Economics Students Research Articles

THE IMPACT OF ONLINE LEARNING ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This study aims to contribute to the knowledge about the impact of online education, induced by the Covid-19 pandemic, on the motivation of business and economics students. A survey was conducted with students from three higher education institutions located in Portugal, during the first semester of 2021, and 221 valid answers were obtained. The main contributions are as follows: online learning in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic decreased students’ motivation, which is contrary to studies on online learning conducted before the pandemic; an association was found between decreased motivation and sharing housing with pets and many people, for which there was no empirical evidence yet; two main determinants of the learning experience that influence students’ motivation were identified, namely decreased learning and increased difficulty of the assessment process.

What’s (in) a game? An empirical reflection on the relationship of higher education students to their disciplines

ABSTRACT This paper contributes to attaining a clearer view and understanding of the processes of socially induced changes of students in the ‘game’ of higher education (HE). First, it engages in a critique of the gaps of some prominent current literature on HE. It asserts the relatively autonomous dimension of games, both for those privileged in it and those that are not. This autonomous dimension diverts outside influences (e.g. class, gender, ethnicity) in context-specific ways. It forces the sociologist to clarify the game, its rules and regulations, and to relate this clarified game with the specific reactions and adjustments of its students. The Goffmanian concepts of ‘game’ and ‘instrumental formal organisation’ are used for that purpose. The relationship that outsider German economics students have to their subject game serves as an empirical case study. The paper suggests three types of relations (ways of playing) of student to disciplinary game, applicable to diverse circumstances – puzzle-solving, colonisation, and intransigence. These types of relations are fundamentally different, characterising an increasing degree of integration into the disciplinary game. In effect, the Goffmanian detour also invites further epistemological and theoretical reflections towards a revised- and re-sensitised study of students’ relationships to HE.

Multimedia-Based Instruction in Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education (BTLED) Home Economics

This research determined what multimedia the home economics professors prefer in teaching the competencies needed in the BTLEd home economics program. Also, it shows what competencies students need in the identified areas of home economics and the challenges students encounter in using various multimedia for instruction. Data was retrieved from (N=42) BTLEd Home Economics students' day and evening sessions and the (N=7) professors teaching home economics subjects. The study made use of mixed-method research. For the quantitative part, students and professors completed a questionnaire using Google Forms. Where Students Needed Competencies in the Identified Major Areas in Home Economics was presented, followed by the Preferred Multimedia-Based Instruction Used by the Home Economics Professor. A qualitative research design was used to determine the challenges encountered by the students in using multimedia in the identified major areas in Home Economics. Thematic analysis using Braun and Clarke's (2006) model was applied to analyze the qualitative data on the challenges encountered using multimedia in Home Economics. Findings revealed four major themes of student challenges encountered in multimedia: no internet access, lack of computers and gadgets, lack of familiarity with multimedia, and computer Illiterate. To ensure that every student has fair access to digital resources and the necessary skills to use them, the school has to develop a comprehensive Digital Inclusion Program. The school will be able to handle internet access, device shortages, and digital literacy in a thorough and organized way by putting this approach into place. Providing students with the necessary skills and resources for multimedia-based learning would also promote an inclusive and fair digital learning environment.
 
 Received: 1 October 2023 / Accepted: 29 February 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024

LEVERAGING ON DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR NATIONAL ECONOMY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

This study examined leveraging on digital resources for national economy in the 21st century. To achieve the purpose of this study, two research questions and corresponding hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Survey research was used for the study. The population of the study comprised 324 Home Economics students in University of Calabar. Total sample of one hundred and forty nine (149) respondents were selected for the study using the simple random sampling technique. The main instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire which contained fourteen (14) items. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation while hypotheses were tested using One-way Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and tested at .05 level of significance. The study found among others that CD-ROM and electronic magazine had no significant influence on national economy in the 21st century. The study recommended that ICT personnel should be employed to instruct students on the use of CD-ROM. It was also recommended that local publishers should embark on e-magazine project as a supplementary to the print version not as a stand-alone product. Basic training in e-magazine should be included in the curriculum of each department

The Effectiveness of Animated Video-Based M-Learning on Performance, Interest and Motivation among the Economics Students

