249 research outputs found
The intention to share: professionals’ knowledge sharing behaviors in online communities
No full textSince the 1990s, the rise of some online communities as well as the decline of others has caught the attention of academia as well as of practice. One assumption for the decline of some online communities is the lack of the rich knowledge content that is believed to be the source of competitiveness and sustainability of any online community. Online communities are increasingly acknowledging the value of knowledge and the knowledge sharing processes required for online communities to build and sustain their identity in this competitive and constantly changing online environment. This research aims to provide an understanding of knowledge sharing behavior through the adaptation of two major theories imported from Social Psychology: the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TpB). Exploring knowledge sharing from a social psychological perspective provides an understanding of the process an individual goes through to make the decision to share his/her knowledge with others as well as the different psychological factors facilitating or hindering knowledge sharing behavior. Research findings are based on a web-survey of 158 group members, and an observation of interactions of eight active groups in one online community of professional educators. Proposing an extended theoretical model of knowledge sharing behavior in an online community, this research found that normative pressures, including subjective norms and descriptive norms, had a strong influence on the formation of the individual’s intention to share in the online community. Knowledge sharing self-efficacy also was found to significantly account for explaining the individual’s motivation to share his/her knowledge with other members. Attitude and controllability were not found to have significant impacts on the formation of intention. The qualitative analysis of the interactions of members of eight active groups revealed that there were other implicit factors that motivated individuals to engage in online activities. The observation of 24 online sessions had generated beliefs related to knowledge sharing behavior. Those beliefs were related to normative beliefs and the pressure created by the expectations of others, control beliefs and the confidence of the individual’s ability to behave, and finally, behavioral beliefs and individual outcome expectations.Ph.D.Includes bibliographical referencesIncludes vitaby Bibi M. Alajm
اردو لغت (تاریخی اصول پر)‘‘ کے اندراجات کی معنوی وضاحت کا تجزیہ’’
No full textAnalysis of explanations of meanings in Urdu Lughat: Tareekhi Usool Par
By Ameena Bibi, Assistant Prof, Department of Urdu, International Islamic University, Islamabad
Urdu Dictionary Board (UDB) has compiled and published Urdu’s most comprehensive dictionary, titled Urdu Lughat: Tareekhi Usool Par (Urdu Dictionary: on historical principles). While appreciating the monumental work, the author of this paper has pointed out certain lacuna in the way many of the entries in Urdu Lughat published by UDB are explained. The author has also compared the explanatory wordings in UDB’s dictionary with some other dictionaries of Urdu and has explained what and which is correct and what errors have been committed by UDB editors. Although she is all-praise for the work, she has objectively evaluated some portions of UDB’s dictionary in the light of lexicographic rules
Funding strategies for business development: sustainability and growth
No full textThis study analyses incubator business development program held by HayRadiance Foundation through its viable activities. By engaged partnerships, unified technology, and focused on sustainability, the foundation is not only created economic opportunities but also contributed to the wider goal of global interconnectedness. Through this case study, the author discussed how targeted strategies can empower entrepreneurs and communities in a rapidly evolving global landscap
KESESUAIAN POLA SIDIK BIBIR ANTARA KAKEK, AYAH DAN ANAK LAKI-LAKI KANDUNG PADA TIGA GENERASI
No full textKesesuaian Pola Sidik Bibir antara Kakek, Ayah dan Anak Laki-laki Kandung Pada Tiga Generasi
Oleh Nadia Syesti
ABSTRAK
Odontologi forensik memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam menentukan identitas seseorang. Salah satu metode identifikasi yang bisa digunakan adalah sidik bibir. Sidik bibir adalah garis dan celah normal dalam bentuk kerutan dan lekukan yang ada pada bibir. Pola dasar sidik bibir dapat dipengaruhi oleh faktor hereditas sehingga dapat dijadikan sebagai alat penting dalam mengidentifikasi dan menentukan garis keturunan keluarga seseorang. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat kesesuaian pola sidik bibir antara kakek, ayah dan anak laki-laki kandung pada tiga generasi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 25 yang terdiri dari kakek, ayah dan anak laki-laki kandung pada tiga generasi. Metode identifikasi pola sidik bibir berdasarkan klasifikasi Suzuki dan Tsuchihashi. Analisis data menggunakan uji Kappa. Kesesuaian pola sidik bibir berdasarkan klasifikasi Suzuki dan Tsuchihashi yang paling banyak ditemukan pada kakek, ayah dan anak laki-laki kandung adalah adalah tipe I (vertical groove) dan tipe III (intersected groove). Hasil uji statistik Kappa didapatkan nilai Kappa=0,81 dengan tingkat kesesuain pola sidik bibir yang sangat kuat antara anak laki-laki kandung dengan ayah; nilai Kappa=0,65 dengan tingkat kesesuaian pola sidik bibir yang kuat antara anak laki-laki kandung dengan kakek; nilai Kappa=0,59 dengan tingkat kesesuaian pola sidik bibir yang sedang antara ayah dengan kakek. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah terdapat kesesuaian pola sidik bibir yang sangat kuat antara anak laki-laki kandung dengan ayah; kesesuaian pola sidik bibir yang kuat antara anak laki-laki kandung dengan kakek; kesesuaian pola sidik bibir yang sedang antara ayah dengan kakek.
