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2. A Systematic Review of Mobile-Assisted Oral Communication Development from Selected Papers Published between 2010 and 2019
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Hsu, Keng-Chih and Liu, Gi-Zen
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With the advancement of mobile technology, mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) has significant potential regarding its practical applications and benefits in foreign language learning. Nevertheless, little research was conducted to examine factors regarding the facilitation of oral communication through MALL based on established theories or models. The purpose of this review is to investigate the main constituents conducive to the intended outcomes based on an adapted model from Beatty (2010) and further provide guidelines for enthusiastic stakeholders in the field. Twenty-eight empirical studies were collected and categorized according to four key variables of the design model and analyzed qualitatively, with the key findings identified as follows. Due to the technical affordance of mobile technology, it is found that a student-centered self-regulated learning context is created, where students construct knowledge through self-instruction, self-evaluation, and self-correction. Furthermore, a speaking strategy-driven collaborative-based learning design enhances students' oral proficiency through strong social connections, interactions, and communication. Finally, given the pedagogical design and practices, high-level cognitive thinking is thereby promoted, with promising affective learning outcomes. In light of the findings, guidelines for educational practitioners, learners, and system designers are provided for pedagogical and practical application in the future.
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- 2023
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3. Methodological Guidance Paper: High-Quality Meta-Analysis in a Systematic Review
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Pigott, Terri D. and Polanin, Joshua R.
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This methodological guidance article discusses the elements of a high-quality meta-analysis that is conducted within the context of a systematic review. Meta-analysis, a set of statistical techniques for synthesizing the results of multiple studies, is used when the guiding research question focuses on a quantitative summary of study results. In this guidance article, we discuss the systematic review methods that support high-quality meta-analyses and outline best practice meta-analysis methods for describing the distribution of effect sizes in a set of eligible studies. We also provide suggestions for transparently reporting the methods and results of meta-analyses to influence practice and policy. Given the increasing use of meta-analysis for important policy decisions, the methods and results of meta-analysis should be both transparent and reproducible.
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- 2020
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4. Understanding the Policy Context of High School Exit Exams: A Review of the Literature from 2006 to 2018. Working Paper
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Kentucky Department of Education, Poquette, Hannah, and Butler, Aaron
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The Kentucky Board of Education is currently considering changes to Kentucky's high school graduation requirement policy to address concerns that Kentucky students are not graduating with the skills necessary to ensure their success after high school. A key component of this policy change would require students to pass a high school exit exam before receiving a diploma. Empirical evidence from studies examining exit exams demonstrates that choices made when crafting the policy and establishing the exam may greatly affect the success of the policy and should be carefully considered. This literature review in this report synthesizes evidence addressing characteristics of the Kentucky exit exam policy. These characteristics include: (1) student outcomes of underperforming and underserved populations; (2) level of exit exam difficulty; (3) inclusion of multiple subject areas in exit exams; and (3) inclusion of alternative pathways to graduation.
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- 2018
5. Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Papers Presented at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (39th, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016). Volume 1
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Association for Educational Communications and Technology and Simonson, Michael
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For the thirty-ninth time, the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. Papers published in this volume were presented at the annual AECT Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Proceedings of AECT's Convention are published in two volumes. Volume 1 contains 24 papers dealing primarily with research and development topics. Fifteen papers dealing with the practice of educational communications and technology are contained in Volume 2. The 24 papers included in Volume 1 are: (1) New Definition of Educational Technology (Jafar Ahmadigol); (2) Using Concept Mapping as Note Taking Strategies in Undergraduate Science Courses (Danilo M. Baylen, Erin Duckett, Runeshia Parker, and Elvira Arellano); (3) An eLearning Strategy for New Media Literacy Within a Participatory Culture (Berkay Bulus, J. Ana Donaldson, and Aytekin Isman); (4) Turning Passive Watching to Active Learning: Engaging Online Learners Through Interactive Video Assessment (Huei-Lien Chen); (5) Strengthening Learner Participation in Online Courses: The Role of Digital Content Curation (Ana-Paula Correia and Nadia Jaramillo); (6) Cognitive Load as an Inhibitor to Technology Adoption in P-12 Schools (Tara Dalinger, Scott Haselwood, Jose Fulgencio, Cates Schwark, Ying Xiu, and Tutaleni Asino); (7) Instructional Methods for Online Writing Courses: A Case Study (Ryan Eller, Karen Wisdom, and Bude Su); (8) Design Thinking: A New Construct for Educators (Kristin Elwood); (9) Survey of Teacher Educators on Professional Development Materials Used for Technology Integration Training (Hoyet H. Hemphill, Erkan Caliskan, and Leaunda S. Hemphill); (10) An Investigation of Secondary Pre-Service Music Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Teacher's Self-Efficacy Through Peer Mentoring: A Case Study of the Graduate School of Music Education in South Korea (Eunjin Kim and Byungro Lim); (11) Creative Teacher, Creative Teaching: Identifying Indicators and Inspiration for Professional Innovation in the Teaching Environment (Jody Lawrence); (12) Creativity in Education (Jody Lawrence); (13) VoiceThread: A Design Critique Model for Implementing Asynchronous Feedback into Online, Problem-Based Learning (Jody Lawrence and Stephanie Watson Zollinger); (14) Using Telepresence Robots to Provide Authentic Communicative Practices to Remote Foreign Language Learners (Jian Liao); (15) Perceptions of Technology Integration and Creative Curricula in Child Education (Ashley McArthur, Holly H. Ellis, and Byron Havard); (16) Technology Integration Matrix: Benefits to the Pre-Service Educator (Kelly McKenna, Catherine Otieno, and Lindsey Schulz); (17) The Influence of the Teaching Practicum on Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of Good Teaching (Eunkyung Moon, Eunhye Lee, Yonjin Lee, Hoilym Kwon, Wonsug Shin, and Innwoo Park); (18) A Creative Way to Build Confidence and Preparedness for Face-to-Face Interviews: An Online Interview Simulation (DeAnna L. Proctor and Lenora Jean Justice); (19) Designing the Class as a Game to Promote Active Learning in K-12 Education: A Literature Review (Seyedahmad Rahimi and Valerie J. Shute); (20) Designing Health Professions Education to Engender Critical Thinking: A Review of the Literature {Daniel A. Taylor); (21) Faculty Members' Best Practice Standards in the Design of Higher Education Online Courses (Berhane Teclehaimanot and Henry Marshall); (22) Video that Matters: Enhancing Student Engagement Through Interactive Video-Centric Program in Online Courses (Sirui Wang and Huei-Lien Chen); (23) Google Apps as Research Tools (Nicola Wills-Espinosa and Gabriela Jalil); and (24) How Web 2.0 Technologies Drive Learning Integration by Using Twitter in the Teaching Process (Kübra Sultan Yüzüncüyil and J. Ana Donaldson). (Individual papers contain references.) [For Volume 2, see ED579662.]
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- 2016
6. Critical Research Advancements of Flipped Learning: A Review of the Top 100 Highly Cited Papers
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Cheng, Shu-Chen, Hwang, Gwo-Jen, and Lai, Chiu-Lin
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Highly cited articles have been revealed as being informative for research fields, topics, and trends. Through reading highly cited articles, researchers can gain fruitful results from previous studies and can identify essential clues and potential future research directions for their own research. Aiming at exploring the possibility of the application of and innovations in flipped learning, this study reviewed 100 highly cited articles related to flipped learning. By performing a literature review of the highly cited studies on flipped learning, we have discovered the proposed new learning strategies and flipped learning applied to the research topics that seldom draw attention, and the research fields that are less-frequently examined, including those research issues that are rarely discussed. We have also noticed that many studies have focused on comparing different flipped learning modes and identifying more effective flipped learning approaches. Only a minority of studies have compared the influences of flipped learning and traditional learning. Moreover, we found that researchers have tended to focus more on students' learning achievements and learning behaviors. Lastly, based on the reviews of the past flipped learning articles, this study provides suggestions from different perspectives. We hope to provide a reference for researchers and teachers to conduct flipped learning studies and design flipped learning activities in the future.
