Investigating Factors Influencing the Adoption and Use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in Tanzanian Higher Learning Institutions: Towards an Individual-Technology-Organizational-Environmental (ITOE) Framework

This chapter assesses the usage of e-resources in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. It identifies how electronic resources are acquired, determines the factors influencing the usage of e-resources, and assesses how e-resources are managed and disseminated. The chapter also investigates the efficiency of the Consortium of Tanzania University and Research Libraries in enhancing accessibility and usage of e-resources. The study employed a survey in data collection where face-to-face interviews and online surveys were used. Collected data was analysed through content analysis. The study found that all higher learning institutions in Tanzania had Internet connectivity, thus providing an opportunity for usage of online and offline resources. It was found that the usage of e-resources was influenced by users’ attitudes, preference and searching skills, funds for e-resources subscription, Internet connectivity, and electric power. It is recommended for higher learning institutions to invest in ICTs infrastructure and support the current trends of subscription and usage of e-resources.

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Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction in the Higher Learning Institutions in Malaysia

International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences ◽

10.6007/ijarbss/v9-i2/5510 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Ong Choon Hee ◽

Shahariah Haris Ong ◽

Lim Lee Ping ◽

Tan Owee Kowang ◽

Goh Chin Fei

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Learning Institutions

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FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS' INTENTION TO ENROLL IN BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING DEGREE: AN APPLICATION OF THEORY OF REASONED ACTION

EKUITAS (Jurnal Ekonomi dan Keuangan) ◽

10.24034/j25485024.y2005.v9.i3.2384 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 340

Author(s):

Zainin Bidin Zainin Bidin ◽

Hasnah Haron Hasnah Haron ◽

Yuserrie Zainuddin ◽

Ishak Ismail

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽

Reasoned Action ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Personal Beliefs ◽

Accounting Profession ◽

Public And Private ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Learning Institutions ◽

Main Influence

The accounting profession in Malaysia is facing a dilemma. The demand for accountants in this country is higher than the number of accountants that can be produced. In order to attract more students to this field, factors influencing their intention to choose, must be identified. This study tries to identify the factors influencing student's intention to enroll into a Bachelor of Accounting degree. The Theory of Reasoned Action developed by Ajzen and Fishbein was used as the framework. One hundred and seventy three (173) students from public and private higher learning institutions in Penang and Kedah took part in this study. The results showed that personal beliefs of the students were the main influence his attitude to choose. Pressures from peers and lecturers were also seemed to be important factors that the student considers in making his or her decision.

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FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS' INTENTION TO ENROLL IN BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING DEGREE: AN APPLICATION OF THEORY OF REASONED ACTION

EKUITAS (Jurnal Ekonomi dan Keuangan) ◽

10.24034/j25485024.y2005.v9.i3.414 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 340-361

Author(s):

Zainin Bidin ◽

Hasnah Haron ◽

Yuserrie Zainuddin ◽

Ishak Ismail

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Reasoned Action ◽

Reasoned Action ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Personal Beliefs ◽

Accounting Profession ◽

Public And Private ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Learning Institutions ◽

Main Influence

The accounting profession in Malaysia is facing a dilemma. The demand for accountants in this country is higher than the number of accountants that can be produced. In order to attract more students to this field, factors influencing their intention to choose, must be identified. This study tries to identify the factors influencing student's intention to enroll into a Bachelor of Accounting degree. The Theory of Reasoned Action developed by Ajzen and Fishbein was used as the framework. One hundred and seventy three (173) students from public and private higher learning institutions in Penang and Kedah took part in this study. The results showed that personal beliefs of the students were the main influence his attitude to choose. Pressures from peers and lecturers were also seemed to be important factors that the student considers in making his or her decision

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A SCOPE REVIEW ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REMOTE TEACHING FOR ENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSES DURING THE PANDEMIC COVID-19

International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling ◽

10.35631/ijepc.642012 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (42) ◽

pp. 145-154

Author(s):

Mohd Azuan Tukiar ◽

Nor Fauzian Kassim

Keyword(s):

Open Source Software ◽

Learning Outcome ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Psychomotor Skill ◽

Face To Face ◽

Laboratory Courses ◽

Online Simulation ◽

Outcome Based Education ◽

Experimental Works ◽

Learning Institutions

This article aims to carry out a scoping review of the implementation of remote teaching for engineering laboratory courses in higher learning institutions during the pandemic COVID-19. Outcome-Based Education (OBE) implementation has required the graduate to attain a minimum of twelve skills and attributes upon graduating from the engineering program; it includes the psychomotor skill involved in laboratory courses. The finding shows that it has various implementations in conducting laboratory courses during the pandemic. The implementation includes recording a video, conducting an online simulation to replace the experimental work, and transforming face-to-face activity into a virtual lecture, modelling, and simulation. The approach for the laboratory that uses software also has recorded videos, using open-source software similar to the software listed in the syllabus, and some institutions allow students to access the computers lab remotely. There are no physical experimental works carried out in the laboratory during the pandemic due to non-access to the lab. Students then are expected to learn from the video to grasp the knowledge and concept. This 'scope review' also found that they have not discussed the suitable assessment in evaluating the psychomotor skill during the pandemic. Therefore, this paper recommends conducting a study to determine the implementation of a laboratory course and investigate the effectiveness of the assessment conduct during the pandemic COVID-19 to obtain the course learning outcome and evaluate its psychomotor skill.

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