The Effectiveness of Animated Video-Based M-Learning on Performance, Interest and Motivation among the Economics Students

The Influences Of Knowledge, Social Media On Entrepreneurial Interest In State University Jakarta

Indonesia faces serious challenges as the population growth is not proportional to the available job opportunities, resulting in an increasing unemployment problem. In the context of entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurial knowledge and social media usage are significant factors in shaping entrepreneurial spirit, which is expected to be improved through research to contribute to the country's economic growth. This study examines the relationship between entrepreneurial knowledge, the use of social media Instagram and TikTok, and entrepreneurial interest among students of the Faculty of Economics, State University of Jakarta. Using descriptive verification method and Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis using Partial Least Square (PLS-SEM), the results show that entrepreneurial understanding and activities on social media affect students' interest and decision in entrepreneurship. The decision to engage in business also plays an important role in generating entrepreneurial interest and mediating the relationship between variables in Faculty of Economics students.

Innovative Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages for Economics Students

This article explores the intersection of foreign language acquisition and economics education, highlighting innovative teaching methods designed to benefit economics students. It discusses the increasingly vital role of multilingual proficiency in the global economy and addresses the limitations of traditional language teaching methodologies in meeting the specific needs of students pursuing economics. The article outlines several forward-thinking approaches, including Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Project-Based Learning (PBL), professional language exchange programs, gamification, technology-enhanced learning, and the flipped classroom model. These methods aim not only to enhance foreign language proficiency but also to deepen students' understanding of economic concepts in a global context. By integrating content knowledge with language learning, these approaches offer a more engaging, relevant, and practical educational experience, preparing students for the complexities of the global economy

Ảnh hưởng năng lực sáng tạo của sinh viên kinh tế các trường Đại học Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long

This study aims to examine the influence of factors on the creative capacity of economics students at universities in the Mekong Delta. To conduct this research, the author conducted a survey of 498 economics students studying at 10 universities in the Mekong Delta. The author conducted research through two stages: qualitative research and quantitative research. In addition, the data analysis method chosen by the authors (1) evaluates the reliability of Cronbach’s Alpha scale; (2) EFA exploratory factor analysis; (3) Pearson correlation coefficient test (4) linear regression analysis; (5) Lavene difference test. The research results show that intrinsic motivation and a supportive environment have an impact on students’ creative capacity. The research results once again strengthen the theoretical basis of the research, and are also the basis for the author to propose recommendations to improve the creative capacity of economics students at universities in the Mekong Delta.

Impact of green supply chain management on social performance through economic undergraduate’s view

The perspectives of economic students in Can Tho City, Vietnam were investigated in order to have a deeper understanding of the relationship between green supply chain management (GSCM) and social performance. A comprehensive survey was conducted on a sample size of 526 undergraduate students enrolled in business administration and international business courses. This study effort examined the impact of several subcomponents of GSCM on social performance. The inclusion of green production, green distribution, green supply chain management, and environmental education was seen. The coefficients of 0.24 and 0.115 suggest a favorable relationship between green procurement and internal environmental management and social performance. The existing scholarly literature presents several instances in which the implementation of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has resulted in enhanced societal performance. The objective of this study is to contribute to the existing literature by investigating the many factors that influence the performance of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) in improving financial outcomes. The investigation also encompasses the examination of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and its influence on societal performance. The authors propose that the extent to which graduates were exposed to GSCM education throughout their college years will have a substantial impact on their contributions to their respective fields and to society as a whole. Individuals who proactively pursue higher education by enrolling in college and focusing their studies on attaining a business degree are more likely to increase their chances of achieving success as entrepreneurs. Hence, these affluent proprietors of companies possess the potential to expand their operations and provide significant economic benefits at a macro level. In order to ensure the enduring viability of businesses, local communities, and the natural environment, educational institutions should provide curricula including corporate social responsibility, volunteerism, and ecologically conscious manufacturing methods. The integration of environmental stewardship with ethical business practices is crucial.