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- 2022
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7. Methodological Guidance Paper: The Craft of Conducting a Qualitative Review
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Wilson, Suzanne M. and Anagnostopoulos, Dorothea
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This methodological guidance paper discusses the craft of reviewing qualitative research for a systematic review. Qualitative research is an expansive and wide-ranging domain that includes research from different disciplines, for different purposes, following different methodological traditions, and employing a variety of data collection and analysis methods. While many aspects of reviewing qualitative research are similar to reviewing quantitative research, the essay focuses on five central tasks: (1) clarifying purpose(s), (2) defining research quality, (3) situating the research in relevant contexts, (4) adding it up, and (5) practicing reflexivity--that every reviewer of qualitative research engages in.
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- 2021
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8. Project-Based Learning: A Literature Review. Working Paper
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MDRC and Condliffe, Barbara
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The concept of project-based learning (PBL) has garnered wide support among a number of K-12 education policy advocates and funders. This working paper builds on and updates a seminal literature review of PBL published in 2000. Focused primarily on articles and studies that have emerged in the 17 years since then, the working paper discusses the principles that underlie PBL, how PBL has been used in K-12 settings, the challenges teachers have confronted in implementing it, how school and district factors influence its adoption, and what is known about its effectiveness in improving students' learning outcomes. PBL is grounded in cross-cutting "design principles" often related to what is taught, how it is taught, and how students should be evaluated in a PBL classroom. PBL design principles emphasize the importance of the project as the central vehicle of instruction and of students as active participants in the construction of knowledge. There is little consensus among developers of PBL design principles, however, about how PBL fits in with other instructional methods, how long a PBL unit should last, the roles of student choice and collaborative learning, and how learning should be assessed. The lack of a uniform vision complicates efforts to determine whether PBL is being implemented with fidelity and to evaluate its effects. PBL can be introduced into classrooms in a number of ways: Teachers and schools can make use of externally developed PBL curricula, they can develop their own PBL approaches, or PBL can be part of a whole-school reform effort. Implementing PBL is often challenging. It requires that teachers modify their roles (from directors to facilitators of learning) and that they tolerate not only ambiguity but also more noise and movement in the classroom. Teachers must adopt new classroom management skills and learn how best to support their students in learning, using technology when appropriate. And they must believe that their students are fully capable of learning through this approach. Given these challenges, professional development -- both initial training and continuing support -- is likely to be essential to the successful implementation of PBL. The working paper suggests that the evidence for PBL's effectiveness in improving students' outcomes is "promising but not proven." Evaluations of its effectiveness have been hampered by the paucity of valid, reliable, and readily usable measures of the kinds of deeper learning and interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies that PBL aims to promote. Many studies, too, have used evaluation designs that leave open the possibility that factors other than PBL were responsible for the outcomes that were found. This said, some studies have found positive effects associated with the use of PBL curricula in science and social studies classes. Evidence for its effectiveness in math and literacy classes is more limited. In particular, it has been noted that math teachers have found it difficult to integrate PBL into their instruction. Some studies in schools that follow PBL approaches have pointed to positive effects on students' engagement, motivation, and beliefs in their own efficacy, although the specific PBL model and the intensity of its use have varied across these schools. The working paper concludes with recommendations for advancing research and knowledge about PBL. [This paper was written with: Janet Quint, Mary G. Visher, Michael R. Bangser, Sonia Drohojowska, Larissa Saco, and Elizabeth Nelson. An earlier version of this paper was funded and published by Lucas Education Research.]
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- 2017
9. Quality of Literature Review and Discussion of Findings in Selected Papers on Integration of ICT in Teaching, Role of Mentors, and Teaching Science through Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
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Mudavanhu, Young
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The purposes of this study were to examine the extent to which literature was used to discuss findings in selected papers from Zimbabwe Journal, and to compare the quality of reviews in this journal with other international journals. The study was largely qualitative in nature and used convenient sampling. In the study, the Zimbabwe Journal was chosen because of easy access. Three papers were conveniently selected based on personal interest and areas previously studied. Content analysis was used to compare the quality of discussion of literature in the sampled papers. Findings suggest that authors cite relevant literature extensively in the background to the study but use the same literature sparingly in the discussion of their results. Further, in the discussion of findings, the use of literature was limited to confirming what was already known, and does not show how the new studies reported contribute to knowledge. The study concluded that the journal studied was failing to attract authors who write high quality papers. Perhaps the journal should broaden its brief and target an international audience, because at present as evident in the three cases cited, the journal can only reach out to practitioners within (Southern) Africa.
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- 2017
10. A Review of Literature: Plagiarism in the Papers of Turkish Context
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Gokmenoglu, Tuba
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The present review attempted to address the direction of plagiarism literature in Turkish context. 15 studies conducted in Turkey on plagiarism were analyzed through content analysis. The context, purposes, methodological issues and results of researching plagiarism were categorized. The findings of this review indicated that although plagiarism's raising legal and ethical concerns is acknowledged by Turkish researchers, there are limited numbers of studies exploring the plagiarism perceptions, views, situations and reasons of Turkish graduate students and professors.
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- 2017
11. Health Promotion through Youth Empowerment to Prevent and Control Smoking Behavior: A Conceptual Paper
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Trisnowati, Heni, Ismail, Djauhar, and Padmawati, Retna Siwi
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Purpose: This paper aimed to review globally the empowerment programs for the prevention and control of smoking behavior among youths, to examine the role of empowerment in health promotion, to explore the stages of health promotion through community empowerment strategies including planning, implementation and evaluation. Finally, this paper will develop a model of youth empowerment to prevent and control smoking behavior that reflects theory and experience drawn from the literature. Design/methodology/approach: This review synthesized articles on community empowerment and health promotion, youth empowerment programs for tobacco prevention and control globally from books and electronic databases from the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) library in the publication period 2000-2020. Relevant literature was selected and critically reviewed which reflected the role empowerment in health promotion, stage of community empowerment strategy as described by Laverack and youth empowerment concept in tobacco control as described by Holden. Findings: Documents that specifically discuss empowerment programs for smoking prevention and control are still limited. The findings document that youth empowerment in tobacco control do not fully integrate the theory empowerment as described by Laverack and Holden. This paper provides information about the stages of youth empowerment, and a conceptual framework of youth empowerment for the prevention and control of smoking behavior. Youth empowerment is done through the direct involvement of youth in programs starting from program design, planning, implementation and evaluation. Indicators of the success of the empowerment process are reflected in the increase in the empowerment domain. Meanwhile, the output of empowerment can be seen from the individual- or group-level changes. Originality/value: This paper proposes a model of youth empowerment for the prevention and control of smoking behavior among youths based on theory and experience in the field.
