Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Sadia Deep Author-X-Name-First: Sadia Author-X-Name-Last: Deep Author-Name: Berhannudin Mohd Salleh Author-X-Name-First: Berhannudin Mohd Author-X-Name-Last: Salleh Author-Name: Hussain Othman Author-X-Name-First: Hussain Author-X-Name-Last: Othman Title: Study on problem-based learning towards improving soft skills of students in effective communication class Abstract: A bulk of studies indicates an improvement of various soft skills through applying problem-based learning (PBL) approach but there is still a dearth of such pedagogies in the Asia region. The core objective of this study was, therefore, to identify the effects of electronic PBL on the soft skills, conflict resolution traits, and aspects of enhancing group learning among undergraduate. Through a mixed method approach, a total 57 students from different faculties at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia participated in the semester-long research study. Pre-test and post-test were administered at the beginning and end of the semester along with observing the sessions and analysing the documents. The computation of mean compared with the standard value of the mean of the pre and post-test revealed the significant effect of PBL on improving the soft skills of the students and enhancing group learning including overcoming communication conflicts. The observation and document analysis supported the findings obtained from the questionnaire. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 17-34 Issue: 1 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: problem-based learning; PBL; soft skills; conflict resolution skills; group learning; mixed methods; social media; communication conflicts. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=96512 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:1:p:17-34 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ahmad Amer Author-X-Name-First: Ahmad Author-X-Name-Last: Amer Author-Name: Wajeeh Daher Author-X-Name-First: Wajeeh Author-X-Name-Last: Daher Title: Moodle quizzes as a teaching tool in English for academic purposes course Abstract: Moodle is a learning management system (LMS) whose popularity, as adjunct to traditional courses ('blended' or 'hybrid') or as a tool for distance education programs in various disciplines, is rapidly increasing. The research goal was to examine college students' acceptance of this LMS for learning 'English for academic purposes' course (EAP), when Moodle is rich in quizzes. One hundred twenty-nine BEd college students from the two specialisations (special-education and early-childhood) participated in the research. The technology acceptance model was used to examine college students' acceptance of this version of Moodle. The research results demonstrate that the participants rated the experience above average. In addition, the results show that the three components PU, CSE, and PEU are proved key determinants, not only of EAP students' attitudes towards Moodle platform that is rich in quizzes, but also their future use of this platform as academic learners, and thus as teachers. The participants' intrinsic and extrinsic motivations had significant correlations with the five components of Moodle acceptance for EAP. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 35-49 Issue: 1 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: Moodle quizzes; English for academic purposes; EAP; technology acceptance; college students. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=96513 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:1:p:35-49 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mrinal Musib Author-X-Name-First: Mrinal Author-X-Name-Last: Musib Title: Creating and integrating relevant educational cartoons with scenario-based learning strategies to impart long-term ethics learning Abstract: Active and interactive learning are considered harbingers to life-long learning and many have recommended appropriate integration of technology and teaching methodologies to impart authentic learning. It is of utmost importance that classroom teaching be relevant and should involve potential real-life ethical situations that the students may face in the workplace. We thus need to ensure that the students retain and find application of their learning that they have accomplished in the classroom, outside the classroom. In this study, I have endeavoured to create relevant skits/plays which have been converted to educational cartoons to teach ethics to undergraduate engineering students. The students assumed the role of individual characters as depicted in the script/skit and engaged in open-ended discussion post identifying the ethical context addressed in the script. These cartoons would be used as flipped classrooms to enhance authentic and life-long learning experience to impart an innovative/novel way of teaching and learning. Data and feedback were collected from participating students and which was very encouraging. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 50-63 Issue: 1 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: scenario-based learning; active learning; student feedback; educational cartoons; MOOC's; SoTL; ethics; authentic and life-long learning; technology enhanced learning; flipped classrooms; innovative teaching; skits and plays. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=96533 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:1:p:50-63 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Polona Jančič Author-X-Name-First: Polona Author-X-Name-Last: Jančič Author-Name: Vlasta Hus Author-X-Name-First: Vlasta Author-X-Name-Last: Hus Title: Representation of teaching strategies based on constructivism in social studies Abstract: The constructivist approach emphasises students' active roles in the education process, as well as their capabilities of developing their own knowledge by themselves based on experience and previous knowledge. This empirical study outlines research on the representation of the constructivist approach, focused on didactic strategies, conducted among 181 lower primary school teachers teaching social studies in Slovenia in the fourth or fifth grades in the academic year 2015/2016. The results have shown that teachers believe that they have a basic knowledge on constructivism and that in their opinion it is possible to teach social studies according to constructivism. Results also show that the selection of didactic strategies for individual content matches special didactic recommendations offered by the curriculum for social studies and that the social studies teachers most often decide to use experiential-, research- and problem-based learning. It is due to lack of time and too many students per class, constructivism-oriented teaching strategies are not used to a greater extent. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 64-77 Issue: 1 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: primary school; teachers; social studies; constructivism; teaching strategies. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=96535 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:1:p:64-77 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mohamed Buheji Author-X-Name-First: Mohamed Author-X-Name-Last: Buheji Title: Influence of visualised reflection on 'solving socio-economic problems' - a case from youth economy forums Abstract: Reflection has been well studied in psychology, education and management literature, however rarely, its influence been realised as a socio-economic value. In this paper, mechanism of reflection is dissected and then applied on five groups of youth economy forum projects to see how youth would use visualised reflection on solving socio-economic problems. Youth experience and mindset are evaluated through presentations to see influence of youth visualisation and critical reflection while dealing with problems before, during and after the forums. Impact of such practices on youth capacity and innovativeness are investigated. Each project is evaluated by its stakeholders. Teams observations and participation in feedback surveys showed how youth capacity for solving socio-economic problems can be enhanced. Results show clear empowerment of youth through tackling complex problems can come from simple methodologies and with minimal resources. Further longitudinal studies are recommended to optimise youth visualised reflection while overcoming geographical limitations. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 1-16 Issue: 1 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: reflection; critical reflection; learning; visualisation; socio-economy; innovativeness; youth economy; mindset; problem solving; empowerment of youth; youth capacity. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=96537 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:1:p:1-16 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Eliana Andréa Severo Author-X-Name-First: Eliana Andréa Author-X-Name-Last: Severo Author-Name: Alessandro Becker Author-X-Name-First: Alessandro Author-X-Name-Last: Becker Author-Name: Julio Cesar Ferro De Guimarães Author-X-Name-First: Julio Cesar Ferro De Author-X-Name-Last: Guimarães Author-Name: Claudio Rotta Author-X-Name-First: Claudio Author-X-Name-Last: Rotta Title: The teaching of innovation and environmental sustainability and its relationship with entrepreneurship in Southern Brazil Abstract: To the extent that innovation, entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability have been configured as good opportunities for organisations and society, innovation teaching and environmental sustainability teaching have gained importance for the development of an entrepreneurial mindset that can contribute to openness and management of organisations and for the preservation of the environment. Thus, this study aims to analyse the relationship between the constructs innovation teaching, environmental sustainability teaching and entrepreneurship, in the perception of students of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Southern Brazil. The methodology used was a quantitative research, applied to 502 students of higher education, analysed through the modelling of structural equations. The results highlight that encouraging entrepreneurship has become a high-priority topic in teaching-learning practices, as entrepreneurial activities are being considered as a driving force for innovation. In addition, it is important to highlight that innovation teaching is an important way to enhance the entrepreneurial mindset of college students, which may contribute to the local economy, to the opening of new businesses, and to the income generation without environmental damage. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 78-105 Issue: 1 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: innovation teaching; environmental sustainability teaching; entrepreneurship; higher education; Brazil. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=96553 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:1:p:78-105 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Billy Tak-Ming Wong Author-X-Name-First: Billy Tak-Ming Author-X-Name-Last: Wong Author-Name: Kam Cheong Li Author-X-Name-First: Kam Cheong Author-X-Name-Last: Li Author-Name: Beryl Yuen-Yee Wong Author-X-Name-First: Beryl Yuen-Yee Author-X-Name-Last: Wong Author-Name: Joseph Shiu-Wing Yau Author-X-Name-First: Joseph Shiu-Wing Author-X-Name-Last: Yau Title: Evolution and effectiveness of e-learning in accounting education: the case of Hong Kong Abstract: This paper reviews the evolution of e-learning in accounting education in Hong Kong tertiary institutions. As a case study, it also reports an evaluation of the effectiveness of e-learning in an accounting program. E-learning has been broadly employed in the higher education in Hong Kong as an important blended learning mode of knowledge-sharing and for motivating the accounting students to develop lifelong learning skills. This paper examines the historical development and adoption of e-learning in accounting education during the past decades, showing how its evolution has been in line with the overall technological developments in education delivery as well as the accounting industry. On this basis, the e-learning practice of an accounting program was evaluated for its effectiveness. The findings showed that students were satisfied with the overall quality of the e-learning facilities provided on campus, but provision of technical support and user training was the area which may hinder the effective use of the facilities. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 185-196 Issue: 2 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: accounting education; accountancy profession; e-learning; blended learning. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=97659 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:2:p:185-196 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kam Cheong Li Author-X-Name-First: Kam Cheong Author-X-Name-Last: Li Author-Name: Billy Tak-Ming Wong Author-X-Name-First: Billy Tak-Ming Author-X-Name-Last: Wong Title: Advancing teaching with massive open online courses: a review of case studies Abstract: This paper reviews the adoption of massive open online courses (MOOCs) by higher education institutions for teaching on-campus courses, and summarises the good practices from relevant case studies. From a total of 28 case studies, it identifies the characteristics of MOOC adoption - platforms, course materials, approaches to facilitate interaction, and assessment methods. The good practices highlight the importance of: 1) the division of labour in implementing MOOCs; 2) the effective use of technology; 3) course redesign based on experience with MOOCs. Examples of institutional practices in adopting MOOCs are provided, illustrating the diverse ways of utilising them to offer students a flexible and personalised learning experience in on-campus courses and tackle the challenges encountered during the adoption of MOOCs. