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Investigating the Process of Developing and Retaining Competent IT Personnel: The Role of IT Leadership

  • Mike Eom;Naveen Gudigantala;Yong Jin Kim
    • Asia pacific journal of information systems
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.83-116
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    • 2019
  • Given the critical role of information technology (IT) in achieving organizations' strategic goals, it becomes increasingly important for organizations to develop and retain a competent IT workforce. We investigate how organizations make IT personnel feel content with their job, motivate them to perform at their best, and consequently retain them. We develop a model in which IT leadership, conceptualized as "transformational" and "transactional" IT leader behaviors, influences IT personnel's perceptions of requisite soft skills and IT personnel's Quality-of-Work-Life (QWL), and how IT personnel's QWL in turn affects IT personnel's intention to stay. Using survey data from 205 IT professionals, we found that IT leadership behaviors, particularly transformational leadership behaviors, positively influence IT personnel's intention to stay. We also found that this relationship is fully mediated by IT personnel's QWL. In addition, we found that transformational leadership behaviors positively influence IT personnel's perceptions of requisite soft skills. We discuss the implications of our findings for theory and practice.

Availability of Information Resources for Visually Impaired Students in University Libraries in Nigeria: A Tool for Inclusive University Education

  • Millie Nne Horsfall;Vincent Chima Opara
    • International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.39-49
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    • 2023
  • This research investigates the availability of information resources for visually impaired students in University libraries in Nigeria; a tool for inclusive University education. A Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and a total number of 20 University libraries took parts in the study. A self-constructed online questionnaire was designed and distributed to collect the data from respondents (librarians) using a simple random sampling technique. A total of 45 respondents filled out the online questionnaire, but 40 were valid and useful for analysis. The use of frequency count and percentages method of data analysis was adopted for this research work. The study reveals that most of the University libraries lacked information resources for visually impaired students, it was found that the inclusion of information resources for visually impaired persons will promote inclusive education and librarians' skills. The challenges hindering the availability of information resources to the visually impaired students are insufficient funds for maintenance, erratic power supply and inadequate skills by users, among others. Recommendations were made for the campaign for inclusive education and the provision of information resources for visually impaired students.

Guidelines for big data projects in artificial intelligence mathematics education (인공지능 수학 교육을 위한 빅데이터 프로젝트 과제 가이드라인)

  • Lee, Junghwa;Han, Chaereen;Lim, Woong
    • The Mathematical Education
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    • v.62 no.2
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    • pp.289-302
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    • 2023
  • In today's digital information society, student knowledge and skills to analyze big data and make informed decisions have become an important goal of school mathematics. Integrating big data statistical projects with digital technologies in high school <Artificial Intelligence> mathematics courses has the potential to provide students with a learning experience of high impact that can develop these essential skills. This paper proposes a set of guidelines for designing effective big data statistical project-based tasks and evaluates the tasks in the artificial intelligence mathematics textbook against these criteria. The proposed guidelines recommend that projects should: (1) align knowledge and skills with the national school mathematics curriculum; (2) use preprocessed massive datasets; (3) employ data scientists' problem-solving methods; (4) encourage decision-making; (5) leverage technological tools; and (6) promote collaborative learning. The findings indicate that few textbooks fully align with these guidelines, with most failing to incorporate elements corresponding to Guideline 2 in their project tasks. In addition, most tasks in the textbooks overlook or omit data preprocessing, either by using smaller datasets or by using big data without any form of preprocessing. This can potentially result in misconceptions among students regarding the nature of big data. Furthermore, this paper discusses the relevant mathematical knowledge and skills necessary for artificial intelligence, as well as the potential benefits and pedagogical considerations associated with integrating technology into big data tasks. This research sheds light on teaching mathematical concepts with machine learning algorithms and the effective use of technology tools in big data education.

