, industry reports, case studies, supplemented by secondary sources such as market analyses news articles. Key findings reveal that assistants have induced significant paradigm shift behavior, characterized changes purchasing patterns, decision-making processes, convenience personalized experience offered led increased impulse buying experimentation. However, this accompanied challenges data privacy security. also highlights rapid evolution engagement, with advancements AI machine learning enhancing personalization efficiency. Strategically, recommends brands retailers invest search optimization, develop secure practices, collaborate technology developers create engaging experiences. concludes while present substantial opportunities for enhanced they pose require careful navigation, maintaining trust ethical standards. Future research directions include exploring long-term effects impact demographic factors adoption assistants. Keywords: Voice Assistants, Consumer Behavior, Brand Loyalty, Voice-Activated Technologies.

Язык: Английский

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Bridging the Gap: Assessing and Addressing Training Needs in the Social Communication Ministry of a Religious Institution DOI Open Access
Ruth G. Luciano,

Rosalie B. Sison

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 2687 - 2696

Опубликована: Окт. 11, 2024

This study evaluates the training needs of Social Communication Ministry at SNT Cathedral located I Cabanatuan City, focusing on improving ministry's communication strategies through enhanced ICT competencies. Using a descriptive research approach, Training Needs Assessment Form was employed to gather data ministry members' current skills in areas such as basic computer operations, internet usage, and management. The respondents, consisting Junior High School, Senior College-level participants, were surveyed determine their proficiency levels gaps. findings revealed strong interest multimedia skills, particularly photo video editing, well need for further office productivity tools maintaining online professionalism. Key development included troubleshooting, security, health safety practices. Based assessment, tailored proposal designed address these gaps, aiming enhance overall efficiency effectiveness fulfilling its outreach objectives. underscores importance targeted programs community-based organizations optimize capabilities advance organizational goals.

Язык: Английский

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Internationalization at a distance via virtual mobility in the Global South: Advances and challenges DOI Creative Commons
Simon Ngalomba, Faith Mkwananzi, Patience Mukwambo

и другие.

British Journal of Educational Technology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024

Abstract Internationalization of higher education (HE) has increasingly been a subject interest among scholars, due to developments in the field, such as increased student and staff mobility, inter‐university research teaching partnerships, rapid technological advancements. efforts have mainly focused on recruitment international students universities Global North, establishment satellite campuses overseas collaborations. To compete more even footing, countries South invested their HE systems actively promoted themselves destinations this changing global landscape. In paper, we discuss strategies limitations internationalization at distance (IaD) with specific focus Tanzania. As an emerging destination for students, country's expanding sector is positioning itself competitive through diverse virtual mobility. This paper draws interviews key from open distance‐learning university Tanzania examine theorize challenges relating provision online learning (ODL) non‐mobile students. The theoretical lens informed by capabilities approach ideas conversion factors agency. looks beyond existing proposes idea responsive agency that collaborations way overcoming contextual pooling sharing resources where they exist. way, institutions are not independent affiliation others, belong community. broadens practice fostering supportive collaboration aimed improving access quality HE. Practitioner notes What already known about topic Rising technology‐supported activities created new opportunities internationalization. Education plays role intercultural understanding. educational services improve requiring respective academic standards. adds Bring together concepts third space IaD. IaD yet be fully tapped both various government policies. enables hybridity, culture translation emergence forms identity. Implications and/or policy engage sustain must reliable ICT infrastructure requisite skills cope advancement. Widening participation those who excluded conventional, campus‐based critical ensure achievement SDG 4.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

1

Evaluating the impact of digital technology on youth leadership development in the USA DOI Creative Commons

Olateju Temitope Akintayo,

Chima Abimbola Eden,

Nneamaka Chisom Onyebuchi

и другие.

GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(1), С. 132 - 145

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2024

Digital technology has become an integral part of modern society, influencing various aspects daily life, including education and leadership development. This study aims to evaluate the impact digital on youth development in USA. The research explores how technology, such as social media, online platforms, communication tools, influences skills qualities among young people. employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys qualitative interviews gather data from diverse sample leaders across Quantitative are used assess extent which is programs its perceived skills. Qualitative provide deeper insights into qualities, communication, collaboration, problem-solving Preliminary findings suggest that plays significant role development, offering new opportunities for learning growth. Social media particular, identified valuable tools connecting with peers, sharing ideas, mobilizing support causes. However, also highlights challenges associated use risk information overload potential harassment bullying. concludes by emphasizing need educators, policymakers, organizations recognize enhancing while addressing challenges. Recommendations provided integrating effectively, importance literacy policies promote safe responsible practices leaders. Overall, this contributes growing body literature providing practitioners policymakers seeking harness power

Язык: Английский

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The Effectiveness of Blended Learning on Critical Thinking Skills Among Secondary School Students in Chemistry Subject DOI Open Access

Ali Abdullah Almarzuqi,

Tajularipin Sulaiman, Siti Salina Mustakim

и другие.

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(6)

Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2024

This study examines the efficacy of blended learning in improving critical thinking abilities chemistry among secondary school pupils. Blended combines traditional in-person teaching with online methods, creating an interactive educational approach that encourages active participation, collaborative problem-solving, and self-awareness. does a thorough analysis contemporary academic literature to explore how impacts by examining theoretical frameworks such as constructivism, social cognitive theory, load theory. The synthesis empirical research investigate effects interventions on students' capacity interpret chemical ideas, assess experimental data, make informed judgments. Furthermore, this article many elements impact learning, instructional design, technology infrastructure, teacher support, student motivation. Through utilization incorporation evidence-based methodologies, educators have ability enable students engage thinking, creative successful application their knowledge field chemistry. paper's findings add expanding body offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, researchers who aim improve outcomes instruction.

Язык: Английский

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