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- 2021
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12. Integrated Planning and Advising for Student Success (iPASS): State of the Literature. CCRC Working Paper No. 90
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Columbia University, Community College Research Center, Fletcher, Jeffrey, Grant, Markeisha, Ramos, Marisol, and Karp, Melinda Mechur
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This paper examines the current state of the literature on Integrated Planning and Advising for Student Success (iPASS), an increasingly popular approach to technology-mediated advising reform. We limit our analysis to sixty relevant documents that have been released since 2010. We categorize these items into four different groups based on their aim and rigor: (1) "descriptive documents" (39 items) that describe processes and challenges of iPASS implementation, (2) "output reports" (12 items) that examine usage data to better understand iPASS implementation, (3) "correlational studies" (5 items) that examine non-causal associations between different functionalities of iPASS tools and student outcomes, and (4) "rigorous outcomes studies" (4 items) that employ experimental or quasi-experimental methods to provide causal or near-causal estimations of iPASSoriented interventions. iPASS is a relatively recent reform approach, and while few studies are available that rigorously evaluate its effects, early findings suggest that individual components of iPASS interventions may have a positive impact on student outcomes, including persistence and credit accrual. This paper also offers suggestions on how colleges can use non-causal research to support and improve iPASS. Appended to the report are figures.
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- 2016
13. Simultaneous and Comparable Numerical Indicators of International, National and Local Collaboration Practices in English-Medium Astrophysics Research Papers
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Méndez, David I. and Alcaraz, M. Ángeles
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Introduction: We report an investigation on collaboration practices in research papers published in the most prestigious English-medium astrophysics journals. Method: We propose an evaluation method based on three numerical indicators to study and compare, in absolute terms, three different types of collaboration (international, national and local) and authors' mobility on the basis of co-authorship. Analysis: We analysed 300 randomly selected research papers in three different time periods and used the student's t-test to determine whether the paired two-sample differences observed were statistically significant or not. Results: International collaboration is more common than national and local collaboration. International, national and local authors' mobility and intra-national collaboration do not seriously affect the indicators of the principal levels of collaboration. International collaboration and authors' mobility are more relevant for authors publishing in European journals, whereas national and intra-national collaboration and national mobility are more important for authors publishing in US journals. Conclusions: We explain the observed differences and patterns in terms of the specific scope of each journal and the socio-economic and political situation in both geographic contexts (Europe and the USA). Our study provides a global picture of collaboration practices in astrophysics and its possible application to many other sciences and fields would undoubtedly help bring into focus the really big issues for overall research management and policy.
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- 2016
14. The Effectiveness of Interventions to Address Childhood Asthma: A Scan of the Literature and Current Approaches. MDRC Working Paper
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MDRC, National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), Lee, Helen, and McCullough, Colleen
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Asthma is the leading chronic health condition among children in the United States and a major cause of childhood disability. It also disproportionately affects low-income and racial and ethnic minorities. Although a wide range of interventions have been implemented to improve asthma-related outcomes among socioeconomically disadvantaged and minority children, disparities persist. This paper, which was commissioned by the JPB Foundation and conducted by MDRC in partnership with the National Academy for State Health Policy, standardizes and compares effects from rigorous evaluations across three main types of interventions: those that focus on improving education and self-management, those that focus on addressing remediation of the conditions that trigger asthma in the home environment, and those that focus on improving health care provider practice. While prior reviews have summarized findings for each intervention type, this review systematically compares findings across a range of outcomes and a spectrum of different approaches to addressing childhood asthma, drawing from about 30 independent studies and earlier published reviews. In addition, the paper includes case studies of various local programs and state-level policy initiatives to illuminate current efforts to address childhood asthma in low-income communities and barriers faced in sustaining asthma programs. Key findings include: (1) Providing education on how to manage asthma is fundamental to improving outcomes, but it may not be enough to alleviate disparities in asthma management; (2) Some local programs are clearly bridging informational gaps among low-income families and are helping them maintain a safe home environment for their children with asthma; (3) The health care benefits of interventions that go beyond education are unclear; (4) Barriers to medication management are complex and medication adherence is difficult to influence; and (5) The role of the state, and the Medicaid program in particular, is relevant for the financing and sustainability of asthma programs for low-income children. Although the long-run sustainability of some of the programs highlighted in this report is uncertain, what is clear is that combating the disparities in the prevalence of asthma among different populations will require more than an agreement on standard asthma management practices within the medical community. The following are appended: (1) Methodology for Literature Review; (2) Summaries of Asthma Studies; (3) Detailed Case Studies of Local Asthma Programs; and (4) Detailed State-Based Case Studies. [This working paper was written with Felicia Heider, Carrie Hanlon, and Taylor Kniffin.]
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- 2016
15. Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A Content Analysis of Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers from 2012 to 2015
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Al-Azawei, Ahm, Serenelli, Fabio, and Lundqvist, Karsten
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The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework is increasingly drawing the attention of researchers and educators as an effective solution for filling the gap between learner ability and individual differences. This study aims to analyse the content of twelve papers, where the UDL was adopted. The articles were chosen from several databases and journals based on four criteria: 1) peer-reviewed papers, 2) provision of empirical results, 3) focused on UDL as a framework, and 4) published from 2012 to 2015. Then, these studies were analysed according to seven themes: type of results, study beneficiary (learners, teachers, both), sample features, geographical region, data collection techniques, data analysis techniques, and learning modes. Most of the selected studies applied the UDL in a traditional or a blended learning mode, whereas only two studies evaluated its effectiveness in online learning environments. It is noteworthy that the majority of the experiments were carried out in the USA. Additionally, positive results of UDL implementation were yielded in eleven papers. These outcomes suggest that UDL is an efficient approach for designing flexible learning environments and accessible content. Such designs can match a wide mix of learner needs, abilities, background knowledge, educational experience, and cultural differences. However, further research is required in order to confirm the positive impacts of UDL in different educational settings and cultural backgrounds.
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- 2016
16. What's the Secret Ingredient? Searching for Policies and Practices That Make Charter Schools Successful. Working Paper 47
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Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. and Gleason, Philip M.
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The charter school sector in the United States has grown steadily since the first charter school opened in 1992. As of the 2015-2016 school year, more than 6,800 charter schools served nearly 3 million students in forty states and the District of Columbia. Overall, research suggests that the average charter school performs about the same as nearby traditional public schools, but there is great variation in the effects of charter schools. Some charter schools are successful in boosting student achievement and others are not, which raises the question of what characteristics distinguish good charter schools from bad. This paper addresses this issue by summarizing the research on factors associated with successful charter schools. The research suggests that urban charter schools and charter schools primarily serving low-achieving and low-income students have the strongest positive impacts on student achievement. The policies most consistently found to be associated with positive charter school impacts include long school days or years, comprehensive behavioral policies with rewards and sanctions, and a mission that prioritizes boosting student achievement. In addition, moderately strong evidence suggests that high-dosage tutoring, frequent feedback and coaching for teachers, and policies promoting the use of data to guide teachers' instructional practices are positively associated with charter schools' achievement impacts.
