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Academic Dishonesty in the Philippines: The Case of 21st Century Learners and Teachers
Get PDFPurpose: Studies revealed that in the eyes of teachers, online education leads to more academic dishonesty, however, this study does not intend to justify that it is more prevalent in this mode of learning compared with physical classes. Nevertheless, the world has shifted to a modern learning approach called online education when the pandemic brought significant changes in people’s lives, and that the respondents of this study were students who during the data gathering procedure are enrolled in courses that utilize online learning approach and “academic servers” who during the same process are offering their services to students enrolled in the same mode of learning. This has led to this study that primarily aims to explore the industry of academic servicing that is believed to be a platform where academic dishonesty is tolerated and widely practiced amidst the new normal.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study has focused on 650 members of three groups in social media that promotes academic servicing where students can transact with people who offers their services in doing students’ academic requirements. The researcher utilized a qualitative-descriptive research approach whereas Semi-Structured interviews have been conducted and coding has been performed to analyze the data collected.
Findings/Result: Results show that there is lack of discipline among students of the 21st century, particularly students who have enrolled during academic year 2020-2021, whereas, it is in the Senior High School Level and College Level where academic dishonesty is most prevalent. It was revealed that the key players in this “industry” aside from these students includes private and public-school teachers, unemployed senior high school and college graduates, and industry professionals. Most people who offer their services to do students’ academic requirements who are called academic servers are teachers, and they usually earn between Php. 1,500.00 and Php. 20,000.00 on a weekly basis from their clients who pay an average of Php. 500.00 per work. The top reasons why students engage in academic dishonesty are the overwhelming workload which is linked to poor time management, inability to independently study which is linked to poor or zero understanding on lessons and low support from teachers and parents, laziness, influence of peers, and pressure to get good grades, while the main motivation of academic servers in offering their services to students is to earn money, though some have expressed that at the same time, they would like to help struggling students. Results of this study shows low quality of education in the country and poor integrity of graduates of school year 2020-2021, and indicates clear violation of the code of ethics for professional teachers.
Originality/Value: This study explored a problem in education that has been poorly addressed in the Philippines over the years. This study shows low quality of education in the country and poor integrity of graduates of school year 2020-2021, and indicates clear violation of the code of ethics for professional teachers. Results also questions the effectiveness of online learning in the Philippines, which the researcher believes to be relevant today as educational institutions shifted to online classes.
Paper Type: Exploratory Researc
Perception Based Study of Variation Order in Building Construction Projects
No full textPurpose: The main objective of this study is to identify the various origin and causes of variation orders. The study area is limited to Tribhuwan University premises, Kathmandu. The result of this study can be further used to analyze the impacts of those and also to develop prevention measures which further can be beneficial in upcoming projects.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Fifty respondents including client, consultant, and contractor and their representatives having experience above two years were questioned for the primary source of data collection. Research works, papers, publications, journals, online information, contract documents, letters, and documents were used for secondary data collection. For ranking the perception based relative importance index of respondents views of causes, five ranking Likert scale have been used.
Findings/Result: Respondents have viewed the major cause of variations originated from the client in overall projects are change of plans, impediment in prompt decision making, financial difficulties, changes of scope and poor project objectives with RII 0.80, 0.72, 0.69, 0.64, and 0.63 respectively. Similarly, the causes originated from consultants are change of plans or scope, defects in the bill of quantities, change in design, defect in design, and lack of judgment and experience with RII 0.756, 0.736, 0.712, 0.668, and 0.656 respectively. Major causes having their origin from the contractor are found to be lack of specified and appropriate competent construction manager, lack of involvement in design, lack of judgement and experience, lack of strategic planning, and financial difficulties with RII 0.72, 0.70, 0.66, 0.66, and 0.59 respectively. Another main cause of weather conditions with RII 0.55 and the least is socio-cultural factors having RII 0.43.
Originality/Value: It is action research to enhance the performance of Projects by managing Variations.