Effect of Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy on Senior Secondary School Students’ Performance in Home Economics

his study investigates the effects of the concept mapping instructional strategy on Senior Secondary School students’ performance in Home Economics in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. The study adopted the pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design approach. The participants are made up of 199 students selected from the total population of all SS2 Home Economics students in Akure South Local Government Area during the 2022/2023 session. The participants were given pre-tests, post-tests, and retention tests after two weeks. Five major research questions and null hypotheses were raised, answered, and tested. Independent t-test analyses revealed the following: Students taught using the concept mapping strategy performed better than those taught with the conventional method and equally performed better in the two-week retention test. Female students performed better than male students. There is no significant difference in the performance of students in private schools with those in public schools. All the groups showed improved performance for the two week retention test after been taught using concept mapping strategy. The study showed that the concept mapping strategy is an appropriate method for teaching Home Economics for both male and female students. Among others, the study recommends that seminars should be organized for teachers to emphasize and encourage the use of the concept mapping strategy in teaching science and practical oriented subjects in senior secondary schools.

Increasing Students' Interest in Learning in Economics Subjects Through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) Method in Class XI of SMAN 2 Pasir Limau Kapas 2023 - 2024

This research aims to describe the increase in students' interest in learning economics subjects through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method in class XI of SMAN 2 PASIR LIMAU KAPAS . This research was carried out in 2 cycles. In Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 this research was carried out on 8 December 202 3 - 25 January 202 4 , at SMAN 2 PASIR LIMAU KAPAS with the research subjects being class XI students in Economics for the academic year 202 3 - 202 4 totaling 36 people. In the first cycle, the percentage of students' learning completeness from Pre-cycle was 54.75, in the first cycle it increased to 79.25 and in the second cycle it became 88.25. The number of students who completed their studies also increased from pre-cycle, there were only 3 students, in cycle I there were already 25 students and in cycle II it increased again to 36 students, although not all students had completed their studies. Mastery of the material can be said to have increased because in the first to third lessons there was an increase from the first cycle of only 7.5 % , in the second cycle it increased to 62.5%. After students were given additional work by doing exercises and teacher guidance in cycle II, it increased to 62. % and after the second lesson, students were given additional assignments at home. Students who were able to master the learning material increased to 87.5%. Based on the increase in the percentage calculation, it can be concluded that learning using the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method can increase students' interest in Economics subjects in APBN and APBD material. This is proven by the increase in each cycle.

Economics and Business Students' Buying Interest in Eco-Friendly Products: An Analysis of AJZEN's Economic Sociology

In this era of globalization, consumers are increasingly aware of environmental issues. Consumer behaviour towards environmentally friendly products is a concern in economic sociology. The writing of this article aims to explore the analysis of economics students' behaviour towards environmentally friendly products. This research uses a literature study method, which will involve analysing data from several economics and bussines students in various universities. Environmental awareness, knowledge of environmentally friendly products, economic factors, and social factors are important factors in the decision making of a consumer. Economics and business students as consumers who are aware of environmental issues tend to choose environmentally friendly products. This is of course also influenced by economic factors and consumer social factors. The results of this study provide knowledge in understanding the consumer behaviour of economics and bussines students towards environmentally friendly products. The practical implication of this research is that environmentally friendly product companies targeting economics and bussines students need to consider factors that will influence consumer decision making, including effective and efficient pricing and promotion.

Pendampingan Pengunaan Kemasan Yang Higienis di Desa Kambilo Kecamatan Wawo dalam Meningkatkan Penjualan

Ethical assistance activities in doing business for turmeric MSMEs in Kampilo Village, Wawo District were carried out by Bima College of Economics (STIE) students. The aim of this activity is to provide understanding to turmeric business actors about the importance of ethics in business. Turmeric business actors in Kampilo village, Wawo sub-district do not yet know the importance of ethics in business in the businesses they run, one of which is that the turmeric business products they are selling now in the processing process do not meet standards in business ethics, for example, the turmeric drying process is carried out on the ground. only on a tarpaulin without caring about cleanliness and the condition of the surrounding environment. Apart from that, the process of packaging turmeric powder is only packaged using used bottles. Seeing this, we help by assisting in a more modern and attractive manufacturing and packaging process to help increase people's income in Kampilo village