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- 2016
17. What Works for Disconnected Young People: A Scan of the Evidence. MDRC Working Paper
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MDRC and Treskon, Louisa
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The purpose of this paper was to conduct a scan of the current state of the evidence regarding what works in helping disconnected young people, defined as the population of young people ages 16 to 24 who are not connected to work or school. The following four main research questions were investigated: (1) What local, state, and federal policies have an impact on disconnected young people? What policies are helping improve services for this population? What policies are barriers to creating effective programs?; (2) What programs have been shown to be effective in serving disconnected young people? What evaluations in process have the potential to contribute to the evidence base?; (3) What is known about the effectiveness of system-level approaches, also called "collective impact approaches?"; and (4) Where are there gaps in services or knowledge? What programs or practices should be targeted for further research or expansion? MDRC conducted a literature review of relevant policies and programs. The literature reviewed included writing on impact, quasi-experimental, and implementation studies. MDRC also conducted reviews of numerous websites to learn about current policy trends and evaluations in process. To supplement what was learned from written materials, MDRC interviewed a number of practitioners in the field, including representatives from foundations, coalitions, and research organizations. The main findings included: (1) Policies affecting disconnected young people span a range of systems, including public schools; adult basic and secondary education; and the juvenile justice, foster care, and mental health systems. As a result services, funding, and research are often uncoordinated and fragmented, though collective impact or system-level approaches are attempting to combat these challenges; (2) Though program impacts may be modest or short-lived, successful programs share some common features. These include: opportunities for paid work and the use of financial incentives; strong links among education, training, and the job market; the use of youth development approaches; comprehensive support services; and support after programs end; (3) Programs share some common implementation challenges, including: outreach and enrollment practices that may limit the populations they serve; difficulties keeping young people engaged in a program long enough to benefit from it; staff turnover; and difficulties addressing young people's barriers to participation, particularly their lack of transportation and child care; (4) The field's understanding of what works in serving disconnected young people could advance significantly in the coming years, as more than a dozen evaluations of programs are currently under way, including evaluations of collective impact approaches; and (5) There are gaps in the existing services available: There are not enough programs for young people who are not motivated to reconnect to education or the job market on their own, nor for young people who have low basic skills, especially those who have aged out of the public school system. The areas where there are gaps in services also tend to be areas where there is little evidence regarding what works. Selected Evaluations of Programs for Disconnected Young People is appended.
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- 2016
18. Measurement of Mathematics Content, Instructional Practices, and Textbook Use in K-12 Mathematics Classrooms: An Annotated Bibliography. Working Paper #54
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Michigan State University, Education Policy Center, Bezem, Pablo, and Cogan, Leland S.
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The purpose of this annotated bibliography was to inform an effort to create instruments that would yield indicators of the extent to which the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics or similar standards are implemented in classroom instruction. Reviewed here are instruments reflecting: coverage of classroom content, use of specific instructional practices, and use of textbooks in K-12 mathematics classrooms in the United States.
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- 2016
19. Active Ingredients of Instructional Coaching: Developing a Conceptual Framework. R2Ed Working Paper 2015-3
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National Center for Research on Rural Education (R2Ed), White, Andrew S., Howell Smith, Michelle, Kunz, Gina M., and Nugent, Gwen C.
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Although researchers have explored the impact of instructional coaching and named possible elements believed essential to effective coaching, there has yet to emerge from the literature a coherent model of those essential elements ("active ingredients"). This qualitative study sought to identify those elements through a systematic process beginning with a synthesis of current coaching literature to compile a list of ingredients. Using a modified grounded theory approach, this list was then validated through semi-structured focus group data of teachers and triangulated with focus group data provided by instructional coaches to create a conceptual framework of coaching. Future coaching research can build upon this framework through empirically testing those key components that are necessary for effective coaching.
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- 2015
20. Culturally Responsive Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. WCER Working Paper No. 2015-9
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Wisconsin Center for Education Research and Bal, Aydin
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This report presents the underlying theory and methodology of the first framework to operationalize culture and culturally responsiveness in the context of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. Created following a systematic review of literature, this framework was created as a cultural artifact to expand the conceptualization of the role of culture in the implementation of PBIS and other education programs. The author hopes the framework will start a movement to address the systemic contradictions that researchers and practitioners in the field experience regarding racial disparities in behavioral and academic opportunities and outcomes and the locally meaningful implementation of PBIS and other top-to-bottom initiatives and programs (e.g., Response to Intervention [RTI]).
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- 2015
21. Methodological Guidance Paper: The Art and Science of Quality Systematic Reviews
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Alexander, Patricia A.
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The purpose of this article is to overview various challenges that prospective authors of quality systematic reviews should be prepared to address. These challenges pertain to all phases of the review process: from posing a critical question worthy of pursuit and executing a search procedure that is appropriately framed and transparently recorded, to discerning patterns and trends within the resulting data that speak directly to the critical question framing the review. For each of these challenges, suggestions are offered as to how authors might respond so as to enhance the quality of the review process and increase the value of findings for educational research, practice, and policymaking.
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- 2020
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22. A Multi-Criteria Approach for Quantifying the Impact of Global Megatrends on the Pulp and Paper Industry: Insights into Digitalization, Social Behavior Change, and Sustainability.
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Vivas, Keren A., Vera, Ramon E., Dasmohapatra, Sudipta, Marquez, Ronald, Van Schoubroeck, Sophie, Forfora, Naycari, Azuaje, Antonio José, Phillips, Richard B., Jameel, Hasan, Delborne, Jason A., Saloni, Daniel, Venditti, Richard A., and Gonzalez, Ronalds
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PAPER industry ,SOCIAL change ,LITERATURE reviews ,DIGITAL technology ,SUSTAINABILITY - Abstract
Background: The pulp and paper industry (P&PI) is undergoing significant disruption driven by global megatrends that necessitate advanced tools for predicting future behavior and adapting strategies accordingly. Methods: This work utilizes a multi-criteria framework to quantify the effects of digitalization, changes in social behavior, and sustainability as three major megatrends transforming the P&PI industry, with a specific focus on hygiene tissue products. Thus, the research combines a comprehensive literature review, insights from a Delphi study, and topic modeling to qualitatively and quantitatively assess the present and future impacts of these global megatrends. Results: The findings suggest an urgent need to identify alternative raw materials to prevent potential supply chain disruptions. Moreover, due to shifts in social behavior, it becomes critical for businesses to substantiate their sustainability claims with hard data to avoid the risk of a "greenwashing" perception among consumers. Conclusions: This study provides decision support for strategic planning by highlighting actionable insights, quantitative predictions, and trend analysis, alongside the examination of consumer and market trends. It aims to incorporate diverse stakeholder perspectives and criteria into decision-making processes, thereby enriching the strategic planning and sustainability efforts within the P&PI industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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23. Digital versus Paper Reading: A Systematic Literature Review on Contemporary Gaps According to Gender, Socioeconomic Status, and Rurality.
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Peras, Igor, Klemenčič Mirazchiyski, Eva, Japelj Pavešić, Barbara, and Mekiš Recek, Žiga
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ELECTRONIC paper , *LITERATURE reviews , *GENDER inequality , *SOCIOECONOMIC status , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *READING comprehension , *FOLLOWERSHIP , *RURALITY - Abstract
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the literature on electronic reading (e-reading) versus paper reading. The main objective was to assess the current state of research comparing digital and paper reading outcomes among students aged 6–18 years old, as well as assessing the impact of various factors (gender, socioeconomic status, and school location) in explaining the differences between the two modes. Inclusion criteria included the following: participants (6–18 years), research focus (comparing digital reading and paper reading), study type (quantitative or mixed methods), publication (peer reviewed between 2015 and 2022), and language (English). A systematic search in four databases (WOS, Scopus, ERIC, and JSTOR) in August 2022 was conducted by three reviewers. The search revealed 23 studies matching the inclusion criteria. The findings from the reviewed studies are diverse, with some reporting no significant differences in reading comprehension between the two modes, while others suggest screen inferiority, thereby favoring paper reading. Individual-level predictors, such as prior comprehension skills and reading habits, play a crucial role in determining reading performance across modes. Family-level factors, such as the number of books at home, and school-level factors, like the usage of ICT resources, influence both paper and digital reading comprehension. Moreover, gender differences in attitudes and performance towards different reading modes are apparent. SES is positively associated with reading achievement in both modes, with a larger effect shown for paper reading. Overall, the comparison between electronic and paper reading modes reveals a complex interplay of individual and contextual factors influencing reading comprehension and attitudes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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24. Physical Health and Well-Being in Children and Youth: Review of the Literature. OECD Education Working Papers, No. 170
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France) and Aston, Ruth
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This paper provides an overview of trends in physical health outcomes of young people over the last several decades. It makes the argument for the importance of physical health and well-being for the individual and society, including its role in education outcomes. The paper then examines interventions, identifying common factors of effective intervention design to improve physical health among young people. It ends with a discussion of remaining gaps in our knowledge and the implications of this body of research on education, communities and families.
