Impact Of Electronic Devices Research Articles

CHALLENGES OF TECHNOLOGIZING TEACHING AND LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY

This narrative review addresses the challenge posed by the widespread extensive use of digital tools, i.e., technologization, in university education, highlighting three aspects. First, an overuse of digital tools by teachers is discussed, particularly slideware as the most frequently used technology. Concerns are raised as to how effective an extensive use of such a technology is in promoting learning. Additionally, the impact of electronic devices used by students, especially smartphones, is reviewed, and the decrease in comprehension and academic performance associated with reading digital texts and writing on digital media compared to printed format is highlighted. Finally, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically the ChatGPT language model, in education is discussed, addressing both its potential benefits and ethical and educational challenges. The integration and promotion of AI tools in education pose additional challenges, such as environmental impact, digital distractions, and educational exclusion. A need for a balanced approach which follows the precautionary principle is emphasized, so educational institutions take preventive action to protect individuals and the environment, as well as to avoid potential harm when scientific evidence about an activity or technology is uncertain or incomplete. The text underscores the importance of raising awareness about responsible use of technology in education and advocates for a critical and reflective approach in its application so Sustainable Development Goals may be achieved.

How electronic devices affect the sleep of young people: summary of current knowledge

Introduction and purpose: The impact of electronic devices on our daily lives is becoming increasingly significant. The contemporary generation of young people is growing up in a world where smartphones, tablets, computers, and other electronic devices are widely available and utilized. Scientists are contemplating the challenges posed by excessive exploitation of electronics on the health of young individuals. The aim of the article is to present the harmful effects of using electronic devices before sleep in young people, considering medical aspects such as sleep disorders and their influence on overall psychophysical health. Summary: Electronic devices negatively affect the sleep of young people by reducing sleep time and delaying the sleep onset phase. The main problem is the use of electronic devices without time limits. In the era of technology, it is significantly important to raise awareness among young people about the importance of sleep hygiene and how blue light emitted by electronic devices affects its quality.

The Impact of Electronic Devices and Distance Learning on Sleep Quality among Medical Science Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

The Impact of Electronic Devices and Distance Learning on Sleep Quality among Medical Science Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

The Impact of Using Electronic Products on College Students' Learning Habits and Grades

In the digital era, the reliance of college students on electronic devices for their learning activities has grown significantly. The growing reliance on this has raised worries regarding its impact on students' learning preferences and academic achievements. As a result, the current study seeks to investigate how the utilization of electronic devices affects college students' studying patterns and academic outcomes. To achieve this objective, a comprehensive investigation will be conducted using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data from college students representing diverse disciplines and academic backgrounds. Furthermore, this study will analyze the potential merits and drawbacks of employing electronic devices in an academic setting. Additionally, the investigation will delve into diverse elements linked to how the utilization of electronic devices impacts academic performance, such as usage duration, types of applications utilized, and individual differences among students. The anticipated results of this research hold the potential to significantly enrich the knowledge about the impact of electronic devices on students' study habits and academic performance. The study findings indicate a notable association between excessive use of electronic devices and academic performance decline among contemporary college students. Moreover, the widespread prevalence and integration of electronic products have, to some extent, altered the learning approach and lifestyle of college students.

Impact of electronic devices used at an early age on language

The acquisition of language in infants is largely the result of the process of brain maturation, as well as environmental stimulation. Currently, society is in an era of technology and use of electronic devices from an early age. The aim of this study was to demonstrate if the amount of time of use of electronic devices in children under 5 years of age affects language development. An observational, comparative, survey-type study was carried out in 269 infants of both sexes, with an age range of 6 to <60 months. The language development section of the Child Development Scale (EDI) was used. A logistic regression was performed to determine the strength of association between the factors to be studied. 269 participants were included, of which 224 (83.2%) presented their level of neurological maturation, 44 infants (16.4%) presented laged development and one (0.4%) was classified as having developmental delay. It was found that the number of daily hours that an electronic device is used behaved as a risk factor by increasing the risk of delayed language development by 1.37 times for each hour of exposure (OR: 1.37, CI95%: 1.15-1.62). It was shown that a greater number of hours of use of electronic devices is a risk factor for delayed language development in children under 5 years of age. Therefore, it is vital to limit its use in this population.

Influence of digital environment on the cognitive function of schoolchildren and students

Aim. To analyze studies on the influence of digital environment on cognitive development of schoolchildren and students.Material and methods. To achieve this aim, pedagogical research methods were used, which include work with literature on the stated topic, analysis of their content, logical generalization, citation, bibliographic listing, and annotation were used. An important role was played by generalization method and identification of patterns of longterm digital environment influence on a person.Results. An analysis of the literature has shown that digital environment influence on cognitive development of schoolchildren and students is the subject of research by many authors. One group of scientists considers the digital environment to be a neutral factor in relation to younger generation cognitive function. But, in parallel, studies are being conducted in which scientists has the opposite position. This group includes Russian and Western scientists from Harvard, Oxford, Manchester, Sydney Universities and King’s College London. Over the past twenty years, from 1998 to 2018, they have conducted studies on the impact of electronic devices and the Internet on cognitive functions of the younger generation. In total, 139 papers were published, in which the authors studied the effect of digital environment on cognitive changes from the standpoint of psychology, psychiatry, neurobiology, and other sciences. These studies proved that digital environment affects, first of all, the change in the brain, which acts as a bioplatform for the formation of cognitive functions in schoolchildren and students. And a change in cognitive functions cannot but affect the cognitive processes of attention, memory, thinking, as well as the skills necessary for cognition.Conclusion. The presented data from Russian and foreign studies revealed facts proving that the digital environment is a factor that changes the cognitive development in children, adolescents and students. The use of the Internet as an ultra-easy way to obtain information leads to the fact that a person blurs the boundaries between his own capabilities and the capabilities of electronic devices, attributing to himself their superpowers.

