Content Analysis Checklist Research Articles

Investigating cognitive and metacognitive components of WebQuest-based education in the 7<sup>th</sup> grade work and technology curriculum according to Shannon’s entropy technique

The current research was conducted to investigate the cognitive and metacognitive components of WebQuest education in the 7<sup>th</sup> grade work and technology curriculum using the strategy of quantitative content analysis and Shannon’s entropy technique. From the total population, it was selected as the sampling method of the research, therefore, all content elements, including activities, images, texts, and self-evaluations, were analyzed and investigated. These content elements were organized as the content analysis checklist and data collection tool. In this research, for the core components, the components obtained from the research with the title of “The application of WebQuest in teaching third-grade elementary science” were used, which included two core categories, cognitive and metacognitive, along with basic themes. The results of the examination of the cognitive components showed that in the 7<sup>th</sup> grade work and technology curriculum, the most attention was paid to the component of “pluralistic thinking” with an importance coefficient of (0/128) and also the least attention was paid to the components of “constructive thinking” and “creative thinking” with an importance coefficient of (0/061). Also, the results of the metacognitive components analysis illustrated that in the 7<sup>th</sup> grade work and technology curriculum, the most attention was paid to the components of “self-efficacy skills”, “self-management skills”, and “self-control skills” with an importance coefficient of (0/164) and the least attention was paid to the components of “self-directed skills” and “self-monitoring skills” with an importance coefficient of (0/109).

Content Analysis of Elementary School Textbooks Based on the Components of "Importance and Optimal Water Use": Shannon Entropy Method

The objective of this study is to evaluate the current state of education on optimal water use in the curriculum of second-grade elementary school textbooks. To investigate this issue, a quantitative content analysis of a descriptive type was conducted using the "Shannon Entropy" statistical analysis method. The statistical population of this research includes all textbooks of the second elementary stage, totaling 24 textbooks. The sample size is equal to the population size, and the content of all second elementary school textbooks was analyzed. The face and content validity of the research was confirmed by five curriculum planning experts. The reliability of the research was estimated using the Kappa agreement coefficient. The research tool was a content analysis checklist. Overall, the research results consist of four main categories and twelve subcategories, leading to the conclusion that certain components related to the importance and optimal use of water have been given little or no attention in the content of second-grade elementary school textbooks. Additionally, there is a lack of balance in the content concerning the components of the importance and optimal use of water.

Evaluating the MA translation programme at IUG in light of the EMT competences

The problem of this study is a response to a perceived gap between what is taught in the master programmes of translation at the Islamic Univeristy of Gaza IUG and what is needed in the translation job market. The study aimed at determining the EMT standards to be embedded in the MA Translation programmes first, then evaluating the academic courses taught as a part of the MA translation programme at IUG in light of the European Master’s in Translation Framework (EMT) translation standards. For data collection, the researchers used a content analysis checklist to evaluate the MA translation programme in light of the EMT translation standards. The results of the study revealed an insufficient level of the availability of the EMT translation standards in the MA translation programme at IUG, as it does not exceed (41.17%) as a general evaluation of the entire programme. Therefore, the researchers hold that the MA translation students at IUG are not completely ready to compete in the job market.

Flourishing our Books Green: Content Analysis of an ELT Textbook

This study investigated the extent to which first-year secondary school Saudi ELT textbooks integrate ecological education content. ELT books integrate various themes to trigger language learners' interest. However, there is a dire need to include themes related to global issues or the troubled state of Mother nature. Hence the study focused on two environmental education themes: knowledge and awareness, attitudes and behaviors, and their sub-theme. The study used a conceptual content analysis design, and the textbooks were evaluated using a developed content analysis checklist. For the analysis, data were collected in the 2022/2023 school year. The results provided statistical evidence that integrating environmental education into the EFL textbook addressed the minimum level of learners' basic ecological knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and behaviors. Finally, this study suggested methods of how textbooks can help improve students' awareness of the environment, their attitudes, and their behavior.