USE OF FLIPPED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

The increasing use of social media by students in tertiary institutions is posing challenges to the effectiveness of traditional lecture methods and students’ learning outcomes. Students nowadays have become socially diversified and spend more time on social media at the expense of individual learning. Hence, there is a need for the incorporation of the internet-based means of communication into the teaching-learning process. Therefore, this study integrated social-media platforms into teaching-learning activities in the college of education through the use of flipped classrooms with the specific aim of determining its effect on students’ academic achievement. The study adopted a quasi–experimental research design and a sample of 262 Economics students from two Colleges of Education was used. The experimental group was exposed to flipped classroom instruction while the control group was taught using the conventional lecture method. Data were collected with the use of an achievement test while descriptive statistics, t-test, and ANCOVA were used to analyze data. Findings from the study revealed a significant difference between the mean achievement scores of students taught Economics using flipped classroom instruction and those taught using conventional lecture methods (p = 0.00 0.05). Also, the ability was found to have a significant effect on the academic achievement (p = 0.00 0.05) of students in the flipped class. However, the study revealed that the effect of gender on the academic achievement of students taught with a flipped classroom instructional strategy was not significant (p = 0.765 0.05). Thus, it was concluded that flipped classroom instruction enhanced students’ academic achievement more than the conventional lecture method based on these findings. Therefore, the study recommended the use of flipped classrooms in colleges of education for the improvement of students’ academic achievement.

Pengaruh Modal Usaha dan Motivasi terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Pada Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhir Ekonomi Syariah Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor

Bogor This research method uses quantitative methods, taking data directly from the object of research in the form of disseminating questioners directly to final year students of Islamic economics, Ibn Khaldun University, Bogor. By presenting facts or realities that occur in the field that are observed through observation, field notes and distribution of questionnaires to final year students of Islamic Economics Ibn Khaldun University Bogor. This study aims at 1). Knowing the influence of business capital and motivation on entrepreneurship in final year students majoring in Islamic Economics at Ibn Khaldun University Bogor. 2). Knowing how to motivate entrepreneurial interest in final year students majoring in Sharia Economics, Ibn Khaldun University, Bogor.The results of research in this thesis that the influence of business capital and motivation in entrepreneurial interest in final year students of Sharia Economics at Ibn Khaldun University Bogor. Included in the positive category between independent variables, namely business capital and motivation, and dependent variables, namely entrepreneurial interest. It can be proven by the following results: 1) the results of the t test above obtained the calculated value of the Business Capital variable (X1) of 14.106 with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, the Motivation variable (X2) of 2.061 with a significance value of 0.000 < 0.05 So it can be concluded that the Motivation variable (X2) partially has a significant influence on Entrepreneurial Interest (Y). So that the presentation results of the data efficiency obtained in this study amounted to 78.1%.

Effectiveness of One-way and Two-way Tasks in ESP Writing Courses

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of one-way and two-way tasks in improving the ability of learners to write about subjects in Economics. To achieve this objective, 32 undergraduate students of Economics were selected for this study. They were divided into two groups, each one consisting of 16 participants. These groups attended two separate ESP writing courses. While the first group was treated by one-way tasks of writing, the second group was treated by two-way tasks. A pretest and a posttest of ESP writing were administered. Scores of participants were analyzed by two paired and two unpaired t-tests. Results obtained by these tests showed that both one-way and two-way tasks were effective in improving ESP writing ability of language learners. However, the effectiveness of two-way tasks was significantly higher than the effectiveness of one-way tasks. The direct role of all participants in the writing of final product is suggested to be one of the main possible reasons behind the effectiveness of two-way tasks. This is the main feature that distinguishes two-way tasks from one-way tasks and makes them superior to one-way tasks for improving writing ability of language learners.

