Lack Of Use Research Articles

In-depth analysis to develop a social marketing model to promote women's participation in waste segregation behaviour: A qualitative study

Waste separation is one of the key factors in managing solid waste and creating a healthy environment. Waste separation at source has always been associated with challenges. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the perceptions of housewives and related parties regarding the factors that influence waste separation behaviour and to identify approaches to improve behaviour based on the social marketing framework. This study was conducted as a qualitative content analysis in Amol City in 2022. The data was collected through semi-structured individual interviews. A total of 25 housewives were selected as main participants and 5 stakeholders through purposive selection. The results of the study included lack of awareness of recyclable materials (product), personal, family and environmental barriers (price), lack of doorstep collection of dry waste (place), and lack of use of appropriate technology (promotion). The lack of financial resources, inappropriate political measures and the coronavirus pandemic were also the causes of this challenge. Most participants cited environmental and educational deficits as the main reason for not separating waste. It is possible to improve waste sorting behaviour at source through appropriate behavioural interventions at the individual, social and environmental levels. Researchers can use the results of this study to design, implement and evaluate waste segregation intervention programmes for housewives.

Geogebra untuk Pengantar Pembelajaran Integral Tentu

Nowadays there are many technologies that can be utilized to support the educational process, including in the teaching of mathematics. In integral material, the usual approach involves explaining mathematical operations, giving an example, and doing the task. Students are not taught in-depth concepts about how integrals are obtained and the related issues with integrals. All of this could be due to the lack of use of media that supports stimulation and visualization of mathematics learning. One of the media that answers this problem is Geogebra. This article is a literature study that discusses the Geogebra application as an introduction to integral learning. Beside that, example of using Geogebra as a learning media to help students understand integral concepts are also presented.

Foreign direct investment and carbon emissions in ECOWAS: does good governance matter?

PurposeThe present study investigates the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) and governance quality on carbon emissions in the Economics Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the objective of this research, panel data for dependent and explanatory variables over the period 2005–2016, collected in the World Development Indicators (WDI) database and World Governance Indicators (WGI), are analyzed using the generalized method of moments (GMM). Also, the panel-corrected standard errors (PCSE) method is applied to the four segments of the overall sample to analyze the stability of the results.FindingsThe findings of this study are (1) FDI inflows have a negative effect on carbon emissions in ECOWAS and (2) The interaction between FDI inflows and governance quality have a negative effect on carbon emissions. These results show the decreasing of environmental damage by increasing institutional quality. However, the estimation results on the country subsamples show similar and non-similar aspects.Practical implicationsThis study suggests that policymakers in the ECOWAS countries should strengthen their environmental policies while encouraging FDI flows to be environmentally friendly.Originality/valueThe subject has rarely been explored in West Africa, with gaps such as the lack of use of institutional variables. This study contributes to the literature by drawing on previous work to examine the role of good governance on FDI and the CO2 emission relationship in the ECOWAS, which have received little attention. However, this research differs from previous work by subdividing the overall sample into four groups to test the stability of the results.

The Use of Mobile Technologies to Promote Physical Activity and Reduce Sedentary Behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces unique challenges in promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviors, as the prevalence of insufficient physical activity is higher than the global average. Mobile technologies present a promising approach to delivering behavioral interventions; however, little is known about the effectiveness and user perspectives on these technologies in the MENA region. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile interventions targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviors in the MENA region and explore users' perspectives on these interventions as well as any other outcomes that might influence users' adoption and use of mobile technologies (eg, appropriateness and cultural fit). A systematic search of 5 databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, and Global Index Medicus) was performed. Any primary studies (participants of all ages regardless of medical condition) conducted in the MENA region that investigated the use of mobile technologies and reported any measures of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, or user perceptions were included. We conducted a narrative synthesis of all studies and a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The Cochrane risk-of-bias tool was used to assess the quality of the included RCTs; quality assessment of the rest of the included studies was completed using the relevant Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools. In total, 27 articles describing 22 interventions (n=10, 37% RCTs) and 4 (15%) nonexperimental studies were included (n=6141, 46% women). Half (11/22, 50%) of the interventions included mobile apps, whereas the other half examined SMS. The main app functions were goal setting and self-monitoring of activity, whereas SMS interventions were primarily used to deliver educational content. Users in experimental studies described several benefits of the interventions (eg, gaining knowledge and receiving reminders to be active). Engagement with the interventions was poorly reported; few studies (8/27, 30%) examined users' perspectives on the appropriateness or cultural fit of the interventions. Nonexperimental studies examined users' perspectives on mobile apps and fitness trackers, reporting several barriers to their use, such as perceived lack of usefulness, loss of interest, and technical issues. The meta-analysis of RCTs showed a positive effect of mobile interventions on physical activity outcomes (standardized mean difference=0.45, 95% CI 0.17-0.73); several sensitivity analyses showed similar results. The trim-and-fill method showed possible publication bias. Only 20% (2/10) of the RCTs measured sedentary behaviors; both reported positive changes. The use of mobile interventions for physical activity and sedentary behaviors in the MENA region is in its early stages, with preliminary evidence of effectiveness. Policy makers and researchers should invest in high-quality studies to evaluate long-term effectiveness, intervention engagement, and implementation outcomes, which can inform the design of culturally and socially appropriate interventions for countries in the MENA region. PROSPERO CRD42023392699; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=392699.