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- 2018
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25. Education Policy Implementation: A Literature Review and Proposed Framework. OECD Education Working Papers, No. 162
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Viennet, Romane, and Pont, Beatriz
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This literature review focuses on education policy implementation, its definition, processes and determinants. It aims to clarify what implementing policies involve in complex education systems to support policy work, building on the literature and country examples. An introduction delves into the reasons behind the need to update the concept of education policy implementation, which is defined as a purposeful and multidirectional change process aiming to put a specific policy into practice and which affects an education system on several levels. The paper then analyses the determinants that hinder or facilitate the process and groups them under four dimensions which support effective implementation: smart policy design, inclusive stakeholder engagement, conducive context and a coherent implementation strategy. Based on these dimensions, the paper proposes a generic framework and a complementary set of questions and principles for action that can guide policy makers to design, analyse and carry out their education policy implementation processes.
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26. Assessing the enduring impact of influential papers
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Eisend, Martin and Lehmann, Donald R.
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27. Reading on Paper and Digitally: What the Past Decades of Empirical Research Reveal
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Singer, Lauren M. and Alexander, Patricia A.
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This systematic literature review was undertaken primarily to examine the role that print and digitally mediums play in text comprehension. Overall, results suggest that medium plays an influential role under certain text or task conditions or for certain readers. Additional goals were to identify how researchers defined and measured comprehension, and the various trends that have emerged over the past 25 years, since Dillon's review. Analysis showed that relatively few researchers defined either reading or digital reading, and that the majority of studies relied on researcher-developed measures. Three types of trends were identified in this body of work: incremental (significant increase; e.g., number of studies conducted, variety of digital devices used), stationary (relative stability; e.g., research setting, chose of participants), and iterative (wide fluctuation; e.g., text length, text manipulations). The review concludes by considering the significance of these findings for future empirical research on reading in print or digital mediums.
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28. A comprehensive comparison between synthetic and bio-based wet-strength additives for paper manufacturing.
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Singh, Varsha, Bachala, Satish Kumar, Madan, Manisha, Ahuja, Arihant, and Rastogi, Vibhore Kumar
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LITERATURE reviews ,ADDITIVES ,COMPARATIVE literature ,PAPER products ,ENVIRONMENTAL health - Abstract
Wet-strength additives are vital in maintaining the structural integrity of paper and paper-based products in wet conditions. Most wet-strength additives are synthetically produced and pose environmental and human health risks. Therefore, there is a growing interest in developing natural and environment-friendly wet-strength additives for paper. However, the unavoidable replacement of these harmful wet-strength additives with greener materials to achieve similar wet-strength without compromising product performance, with the added option of sustainability, is challenging. This review discusses up-to-date conventional synthetic, natural, and other wet-strength additives used in developing wet-strength in paper-based products. A detailed description of the additive's reaction mechanisms and working principles for achieving the required wet-strength is also analyzed. Moreover, a detailed comparative literature review of the physio-chemical properties of these wet-strength additives is also discussed. Finally, the paper also discusses the challenges associated with bio-based additives in improving the wet-strength of paper-based products, comparing the well-established synthetic wet-strength additives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Teacher Professional Development for a Future with Generative Artificial Intelligence -- An Integrative Literature Review
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Anabela Brandão, Luís Pedro, and Nelson Zagalo
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been part of every citizen's life for several years. Still, the emergence of generative AI (GenAI), accessible to all, has raised discussions about the ethical issues they raise, particularly in education. GenAI tools generate content according to user requests, but are students using these tools ethically and safely? Can teachers guide students in this use and use these tools in their teaching activities? This paper argues that teacher professional development (TPD) is an essential key trigger in adopting these emerging technologies. The paper will present an integrative literature review that discusses the components of TPD that may empower teachers to guide their students towards the ethical and safe use of GenAI. According to the literature review, one key component of TPD should be AI literacy, which involves understanding AI, its capabilities and limitations, and its potential benefits and drawbacks in education. Another essential component is hands-on activities that engage teachers, their peers, and students in actively using these tools during the training process. The paper will discuss the advantages of working with GenAI tools and designing lesson plans to implement them critically in the classroom.
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30. 基于机器阅读理解的论文 辅助阅读系统构建.
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秘蓉新, 姚文文, and 阮宏坤
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LANGUAGE models , *SCIENTIFIC literature , *LITERATURE reviews , *DATA mining , *READING comprehension - Abstract
In the era of informatization and digitization, the rapid increase in the number of scientific papers has given rise to various challenges, such as lengthy articles, difficulty in information extraction and high time costs associated with reading. Literature reading challenges for researchers are increasingly tedious and time-consuming. By utilizing the language models, the assited reading system of scientific papers has been designed to address these challenges. By adopting machine reading comprehension technology as the core, the system parses scientific texts and offers some common questions to achieve automated response capabilities. By fully utilizing the pre-trained language model PERT, the system enhances its capabilities in semantic understanding and information extraction, effectively resolving various challenges in reading scientific papers and helping readers improve the efficiency of scientific literature review. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. What Makes a School a Learning Organisation? OECD Education Working Papers, No. 137
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Kools, Marco, and Stoll, Louise
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What are the characteristics of a school as learning organisation? This paper should be seen as an attempt to work towards a common understanding of the school as a learning organisation concept that is both solidly founded in the literature and is recognisable to all parties involved, i.e. educators, policy makers, parents and others alike. The paper provides an in-depth analysis of the learning organisation literature in general, and within a school context. It identifies and operationalises the characteristics of the school as learning organisation in an integrated model that consists of seven overarching "action-oriented" dimensions: 1) developing and sharing a vision centred on the learning of all students; 2) creating and supporting continuous learning opportunities for all staff; 3) promoting team learning and collaboration among staff; 4) establishing a culture of inquiry, innovation and exploration; 5) establishing embedded systems for collecting and exchanging knowledge and learning; 6) learning with and from the external environment and larger learning system; and 7) modelling and growing learning leadership. The dimensions and underlying key characteristics are intended to provide practical guidance on how schools can transform themselves into a learning organisation and ultimately enhance student outcomes. An annex includes School as Learning Organisation Definitions.