Effectiveness of Simulation Prctice Education on Emergency Using Debriefing for Meaningful Learning of Nursing Student (간호대학생의 DML(Debriefing for Meaning Learning)를 적용한 응급 시뮬레이션 실습의 효과)

  • Kim, So-Myeong;Kim, Su-Ol
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.38 no.6
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    • pp.1577-1586
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    • 2021
  • The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of debriefing for meaning learning on critical thinking ability, problem-solving ability, communication abilit of nursing students. A nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used in this study. And the subjects were 73 students in D city, including 38 students in experimental group and 35 students in control group. The result critical thinking ability (t=-3.144, p=.002), problem-solving ability (t=-3.248, p=.002), and critical communication ability (t=-4.051, p=<.001) improved more significantly in the experimental group, compared with the control group. Therefor debriefing for meaning learning on nursing students' was effective education method on critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills.

Purchase Accommodation Attitude of Commercial Stock Merchandise - Focused on Cuisiniers of Deluxe Hotels - (시판용 육수 제품의 구매 수용 태도 - 특급 호텔 조리사를 중심으로 -)

  • Byun, Gwang-In;Kim, Dong-Jin;Choi, Soo-Keun
    • Culinary science and hospitality research
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.115-127
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study is to validate the evaluation of stock, which has relation with self-esteem and career for the development of commercial stock. This study conducted a survey of purchasing attitudes & receptiveness in order to hold an accurate course for developing stock. According to the analysis, the results are as follows. It examined the cuisiniers of deluxe hotels who mainly use stock of Seoul and the capital region. A total of 350 samples were distributed and 289 samples were selected for the research. Statistical analysis of collected data executed frequency, percentage, average, reliability analysis, factor analysis using SPSSWIN 12.0 PC package programs. Making stock, cooking skills, cooking methods, quality of food ingredients and cooking recipes are important. Also, sensory characteristics such as color, odor, and taste should be considered. Career and self-esteem act on the purchase accommodation attitude of commercial stock. Commercial stock products more than 1,000 mL or 2,000 mL of liquid styles need packing of vacuum pack(vinyl). Based on the result of this study, we will make efficient use of research data for the development of commercial stock products and we will be able to improve conservation of taste with good quality by making by hand through standardization and mass production of traditional culinary skills.

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The Application of Project Based Learning to Enable Students to Improve Creative Skills at Technology of Industrial Area (공업 기술적 창의력 함양을 위한 프로젝트 학습법 적용)

  • Lee, YoungMin;Bae, DongYoon
    • 대한공업교육학회지
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    • v.33 no.2
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    • pp.137-153
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    • 2008
  • This study has 4 purposes which are as the followings. First, it is to lay out the project based learning method which enables students to improve their creative skills. Second, it explains the appropriate way to apply the project based learning method to real learning situations. Third, it identifies how the students recognize the effectiveness of learning after the learning method has been applied. Finally, it discusses how learners recognized the effectiveness of project based learning method and how it enhanced their creative skills. During this study, research was conducted on students at J Industrial technical high school in a real learning situation. The study included 60 participants from 2 classes selected from 9 classes in third grade at the high school. Data was collected using surveys. Results indicated participants recognized the project based learning method allowed them to solve problems creatively. It enabled them to improve their creative skills and apply them to learning situation. Also, they recognized that this method provided them with varying creative thinking opportunities. The most effective technique to improve their creative skills was the brainstorming(42%), followed by creative problem solving(17%), and then the checklist method(15%). The content creation(32%), topic selection(32%), and project implementation(18%) for presentations best illustrated student originality.

Determinants of Information Technology Audit Quality: Evidence from Vietnam

  • NGUYEN, Anh Huu;HA, Hanh Hong;NGUYEN, Soa La
    • The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.41-50
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    • 2020
  • The paper aims to investigate auditors, auditing firms and other external factors that affect quality of information technology audit in Vietnam. We conducted 2 types of data collections including direct and on survey. For direct survey, we sent directly to auditors at the training classes organized by State Securities Exchanges Commission. An online survey was established and Google doc link was provided to the Big4 and non-Big4 auditors. We received 138 survey responses in that 90 auditors came from Big4 and 48 auditors from non-Big4 firms. The data are analyzed using a factor analysis and compare means approaches to illustrate the potential IT audit quality factors and identify differences between two groups of auditors. The results show that independence and accounting knowledge and audit skills are the most important factors. And since external auditors perform many assurance services, the independence is critical. The result also shows that the auditors need to have enough competent and professional skills when conducting an audit, especially within an IT environment that requires high quality. The findings suggest a similar pattern of two groups in the context of Vietnam and some factors of auditors and auditing firms appear to have a statistically significant impact on quality of IT audit.

