Multidisciplinary Journal for Education, Social and Technological Sciences Vol. 05, Núm. 1 (2018)https://riunet.upv.es:443/handle/10251/1000212024-03-29T05:02:22Z2024-03-29T05:02:22ZEnvironmental implications of Universal Rural Road Access Program (URRAP) roads in Southwestern Ethiopia: The case of Jimma and Buno Bedelle zonesNagesso, HassenEdae, Milkessahttps://riunet.upv.es:443/handle/10251/1000272023-11-21T11:49:52Z2018-04-04T12:36:36ZEnvironmental implications of Universal Rural Road Access Program (URRAP) roads in Southwestern Ethiopia: The case of Jimma and Buno Bedelle zones
Nagesso, Hassen; Edae, Milkessa
[EN] Ethiopia has been undertaking numerous development programs and projects with the objective of taking a country to the middle-income countries in the near future. Universal Rural Road Access Program (URRAP) roads being constructed in Jimma and Bunno Bedele zones are among the projects in Ethiopia. Although these projects are assumed to bring desirable positive change, there are sometimes negative consequences on environmental issues. Accordingly, the objective of this study was to investigate the negative sides of these projects on environmental elements. Household survey with randomly selected household heads and in-depth interview, focus group discussion (FGD) and observation for purposively selected samples were used to collect relevant and required data. Thereby, data were analyzed quantitatively by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and qualitatively through thematic method. The findings from the analyzed data show that rural roads being constructed by URRAP have both positive and negative impacts on plant species, bird species, reptile species, mammal’s species, amphibians’ species, soil, and climate. Finally, URRAP is in dilemma and needs an extensive and frequent supervision, monitoring, inclusive, interdisciplinary and sound strategies and policies by responsible bodies at all expected levels and contexts.
2018-04-04T12:36:36ZCanvas Framework for Performing Systematic Reviews AnalysisAlmeida, Fernandohttps://riunet.upv.es:443/handle/10251/1000262023-11-21T11:49:52Z2018-04-04T12:32:02ZCanvas Framework for Performing Systematic Reviews Analysis
Almeida, Fernando
[EN] The systematic review of the literature is a fundamental methodology for analyzing critically the existing literature on a given research theme. They are designed to be methodical, replicable and guide the author in identifying the main lines of investigation and conclusions in each scientific domain and, in addition, help them in the identification of new directions of research. However, the systematic review process is typically viewed as too heterogeneous, complex and time-consuming. In this sense, it is pertinent to propose a new approach for conducting systematic reviews that may be more agile, not only in terms of development, but also in the analysis of the results of a systematic review process. This article presents a canvas framework for conducting a systematic review composed of nine blocks and based on a set of identified good practices found in the literature, in which it is possible to easily identify all the steps of the process, options taken, and main results.
2018-04-04T12:32:02ZPresent and Future of the E-Learning in Economics Schools and FacultiesCasasús Estellés, T.Ivars Escortell, A.López Rodríguez, M.I.https://riunet.upv.es:443/handle/10251/1000252023-11-21T11:49:52Z2018-04-04T12:27:37ZPresent and Future of the E-Learning in Economics Schools and Faculties
Casasús Estellés, T.; Ivars Escortell, A.; López Rodríguez, M.I.
[EN] The goal of this paper is to justify/motivate the existence of MOOCs of quantitative subjects, particularly of Mathematics and Statistics, in the degrees taught in Faculties of Economics and Business, complementary to the standard university courses. The changes in curricula carried out in Spain in the last decade have boosted access to these faculties’ degrees for all kind of students. However, some of these students lack skills and abilities enough to successfully tackle the first university Mathematics and Statistics courses, as these are currently designed. Empirical studies support the use of multimedia material as a very effective supporting tool for successful learning.
Thus, after assessing the student’s academic performance in quantitative subjects before and after the introduction of the Bologna process, and obtaining worrying results, the implementation of the use ICTs on a regular basis is proposed in order to optimize the teaching-learning process.
The data used in the study correspond to those obtained for students of the degree of Tourism and the degree in International Business, two degrees with very different characteristics and that, therefore, reflect a great diversity of the students of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Valencia.
2018-04-04T12:27:37ZFeature Analysis of the “Customer Relationship Management” Systems for Higher Education Institutionsde Juan-Jordán, HugoGuijarro-García, MaríaHernandez Gadea, Javierhttps://riunet.upv.es:443/handle/10251/1000242023-11-21T11:49:52Z2018-04-04T12:23:19ZFeature Analysis of the “Customer Relationship Management” Systems for Higher Education Institutions
de Juan-Jordán, Hugo; Guijarro-García, María; Hernandez Gadea, Javier
[EN] Universities, business schools and other higher education institutions all over the world are experiencing deep changes in the way they work and interrelate with their ‘clients’, i.e. students and their relatives, alumni and donors, faculty and staff members, because these constituents are demanding more attention through different channels as well as immediate response and service. Technology - materialized in the form of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems - is the great promise for solving these demands.
This article summarizes the features a CRM system should possess to make educational institutions thrive in the current digital era, and points out the future trends on this topic. The final objective is neither an analysis of the applications available on the market nor a selection guide, but a recommendation for the end users to utilize a CRM system when considering achieving some of the business needs implied in the features available on these CRMs.
2018-04-04T12:23:19ZUsing Structured Positive and Negative Reinforcement to Change Student Behavior in Educational Settings in order to Achieve Student Academic SuccessKelly, J.Pohl, B.https://riunet.upv.es:443/handle/10251/1000232023-11-21T11:49:52Z2018-04-04T12:19:08ZUsing Structured Positive and Negative Reinforcement to Change Student Behavior in Educational Settings in order to Achieve Student Academic Success
Kelly, J.; Pohl, B.
[EN] Typically, classroom management approaches for dealing with disruptions and misbehavior from students involve the use of various forms of punishment: removal from the classroom, fines, in-school and out-of- school suspensions, or expulsions (Garret, 2015). However, traditional classroom management methods have yielded very little positive results. Some would even argue that classroom behaviors are escalating out of control. Using research based approaches; this article’s goal is to help teachers discover student-centered approaches that will positively improve discipline inside the classroom.
2018-04-04T12:19:08ZOptimization approaches for robot trajectory planningLlopis-Albert, CarlosRubio, FranciscoValero, Franciscohttps://riunet.upv.es:443/handle/10251/1000222023-11-21T11:49:52Z2018-04-04T12:12:48ZOptimization approaches for robot trajectory planning
Llopis-Albert, Carlos; Rubio, Francisco; Valero, Francisco
[EN] The development of optimal trajectory planning algorithms for autonomous robots is a key issue in order to efficiently perform the robot tasks. This problem is hampered by the complex environment regarding the kinematics and dynamics of robots with several arms and/or degrees of freedom (dof), the design of collision-free trajectories and the physical limitations of the robots. This paper presents a review about the existing robot motion planning techniques and discusses their pros and cons regarding completeness, optimality, efficiency, accuracy, smoothness, stability, safety and scalability.
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