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32. Budgeting and Accounting in OECD Education Systems: A Literature Review. OECD Education Working Papers, No. 128
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France) and Fakharzadeh, Tala
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Recent demographic, economic and political trends have drawn attention to the issue of effectiveness and efficiency in the use of resources in the education sector. In the context of the renewed interest for the optimisation of resource use, this paper attempts to review the literature on budgeting and accounting in OECD education systems. The analysis of accounting and budgeting in education systems provides an understanding of decision-making processes regarding education policies and projects, in terms of prioritisation, planning, allocation, monitoring and evaluation of resource use. The subjects covered in the paper also help to understand how resources are distributed. Greater requests for transparency from citizens are indeed pressuring governments to justify how public resources are allocated, and which variables determine the levels of funding flowing to schools. Finally, accounting standards and budgeting methods are studied in the current paper as they may also have an impact on effectiveness and efficiency of resource use. This report first explores governance questions underlying budgeting and accounting. Subsequently, the report reviews procedures and tools adopted by countries for budgeting and accounting. Finally, it presents methods for evaluation and monitoring of resource use. The paper attempts to identify trends and commonalities in country practices in primary, secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education; however, there are great variations on the studied topics across and within countries.
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33. "No Papers, No Treatment": a scoping review of challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in accessing emergency healthcare.
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Kisa, Sezer and Kisa, Adnan
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HEALTH services accessibility , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *EMERGENCY medical services , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *MEDLINE , *LITERATURE reviews , *HEALTH equity , *ONLINE information services - Abstract
Background: Undocumented immigrants face many obstacles in accessing emergency healthcare. Legal uncertainties, economic constraints, language differences, and cultural disparities lead to delayed medical care and thereby exacerbate health inequities. Addressing the healthcare needs of this vulnerable group is crucial for both humanitarian and public health reasons. Comprehensive strategies are needed to ensure equitable health outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to identify and analyze the barriers undocumented immigrants face in accessing emergency healthcare services and the consequences on health outcomes. Methods: We used a scoping review methodology that adhered to established frameworks. Utilizing MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsychoInfo, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), we identified 153 studies of which 12 focused on the specific challenges that undocumented immigrants encounter when accessing emergency healthcare services based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The results show that undocumented immigrants encounter significant barriers to emergency healthcare, including legal, financial, linguistic, and cultural challenges. Key findings were the extensive use of emergency departments as primary care due to lack of insurance and knowledge of alternatives, challenges faced by health professionals in providing care to undocumented migrants, increased hospitalizations due to severe symptoms and lack of healthcare access among undocumented patients, and differences in emergency department utilization between irregular migrants and citizens. The findings also serve as a call for enhanced healthcare accessibility and the dismantling of existing barriers to mitigate the adverse effects on undocumented immigrants' health outcomes. Conclusions: Undocumented immigrants' barriers to emergency healthcare services are complex and multifaceted and therefore require multifaceted solutions. Policy reforms, increased healthcare provider awareness, and community-based interventions are crucial for improving access and outcomes for this vulnerable population. Further research should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of these interventions and exploring the broader implications of healthcare access disparities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. The Neuroscience of Mathematical Cognition and Learning. OECD Education Working Papers, No. 136
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) (France), Looi, Chung Yen, Thompson, Jacqueline, and Krause, Beatrix
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The synergistic potential of cognitive neuroscience and education for efficient learning has attracted considerable interest from the general public, teachers, parents, academics and policymakers alike. This review is aimed at providing 1) an accessible and general overview of the research progress made in cognitive neuroscience research in understanding mathematical learning and cognition, and 2) understanding whether there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neuroscience can inform mathematics education at this point. We also highlight outstanding questions with implications for education that remain to be explored in cognitive neuroscience. The field of cognitive neuroscience is growing rapidly. The findings that we are describing in this review should be evaluated critically to guide research communities, governments and funding bodies to optimise resources and address questions that will provide practical directions for short- and long-term impact on the education of future generations. The following are appended: (1) Introduction to Basic Brain Anatomy and Regions Involved in Numerical Cognition; and (2) Basic Techniques and Paradigms of Neuroscience and Psychology.
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35. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education: A Comprehensive Review of Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications
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Michal Bobula
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This paper explores recent advancements and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with a specific focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT 3.5, within the realm of higher education. Through a comprehensive review of the academic literature, this paper highlights the unprecedented growth of these models and their widereaching impact across various sectors. The discussion sheds light on the complex issues and potential benefits presented by LLMs, providing a comprehensive overview of the field's current state. In the context of higher education, the paper explores the challenges and opportunities posed by LLMs. These include issues related to educational assessment, potential threats to academic integrity, privacy concerns, the propagation of misinformation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) aspects, copyright concerns and inherent biases within the models. While these challenges are multifaceted and significant, the paper emphasises the availability of strategies to address them effectively and facilitate the successful adoption of LLMs in educational settings. Furthermore, the paper recognises the potential opportunities to transform higher education. It emphasises the need to update assessment policies, develop guidelines for staff and students, scaffold AI skills development, and find ways to leverage technology in the classroom. By proactively pursuing these steps, higher education institutions (HEIs) can harness the full potential of LLMs while managing their adoption responsibly. In conclusion, the paper urges HEIs to allocate appropriate resources to handle the adoption of LLMs effectively. This includes ensuring staff AI readiness and taking steps to modify their study programmes to align with the evolving educational landscape influenced by emerging technologies.
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36. Literature Review of the Impact of Early Childhood Education and Care on Learning and Development. Working Paper. Cat. No. CWS 53
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Watters, Alison
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During the past three decades, extensive literature has accumulated on the early years of life for children. Research findings unequivocally agree that these years are a critical period of intense learning for children which provides the foundation for later academic and social success. This review explores the literature on the complex relationship between developmental outcomes and attendance at early childhood education and care programs. The article reviews Australian and international literature to evaluate the impact of both the quality and quantity of early childhood education and care (ECEC), the impact for different age groups, and which groups of children benefit most. The Australian early childhood education and care policy context is also described. [Additional funding for this report was provided by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.]
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- 2015
37. Value co‐creation in cultural heritage information practices: Literature review and future agenda: An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper.
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Zhao, Yuxiang Chris, Lian, Jingwen, Zhang, Yan, Song, Shijie, and Yao, Xinlin
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CULTURE , *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc. , *INFORMATION resources management , *STAKEHOLDER analysis , *PUBLIC administration , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *PHENOMENOLOGY , *HEALTH , *INFORMATION resources , *INFORMATION science , *BUSINESS , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *ACCESS to information , *GOVERNMENT policy , *MEDICAL informatics , *LITERATURE reviews , *INFORMATION technology , *GOAL (Psychology) - Abstract
Value co‐creation as a research topic has been a critical proposition of interest to a wide range of disciplines. In recent years, the field of cultural heritage has also developed a range of information practices to promote different forms of value co‐creation. While the body of literature has begun to accumulate, we still lack a comprehensive understanding of conceptual foundations and how value co‐creation is implemented in cultural heritage information practices. This paper conducted a hermeneutic literature review to understand and conceptualize the core aspects of value co‐creation in various cultural heritage information works. In particular, this paper provides a research mapping of the genres of co‐creation in cultural heritage information practices, the actors, and the roles played by the stakeholders. Further, this review provides an overview of the dominant value co‐creation models in the cultural heritage field. It distills the drivers of value co‐creation and the core value consequences that arise from a process perspective. Finally, this paper puts forward a thematic, theoretical, and methodological agenda for future work based on these findings. The review contributes to the literature by proposing an integrated conceptual framework that summarizes the core elements of value co‐creation in cultural heritage information practices. The framework also serves as a call for action, providing a general understanding of the conceptual foundation for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Title, abstract and keywords: a practical guide to maximize the visibility and impact of academic papers.