Social responsibility university with emphasis on humanities in the comprehensive scientific map of the country

The purpose of this research, exploring the components of the fourth generation university was in the comprehensive scientific map of the country. The research methods, Sequential exploratory mixed-method It has been of tools making type. Statistical population in the qualitative phase, include books and documents related to Social Responsibility university and 37 professors of the Faculty Bu Ali Sina University of Hamadan and in the quantitative phase, it has been a comprehensive scientific map of the country. Qualitative research tools include taking notes and semi-structured interviews and in the quantitative phase, the content analysis checklist of the comprehensive scientific map of the country was used. For data analysis in the qualitative phase, of categorical analysis and content analysis in the quantitative phase, descriptive statistical indicators of frequency and percentage have been used. The results of the qualitative section included the extraction of 37 components for a Social Responsibility university, the validity of which was confirmed by 15 experts in the field of higher education curriculum. Then, based on the tools made, the comprehensive scientific map of the country was thematically analyzed by the research team and 9 professors of educational sciences of Bu Ali Sina University of Hamadan and Lorestan asked for opinions and the amount of agreement was recorded. To analyze the data in a quantitative part, descriptive statistical indicators of frequency and percentage have been used. The results showed that the component of strengthening Islamic-Iranian identity with 17.31% and the component of emphasizing the quantitative and qualitative development of the faculty in accordance with social needs with 11.94% of the most emphasis And the components of creating a desirable and lively teaching-learning environment, special emphasis on citizenship education, attention to environmental issues, acceptance and respect for the principle of multiculturalism and special attention to the realization of the Green University, have not been considered.

‘Islamic Culture’ textbook content and religious needs of literacy students

The present study aimed to investigate the degree of adaptation of the ‘Islamic Culture’ textbook content to the religious needs of the literacy learners, using document and content analysis as the main research method. The statistical population for the document analysis included all texts related to the religious needs of the literacy learners, and the ‘Islamic Culture’ textbook was examined in the content analysis section. The research tools were composed of some forms and a content analysis checklist. Furthermore, the documents were analysed qualitatively, and the data from the content analysis were examined, using the descriptive indicators in the Shannon entropy for data analysis. The study results revealed that the conceptual framework of the religious needs among the literacy learners could be classified into three dimensions, namely; cognitive, emotional and functional, and then divided into several components. According to the expert opinions, there was no correlation between the ‘Islamic Culture’ textbook content and the dimensions of the religious needs of the literacy learners. The levels of attention to the religious needs in such learners in the ‘Islamic Culture’ textbook content was also not the same, so that the most emphasis had been laid on the cognitive dimension and the least weight was placed on the functional one.Contribution: This study was to identify the dimensions and components of the religious needs of the literacy learners. For this purpose, three dimensions and 58 components were categorised for the religious needs, using document and content analysis as well as data collection tools for searching the related literature in books, journals, databases and websites.Keywords: religious needs; Islamic Culture bo

Challenging the Status Quo: Critical Thinking Skills Integration in the EFL Curriculum of Young Learners

This study aimed to explore the level of critical thinking skills integrated into the tasks of the Omani English language curriculum of young learners. The study implemented a content analysis checklist that was based on the six critical thinking skills which were agreed upon by a group of international critical thinking experts and declared in the Delphi Report that was published by the American Philosophical Association (APA). The two textbooks of grade four, second semester (4B) beside the Teacher’s Book, were utilized as the sample of this analysis. Results of the study showed a low level of critical thinking skills integrated into the tasks of these textbooks as these tasks made up only (35.55%) of all the tasks in the textbooks. In addition, the self-examination subskill was highly represented compared with the other critical thinking subskills (20. 81%). Moreover, results showed that four of the critical thinking subskills (detecting arguments, analyzing arguments, presenting arguments, and self-correction) were absent from the tasks of both textbooks. Based on these findings several implications were addressed.