Relations between Keynes's theory and F. D. Roosevelt's economic policy in the environment of the Great Economic Depression of 1929 - 1933

Purpose of the study: The aim of the article is to show possible relations between economic theory and economic policy using the example of the interactions between the Great Economic Crisis, Keynes' theory, and Roosevelt's economic policy.
 Methodology: The methods used include literature studies and critical analysis of the literature, which are important for the development of a given scientific discipline. The subject of research determines the need to use the historical method. In addition, induction and deduction were used, as well as analysis and synthesis.
 Main Findings: Roosevelt's New Deal program is not a perfect reflection of Keynes's theory. In economic policy, such a model approach seems impossible. Both solutions occur parallel to each other. There are points of great similarity, but there are also visible differences. Adopting the thesis about Roosevelt's independence points to the weakness of orthodox economic theory in the face of economic challenges.
 Applications of the study: importance in the teaching of economic sciences. The teaching of economic sciences plays a key role in shaping the direction and level of economic knowledge in society. Currently, in addition to economic orthodoxy, a heterodox approach plays an important role in this respect. Therefore, it constitutes the basis for independent analysis in this area. The way of presenting issues within the so-called theoretical subjects, such as the history of economic thought,. For a critical analysis of economic phenomena, it seems important to enrich economic theory with pragmatic aspects. The article aims to interest economics students in the relationship between economic theory and economic practice.
 Novelty/Originality of the study: In the context of economic, financial and pandemic crises, considerations regarding the role and importance of economic theory and the scientific discipline itself are important. This is an attempt to answer the question to what extent the achievements of scientists in the field of economics allow us to effectively "get out of the crisis" and to what extent these are ad hoc actions. This is particularly important in the context of changing economic methodology and the relationship between heterodoxy and orthodoxy and the economy in times of uncertainty.

Hybrid Learning in the Post-COVID Context. International Business and Economics Students’ Perceptions

This paper aims to get an insight into students’ perceptions regarding hybrid learning/online learning, in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. This seems to be increasingly important, as decision-making in any university takes into account the viewpoints of all the important stakeholders, in this particular case, professors and students alike. In this research study, I focused on the first year students of only one faculty of Bucharest University of Economic Studies, namely International Business and Economics.

AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH ON BUILDING KNOWLEDGE CONSOLIDATION ROUTINE IN LSP TEACHING - A CASE STUDY ON ECONOMICS STUDENTS IN ROMANIA

Considering the constant concern expressed by worldwide policy makers and regulatory bodies in the education sector for the need to adjust learners’ knowledge, skills and competencies in an attempt to meet the 21st century challenges, one could no longer consider learning effective unless it is voluntary, self-motivated and a lifelong practice. For a long time now, teaching has gone beyond the bare conveyance of information, with the educators permanently striving to apply modern teaching methods and strategies, to ensure relevant and sensitive content, to not overlook students’ learning profile and to include relevant global social issues in all their teaching. This paper researches and presents a case study showing relevant data on students’ individual consolidation habits in terms of: students’ motivation to continuous self-improvement, frequency of self-study activities, preferred method/activity and desire to improve, against the author’s endeavour to raise students’ awareness of the importance of building self-study habits. The paper foregrounds the exploitation of conceptual and applied methods in LSP teaching, with the purpose of enhancing students’ predilections towards individual consolidation of newly-acquired knowledge. The beneficiary target group consists of first-year Economics students from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies - ASE, Romania, majoring in Management and Finance and Banking.

Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Time Token Terhadap Keaktifan dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas XI IPS Pada Mata Pelajaran Ekonomi di SMAN 2 Cilacap

This study aimed to analyze the differences and effects of using the time token cooperative learning model on the activity and learning outcomes of class XI IPS students in economics subjects. The research was carried out in the 2022/2023 academic year at SMAN 2 Cilacap. The sampling technique is the purposive sampling technique, in which the determination consists of 70 respondents who are students of class XI IPS 2 and XI IPS 4 and will be tested using an active questionnaire of 19 questions and 15 multiple-choice questions. The results showed that there were differences in the learning activity of class XI IPS students at SMAN 2 Cilacap who were taught using the time token cooperative learning model and the lecture learning model. Second, there are differences in the learning outcomes of class XI IPS students at SMAN 2 Cilacap who are taught using the time token cooperative learning model and the lecture learning model. Third, there is a positive influence of the cooperative learning model of the time token type on the active learning of class XI IPS students in economics at SMAN 2 Cilacap. Fourth, there is a positive influence of the cooperative learning model of the time token type on the learning outcomes of class XI IPS students in economics subjects at SMAN 2 Cilacap.