A Study on Mass Media Preferences and Constraints Faces by the Farmers in Imphal East District Manipur

A research study was conducted during March–April, 2023 at Imphal East, Manipur, India to gain insights into the preferences and constraints of farmers concerning their utilization of mass media. Two blocks were select randomly and from each block two villages were selected randomly; a total 120 respondents were interviewed through structured scheduled. Mean, frequency, percentage and garret ranking method were used to analysis the data and to find out the appropriate result. The outcomes illuminated that, among the farmers, mobile phones emerged as the most favored mass media, trailed by television, radio, newspapers, and agricultural magazines. The major constraints faced by farmers in the case of television were a lack of market availability of suggested inputs (59.16%), a lack of use of a complex technical word (44.16%) in radio, a lack of use of a complex technical word (46.66%) in newspapers, no one subscribe to any farm magazine (94.16%) in farm magazines, and a lack of awareness of mobile applications related to agriculture (56.66%) on mobile phones. This study underscores the pivotal role of mass media in rural areas and highlights the challenges tied to specific mass media.

From Constraints to Control: The French Language Classroom in Multilingual Nigeria

There are several issues associated with the teaching and learning of French Language in an Anglophone environment like Nigeria. For effective `interaction with the neighbouring countries, Nigerian citizens need the knowledge of French language. Nigeria is an Anglophone country that is surrounded by francophone countries. French Language teachers face a lot of issues while carrying out their day to day activities in the classroom. Some of them include mother tongue interference, lack of use of instructional materials, challenges of the modern technological facilities, confusion of the target French Language, hostile environmental issues, psychological issues, teachers’ personal issues and that of the learners etc. All these issues seem to affect the learning processes in the French Language classrooms. All the above constraints contribute to the poor performance of French language in Nigerian schools; this has led to poor academic achievement of students in French language which has spilled over to poor performance of students in both internal and external examinations.

Pengaruh Usefulness Dan Ease of Use Terhadap Online Booking Hotel Intention di Platform Agoda

This research is driven by the researcher's observations concerning online hotel booking intention on the Agoda platform. The development of guest visit rates has experienced a significant decline, with fewer guests opting to check in using the Agoda platform compared to other online travel agents. This is influenced by the perceived lack of usefulness and ease of use on the Agoda website. The objective of this study is to describe and analyze the impact of usefulness and ease of use on online hotel booking intention on the Agoda platform. The research methodology employed is quantitative research using purposive sampling, with a sample size of 130 respondents determined using the Hair formula. Data collection in this study utilized a questionnaire with a Likert scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. The collected data was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the assistance of SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) version 27.00. Based on the research analysis, it can be concluded that the independent variables, usefulness (X1) and ease of use (X2), have a positive and significant influence on the dependent variable, which is online hotel booking intention. Usefulness (X1) and ease of use (X2) collectively account for 24.7% of the variance in online hotel booking intention (Y), while the remaining 75.3% is influenced by other variables.

Pengetahuan dan Kemampuan Guru Memanfaatkan Teknologi dalam Pembelajaran

Education 4.0 is education characterized by the use of digital technology in the learning process or known as a cyber system. This system is able to make the learning process take place periodically without space and time limitations. Teachers are required to innovate and be able to learn in order to adapt their knowledge and abilities to the industry 4.0 era. This is caused by changing times followed by very rapid technological changes. Rapid change must be balanced by appropriate and reliable technology skills. Today's sophisticated technology makes it very easy for teachers to learn, therefore teachers are required to be able to utilize and use technology well, teachers must be able to keep up with the times because this has a big influence on the development of students in absorbing understanding of the material presented, technology Apart from having many uses, it also has many negative impacts on students if it is not used wisely. In research, the technique used is by searching for material related to the discussion in the article, both digitally and manually. After making references, then analyze the data, rearrange them starting from places and combine them with other words, make reductions or changes to words, and rearrange them according to what they are. The results of this research are a lack of knowledge and use of technology by students and teachers. The lack of use of technology by teachers is caused by the quantity and quality of teachers not being optimal. A teacher must be able to keep up with the rapid development of information and communication technology in utilizing these devices to support the material being taught. Meanwhile, students as actors in education should be able to make good use of technology but are actually lacking in the use of technology, students use it for things that are less useful because the generation takes formal education too lightly. This article also explains various ways to reduce the problem of teachers' and students' lack of knowledge in the use of technology.