Figurative Language in Students’ English Book

This research was carried out to investigate the types of figurative language found in reading texts at grade X students’ book, the dominant type of figurative language and to find out the students’ difficulties in understanding the figurative language. The design of the research was qualitative in which content analysis research was conducted. The source of the data was high school students’ English textbook in Padangsidimpuan. The instrument to collect the data was content analysis checklist, test and interview. Some of the students were interviewed by the researcher to know their responses on the use of figurative language. The data was analyzed based on three theories proposed by Keraf. The findings of this research are: there are 6 types of figurative language in English reading text at grade X students’ book. They are personification, hyperbole, metonymy, euphemism, antithesis, and repetition, the dominant types found in this text are personification; and the students’ difficulties in understanding the language are lacking of the linguistic knowledge that is semantic meaning and lacking of socio-cultural understanding in the phrases and sentences.

Comparison of meta-analysis of the effectiveness of second and third wave therapies on chronic pain

Introduction: Researchers seek to find more effective therapeutic approaches to treat various diseases. The aim of this study was to compare meta-analysis of the effectiveness of second and third wave therapies on chronic pain. Methods: The research method is meta-analysis. The study population includes all scientific research articles published in Iran that have been performed in the field of effectiveness of second and third wave psychological treatments for chronic pain. The sample size also includes scientific research articles that have been published between 2001 and 2017 and have the necessary conditions in terms of methodology. The research tool is a content analysis checklist by examining the magnitude of the effect of each of the second and third wave psychotherapies. The effect size scale was the mean difference and the statistical analysis was performed with comprehensive meta-analysis software. Results: The results showed that the average size of Cohen's effect in the second wave studies was 1.816 and in the third wave studies was 1.181 and in 74% of cases, second wave psychotherapy and in 65% of cases, third wave psychotherapy had a significant effect on chronic pain intensity. has it. Conclusion: It seems that the second and third wave psychotherapy has a high effect on reducing the severity of chronic pain. However, the effect of the second wave of psychotherapy is greater.

A Semantic Perspective on Referring Expressions of Paradise and Hell in the Holy Quran: The Case of Chapter 30 (Amma part)

The present study attempts to examine the referring expressions in Chapter 30 (Amma part) of the Holy Qur'an. It aims at identifying the referring expressions of Paradise and Hell involved in Amma part in particular. The study also attempts to investigate which of the two entities (Paradise and Hell) of the referring expressions have been referred to more. The study implements quantitative and qualitative methods to classify and analyse the referring expressions. In order to classify and describe the referring expressions, a content analysis checklist is utilized to categorize the referring expressions. The findings of the study reveal that there are 54 referring expressions of Paradise and Hell in Amma part, where 35 referring expressions refer to Hell representing 65%, and 19 referring expressions refer to Paradise representing 35%. The findings reveal that the referring expressions of Paradise and Hell contribute significantly to persuading people to follow the teaching of Islam in order to go to Paradise and dissuading them from rejecting them, ending up in Hell.

<i>Nigerian Tribune</i> Newspaper Reportage of Ethno-Religious Crime in Nigeria, 2015-2019

Nigeria is now being regarded as one of the terrorist states as a result of the activities of the religious and ethnic fundamentalists. The role of newspapers in ethno-religious crime reportage cannot be over emphasised because of the patronage it has attracted over time. The reporting style of the <i>Nigerian Tribune</i> as one of the major national newspapers in the country covering ethno-religious crisis now comes into questioning, as some stake-holders in the media industry have raised doubt as to its objectivity in reportage of issues which affects the social political well-being of the country. Therefore, this study evaluated ethno-religious crime reportage of the <i>Nigerian Tribune</i> between 2015 and 2019. Development media theory served as a building block for this study. The study adopts mix-research method, using quantitative and qualitative research designs; the instruments used for data collection are Coding Sheet named “Content Analysis Checklist on Ethno-Religious Crime Reportage”. The results were analysed using descriptive and textual analysis techniques. Findings showed that<i> Nigerian Tribune</i> reported 592 (56.4%) ethno-religious crimes for the period under review; its reports of ethno-religious crimes cut across the regions; ranging from Boko Haram-478 (58.0%) in the North- East, Fulani herdsmen attacks-225 (27.3%) in the Middle Belt, South-West and South-East; Banditry-89 (10.8%) in North-West and militancy 32 (3.9%) in the South-South. Nigerian Tribune editorial comment provided forty-four solutions to ethno-religious crimes, twelve early warnings and its reportage involved at least two of police report, eye witness accounts, and relatives of victims’ views, armed forces reports and community heads’ positions. <i>Nigerian Tribune</i> is adjudged fair, balance, accurate in its publications on ethno-religious crimes in relation to its mission statement. The study recommends that as the watchdogs of the society, journalists should constantly report ethno-religious crimes, so as to educate the society on the dangers cause by the activities of ethno-religious crime.