Employees’ Perception of the Impact of Electronic Devices on the Performance of Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SME’s) in Cameroon

The human resource is the most vital sector of every business, and with the fast evolution of technology, Information and Communication Technology (Further-ICT) is becoming more of a necessity in every sector of business rather than an option. Due to the importance of Employees, the study seeks to assess the perception of the use of electronic devices on company’s performance [Small and Medium Size Enterprises (Further-SMEs)]. It is based on the positivism epistemology and the ontology of objectivism. The research used a survey method to collect data using well-structured questionnaires administered to some SMEs in Cameroon using probability sampling technique and data was analysed and interpreted using SPSS. The study works on the assumption that electronic devices have a positive impact on employee’s efficiency and on the performance of SMEs in Cameroon. The study concluded that, electronic devices (when used for training and production), has a significantly positive effect on the performance of SMEs in Cameroon. Since the study was based on the perception of employees, the research recommends that a cross sectional analysis should be done on companies using electronic devices and those not using to properly ascertain its effect.

The Impact of Electronic Devices on the Female Students’ Interpersonal Relationships and their Academic Achievement

The study intends to investigate the perception of female students concerning the use of electronic devices and multimedia. It is because the use of electronic devices has now been a common practice among both female and male students. The time spent on electronic devices may create a significant impact on students’ academic achievement. It also assesses the relationship between electronic devices and the academic achievement of the students. It recruited 271 females 6th grade to 12th grade students from 20 schools in Mubarak Educational Area, Kuwait. Data were collected through the questionnaire and were statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0. The results depicted no use of electronic devices and social media for co-operative learning. It also showed that students rarely used social media for communicating with their teachers, both academically and personally. It found a significant difference concerning their academic achievement and involvement, which was restricted to their family members. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.18.10.17

The impact of electronic devices on the physical growth and development of modern youth and recommendations on their safe use

The impact of excessive exposure to electronic devices (ED) on youth health remains understudied. There is a pressing need to develop recommendations for the safe use of stationary and mobile ED aimed at minimizing health risks. In this work, we assess the effect of ED on the physical growth and development of high-school and university students and provide recommendations for preventing the negative impact of prolonged screen time on health. The study recruited 460 high-school and 598 university students. Standard anthropometric measurements were taken. The psychological and emotional state of the participants was evaluated using the Test Anxiety Inventory by Spielberg (modified by Khanin). To estimate daily and weekly exposure to ED the participants were asked to fill out standardized questionnaires. In high school students, the average screen time was 7 h a day; in university students, 8.5 to 10 h a day. Only 60% of the participants, regardless of their place of residence or the type of educational institution they were attending, were physically healthy. We conclude that prolonged and frequent exposure to ED is one of the factors that can interfere with normal physical growth and development in youth. Regular daily use of stationary ED increases the risk of developing body weight deficit by 24% and gaining excess body weight by 10%. We recommend that students should eliminate computers, laptops and stationary ED from their daily activities for at least one day at the weekend and reduce total screen time to 3 hours a day.

Impact of electronic devices on the life of children A cross sectional study from Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Impact of electronic devices on the life of children A cross sectional study from Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Use of Electronic Entertainment and Communication Devices Among a Saudi Pediatric Population: Cross-Sectional Study.

BackgroundExcessive use of various electronic entertainment and communication devices, particularly among children, has been associated with increased behavioral problems. Despite children’s escalating use of these devices, parents’ awareness about the impact thereof is still lacking.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to assess the use of electronic entertainment and communication devices among children attending a health care facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as well as the parental impression regarding the impact of electronic devices use on the behavior of their child.MethodsA focused 15-item questionnaire was designed for this cross-sectional study involving mothers of children attending the Well Baby Clinic of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from July 1, 2016 to November 30, 2016.ResultsThis study included 190 mothers. The mean ages of the children, mothers, and fathers were 7.3 (SD 3.5), 35 (SD 6.5), and 43 (SD 8.3) years, respectively. Most children were of Saudi Arabian nationality (106/190, 55.8%). The most used device in this study was television (154/190, 81.0%), followed by mobile phones (134/190, 70.5%), and tablets (116/190, 61.0%). Computers were the least used device in this study (59/190, 31.0%). In total, 24.7% (47/190) of children in this study used electronic entertainment and communication devices for more than 4 hours per day. Most mothers (129/190, 67.9%) felt that their child spends too much time on electronic devices. Hyperactivity or behavioral problems were reported by 20.0% (38/190) of mothers in this study. Children spending longer hours on electronic devices were much more likely to be perceived to suffer from hyperactivity or behavioral problems (P=.01).ConclusionsParental awareness is necessary to counteract the harmful effects of using electronic devices for a prolonged period. Parents require help to cope with this problem effectively.

Impact of electronic devices on electrical measurement

Electronic devices are used in five different ways in various techniques of measurement. The conditions which they have to meet are not the same in all cases; hence, they were introduced at various times when the available techniques could meet some new condition. Some innovations were possible in the era of thermionic valves, others had to await semiconductors and the logic developed for computers. Confidence in the older methods resulted from long experience. Equal confidence in electronic methods will require similarly long experience.