Kata Kunci: Hereditas, Odontologi Forensik, Sidik Bibi
The role of the educational psychologist in supporting grade 4 natural science teachers to implement the curriculum assessment policy statement (CAPS) in a school for learners with severe learning disabilities
No full textM.Ed. (Educational Psychology)Abstract: The aim of this inquiry was to describe the role of the educational psychologist in supporting Grade 4 Natural Science teachers in implementing the CAPS curriculum in a special needs school in the Johannesburg South Region. From an inclusive education perspective, it was vital to determine the role that educational psychologists could play in assisting teachers to implement CAPS. Three grade Four Natural Science teachers involved in the implementation of the CAPS programme were purposively selected to participate in the study. Informed by a generic descriptive qualitative research design within a constructivist/interpretivist paradigm, the study used interviews and reflective journals to collect data from the participants. Content analysis was subsequently used to analyze the data. Transcriptions from the group interview and reflective journals revealed these cross-cutting themes: (i) educational support; (ii) capacity building and (iii) implementation. The study found that while Natural Science teachers were generally committed to help implement the CAPS curriculum, their contribution to this process was severely hampered by lack of skills and resources i.e. customized textbooks, policy directives and lack of support and co-operation between SEN schools. The study also revealed that generally teachers believed that educational psychologists could play a role in supporting the implementation of CAPS curriculum in SEN schools. There was a strong feeling that the current CAPS environment lacks educational psychology support interventions, such as assessment support, individual education programmes (IEPs), teacher training, policy development and implementation, learner development, school development and counselling. In light of these findings, it was concluded that implementation of CAPS in SEN schools needs to be reviewed to ensure that educational psychologists play a more active role in supporting both teachers and learners to ensure better performance and outcomes
Dental treatment of pre-school paediatric patients under general anaesthesia in the Western Cape
No full textMagister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)AIM:The aim of this study was to review the data available from the Department of Health(DOH), on pre-school paediatric patients treated under Dental General Anaesthesia(DGA), at public health facilities in the Western Cape (WC) in order to ascertain the type and nature of treatment provided.METHODOLOGY:This retrospective descriptive study reviewed the records on the Department of Health(DoH) Database of 16 732 pre-school patients treated under dental general anaesthesia in the period 1 January 2005 until 31 December 2007. A questionnaire was also completed telephonically with 22 dentists from the district dental health clinics.Summary descriptive statistics were calculated from data collected and comparisons were drawn between services available at the health districts and academic hospitals.RESULTS:Of the 58 255 procedures recorded for pre-school patients in the district health clinics in the Western Cape, 99.94% were for extractions provided and 0.5% for restorations.The average number of teeth extracted was 10.4 (SD ±3.9).The average rate of DGA per 1000 of the population was 1.06. Only 9% (2) of dentists at district clinics reported that pre-DGA prevention was provided and 5% (1) reported including post-DGA prevention. The Academic Hospital at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre was the only facility in the Western Cape that provided comprehensive dental treatment for pre-school patients which included restorations, extractions, pre and post DGA prevention. Red Cross Children’s Hospital provided treatment for pre-school patients under DGA that included extractions, pre- and post DGA, but no restorative treatment.