Lessons from Themes in Professor Johnbull Nigerian Television Drama Season – 4 Episode 9 (Street School) Towards Curtailing Child Abuse in African Societies

Television is a medium through which society is well informed about social reform, social re-engineering and social orientation because of the tenacious relevance of its audio-visual influence on the viewers. What people think about nearly every issue be it politics, religion, government, fashion, culture, is almost exclusively influenced by television. Thus, this study examines lessons on re-orientation of the African Society towards curtailing Child Abuse from themes in Professor Johnbull Television Drama, Season 4-Episode nine (Street School). The study identifies various themes of child abuse in the television drama episode using qualitative research approach of textual content analysis through Video preview and review of themes in Prof. Johnbull Television Drama. The study applied the social cognitive theory as well as framing theory. Data were gathered using a researcher –designed instrument named “Video Content Analysis Checklist on Social Orientation and Themes and Framings (VCACSOTF)”. Findings from the study revealed that vulnerable children suffer maltreatment such as: Sexual abuse, forced child labour in form of street trading/hawking and child trafficking which is a major setback to the realization of child right act on education in Africa. It recommends that similar Television series and programmes should be produced, identified and sponsored regularly on African Television networks such that social orientation against all forms of child abuse could be spread through various broadcast media just as it is being propagated in Professor Johnbull TV drama episode titled ‘Street School’. Further, government in Africa should assist in giving scholarships to indigent and vulnerable street children and that those who participate in child abuse be prosecuted.

تقویم محتوى کتب الریاضیات بالمرحلة الابتدائیة فی ضوء المعاییر الوطنیة لمناهج الریاضیات بالمملکة العربیة السعودیة Evaluation of the Content of Mathematics Students Textbooks in the Primary School According to the National Standards for Mathematics Curriculums in Saudi Arabia

المستخلص: هدف البحث إلى تقويم محتوى کتب الرياضيات بالمرحلة الابتدائية في ضوء المعايير الوطنية لمناهج الرياضيات، وتم استخدام المنهج الوصفي من خلال أسلوب تحليل المحتوى، وتکونت عينة البحث من کتب الرياضيات للصفوف الرابع والخامس والسادس بالمرحلة الابتدائية، وتمثلت أداة البحث في بطاقات تحليل محتوى تم بنائها في ضوء المعايير الوطنية لمناهج الرياضيات، وانتهت نتائجه إلى أن مستوى توافر معايير المحتوى الأربعة بمتوسط حسابي لکل منها من أصل (2) على النحو التالي: مستوى التوافر لفرع الأعداد والعمليات عليها متوسط بمتوسط حسابي (1.25)، ومستوى التوافر لفرع الجبر والتحليل متوسط بمتوسط حسابي (0.84)، ومستوى التوافر لفرع الهندسة والقياس متوسط بمتوسط حسابي (0.86)، ومستوى التوافر لفرع الإحصاء والاحتمالات منخفض بمتوسط حسابي (0.65). وفي ضوء نتائج البحث تم الخلوص إلى عددا من التوصيات؛ منها: مراجعة الکتب وتطويرها في ضوء معايير الأداء لمعايير المحتوى الأربعة والتي لم تتوافر في ضوء التحليل لکتب الصفوف الثلاثة الرابع والخامس والسادس من المرحلة الابتدائية، لتتم معالجتها وتضمين المعايير الوطنية لمناهج الرياضيات في محتواها. Abstract: The purpose of the current research is to evaluate the content of mathematics student’s textbooks in the primary school according to the national standards for mathematics curriculums. The descriptive method has used through using content analysis, and the research sample consisted of mathematics books for the fourth, fifth and sixth grades in the primary school. The instrumentation of the research was a content analysis checklist that was designed in the light of National standards for mathematics curriculums. Findings revealed that the level of availability of the four content standards with a mean for each of (2) as follows: the level of availability of numbers and operations branches average with (M=1.25), and the level of availability of Algebra and Analysis branch is average with (M= 0.84), the level of availability of engineering and measurement branch is average with (M= 0.86). Finally the level of availability of Statistics and probabilities branch is Low with (M= 0.65). In light of the findings, a number of recommendations were suggested, including: Reviewing and developing textbooks in light of the performance standards for the four content standards, which were not available in light of analysis of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades textbooks in the primary school, to be processed and included in national standards for mathematics curriculums.