Needs Analysis Case Using Key Competencies of National Competency Standards (국가직무능력표준(NCS) 직업기초능력 기반의 직군별 요구역량 : 국내 대기업 A사를 중심으로)

  • Yoon, Duk-Won;Woo, Hye-Jung;Ghang, Bong-Jun;Kim, Yoon-Ho
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.16 no.12
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    • pp.383-398
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    • 2016
  • The objective of this research is to depict examples of how a company could derive the skillset areas with the highest priority when analyzing the skill set requirements of human resources, based on the skillset requirements that are unique to each work site. For this purpose, a survey was conducted for each of the job categories for new employee in A company. The analysis results showed that in 32 out of the 34 areas, the gaps between the current levels and the expected levels were statistically significant. For employees of company A, the following 7 areas were determined to be the key job competencies with the highest priority: document creation skills, diagram creation skills, thinking skills, problem solving skills, time management skills, technology comprehension ability, and task comprehension skills. The required job competencies with the highest priority were found to be different for each job category. As a result of this research, the priority rankings of skillset requirements for each job category in company A could be determined, along with the implications for HRD/HRM and other companies.

A Study on the Implementation of a Community-based LIS Capstone Course: Developing the 21st Century Skills of Preservice Librarians through Human Library Projects (지역사회협력 기반 문헌정보학 캡스톤 교과목 개발과 운영에 관한 연구 - 휴먼라이브러리 프로젝트 수행을 통한 21세기 학습 기술 강화를 중심으로 -)

  • Jisue Lee
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Library and Information Science
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    • v.57 no.2
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    • pp.379-408
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    • 2023
  • This case study reports on the redevelopment of a course, Local Culture Information Theory offered by the Department of Library and Information Science at C University, into a capstone design course using a project-based learning approach. In collaboration with a local community youth organization, the redesigned course provided an opportunity for LIS students to develop and implement a digital literacy program that enabled high school students to use a variety of digital multimedia technologies to complete a project of digital Human Library featuring video, audio, and digital are such as webtoons. Through semi-structured interviews with 5 students and 3 staff from partner organizations, this study reports on course development process, the establishment of local partnerships, project outcome, as well as suggestions for improvements. In addition, a qualitative analysis of the participating students' interview responses using the Framework for 21st Century Learning (P21) found they developed and improved 11 skills across three core areas: life and career skills including self-direction, project management, collaboration with diverse teams, flexibility, responsibility, leadership; learning and innovation skills including communication and collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking; and information, media, and technology skills through media creation. Lessons learned and recommendations from this case study may be useful for other LIS programs and faculty interested in implementing project-based learning or developing capstone design courses.

Development of TPACK and mathematical communication of pre-service teachers in math classes using apps for group creativity (집단창의성 발현을 위한 앱 활용 수학 수업을 위한 예비교사의 TPACK과 의사소통 능력 신장 방안)

  • Kim, Bumi
    • Journal of the Korean School Mathematics Society
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.195-224
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    • 2022
  • In this study, pre-service mathematics teachers cultivated technology content teaching knowledge (TPACK) in the regular curriculum of the College of Education. The course was designed to enhance pre-service teachers' mathematical communication skills by using an application, which is a mobile mathematics learning content for the development of group creativity of high school students. The educational program to improve mathematics teaching expertise using the application for group creativity expression consists of pre-education, goal setting, planning, teaching at school, and evaluation. In this process, pre-service teachers evaluated technology tools. They also wrote a task dialogue, lesson play, reflective journal, and lesson plan to guide high school students to develop group creativity in both app activities. As a result of the educational program, pre-service mathematics teachers cultivated TPACK and enhanced their mathematical communication skills with high school students to develop group creativity.