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Kuwait University Students Awareness, Usage, Perceptions and Satisfaction Pertaining to E-Books
This study aims to analyze Kuwait University (KU) students' awareness, use, attitudes, and satisfaction pertaining to e-books. Students' views and perceptions were measured using an online survey questionnaire that was distributed in KU's colleges during the spring semester of the 2017- 2018 academic year. The research design that was newly proposed by this study- information and communication technology acceptance model (ICTAM)- revealed several interesting results such as the following: (1) almost three fourths of the students were aware of e-books and their uses in education; however, only approximately one- fourth were aware of KU's e-books service; (2) more than one-third of students believed that e-books are broadly adopted into education whether as an alternative/ companion medium to printed text books/ books or supplementary materials for the classroom, and more than three fourths of them had used e-books earlier; yet, only approximately one- quarter had previously used KU's e-books service; (3) almost three-fourths of students from among those who had used e-books earlier and one-third of students from among those who had not used e-books ever perceived its ease of use; (4) approximately three- fourths of students from among those who had experienced using e-books previously and almost one-half of students among those who had not used e-books at all perceived its usefulness and effectiveness for education; (5) more than one- half of students from among those who had used e-books earlier, and more than one- third of students from among those who had not used e-books ever perceived its importance/ significance for education and work; (6) almost two-thirds of students from among those who had used e-books before reported being satisfied with their experience of using e-books; and (7) more than two- thirds of students from among those who have already used e-books have confirmed that they will continue to use e-books in the future, and almost one half of students from among those who have not used e-books of any kind reported their intention and motivation to use e-books in the future.
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Anemia and its Main Risk Factors
Anemia is a significant public health concern that frequently affects children and women of reproductive age. However, few studies have been conducted to detect the prevalence of Anemia among Kuwaiti University students. This is a cross-sectional study that examined the association between students' sociodemographic variables and (1) their knowledge of Anemia (factors and symptoms), (2) their attitudes toward seeking treatment, (3) their lifestyle behaviors (physical activity and dietary habits), and (4) their main sources of information about Anemia. A total of 360 Kuwaiti students aged 18 to 30 years were selected. The participants completed a self-administrated survey comprised of sociodemographic characteristics, Anemia risk factor scale, the most common Anemia symptoms scale, and sources of Anemia information. Descriptive statistics, a t-test, and ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The prevalence of Anemia among the participants was 21.7%, and the incidence was more frequent among female students (18.2%). This study demonstrated the following participant responses: the family were the main sources of information about Anemia; dizziness, pallor, and hair loss were the most common symptoms of Anemia; and iron deficiency, heredity, and fast food consumption were the most common risk factors for Anemia. Moreover, the participants' sex and religious affiliations were significantly associated with hearing about Anemia, and the participants' ages and educational levels were significantly associated with deficiencies that can cause Anemia. Finally, knowledge about Anemia's risk factors was significantly associated with the participants' age, and knowledge about Anemia's common symptoms was significantly associated with the participants' sex.
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The Relationship between some Factors Affecting Remote Teaching and some Demographic Variables among Faculty Members during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Objectives: This study identified barriers associated with faculty members' engagement in remote teaching, and indicated the impact of some demographic variables on the classification of barriers, namely, personal, attitudinal, and contextual factors. Method: A descriptive approach was used for collecting and analyzing data. The questionnaire comprised two main sections: (1) the demo¬graphic characteristics and (2) factors that are categorized into three main categories: personal barriers, attitudinal factors and con¬textual factors. Data and Study Sample questionnaire was distributed to 1800 faculty members, and the response rate was 17% for a total of 309 respondents. Results: The results indicated that there were 28 significant barriers facing faculty members who teach remotely. Among the top two obstacles were \"cheating and plagiarism among students in remote teaching\" and the \"lack of laws and regulations toward remote teaching\". The results also revealed that female faculty members were less anxious toward remote teaching than were male faculty members. In addition, those who taught at humanities colleges were more anxious regarding remote teaching than were those who taught at science colleges. Furthermore, the more experience with teaching that faculty members have, the more resistant they are to virtual teaching. One implication of this study is that the traditional evaluation methods cannot simply be applied to remote teaching. Conclusion: Finally, this study recommends that policy makers should take the study results into consideration when developing remote teaching policies, especially in developing countries.
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Strategies Used By Kuwait University English Language Student Teachers In Learning New English Vocabulary
The present study investigated English language student-teachers' strategies in learning new English vocabulary with reference to some variables (gender and year of study). The sample consisted of 70 students: 29 males and 41 females from the College of Education at Kuwait University. The analytical descriptive approach was applied and a questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. The coefficient alpha Cronbach was (0.920) of the 41 questionnaire items divided into three domains: vocabulary determination strategies, metacognitive strategies, and memory strategies. The statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) were used to obtain percentages, means and standard deviations. Both t-test and One Way ANOVA were also applied for data analysis. The results indicated that the degree of students' use of these strategies came to a medium degree. On the one hand, the most used strategy was the cognitive strategies with a special focus on in-class note-taking strategy. On the other hand, the least used strategy was the memory strategies with a special focus on grouping words spatially on a page. The study concluded with a number of recommendations to enhance vocabulary learning
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The Use of Social Media as a Learning Tool by Staff in the College of Education, Kuwait University
The use of social media as a learning tool in the College of Education, Kuwait University, was explored by interviewing a purposive sample (n=10) of the faculty members. A thematic analysis of the qualitative data provided empirical evidence to support the conclusion that all of the staff perceived that the use of social media potentially benefits the learning performance of students in a sex-segregated education system. Findings, also, reflected the results of a quantitative study previously conducted in Saudi Arabia. The perceived benefits of social media use included stimulating interactivity with peers and teachers and active collaborative learning and enhancing student engagement. Three of the staff suggested that fundamental Arab/Islamic ideology (e.g., gender segregation) may act as a constraint. The staff also reported certain technical difficulties that could be easily resolved by the co-ordinator of the Educational Technology Centre at Kuwait University. The study recommends developing a formal framework with written guidelines, taking into account the cultural context of a sex-segregated educational system..
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