Searching Online for Methods of Suicide.

Background: Information on methods of suicide is available online, and access to information on methods of suicide appears to contribute to a small but significant proportion of suicides. There is limited documentation of how methods of suicide are being profiled, as well as what content exists in other languages than English. Aim: We aimed to analyze and compare how methods of suicide are profiled on Danish and English-language websites. Method: We applied a categorization and content analysis of websites describing methods of suicide. Sites were retrieved by applying widely used Danish and English-language search terms. Results: A total of 136 English-language websites and 106 Danish-language websites were included for analysis. Websites were more often categorized as prevention or support sites, academic or policy sites, and against suicide sites than dedicated suicide sites (i.e., pro-suicide sites), or information sites. However, information on methods of suicide was available, and 20.1% and 8.9% of the English and Danish-language sites, respectively, suggested that a particular method of suicide was quick, easy, painless, or certain to result in death. Limitations: Only one author coded and analyzed all websites. A further operationalization of the content analysis checklist is warranted to increase reliability. Conclusion: The websites primarily had a prevention or anti-suicide focus, but information on methods of suicide was available, requiring an increased focus on how to diminish the negative effects of harmful online content.

TASK-BASED LEARNING IN THE TEXTBOOK ENGLISH FOR PALESTINE

The aim of the study is to examine the ninth grade teachers' perceptions towards task-based learning (TBL) method and analyze the tasks and activities in the textbook of English for Palestine � Ninth Grade. In addition, this study aims at evaluating the appropriateness and the effectiveness of TBL in the classroom. The researcher used four methods to collect data, namely questionnaire, classroom observation, interview, and content-analysis checklist. The sample of the study consisted of 185 teachers (males &amp; females) from the government and UNRWA schools in Hebron District. The overall findings of the study revealed that the teachers� perceptions towards TBL were positive and highly acceptable; they supported the effectiveness of communicative language teaching (CLT) and TBL in EFL classrooms. Then, the results of observational data showed that some teachers use new communicative methods for teaching language skills while others use the traditional ones. Meanwhile, the results of interviews indicated that the challenges of task-based learning were big-sized classes, length of material, lack of time, and lack of technological tools. The study ended with recommendations for syllabus designers, teachers, and students. It is recommended that the teaching and learning of English language skills at the Palestinian schools should be enhanced by the use of new flexible methods, such as TBL and communicative language teaching.

The Importance of Intra-Family Conflict Resolution Strategies: Case of a TV Serial

Among numerous information and skills intra-family conflict resolution is learned from television. While watching television, the audiences are relaxed and they have a chance to process the information and skills presented on TV. The present study seeks to analyze intra-family conflicts and conflict resolution strategies used by family members through most popular ever Turkish television serial Cocuklar Duymasin (Do not Let The Children Hear). The study focuses on the Uses and Gratifications (U&G) Theory to demonstrate how the audiences benefit from this serial when they have conflicts and problems in their lives. The study examines 50 episodes of the serial broadcasted in 2013. The conflict replaced and resolution strategies used by the characters are categorized in terms of orientations to conflict, conflict resolutions strategies and the topics mentioned in the dialogues. Data has been collected and recorded on the Content Analysis Checklist. Results show that female characters are generally more constructive and influential than male characters while resolving intra-family conflicts and problems during the conversations. In addition, the audiences are able to acquire information, gain support for themselves, learn about prominent issues and help others resolve conflicts because of the distinguished topics articulated in Cocuklar Duymasin.