Paper Type: Analytical Policy Researc
Role of NGOs in Implementation of CSR Activities in India
No full textPurpose: Corporate social responsibility is becoming a necessary component of doing business. India is the first country to establish a minimum wage for CSR initiatives aimed at improving the future. The Indian government has implemented new CSR criteria that require businesses to invest 2% of their net profit in such projects. CSR enables businesses to contribute to the betterment of society, the environment, and nature to achieve this goal. NGO's play an important role because they manage various financial assistance programs and assist businesses in achieving various goals. This study is mainly focused to know the contribution of CSR made the business organization toward inclusive growth and the reasons beyond the implementation on CSR by business organization.
Methodology: Business organisations' contributions to inclusive growth through corporate social responsibility are examined in this study, as are the reasons for CSR's adoption by businesses. A case study is used to examine the role of non-profit organisations in the implementation of CSR activities. This study focuses on the role of non-governmental organisations in implementing CSR activities that benefit society by creating a systematic framework.
Findings: The paper finds that majority of the organizations are conscious of the concept of Corporate Responsibility, which means most of the organizations they are responsible for society.
Practical Implications: This study implies that CSR is based on the profit and need of society. Building strong public-private partnerships and working closely with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as implementation partners is accomplished through company’s collaborative methods by organizations and various NGOs at the ground level are needed to develop which is beyond micro-credit to increase women's endowments and improve their trade outcomes vis-à-vis the family markets state and community.
Originality/Value: These findings have been made based on available secondary data and have identified the role played by non-governmental organisations in the implementation of CSR activities, as well as how their priorities and focus shifted towards developing society. This paper also outlines the evolution and advancements of CSR activities
Paper Type: Conceptual Research
A Study on Evolving Digital Transformation in Indian Banking System
No full textPurpose: Industry analysis gives a broad idea of industry in terms of its objectives, resources as inputs and functions, products &services as output. In this paper, we have studied various electronic payment systems practiced by the banking industry like card payments NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI. Analysis has been done on the value &volume, growth of these digital payments over the last 5years. A comprehensive analysis of the evolving digital payments using the ABCD model is performed.
Design/methodology /Approach: This industry analysis is the conceptual research case study. Analysis of digital payment is done using ABCD analysis. Data and information have been collected from various online open access sources using Google scholar, ResearchGate, RBI, GOI reports & journals.
Finding/ Result: Based on ABCD analysis the advantages and benefits of the digital payment mechanism are more prominent than constraints and disadvantages. It is found that digital E-payments are very useful in the current scenario.
Originality value: This paper analyses and interprets the digital payment system of the banking industry in terms of its current status and future opportunities. Based on findings, recommendations are presented.
Paper type: A Research case study paper on Evolving digital payment systems of the banking industry
Technology as an Elixir to the Future of Education: Impact on the Traditional Modes of Teaching
Get PDFPurpose: In the globally competitive 21st century, one has to be technically literate, able to use technology with much ease. Technology has revolutionized the field of education while automating manual tasks. With the implementation of computers, the task of the teachers is made easier not only in the process of imparting knowledge, but also in the grading and assessment process. As education is a process of social development, there is always a platform to bring about change through educational reforms like curriculum pedagogy, online or digital education, compulsory and high-quality education along with organizing learning programme for teachers that are considered essential and are prioritized with the support of the government. And without doubts its implementation leads to greater effectiveness and efficiency. Technology is an elixir that connects parents and guardians with educational institutions. In this process, innovative pedagogy is implemented with the redesigning of the classrooms. This paper aims to explore the discrepancies causing hurdles in the effective imparting of knowledge through online instruction. The implication of the research conducted focuses on identifying and labelling positive and negative factors, that is not a prominent part of the mainstream mechanism of education but have a draconian impact on it.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The researcher conducted a survey with a designed questionnaire seeking feedback from teachers about their online mode experience during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Findings/Result: Teachers lack the necessary training and tools to effectively deliver lectures. Social backgrounds, home environment, mental wellbeing, inaccessibility with regard to materials and methodologies also poses a problem.