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Pottier, Patrice, Lagisz, Malgorzata, Burke, Samantha, Drobniak, Szymon M., Downing, Philip A., Macartney, Erin L., Martinig, April Robin, Mizuno, Ayumi, Morrison, Kyle, Pollo, Pietro, Ricolfi, Lorenzo, Tam, Jesse, Williams, Coralie, Yang, Yefeng, and Nakagawa, Shinichi
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In a growing digital landscape, enhancing the discoverability and resonance of scientific articles is essential. Here, we offer 10 recommendations to amplify the discoverability of studies in search engines and databases. Particularly, we argue that the strategic use and placement of key terms in the title, abstract and keyword sections can boost indexing and appeal. By surveying 230 journals in ecology and evolutionary biology, we found that current author guidelines may unintentionally limit article findability. Our survey of 5323 studies revealed that authors frequently exhaust abstract word limits—particularly those capped under 250 words. This suggests that current guidelines may be overly restrictive and not optimized to increase the dissemination and discoverability of digital publications. Additionally, 92% of studies used redundant keywords in the title or abstract, undermining optimal indexing in databases. We encourage adopting structured abstracts to maximize the incorporation of key terms in titles, abstracts and keywords. In addition, we encourage the relaxation of abstract and keyword limitations in journals with strict guidelines, and the inclusion of multilingual abstracts to broaden global accessibility. These recommendations to editors are designed to improve article engagement and facilitate evidence synthesis, thereby aligning scientific publishing with the modern needs of academic research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Indonesian Perspective on Massive Open Online Courses: Opportunities and Challenges
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Berliyanto and Santoso, Harry B.
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There are two indications that Indonesia needs to improve its education quality. The first is the Human Development Index (HDI), which is still at the medium level, and the second is the enrollment rate in higher education, which is also at the low level. MOOCs have the potential to solve both problems. However, implementing MOOCs in a developing country needs a specific analysis to determine the opportunities and challenges. This study aims to identify the opportunities and challenges in implementing MOOCs from an Indonesian perspective. We observed four local MOOCs and analyzed various documents, including literature and government regulations. As a result, this study identified seven opportunities and seven challenges in implementing MOOCs in Indonesia. Recommendations are also provided.
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- 2018
40. A mathematical formulation and reduction of cutting stocks problems in paper-mill industries.
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Vaishali, Kumari and Pal, Ashok
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CUTTING stock problem ,LITERATURE reviews ,PATTERNS (Mathematics) ,PAPER industry - Abstract
The "Trim loss issue" (TLP) perhaps uttermost intriguing issues with regards to structure of advancement research It targets to determine the best cutting example of several things of varying lengths from a load of regular size measurable to meet the clients' wants while reducing waste due to trim misfortune. The subsequent numerical pattern is exceptionally nonconvex in nature went with a few imperatives with additional limitations of paired factors. This evades the utilization of straight advancement techniques. In this review work we utilize synergetic differential advancement (SDE) for the arrangement of this sort of issues. Four theoretical yet significant instances of trim misfortune issue emerging are used in the paper industry the test. The exploratory outcomes contrasted and those of different procedures show the capability of the SDE to take care of the issue. This paper includes introduction which explains a complete terminologies related to cutting stock problem, in literature review section we discuss various mathematical model which already exist in literature, in next section we discuss about mathematical formulation to reduce wastage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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41. Workshop on Synopsis andScientific Paper Writing at JPMC.
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MEDICAL periodicals , *EDUCATION conferences , *FRAUD in science , *DIETARY patterns , *LITERATURE reviews - Abstract
Prof. Nighat Shah, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, organized a workshop on Synopsis and scientific paper writing in connection with the International Medical Education Conference. The workshop included presentations by Dr. Shiraz and Mr. Shaukat Ali Jawaid, who discussed topics such as writing a synopsis, selecting an innovative topic, and getting published. The workshop also emphasized the importance of ethical practices and provided tips for successful publication. The participants engaged in lively discussions and expressed interest in future workshops and establishing a Research Cell in the department. [Extracted from the article]
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42. Integrating Lifestyle Factor Science into Neuropsychological Practice: A National Academy of Neuropsychology Education Paper.
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Randolph, John J, Lacritz, Laura H, Colvin, Mary K, Espe-Pfeifer, Patricia, Carter, Kirstine R, Arnett, Peter A, Fox-Fuller, Joshua, Aduen, Paula A, Cullum, C Munro, and Sperling, Scott A
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MEDITERRANEAN diet , *LITERATURE reviews , *NEUROPSYCHOLOGY , *PHYSICAL activity , *COGNITIVE ability - Abstract
Objective The primary aim of this paper is to review evidence and clinical implications related to lifestyle activities associated with promoting brain and cognitive health. Our review targets four key lifestyle factors: physical activity and exercise, social engagement, cognitively stimulating activity, and consuming Mediterranean-style diets. Method We conducted a critical review of the lifestyle factor literature in the four domains listed earlier. We contextualize this literature review by translating findings, when possible, into evidence-based recommendations to consider when providing neuropsychological services. Results There is significant current evidence supporting the role of physical activity and exercise, social engagement, cognitively stimulating activity, and consuming Mediterranean-style diets on positive brain and cognitive health outcomes. While some null findings are present in all four areas reviewed, the weight of the evidence supports the notion that engaging in these activities may promote brain and cognitive functioning. Conclusions Clinical neuropsychologists can have confidence in recommending engagement in physical activity, social activity, and cognitively stimulating activity, and adhering to a Mediterranean-style diet to promote brain and cognitive health. We discuss limitations in existing lifestyle factor research and future directions to enhance the existing evidence base, including additional research with historically underrepresented groups and individuals with neurological conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Towards an Indigenous Literature Re-view Methodology: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Boarding School Literature
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Jessa Rogers
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This paper outlines the development of a new Indigenous research methodology: Indigenous Literature Re-view Methodology (ILRM). In the rejection of the idea that Western, dominant forms of research 'about' Indigenous peoples are most valid, ILRM was developed with aims to research in ways that give greater emphasis to Indigenous voices and knowledges, foregrounding Indigenous ways of being, doing and knowing. The advantages of ILRM include identifying themes as 'relevant' as opposed to 'common'. This method is based on relatedness, which is framed by Aboriginal ontology, axiology and epistemology, or ways of being, ways of doing and ways of knowing. Describing and employing ILRM to re-view Indigenous Australian boarding school literature, it was found there is a modest but robust body of research that has emerged in the past 20 years. Sixty-six written sources (i.e. journal articles, reports, theses and books) which were published in 2000 onwards and focussed on a topic of contemporary Indigenous boarding schooling were analysed. Sources that included a chapter or section on boarding as part of a publication focussed on other topics were not included in this re-view. Seven major themes emerged, including home, student experience, transitions, access, staff, health and evaluation. This paper focusses on the development and use of ILRM as an Indigenous methodology for researchers in Indigenous fields of study.
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44. Examination Malpractice in Nigeria: Causes and Effects on National Development
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Onyibe, C. O., Uma, Uma U., and Ibina, Emmanuel
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Education, being a process of teaching and learning is evaluated through examination at the end of the learning period. Examination not only serves as a feedback for the trainer to ascertain the level of knowledge acquisition but also serves as a measure of knowledge retention by the trainee. Any misconduct or irregularity distorts this feedback mechanism and gives a false outcome of the learning process. This paper examines the causes and forms of examination malpractice in Nigeria, the consequences on the national development, previous efforts made at curbing it and recommended ways of eradicating examination malpractice in the country. Relevant journals and conference papers consulted, and the writers' personal experiences during examination invigilation were the sources of data used in the paper. It is discovered that the perennial lack of political will on the part of government to enforce the Decree 20 of 1984 and now, Examination Malpractice Act 33 of 1999 has caused the examination misconduct to remain on the increase in Nigeria. This paper recommends strongly that the Examination Malpractice Act of 1999 should be amended to incorporate that section of Decree 20 of 1984 which stipulated twenty-one years imprisonment without option of a fine for a convicted culprit. And the Act should be diligently enforced no matter whose ox is gored.