APLIKASI PENYEWAAN PERALATAN CAMPING DAN HIKING PADA PANDANARAN OUTDOOR BERBASIS WEB

Pandanaran outdoor is one of the rental service companies or rental of camping and hiking equipment. However, the lack of use of technology in the process of renting equipment and conveying information about what equipment can be rented on a particular day makes it difficult for customers to carry out the rental process. Pandanaran Outdoor itself still uses manual recording in its rental process. With the advancement of technology and on the basis of the need for transaction management, data management, and information delivery, it is necessary to create a web-based camping and hiking equipment rental application at Pandanaran Outdoor, this website is designed using CodeIgniter, PHP, Visualcode, Bootstrap, Javascript, and MySQL Database. The system method used in this research is the waterfall method, the results obtained are used to describe the sequence of software development processes as a cycle in the flow of making rental applications. The presence of this application is expected to speed up and simplify the process of renting camping and hiking equipment at Pandanaran Outdoor.

Integrated project delivery (IPD) capabilities on reducing claims in urban underground projects: A hybrid FAHP-FTOPSIS approach

Participatory planning practices - associated with integrated project delivery (IPD) can influence the cost and time claims of construction projects. However, there is a lack of research providing a quantitative holistic assessment of implementing IPD practices for reducing claims. In order to fill this knowledge gap, the present study aims to present a hybrid prioritization model to assess and mitigate the impact of claims on urban underground projects using IPD capabilities. The fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) and fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (FTOPSIS) methods are combined to prioritize traditional project delivery systems claims and rank IPD capabilities to reduce critical claims. FAHP identifies eight critical claims, including incorrect selection of the project contract system, lack of use of legal experts in setting contracts, exchange rate fluctuations and changes in currency conditions, lack of manpower skilled personnel in the region, ambiguities and shortcomings in the contract, restrictions on the supply of materials, machinery and equipment, delays in payments and financial obligations of the employer and lack of equipment and machinery appropriate to the type of work in the region. FTOPSIS ranks organizational and leadership, planning enhancement, and appropriate technology as the most effective capabilities in reducing claims. These capabilities should be implemented according to the obtained ranking to accept IPD in reducing the conventional claims future projects. The main innovation lies in the development of a hybrid prioritization framework to evaluate conventional contractual claims and rank IPD capabilities. The framework proposed in the study provides a valuable tool for construction managers to make informed decisions and mitigate the impact of contractual claims during the project delivery phase.

The practice of continuous rotation in endodontics: The current situation

Introduction: Due to the very marked disparity in the adoption of continuous rotation and its perceived lack of use in developing countries, the present study aims to determine the factors preventing the adoption of continuous rotation in endodontic practice in Madagascar. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study conducted from November 2022 to October 2023, on 45 Odontostomatologists from the Haute Matsiatra region, selected on an exhaustive basis. Results: The study reported that no practitioner in the region practiced continuous rotation, mainly due to the high cost of equipment (63.6%), lack of practitioner training (63.6%) and limited knowledge of the technique (48.9%), the unavailability of equipment (50%), frequent power cuts (22.7%), the unprofitability of the technique (18.2%) and practitioners' lack of dexterity (4.5%). Conclusion: An in-depth study throughout Madagascar would be desirable to determine the prevalence of its use and assess the factors behind its inaccessibility.

Pengaruh Usefulness Dan Ease Of Use Terhadap Online Booking Hotel Intention Di Platform Agoda

This research is driven by the researcher's observations concerning online hotel booking intention on the Agoda platform. The development of guest visit rates has experienced a significant decline, with fewer guests opting to check in using the Agoda platform compared to other online travel agents. This is influenced by the perceived lack of usefulness and ease of use on the Agoda website. The objective of this study is to describe and analyze the impact of usefulness and ease of use on online hotel booking intention on the Agoda platform. The research methodology employed is quantitative research using purposive sampling, with a sample size of 130 respondents determined using the Hair formula. Data collection in this study utilized a questionnaire with a Likert scale that had been tested for validity and reliability. The collected data was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the assistance of SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) version 27.00. Based on the research analysis, it can be concluded that the independent variables, usefulness (X1) and ease of use (X2), have a positive and significant influence on the dependent variable, which is online hotel booking intention. Usefulness (X1) and ease of use (X2) collectively account for 24.7% of the variance in online hotel booking intention (Y), while the remaining 75.3% is influenced by other variables.