Trends of the Arabic Research on the Nature of Science

The paper investigates the trends of the Arabic research with the emphasis on the nature of science. Hence, a descriptive analytical approach, both qualitative and quantitative forms, was used to explore 42 online journals and articles. The research sample was defined by online journals and articles cover the question of the Nature of Science (NOS) in the Arabic setting. The data collection tool has implemented a content analysis checklist that contains three sections the fields of study section, the subjects of each field, as well as methods and procedures. The results taken from the data analysis have shown that most Arabic researchers focus on the curriculum, teaching and learning environments and their improvement, the use of new teaching methods, students’ understanding of NOS, as well as teacher’s knowledge and teaching strategies. Also, many researchers have used descriptive methods and techniques. The research findings suggest that Arabic NOS has been done by teaching science through education. The paper provides recommendations to ensure greater government involvement in establishing science centers that attract graduating students in science learning and relevant projects.

Content Analysis of Curriculum Syllabus for the Educational Technology Discipline Based on Entrepreneurial Competencies

Background: Entrepreneurship education seeks to provide students with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and motivation to encourage entrepreneurial success in a variety of settings. The purpose of the present study was to perform content analysis of curriculum syllabus for the educational technology discipline based on entrepreneurial competencies. Methods: The research population consisted of all 763 academic curriculums of the educational technology discipline at the University of Tehran during years 2016 to 2017, where the census sampling method was used for their selection. To select them, the purposive sampling method in the entrepreneurs section and census sampling method in the educational technology course syllabus section were used. The research tool in this study was a semi-structured interview and a content analysis checklist was used. This study used a summative qualitative content analysis approach. Initially, interviews were carried out with 12 entrepreneurs to extract entrepreneurial competencies. Then, based on their competencies, a content analysis checklist, including 46 entrepreneurial competencies, was designed in a subset of 6 categories, so that the presence of entrepreneurial competencies in the syllabus of the undergraduate educational technology curriculum was analyzed. To determine the validity of the tool, content validity was used and a check list was provided to three educational specialists and was approved and used after correction. The content analysis construct validity was verified by supervisors, consultants, and entrepreneurs and its reliability was calculated as 94% using William Scott’s method. Results: The results showed that the presence of entrepreneurship competency structure among the curriculum syllabus of educational technology at Tehran University did not have a desirable condition. Conclusions: Therefore, it is imperative that higher education professionals and curriculum developers should take the necessary steps to push students towards entrepreneurship in terms of reviewing the curriculum in educational technology at Tehran University.

Investigating Changing In Social Studies Textbooks of Public Review (Basic Fourth and Fifth) Based on the Emphasis on Critical Thinking Skills Facione in the Last Three Decades

This study investigated the changes in public school social studies textbooks in general period of Iran (fourth and fifth grades) based on the emphasis on Facione critical thinking skills in the past three decades. In this study, content analysis of qualitative and quantitative methods was used to evaluate changes in textbook. For this purpose, the unit of analysis was sentence.Due to the limited population that includes all social studies textbooks from the years 1984-1985 to 2014-2015of fourth and fifth grades (a total of 9 books) sampling and sample of the population selected for the study had not been made. The data gathering instruments were self-made content analysis checklist based on Facione elements and validity was determined by experts of education science. As well as the reliability of the instrument was calculated by the Ali Delaware formula showed 85% agreement coefficient.Overall, findings indicate that the social studies books in fourth and fifth grades of primary school, in terms of attention to other critical thinking skills were written in the last three decades is very weak. 90 new books written especially given the changes in the national curriculum document and document fundamental change was not anticipated and expected. Meanwhile fifth grade social studies book in terms of attention to other critical thinking skills (0%) compared to the fourth grade social studies books had poorer conditions.

An Analysis Of English Lesson Plan Academic Year 2012/2013 At The First Semester Of MAS Darul Ulum, Banda Aceh

An Analysis Of English Lesson Plan Academic Year 2012/2013 At The First Semester Of MAS Darul Ulum, Banda Aceh