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45. Comparative Review of Selected Educational Policies of 1st and 2nd Cycle Institutions in Ghana and Burkina Faso, and That of United Kingdom and United States
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Kumi, Asamoah Moses and Seidu, Abarichie Adamu
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This article examines some selected Educational Policies of First and Second Cycle Institutions in Ghana and Burkina Faso, in comparison with that of the UK and US. The purpose of the study is to itemise the commonalities and differences in Educational Policies of both developed (UK and US) and developing countries (Ghana and Burkina Faso) in order to learn from the developed countries where necessary, and to improve upon the Educational Policies and Practices in Africa. Data collection for the study includes documents studies that involve integrated literature review. Content analysis is used as the method for data analysis. The results show that several Educational Policies of the countries under review conform to the UN Educational Policy standards and could be adopted in similar context in Africa.
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46. A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Alternative Assessment Techniques
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Gozuyesil, Eda and Tanriseven, Isil
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Purpose: Recent trends have encouraged the use of alternative assessment tools in class in line with the recommendations made by the updated curricula. It is of great importance to understand how alternative assessment affects students' academic outcomes and which techniques are most effective in which contexts. This study aims to examine the impact of alternative assessment techniques on achievement. Research Methods: In the study, a meta-analysis was conducted to combine the effect sizes of the primary studies during data collection and data analysis. Findings: Data analysis indicated that alternative assessment techniques have a significant and positive effect (d = 0.84) on students' academic achievement. Such techniques have been found to be more effective in Mathematics courses (d = 0.84), and the effect of using portfolios in class (d = 1.01) is worthy of note. In accordance with the moderator analysis, whereas the effect sizes do not significantly vary in terms of subject matter and type of alternative assessment technique, there is a significant difference in the effect sizes in terms of school levels of students. Implications for Research and Practice: The results highlighted portfolios as a highly effective assessment technique for students' academic achievements, and it revealed the impact of alternative assessment techniques on enhancing academic outcome. However, the low effectiveness of authentic assessment at the primary level may be associated with the development of creativity and critical thinking skills over time.
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47. Essential Steps in Writing and Publishing a Scientific Research Paper.
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Yousuf, Rabeya, Salam, Md Mushtahid, Amreen, Shaeri Jahra, Zakaria, Hasbullani, Zainol, Jamaludin, Salam, Abdus, and Al-Mahmood, Abu Kholdun
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SCIENCE publishing , *JOURNAL writing , *TECHNICAL writing , *ORTHOGRAPHY & spelling , *LITERATURE reviews , *MEDICAL subject headings , *INTELLECTUAL property - Abstract
This article provides guidance on the process of writing and publishing a scientific research paper. It emphasizes the importance of conducting research to expand existing knowledge and highlights the societal benefits of research. The article outlines the necessary steps in writing a manuscript, including selecting a suitable outcome, following the IMRAD format, and setting a deadline. It also discusses the importance of a clear and concise title, an informative abstract, and relevant keywords. The document provides guidance on publishing a research paper in an academic journal, covering topics such as authorship criteria, manuscript submission, peer review process, reasons for rejection, and how to respond to reviewer comments. It concludes by encouraging authors to persevere and improve their manuscript for submission to another suitable journal. [Extracted from the article]
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48. Understanding data culture/s: Influences, activities, and initiatives: An Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST) paper.
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Oliver, Gillian, Cranefield, Jocelyn, Lilley, Spencer, and Lewellen, Matthew J.
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RESEARCH , *CULTURE , *ELECTRONIC data interchange , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *DATABASE management , *INFORMATION literacy , *INFORMATION science , *DATA security , *LITERATURE reviews , *INFORMATION technology - Abstract
Data culture/s as a research topic has begun to attract attention from a wide range of disciplines, albeit with inconsistent application of definitions, dimensions, and applications. This work builds on a call to investigate data culture/s within the information studies domain as a topic related to, but distinct from, information culture. The purpose of this study is to explore what is known about data culture/s in greater depth. We apply a retroductive approach to select and consider likely dimensions, inputs, and aspects of data culture/s in order to further map this construct to the literature, and thereby highlight gaps and opportunities to add to this body of knowledge. The initial candidate dimensions explored below include data‐related skills and attitudes, data sharing, data use/reuse, data ethics and governance, and a specific focus on Indigenous perspectives to provide insights on why and how a group may contest the emergent dominant discourse of data culture/s. Our conclusion highlights areas needing further research to fully define and examine the dimensions, inputs, and aspects of data culture/s, and calls for greater understanding and engagement with data culture/s from the information studies community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Post-traumatic canalicular fistula: description and review of literature – SALDO update study (SUP) – paper II.
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Agarwal, Ayushi, Ali, Mohammad Javed, and Bothra, Nandini
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LITERATURE reviews , *LACRIMAL apparatus , *BOTULINUM toxin , *BOTULINUM A toxins , *FISTULA , *DACRYOCYSTORHINOSTOMY - Abstract
To discuss the clinical spectrum and management strategies in patients with post-traumatic canalicular fistula (PTCF). Retrospective, interventional case series of consecutive patients diagnosed with PTCF over a 6-year study period between June 2016 and June 2022. The demographics, mode of injury, location, and communication of the canalicular fistula were noted. The outcomes of several management modalities including dacryocystorhinostomy, lacrimal gland therapies, and conservative approaches were assessed. Eleven cases with PTCF over the study period were included. The mean age at presentation was 23.5 years (range: 6–71 years), with male: female ratio of 8:3. The median time interval between trauma to presentation at the Dacryology clinic was 3 years (range: 1 week to 12 years). Seven had iatrogenic trauma and four had the canalicular fistula following primary trauma. Management modalities pursued include conservative approach for minimal symptoms, and dacryocystorhinostomy, dacryocystectomy, and lacrimal gland botulinum toxin injection. The mean follow-up period was 30 months (range: 3-months−6 years). PTCF is a complex lacrimal condition and the management of the PTCF needs a tailored approach guided by its nature and location and patient symptomatology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. A Systematic Literature Review on Maturity Models for Information Systems in Higher Education Institutions
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Carvalho, João Vidal, Pereira, Rui Humberto, and Rocha, Álvaro
- Abstract
Maturity models have been introduced over the last five decades as guides and references for information system (IS) management in organizations from different sectors. In the education sector, maturity models have also been used to evaluate higher education institutions (HEIs) across several dimensions, such as information and communication technology (ICT), management, process management, course curricula, course/HEI accreditation, e-/m-learning, online courses and pedagogical strategies. In fact, HEIs are faced with enormous complexity due to the specificity and quantity of their processes. Based on the guidelines concerning a methodology for a systematic literature review, the maturity models of different subareas of education are identified and categorized in this paper. For each maturity model associated with HEIs' ISs, the appropriate methodology for development and validation is identified, as well as the scope, stages and their dimensional characteristics. This study highlights the need to develop an IS maturity model that supports HEIs in their core business activities and management.
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- 2020
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