Linguistic Variations in Urdu Lexicon in Everyday Communication: A Case Study of the Last Decade of the Modern Century

The study discusses the variation in general (everyday) communication found in the Urdu lexicon in the previous 10 years. The research is qualitative, based on random interviews collected from Urdu speakers belonging to District Sanghar and Karachi from Sindh; and Lahore from Punjab. The study is based on the data provided by the interviewed participants who have rich experience and proficiency in Urdu. The article aims to find the changes in the lexicon of Urdu that include modifications in Urdu vocabulary by borrowing words and code-mix in communication. It discusses the causes of variations (technology, migration, and language imperialism) in detail and determines the status of language after these changes. It highlights the words used in Urdu speech whose equivalent alternatives are present in Urdu and those words that have died due to a lack of use of those words. It determines the impact of geography, modernization, globalization, and cultural coherence on language. It studies the changes in words used to call family members and friends and the changes in speech for communication between friends and family.

Use of metacognitive strategies in the learning of mixture separation processes in elementary school (final years)

In the learning of concepts related to the processes of separating mixtures in elementary school (final years) some difficulties may arise related to the lack of use of some metacognitive strategies that help in the approximation of a meaningful learning. In this context, it becomes relevant to elaborate didactic intervention proposals that show students metacognitive strategies that facilitate learning and provide autonomy. This article aims to raise an environment for reflection and dialogue in the face of an intervention proposal that establishes, in a structured way, a sequence of metacognitive questions linked to the learning of the aforementioned concepts. The results show some potential that can be generated with the implementation of the suggested didactic intervention, except for the necessary adaptations to the school context in which the proposal is intended to be applied.

MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PERMAINAN MONOPOLI MENINGKATKAN KETERLIBATAN SISWA DALAM PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK

This study aims to find out that Catholic Religious Education learning can use learning media and find out that learning media can use Catholic monopoly games. The background of writing this study is due to the lack of use of learning media in the learning process of Catholicism amid the many learning media used in learning materials other than Catholicism. In addition, because there are still many teachers who teach with the lecture method so that learning becomes saturated and boring. This research uses research and development (R&D) methods and uses the ADDIE development model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Data conducted by researchers in the form of observations, interviews, and questionnaires. The target of the study was a grade V student of SDK Santo Bavo Madiun. The results showed that the assessment of material experts, media experts, as well as positive responses from students during field trials, it can be concluded that this Catholic monopoly game media is "very feasible" and can be used in learning Catholic Religious Education.

The effect of special exercises in the development of some physical characteristics and basic skills of volleyball among young players aged (17-19years)

The search for different methods of training in any game may contribute to the development of physical qualities and skill in the players, which leads to the development of the level of performance during the game, and through the experience of the researcher as a former player and trainer in volleyball, and follow-up to youth teams ages (17-19). He noted that there are weaknesses in some physical qualities and basic skills in terms of the speed of play and the technical performance of the skill of the players and attributed to the researcher for several reasons, one is the lack of use of diversity in applications and training methods, and the importance of research in the use of these special exercises as a training Masa Several attempts to develop some physical qualities and basic volleyball skills may contribute to the upgrading of some of the players' physical and skill abilities so as to reach the best levels. The researcher used the experimental method with the design of the two experimental and control groups as a basis for carrying out his research. The sample of the research included the players of Diyala volleyball club for the youth category (17-19)years.

The Effect of Harmonic Exercises in Agility, Motor Compatibility and Accuracy of Striking Skill Volleyball Crusher for Young Players