CONCLUSION:The demand for DGA in pre-school patients in the WC was high. The lack of prevention associated with DGA in the public health service is the most likely reason the retreatment rate under DGA was reported by dentists as being 77%. There was an absence of protocol regarding DGA for pre-school patients in the public health service.RECOMMENDATIONS:Guidelines formulated were recommended for use in the public service for pre-school patients being treated under DGA and includes the provision of preventive interventions such as regular topical fluoride applications, oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice
Dental treatment of pre-school paediatric patients under general anaesthesia in the Western Cape
No full textMagister Scientiae Dentium - MSc(Dent)AIM:The aim of this study was to review the data available from the Department of Health(DOH), on pre-school paediatric patients treated under Dental General Anaesthesia(DGA), at public health facilities in the Western Cape (WC) in order to ascertain the type and nature of treatment provided.METHODOLOGY:This retrospective descriptive study reviewed the records on the Department of Health(DoH) Database of 16 732 pre-school patients treated under dental general anaesthesia in the period 1 January 2005 until 31 December 2007. A questionnaire was also completed telephonically with 22 dentists from the district dental health clinics.Summary descriptive statistics were calculated from data collected and comparisons were drawn between services available at the health districts and academic hospitals.RESULTS:Of the 58 255 procedures recorded for pre-school patients in the district health clinics in the Western Cape, 99.94% were for extractions provided and 0.5% for restorations.The average number of teeth extracted was 10.4 (SD ±3.9).The average rate of DGA per 1000 of the population was 1.06. Only 9% (2) of dentists at district clinics reported that pre-DGA prevention was provided and 5% (1) reported including post-DGA prevention. The Academic Hospital at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre was the only facility in the Western Cape that provided comprehensive dental treatment for pre-school patients which included restorations, extractions, pre and post DGA prevention. Red Cross Children’s Hospital provided treatment for pre-school patients under DGA that included extractions, pre- and post DGA, but no restorative treatment.
CONCLUSION:The demand for DGA in pre-school patients in the WC was high. The lack of prevention associated with DGA in the public health service is the most likely reason the retreatment rate under DGA was reported by dentists as being 77%. There was an absence of protocol regarding DGA for pre-school patients in the public health service.RECOMMENDATIONS:Guidelines formulated were recommended for use in the public service for pre-school patients being treated under DGA and includes the provision of preventive interventions such as regular topical fluoride applications, oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice
Barriers of Implicative Language Between Laymen, Children, and Sophisticated Men
No full textThis research examines the challenges encountered by rustic individuals in comprehending implicative language. Rustic individuals, characterized by their low levels of education and exposure to sophisticated linguistic nuances, face significant barriers when confronted with implicit communication. Residing in uncomplicated, culturally straightforward environments, these individuals are often unable to grasp the implicit meanings embedded within language, particularly in conversational contexts, which delves into the impediments posed by implicative language for individuals categorized as the "common man and also young children typically characterized by low levels of education and literacy. These individuals reside in uncomplicated, culturally straightforward societies where language usage tends to be explicit and devoid of sophistication. The study explores the challenges faced by individuals who lack awareness of the nuanced rules and philosophical underpinnings of language, particularly regarding the implicit nuances inherent in conversational quotations. Despite extensive research on language learning and the development of new linguistic theories, the obstacles associated with implicit discourse have received limited attention. This study emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing these barriers to effective communication between individuals from less educated backgrounds and those proficient in sophisticated language usage. The increasing complexity of language expression, driven by modern education and the proliferation of new terminologies, exacerbates this issue, marginalizing those who lack literary and sophisticated language comprehension. The term "sophisticated" refers to individuals possessing high intelligence, extensive worldly experience, and comprehensive knowledge of language nuances, who frequently employ implicative language. Such individuals are adept at navigating the intricacies of language rules, further complicating communication between individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds
Understanding the use of peers for mental health care: A meta-synthesis of qualitative evidence
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Ahmad I, Hanif M, Waqas A, Suleman N, Atif N, Bibi A, Zulfiqar S, Khan A, Ali B, Kayani SS, Khan SA, Sikander S. Understanding the use of peers for mental health care: A meta-synthesis of qualitative evidence. 2022. f1000research."</p
The Rights and Duties of Women According to Bibi Khanom Astarabadi and Taj al-Saltana: Two Examples of Feminist Social Critique in Iran at the Turn of the 20th Century
No full textThis paper aims to juxtapose two crucial texts for the early history of feminism in Iran: a satirical treatise entitled Maʼayeb al-rejal (The vices of men) from 1894 written by Bibi Khanom Astarabadi (1858/59–1921) and the memoirs of Taj al-Saltana
(1884–1936), a daughter of Naser al-Din Shah (r. 1848–1896), penned in 1914. In spite of the authors’ different backgrounds and the diversity of issues raised, both devoted plenty of attention to the desirable qualities of a ‘modern Iranian woman’—a new ideal championed by the Iranian reformist movement of the late 1800s and early 1900s. This progressive ideal of woman, however, remained rooted in a traditional paradigm
equating womanhood with wifehood and motherhood. Through a literary analysis of the works of Bibi Khanom and Taj al-Saltana, the author argues that the early Iranian feminists integrated their advocacy for dignity and ‘modernity’ of woman into the patriarchal outlook by reserving for their ‘sisters’ the functions of educators and carers
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