Originality/Value: Based on the survey conducted it is argued that there is a need of a hand-holding mentor facilitating self-motivation in students. Students lack time management skills, ability to use their potentials, think on their own, develop personal and interpersonal skills to solve difficult, challenging problems and collude effectively.
Paper Type: It’s empirical research
The Growth of IT & BPM Industry Services and its Journey towards ‘Make in India’ – A Case Study
No full textBackground/Purpose: Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT & BPM) Industry is considered to be one of the topmost service sectors in India with respect to the economic growth of the country, the job opportunities created and various other factors. With the changing scenario in the digital world, there is a need for the IT & BPM Industry to enhance its capabilities and take this sector forward to sustain the existing economy of the country and also increase employment opportunities. After being identified as one of the sectors to come under the ‘Make in India’ mission proposed by Prime minister Mr. Narendra Modi, this concern has taken a big leap towards improvement.
Objective: To study the growth and contribution of the IT & BPM Industry towards realizing ‘Make in India’ proposed by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Presentation of information collected from various scholarly articles, web articles and also and analysis using SWOC framework.
Findings/Result: Based on the analysis of facts and figures and also by looking at the various scenarios of expansion of IT & BPM industry in India, it is seen that this industry has seen considerable growth and progress in various avenues such as creating employment opportunities and country’s economy. Few recommendations are also suggested to take the concept further.
Research limitations/implications: The study is limited to the IT & BPM Industry, though a total of 25 Industry sectors have been identified under ‘Make in India’.
Originality/Value: This paper focuses on the growth of the IT & BPM Industry and the factors that helped towards making ‘Make in India’ a reality. It also tells about the support given by Government to achieve the same.
Paper Type: A Research Case study paper on the growth of the IT & BPM Industry and realization of the ‘Make in India’ concept
Application of Machine Learning in Google Services- A Case Study
No full textPurpose: Google Search is currently the most preferred search engine worldwide, making it one of the websites with the highest traffic. It assists people in discovering the content they are searching for, from the large repository of the World Wide Web. Google has grown to be the best in the search engine market that it is the single most important variable to be considered when optimizing a website for search. There are many ranking algorithms used by Google to make the searching process more precise. Google has the vision “to provide access to the world's information in one click”. Machine learning is the most popular methodology applied in predicting future outcomes or organizing information to assist people in making required decisions.ML algorithms are trained over instances or examples through which they analyze the historical data available and learn from past experiences. By repeatedly training over the samples, the patterns in the data can be identified in order to make predictions about the future. Google, as an organization, can be a pioneer in ML, and as a technology product, can be a use case for machine learning. Here, a case analysis has been prepared on few applications of machine learning in the products and services of Google. Within this paper, we highlight their technological history, services with machine learning applications, financial plans, and challenges. The paper also tries to examine the various products of Google which apply ML, such as Google Maps, Gmail, Google Photos, Google Assistant, and review the algorithms used in each service.
Approach: The detailed survey method on secondary data is used for analysing the data.
Findings: Based on the developed case study, it is clearly evident that Google is using machine learning algorithms with few artificial intelligence features to enhance the quality of the services they provide.
Originality: A new way of analysis was performed to identify the methods used in the organization’s services.
Paper Type: Descriptive Case Study Researc
Analysis of Business Decisions that caused Nokia to drop its Legacy and its Rebirth in 2017 using Nostalgic Marketing Approach: A Case Study
No full textPurpose: This article will investigate the causes for Nokia’s failure to stay afloat in the market, as well as how the company resurrected in 2017 by employing a nostalgic or sentimental marketing strategy. Technology management on a strategic level at Nokia Corporation is thoroughly examined and analyzed in this study. Nokia used to be the market’s dominant corporation, leader, and pacesetter until it had a massive market disaster. We inferred that the problem at Nokia was not the absenteeism of advancement, but in its place, it was due to a lack of innovation estimation and a misunderstanding that the requirements in the mobile phone market were not only about displaying a cell phone that makes verdicts, sends messages, and connects to the internet, but also the stage that connects all of these volumes together. Finally, this article describes how Nokia’s revival was achieved through the use of a nostalgic or sentimental marketing strategy.