Harmonic exercises are one of the requirements that the athlete needs at a high level, especially the abilities of compatibility and agility. Compatibility for the development of agility, motor compatibility, and accuracy of the skill of overwhelming volleyball. As for the problem of the research, through the researcher’s field experience, he noticed the lack of use of harmonic exercises in the training units for young players, as these exercises are important and interrelated with the performance of basic skills that lead to raising the level of performance, so the researcher sought to prepare harmonic exercises because the ability of compatibility is one of the main pillars in Building the correct motor and skill performance and cannot be ignored in all cases. What increased the importance of the research is the lack of research and scientific studies for these exercises The aim of the research is: preparing harmonic exercises, as well as identifying the effect of harmonic exercises in agility, motor compatibility, and the accuracy of the skill of crushing hitting the volleyball court for young players. As for the research hypothesis, there is an effect of harmonic exercises in agility, motor compatibility, and the accuracy of the skill of crushing hitting on the volleyball field for young players. As for the research methodology and field procedures, the researcher used the experimental method to solve the research problem, and the research community was identified with the 12 players of the Habbaniyah Sports Club and they were distributed to two groups equally by random method (the lottery) and after preparing the harmonic exercises and conducting exploratory experiments, then conducting The tribal tests on the experimental and control groups, after which the experimental group was subjected to the use of harmonic exercises, while the control group continued using the usual training method of the trainer, and after (8) weeks, the post tests were conducted, then the data was processed using the appropriate statistical means. As for the most important conclusions, they were: The harmonic exercises prepared by the researcher contributed to the development of agility and motor compatibility for young players in volleyball. The most important recommendations were: the necessity of using harmonic exercises when training young players because they contribute to the development of motor abilities and basic skills in volleyball, as well as the possibility of conducting similar studies on other activities and skills.

Use of auxiliary means For anaerobic exercises And its effect on some Biochemical variables Achievement of 100 m for young women under (19 years)

The research included the aspect of developing the effectiveness of 100 m Using auxiliary means For anaerobic exercises The research problem eliminated the lack of use of biochemical tests Which depends on studying changes inside the body from a chemical point of view Which has a clear impact on the level of achievement development The researcher used the experimental method and the sample consisted of 4 runners for the effectiveness of 100m for young women in Baghdad governorate And it began to implement the experimental curriculum for a period of two months at the rate of three training units per week The researcher concluded that anaerobic exercises according to auxiliary methods have an effect on improving achievement.

Peningkatan Aktivitas Belajar dan Hasil Belajar Matematika dengan Menggunakan Media Puzzle Pada Operasi Hitung Bilangan Kelas IV SDN 054932 Rantau Panjang

This study aims to increase the activity and results of learning mathematics by using puzzle media in arithmetic operations for class IV SDN 054932 Rantau Panjang. The design of this research is Classroom Action Research (CAR) model Mc. Kemmis and Taggart, namely research conducted for two cycles. The data collection instruments used were tests and observations. Data analysis techniques in this study used qualitative and quantitative data. Based on the results of the research, it is known that before being given class action the learning activities are unsatisfactory, the learning outcomes are not complete as much as 60% and the lack of use of learning media. So the researcher conducted a class action by using a puzzle media. The results of the optimal use of puzzle media are evident from the results of teacher observations in cycle I meeting one reaching 72% (good enough) increasing in meeting two reaching 78% (good), while for Cycle II meeting one reaching 74% (good enough) increasing in meeting two reached 80% (good), and in cycle III meeting one reached 94% (very good) increased at meeting two reached 98% (very good). For student activity in cycle I, meeting one reached 70% (good enough) increased at meeting two, reaching 76% (good), while in cycle II, meeting one reached 72% (good enough) and increased at meeting two to 86% (very good ). And in cycle III meeting one reached 92% (very good) increased at meeting two reached 98% (very good). Student learning outcomes in cycle I meeting one reached 45% (not good) increased at meeting two to 50% (poor), while in cycle II meeting one reached 72% (very good) increased in meeting two to 78% (very good ), and in cycle III the first meeting reached 81% (very good) increased at the second meeting to reach 90% (very good). Thus it can be concluded that using puzzle media in learning mathematics in arithmetic operations can increase activity and learning outcomes.

Impact of capital structure on performance from a pecking order perspective: evidence from panel data of Brazilian publicly traded companies before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship of the capital structure versus the performance, from the perspective of the Pecking Order theory, of companies listed on B3, and to compare the results in the pre-pandemic and post-Covid-19 pandemic periods. The study was characterized as descriptive and quantitative. A regression was performed with panel data, a fixed and balanced model, for 187 B3 companies, whose consolidated and inflation-adjusted financial statements were available at Economática®. The quarterly data corresponded to the period from the 2nd quarter of 2018 to the 4th quarter of 2021. A dummy variable was included in the model to identify the pre-pandemic (2018 and 2019) and post-pandemic (2020 and 2021) periods. The results indicate that companies listed on B3 were negatively impacted in their value during the Covid-19 period, given that companies that increased the use of short-term third-party capital during the pandemic showed a decrease in the market value ratio divided by the Asset. The increase in leverage showed a negative relationship with their performance, as recommended by the Pecking Order theory. As a limitation of this study, the lack of use of other theories on Capital Structure to compare the results found is mentioned, thus suggesting, for future studies, the inclusion of other theories for analysis and also the realization of a deeper investigation on the effects of the problems of agency and information asymmetry that may have contributed to the results found.