Objectives: We aim to present the reasons behind the failure of Nokia and its return using Nostalgic marketing approach to do a comparison analysis with its competitors and make recommendations to improve the company based on the findings
Design/Methodology/Approach: Journals, as well as a variety of internet resources such as websites and blogs, were used to conduct this company analysis. A SWOC Analysis was used to analyses the Nokia corporation.
Findings/Result: Till 2008 Nokia was the pioneer in the mobile phone market. Based on the study done it’s clear that Nokia failed to acquire smart phone market because Nokia couldn’t recognize the customer needs, didn’t Analyze the Market Accurately and also lack of implementing innovative technology in its product which customer needs. Nokia was focusing on implementing traditional Symbian operating system to its smart phone but Samsung choose android as its operating systems for its smartphone at the right time, which met the customer requirements. In 2017 Nokia came with nostalgic marketing approach by re-creating its old Nokia 3310 handset with modern features such Bluetooth, GPS, Wifi.
Originality/Value: Based on data from secondary sources, this article investigates the reasons why Nokia failed to gain access to the smartphone market, and explores its comeback through nostalgic marketing strategies.
Paper Type: Research Case Study
ICT-Enhanced Instruction in COVID-19 Lockdown: A Conceptual Paper
No full textPurpose: The general increase in popularity of information and communication technology (ICT) leads to its integration into the education systems worldwide. Nowadays, educational institutions uses relevant ICT tools to create, read, store, update, and communicate information as well as enrich educational management decisions. Furthermore, ICT serves as an important instrument for teaching and learning communications in educational system especially with the evolution of flipped classroom and blended learning to complimenting the normal classroom. This study is to identify the instructional role of ICT in the education system in the lockdown for the COVID-19 pandemic globally.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study covers novel approaches in the use of ICT for instruction, its role in educational access and quality of education as well as learners’ academic achievement in the lockdown period for COVID-19 pandemic
Findings/Result: The use of ICT in education systems and its integration in instructional services results in agile, effective, efficient, and flexible learning. The use of this technology enhances accessibility and quality of education in the COVID-19 lockdown period. ICT eliminates the traditional face-to-face instructions by creating virtual learning environment whereby educators and learners interact at their comforts in a seamless manner. Courses can be taken online at less cost far cheaper than the traditional physical learning environment. Also, ICT promotes learners’ motivation as well as enhances learners’ engagement in learning activities ultimately facilitates the shift to the desired learner-centred method. Therefore, when ICT is appropriately utilized in educational systems, it serves as an instrument for enhancing the quality of education and the general transformation of educational systems for enhanced students’ academic achievement.
Originality/Value: A flexible and efficient interaction among educational stakeholders; educational administrators, parents, educators and learners is a critical factor for enhancing learners’ academic achievement in the COVID-19 lockdown. In conclusion, this study recommends further empirical studies on the impact of ICT on learners’ academic achievement during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Paper Type: Conceptual Research
Smart City Waste Management through ICT and IoT driven Solution
No full textThe growing population and mass relocation of citizens from urban and semi-urban areas to Smart Cities have resulted in exponential growth in Smart Cities and thereby certain challenges. One of the major challenges Smart Cities are facing is to control, manage and process waste generation on daily basis. Waste collection and processing at a wider scale is not an easy job. Growing population and resource constraints in waste management activities are the primary reasons which have made waste management a tough job. To deal with this challenging process, Smart Cities uses Smart Waste Management System. This paper has provided an overview of a typical Smart Waste Management system and a review of selected research papers on Smart Waste Management. We tried to identify areas of improvement with the existing Smart Waste Management Solutions and proposed an innovative solution called "iSmartWMS" for carrying out waste management specifically for Smart Cities. The paper has discussed in detail the architecture and building blocks of the proposed Smart Waste Management System, along with the details of software tools, sensors, and technologies proposed in iSmartWMS. The Paper has finally discussed results with respect to prototype implementation of iSmartWMS and also future plans to further improve the iSmartWMS smart waste management system.