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 141-155 Issue: 2 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: classroom; teaching; higher education; massive open online courses; MOOCs; bMOOCs. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=97660 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:2:p:141-155 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Lap-Kei Lee Author-X-Name-First: Lap-Kei Author-X-Name-Last: Lee Author-Name: Cheuk-Him Chau Author-X-Name-First: Cheuk-Him Author-X-Name-Last: Chau Author-Name: Chun-Hin Chau Author-X-Name-First: Chun-Hin Author-X-Name-Last: Chau Author-Name: Chun-Tim Ng Author-X-Name-First: Chun-Tim Author-X-Name-Last: Ng Author-Name: Jun-Hao Hu Author-X-Name-First: Jun-Hao Author-X-Name-Last: Hu Author-Name: Chun-Yin Wong Author-X-Name-First: Chun-Yin Author-X-Name-Last: Wong Author-Name: Lap-Chung Yu Author-X-Name-First: Lap-Chung Author-X-Name-Last: Yu Author-Name: Nga-In Wu Author-X-Name-First: Nga-In Author-X-Name-Last: Wu Title: Improving the experience of teaching and learning kindergarten-level English vocabulary using augmented reality Abstract: This paper explores the possibility of using the augmented reality (AR) technology to improve the learning experience of kindergarten students, the teaching experience of teachers and to address the parents' concern that a long-time usage of electronic devices may affect their child's health. We developed two AR mobile application prototypes to teach kindergarten students English vocabulary in an interactive and attractive way. The first application allows kindergarten students to learn in any place and at any time using a mobile device. To address the parents' concern on health, a monitoring system is implemented to allow parents to monitor their child's usage and stop the application remotely. The other application targets to use AR to ease teachers' class preparation and teaching, and to improve students' learning experience. Preliminary evaluation and teacher feedbacks gave insights how practitioners can use AR in early childhood education and brings benefits to students, teachers and parents. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 110-125 Issue: 2 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: augmented reality; English learning; early childhood education; educational games; parental perspectives. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=97661 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:2:p:110-125 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Chiaki Iwasaki Author-X-Name-First: Chiaki Author-X-Name-Last: Iwasaki Title: Instructional support for the faculty members to promote flipped classroom based on the IDEAL model in Japanese higher education Abstract: This research was conducted to suggest a design for instructional support that faculty members could use to promote an effective flipped classroom. To accomplish this, a questionnaire survey was first conducted on the current state of flipped classrooms for university faculty members in order to obtain teacher support methods. Second, the survey results were used to design instructional support for faculty members to promote an effective flipped classroom based on the integrated design, evaluation, and assessment of loadings (IDEAL) model. By examining the survey results, the author identified four points as problems and opportunities to define goals, and from which to explore possible strategies. Based on these points, the author developed and prepared a learning environment about writing and a staff development course for teachers to experience the flipped classroom as both learners and teachers. After experiencing the flipped classroom, instructors developed lessons based on their reflections as learners. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 170-184 Issue: 2 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: flipped-classroom; instructional support; faculty development; IDEAL model; e-learning; active learning; higher education. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=97670 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:2:p:170-184 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Melinda Dela Peña Bandalaria Author-X-Name-First: Melinda Dela Peña Author-X-Name-Last: Bandalaria Title: Massive open online courses as open educational resources in a blended teaching and learning mode of instructional delivery in higher education Abstract: Education system, especially in developing countries, faces many challenges which include the quality of instruction as concretised by the quality of instructional content and qualifications of the teachers. The increasing adoption of open education practice (OEP) especially massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources (OERs) presents some potentials to address the concern of access to quality education. Many studies already provided some results on the use of OERs to improve instructional content. Harnessing MOOCs potential, on the other hand, is still constrained by factors like low completion rates and sustainability model. A preliminary study was done to look at the potential of using MOOCs as OERs in a blended teaching and learning mode of instruction. Specifically, the study determined the mechanics involved in the adoption of the model; the learners experience and perceived effectiveness of the model in terms of facilitating their learnings and the advantages and challenges in the adoption of the MOOCs as OERs model. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 156-169 Issue: 2 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: massive open online courses; MOOCs; open educational resources; OERs; teaching innovation; teaching model; higher education. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=97671 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:2:p:156-169 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Yan Keung Hui Author-X-Name-First: Yan Keung Author-X-Name-Last: Hui Author-Name: Lam For Kwok Author-X-Name-First: Lam For Author-X-Name-Last: Kwok Title: A review on learning analytics Abstract: Learning analytics is a new research stream developed from other previous related streams such as academic analytics and educational data mining. We conducted a literature review on recent publications related to data analytics in education in various journals and conferences. With the reference model proposed by Chatti et al (2012), we proposed a refined model by introducing the second layer elements to two out of the four dimensions and propose changes to the list of options of some dimensions. We then analysed publications of the initial three years (2014-2016) in the <i>Journal of Learning Analytics</i> based on the refined model. We discovered five trends in learning analytics applications including extending the data landscape to non-academic data and shifting of objectives and analysis methods. Finally, we proposed four future research directions in this area and rationalised the relationship between dimensions in the model. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 197-222 Issue: 2 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: learning analytics; student success; student performance; intervention. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=97673 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:2:p:197-222 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Xiaobin Liu Author-X-Name-First: Xiaobin Author-X-Name-Last: Liu Author-Name: Manfei Xu Author-X-Name-First: Manfei Author-X-Name-Last: Xu Author-Name: Meihui Li Author-X-Name-First: Meihui Author-X-Name-Last: Li Author-Name: Meiting Han Author-X-Name-First: Meiting Author-X-Name-Last: Han Author-Name: Zejia Chen Author-X-Name-First: Zejia Author-X-Name-Last: Chen Author-Name: Yiling Mo Author-X-Name-First: Yiling Author-X-Name-Last: Mo Author-Name: Xiujuan Chen Author-X-Name-First: Xiujuan Author-X-Name-Last: Chen Author-Name: Minjia Liu Author-X-Name-First: Minjia Author-X-Name-Last: Liu Title: Improving English pronunciation via automatic speech recognition technology Abstract: This study presents a research study on applying automatic speech recognition (ASR) technology in English pronunciation correction. We also discuss the relationship between ELF/ESL learners' self-improvement and English teacher's classroom teaching. The results show that ASR technology can help Chinese English learners improve their English pronunciation. The research aims to provide a new and practical way for ELF/ESL learners to improve English pronunciation as well as provide a new mode of English pronunciation teaching for relevant educators. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 126-140 Issue: 2 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: ASR technology; English pronunciation improvement; English pronunciation teaching. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=97674 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:2:p:126-140 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mirjana Radetić-Paić Author-X-Name-First: Mirjana Author-X-Name-Last: Radetić-Paić Title: Video games with violent contents and family resilience factors Abstract: Researches have appeared recently which explain the correlation between video games and aggression and include the 'third' variable. In this research the possible variables included were variables linked to family resilience. The research aim is to determine the correlation between playing video games with elements of violence and students' family resilience factors, i.e., if they influence and which are the specific family resilience factors which influence the choice of playing violent or non-violent video games. The purpose of the research is linked to planning adequate preventive interventions for the young. The convenient sample of examinees was formed by first-year students of the Faculty of Educational Sciences of the Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia. The regression analysis as a multivariate method for data processing has been used and it established the prognostic value of the group of predictive variables. In general, it can be concluded that showing emotions, responsibility and keeping promises inside a family can be linked to playing video games with non-violent contents. The results are especially important for future teachers, since they need to be able to develop appropriate strategies which prevent adverse impacts on learning abilities such as social and communication skills. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 223-236 Issue: 3 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: video games; violent contents; aggressiveness; family resilience factors; emotions; long-term desensitisation effects; university students. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=98883 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:3:p:223-236 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hathairat Kunakornsakul Author-X-Name-First: Hathairat Author-X-Name-Last: Kunakornsakul Author-Name: Pichet Pinit Author-X-Name-First: Pichet Author-X-Name-Last: Pinit Author-Name: Raghu Echempati Author-X-Name-First: Raghu Author-X-Name-Last: Echempati Title: Preliminary design and implementation of embedding information literacy into an undergraduate engineering course Abstract: Engineering students need content-relevant information literacy (IL) experience for critical acquiring and using information in academic to professional life. Modular learning becomes a self-directed and connectivism approach that blends IL and subject learning outcomes explicit to students. However, there is rarely applicable model for this entire integration. This paper presents the design and implementation of modular learning with embedding of IL into a learning course (ei2LC). The modules were designed with: 1) core concepts of an engineering subject; 2) core concepts of IL; 3) instructional design, for a course on machinery and design and presented to 32 undergraduate students. Pre and post-IL assessment were administrated to reveal their IL skills improvement. The results indicate their progress on IL skills and valuable feedbacks. This study shows how to embed a cohesive IL experience in all elements of an engineering course as a seamless instruction and a concept in other courses. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 237-266 Issue: 3 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: information literacy; self-directed learner; modular learning; learning outcomes; instructional design; feedback; reflection; machinery and design; engineering students. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=98884 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:3:p:237-266 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ali Sheikhaboumasoudi Author-X-Name-First: Ali Author-X-Name-Last: Sheikhaboumasoudi Author-Name: Ali Nasr Isfahani Author-X-Name-First: Ali Nasr Author-X-Name-Last: Isfahani Author-Name: Ali Shaemi Barzoki Author-X-Name-First: Ali Shaemi Author-X-Name-Last: Barzoki Title: Evaluating the influence of error management culture factors on human resources productivity and strategic human capital - the case of Mobarakeh Steel Company Abstract: The main aim of this study is to determine factors influencing the error management culture and investigating the impact of such factors on the development of strategic human capital and human resources productivity. Mobarakeh Steel Company has been selected as the case study and mixed (qualitative-quantitative) method has been applied for data analysis. In the qualitative and quantitative analyses, 25 executive managers and 153 experienced employees have been selected, respectively. The influencing factors as prerequisites for effective management of error in the organisation's culture were determined as changing the attitude and belief of management toward error, paying attention to all dimensions of error management, balanced learning in all departments of the company, integrated actions for establishing an error management culture and a fundamental development in the human resources system of the company. Findings indicate that the managers focused on the importance and stronger support of the importance of the main factors affecting the error management culture. Also, a platform was created for the development of strategic human capital with a learning-from-errors approach and encouraging the organisation to improve human resource productivity. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 267-284 Issue: 3 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: error; learning from error; error management culture; strategic human capital; human resource productivity. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=98885 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:3:p:267-284 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nur Qudus Author-X-Name-First: Nur Author-X-Name-Last: Qudus Author-Name: Adhi Kusumastuti Author-X-Name-First: Adhi Author-X-Name-Last: Kusumastuti Author-Name: Samsudin Anis Author-X-Name-First: Samsudin Author-X-Name-Last: Anis Author-Name: Abdul Latif Ahmad Author-X-Name-First: Abdul Latif Author-X-Name-Last: Ahmad Title: Emulsion liquid membrane for lead removal: intensified low shear extraction Abstract: The paper provides a technological innovation process to improve lead removal under low shear counter rotating Taylor-Couette column (TCC). Emulsion was prepared using TOA, Span 80, kerosene, and ammonia. Feed solution composed of lead nitrate in deionised water and HCl. The emulsion and feed solution were then contacted in TCC at various conditions including HCl concentration, initial feed concentration, volume ratio of emulsion to feed phase, extraction time, and ratio of angular frequency of outer and inner cylinders. The results showed that the system was effective for lead removal. The best extraction performance was obtained at HCl concentration of 0.1 M, initial feed concentration of 40 ppm, volume ratio of emulsion to feed phase of 1/5, extraction time of 7 min, and angular frequency ratio of 0.5. Overall, the use of low-shear TCC process intensified the mixing of emulsion and feed phases well that avoiding emulsion instability during the process. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 285-295 Issue: 3 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: emulsion liquid membrane; lead removal; Taylor-Couette column; TCC; intensification; low shear extraction; novel extraction technology; innovation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=98887 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:3:p:285-295 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jonathan B. Allred Author-X-Name-First: Jonathan B. Author-X-Name-Last: Allred Author-Name: Cheryl A. Murphy Author-X-Name-First: Cheryl A. Author-X-Name-Last: Murphy Title: Interactive electronic textbook use in higher education: grades, engagement, and student perceptions Abstract: A trend towards electronic textbooks (e-textbooks) in higher education has given cause for additional research regarding their effectiveness when compared with traditional print textbooks. There is a lack of research specifically regarding interactive e-textbooks - texts that have been enriched with embedded links, videos, quizzes, or other activities. This study presents the findings from an introductory education course within a large university in the USA that began using an interactive e-textbook as the dominant text for the course. Correlation was measured between student grades and three different elements of an interactive electronic textbook: total time spent logged into the e-textbook, student engagement level, and percent of interactive activities accessed. Student perceptions of the e-textbook were also gathered. Results showed significant positive correlation between overall course grades and two of the three variables tested (time and engagement). Survey results revealed a high level of comfort and convenience using the interactive e-textbook. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 296-309 Issue: 3 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: electronic textbooks; e-textbooks; interactive textbooks; engagement; textbooks; grades; learning; higher education; student perceptions; print textbooks; time; activities. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=98895 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:3:p:296-309 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Teeraporn Saeheaw Author-X-Name-First: Teeraporn Author-X-Name-Last: Saeheaw Title: Mentoring community pharmaceutical technicians incubator to reduce high-alert drugs pre-dispensing errors and promote functional competency Abstract: Unstructured training program caused new pharmaceutical technicians' misinformation in pre-dispensing operation which reflected in increasing pre-dispensing error rates, and their poor functional competency. To improve hospital accreditation quality, this paper presents a learning innovation 'mentoring community pharmaceutical technicians incubator' by integrating: 1) mentoring CoPs as an incubator to bring up conceptual knowledge and new experience layers; 2) CommonKADs 'knowledge model' as a knowledge acquisition method; 3) common functional competency standard as competency measurement criteria. Results showed that the incubator reduced drugs and high-alert drugs pre-dispensing errors into hospital standard. Functional competency in week 1-5 improved 1.18 scores (29.5%), and week 6-10 was at 0.50 scores (12.5%). Knowledge model illustrated that two inference layers were created, and domain knowledge was growing more than 50%. This paper suggests that the proposed incubator can promote Thai new pharmaceutical technicians in knowledge, competence, and performance layers by shifting from unstructured training program to reach higher levels of learning. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 310-347 Issue: 3 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: mentoring CoPs; innovation and learning; defensive routine; pre-dispensing errors; common functional competency of pharmacist; a learning innovation; high-alert drugs pre-dispensing errors; knowledge management; provincial hospital; pre-dispensing performance. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=98898 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:3:p:310-347 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Zvone Vodovnik Author-X-Name-First: Zvone Author-X-Name-Last: Vodovnik Title: The Bologna reform and its impact on the motivation and activities of the academics - a national case study: Slovenia Abstract: In Europe and in Slovenia, the Bologna reform of higher education has not yet been completed. This process was introduced with the aim of improving the efficiency and quality of teaching among others. A necessary condition for the successful implementation of the reform is the active involvement of teachers; however, this may be achieved only if the teachers are highly motivated for creative professional work. The objective of this analysis is to establish whether the legal regulation governing this reform and its implementation has had a positive impact on the motivation of the teachers during the advanced reform of higher education on the basis of the Bologna Declaration. The results of this research indicate that the regulation of the legal position of teachers is not completely aligned with the values arising from international law. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 349-362 Issue: 4 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: higher education; employment law; academics; rights and duties; Bologna reform; lifelong learning; Slovenia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=99980 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:4:p:349-362 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Khalid Abdul Wahid Author-X-Name-First: Khalid Abdul Author-X-Name-Last: Wahid Author-Name: Wan Saiful 'Azzam Wan Ismail Author-X-Name-First: Wan Saiful 'Azzam Wan Author-X-Name-Last: Ismail Author-Name: Haruthai Numprasertchai Author-X-Name-First: Haruthai Author-X-Name-Last: Numprasertchai Title: The role of social media in collective learning Abstract: In the first decade of the 21st century, e-learning has become one of the key factors in the revolution of learning process. E-learning combines modern interactive learning methods with knowledge management methods that provide better evaluation of knowledge. Social media, as one of ICT tools, has brought revolutionary new ways of interacting, participating, cooperating and collaborating which involve users generating content and connecting with people through a 'many-to-many', rather than the traditional 'one-to-many', communication approach. However, collective learning using social media among higher institution students has not been given much attention especially within a Malaysian context. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to investigate the acceptance of social media in learning among higher institution students. Data from 359 students were collected from both science and technology and social science clusters at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Data was analysed using SmartPLS. The result showed that all antecedents of technology acceptance which included performance expectancy, effort expectancy and facilitating condition have positive significant effect on collective learning except social influence. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 363-376 Issue: 4 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: collective learning; effort expectancy; social influence; facilitating conditions; performance expectancy; social media. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=99981 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:4:p:363-376 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Syerina Azlin Md Nasir Author-X-Name-First: Syerina Azlin Md Author-X-Name-Last: Nasir Author-Name: Wan Fairos Wan Yaacob Author-X-Name-First: Wan Fairos Wan Author-X-Name-Last: Yaacob Author-Name: Nurazleena Ismail Author-X-Name-First: Nurazleena Author-X-Name-Last: Ismail Title: The nature of online students' feedback in higher education Abstract: The response of students to learning is a key element for measuring the extent to which the quality of education is perceived in online learning. Analysing the nature of students' feedback is important in improving student skills and shaping learning behaviour in online learning. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the nature of the feedback itself. We conducted an analysis on students' feedback in web-based learning for two selected courses which were exam based and non-exam based courses. As a result, the feedback received was then categorised using the thematic analysis according to different nature of feedbacks. Next, regression analysis was carried out on the count of discovered nature of feedback to determine its relationship and usefulness as evaluated by the instructor. This study disclosed four disparate natures of feedbacks based on the responses and has significant positive correlation between the use of feedback. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 377-392 Issue: 4 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: blended learning; online discussion; regression analysis; student feedback; thematic analysis. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=99982 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:4:p:377-392 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Chin-Yen Alice Liu Author-X-Name-First: Chin-Yen Alice Author-X-Name-Last: Liu Author-Name: Ruben C. Rodriguez Author-X-Name-First: Ruben C. Author-X-Name-Last: Rodriguez Title: Evaluation of the impact of the Hyflex learning model Abstract: The HyFlex learning model adopted by Texas A&amp;M University - San Antonio's College of Business offers students who are separated online from their peers and instructors the same opportunities to obtain impartial educational quality. This learning model accomplishes this by allowing students the flexibility to attend the class: 1) face-to-face; 2) synchronously; or 3) asynchronously via the adobe connect online-based meeting platform. This study focuses on evaluating the impact that HyFlex has regarding student achievements by assessing their performances from one quantitative course section offered in the program. Quantitative data was collected to examine multiple perspectives in regards to relationships between students' performance and their decision on attendance options in the same course. Findings include clarification on the preconception of quality assurance and efficacy on the HyFlex learning model, distance learning in general, as well as for quantitative courses deployed in a non-traditional online format. Future implications for research are discussed. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 393-411 Issue: 4 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: adobe connect; autonomous learning/learners; distance education; online learning; online course delivery; HyFlex course model; quantitative courses. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=99986 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:4:p:393-411 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Noorihan Abdul Rahman Author-X-Name-First: Noorihan Abdul Author-X-Name-Last: Rahman Author-Name: Roslim Mohamad Author-X-Name-First: Roslim Author-X-Name-Last: Mohamad Author-Name: Aminat Showole Author-X-Name-First: Aminat Author-X-Name-Last: Showole Title: Artefact-based approach for improving social presence in e-learning Abstract: Requirements elicitation is an initial process in software development. This process is used to gather an accurate set of requirements in order to produce unambiguous system requirements for system developers. In developing e-learning, the element of social presence can help the students to socially interact and feel connected virtually. Thus, there is a need to improve requirements elicitation process by identifying social presence factors in e-learning. The objective of this paper is to improve requirements elicitation process through artefact-based approach in e-learning domain. Usability evaluation for the artefacts are carried out in study one, study two and study three by using multiphase method design. The artefact-based approach results prove that social presence requirements can be elicited and thus contribute to the knowledge of requirements engineering. The evaluation results also prove that artefact-based approach for social presence requirements is acceptable as the process for motivating social interaction in the e-learning domain. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 412-429 Issue: 4 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: e-learning; consensus; requirements artefact; requirements elicitation; social presence; social requirements; learner; multiphase; Delphi. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=99987 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:4:p:412-429 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Jana Hojnik Author-X-Name-First: Jana Author-X-Name-Last: Hojnik Author-Name: Doris Gomezelj Omerzel Author-X-Name-First: Doris Gomezelj Author-X-Name-Last: Omerzel Author-Name: Tina Bratkovič Kregar Author-X-Name-First: Tina Bratkovič Author-X-Name-Last: Kregar Title: To be or not to be an entrepreneur? Students' perceptions of barriers to entrepreneurship Abstract: The aim of this study is to explore how students who are attending or have completed at least one course in entrepreneurship perceive barriers to entrepreneurship. Based on a sample of 193 students from University of Primorska (Slovenia), we first conducted exploratory factor analysis and found five factors related to barriers to entrepreneurship. We then employed cluster analysis and identified barriers to entrepreneurship for four groups of students. The findings of the conducted study enable us to advise and help students who seem to be prospective entrepreneurs to develop the lacking competencies and start their own ventures in the future. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 430-450 Issue: 4 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: barriers to entrepreneurship; clusters; entrepreneurship; higher education/university; Slovenia; students. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=99988 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:4:p:430-450 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Gede Rasben Dantes Author-X-Name-First: Gede Rasben Author-X-Name-Last: Dantes Author-Name: Ni Ketut Suarni Author-X-Name-First: Ni Ketut Author-X-Name-Last: Suarni Author-Name: I. Ketut Dharsana Author-X-Name-First: I. Ketut Author-X-Name-Last: Dharsana Author-Name: Nyoman Dantes Author-X-Name-First: Nyoman Author-X-Name-Last: Dantes Author-Name: I. Nyoman Laba Jayanta Author-X-Name-First: I. Nyoman Laba Author-X-Name-Last: Jayanta Author-Name: Ni Komang Arie Suwastini Author-X-Name-First: Ni Komang Arie Author-X-Name-Last: Suwastini Author-Name: Gede Jana Adi Putra Author-X-Name-First: Gede Jana Adi Author-X-Name-Last: Putra Title: Evaluation of e-learning as a learning agent Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the e-learning as a learning agent. The main feature of this system is to identify a learning style of the student through a log system that relates the students' achievement in mastering the learning content. The students' learning style was determined by Bayesian network algorithm that enabled the system to classify the students' learning style into textual, audio, or video. With this identification, the system would be able to recommend suitable learning contents for the students. The study revealed that the e-learning was capable of identifying the students' learning style. From the total 34 research subjects involved in the study, the system successfully identified 16 students' learning styles, where 14 students were revealed to have textual learning style, one student was revealed to prefer audio content, and the other student was revealed to prefer video content. Thus, the study concluded that the adaptive e-learning system evaluated in the study was capable of identifying the students' leaning styles, and thus capable of recommending suitable materials for the students, hence rendering the e-learning system as a mere content management system, but also as an agent of learning. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 451-464 Issue: 4 Volume: 25 Year: 2019 Keywords: e-learning as a learning agent; e-learning; learning style; Bayesian network; BN. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=99989 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:25:y:2019:i:4:p:451-464 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ramadiani Ramadiani Author-X-Name-First: Ramadiani Author-X-Name-Last: Ramadiani Author-Name: Azainil Azainil Author-X-Name-First: Azainil Author-X-Name-Last: Azainil Author-Name: Frisca Frisca Author-X-Name-First: Frisca Author-X-Name-Last: Frisca Author-Name: Achmad Nizar Hidayanto Author-X-Name-First: Achmad Nizar Author-X-Name-Last: Hidayanto Author-Name: Herkules Herkules Author-X-Name-First: Herkules Author-X-Name-Last: Herkules Title: An integrated model of e-learning continuance intention in Indonesia Abstract: There had been some research concerning behaviour in using e-learning system. Most of the analysis focuses on the students' behavioural intention to use the system, without doing further analysis to find out their continuance intention to use it again. Therefore, this research aims to develop a model that describes the influencing factors on e-learning continuance intention of Indonesian students. Analysis in this research is focused on the investigations of the e-learning satisfaction, e-learning usefulness, and e-learning effectiveness, from the four main aspects: e-learning materials/multimedia, service quality, interaction, and learner's characteristics. By using structural equation modelling approach, several analyses were conducted to 635 respondents' data, obtained from various universities in Indonesia. This research found that almost all of the factors analysed in this research have a significant influence on continuance intention of Indonesian students, with e-learning satisfaction and e-learning usefulness as the main factors that influence directly, and navigation, reliability, tangibles, self-efficacy, and learner-content interaction as the main factors that influence indirectly. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 1-26 Issue: 1 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: e-learning; continuance intention; structural equation modelling; satisfaction; benefits; effectiveness; service quality; interaction; user characteristics; information technology; Indonesia. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=100509 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:1:p:1-26 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Mojca Gornjak Author-X-Name-First: Mojca Author-X-Name-Last: Gornjak Title: Forward-looking approach in the accounting of financial instruments: case study of Slovenian Pension Company Abstract: The replacement of IFRS standard for financial instruments has an impact on new definitions of business models, on new forward-looking approach for measurement of financial instruments, like equities or bonds and on new loss allowance provisions with lowering the figures. The comparison between IAS 39 and IFRS 9 is essential because of the disclosures of the compared figures in the annual reports. The replacement is actual in more than 140 countries, where the organisations do the accounting under IFRS. We expect the innovativeness in accounting in the sense of implementing future expectation not only in daily operations but also in strategic levels. The model of expected credit losses (ECLs) affects organisations' performance as we shown in the case study research. The contribution to the management accounting is in defining the approach of the replacement of the IAS 39 with IFRS 9 and calculating the effects on financial statements and shareholders' values. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 27-43 Issue: 1 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: innovation in accounting; IFRS 9; IAS 39; business model; expected credit loss; ECL; SPPI test; financial statements. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=100513 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:1:p:27-43 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Wisuit Sunthonkanokpong Author-X-Name-First: Wisuit Author-X-Name-Last: Sunthonkanokpong Author-Name: Elizabeth Murphy Author-X-Name-First: Elizabeth Author-X-Name-Last: Murphy Title: The role of engineering education for innovation in the 21st century Abstract: This conceptual paper first presents a synthesis of the central target and related concepts of five innovation policies from Asia. The paper then identifies how engineering education (EE) can help realise this target. Methods involved online, quantitative, key concept analysis combined with qualitative analysis of units of meaning. Analysis of the policies revealed that the overall target was social and economic prosperity. The prosperity is powered by a capacity for sustainability and inclusivity and by five other sub-categories of capacity as follows: human; relational; research and development; science, technology and innovation and; entrepreneurship and competitive. EE can contribute to social and economic prosperity by helping to build this capacity. Building capacity requires a shift from teaching as telling, to teaching as doing, from transmission of knowledge, to construction of knowledge, from teacher- to learner-centred learning and from didactic teaching to project- and problem-based learning situated in authentic, scientific, social and technological contexts. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 44-65 Issue: 1 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: prosperity; 21st century engineer; sustainability; inclusion; capacity; innovation; progress; economy; social. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=100515 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:1:p:44-65 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Siti Mina Tamah Author-X-Name-First: Siti Mina Author-X-Name-Last: Tamah Author-Name: Johannes V.D. Wirjawan Author-X-Name-First: Johannes V.D. Author-X-Name-Last: Wirjawan Title: Assessment-oriented formative test Abstract: Administering formative tests during instructional process in one academic year is prevalently individual-oriented - expecting students to do the quizzes individually - similar to the one when a summative test is carried out. The challenge appears when teachers have implemented group work, but they still implement non-group work oriented formative tests. The underlying argument is that it is essential for formative test administration to come closer to the paradigm implemented regularly. The class session for regular basis should be reflected in the test class session. This paper aims at introducing the insights of executing authentic assessment in the formative test administration while keeping student engagement. They include: 1) the change from individual assessment into group assessment; 2) the change from individual assessment into representative assessment; 3) the change from individual assessment into representative assessment with structured discussion. Furthermore, the encouraging voice of a group of language teachers following group assessment workshop will be revealed. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 66-81 Issue: 1 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: formative test; group work; representativeness; structured discussion; authentic assessment; innovation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=100521 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:1:p:66-81 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Silvia Fernandes Author-X-Name-First: Silvia Author-X-Name-Last: Fernandes Author-Name: Guilherme Castela Author-X-Name-First: Guilherme Author-X-Name-Last: Castela Title: Start-ups' accelerators support open innovation in Portugal Abstract: Modern competitiveness is tough, mainly due to new technologies and platforms. Managers must cope with these challenges to keep their businesses innovative and successful. An important step is to exploit the potential of open innovation. This work analyses where Portugal stands in terms of innovation in general, propensity for open innovation and innovation sustainability. A HJ-Biplot methodology was applied to a valid sample from the community innovation survey (CIS) for Portugal. The analysis suggests that Portuguese firms must cut back on activities that are not leading to the right outcomes. And the choice of right partners can cause more ideas to be executed and diffused. Innovation accelerators can help in this approach toward better innovation turnovers and country's innovation index. These issues are relevant to research in the face of fast trends such as the fourth industry (IoT, cyber-physical environments) and smart cities. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 82-93 Issue: 1 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: innovation accelerators; open innovation; innovation return; entrepreneurship; internet of things; IoT; community innovation survey; CIS; HJ-Biplot; Portugal. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=100522 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:1:p:82-93 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Pedro Cortonesi Author-X-Name-First: Pedro Author-X-Name-Last: Cortonesi Author-Name: Fernanda Ribeiro Cahen Author-X-Name-First: Fernanda Ribeiro Author-X-Name-Last: Cahen Author-Name: Felipe Mendes Borini Author-X-Name-First: Felipe Mendes Author-X-Name-Last: Borini Title: Reverse open innovation: open innovation as a relevant factor for reverse innovation Abstract: We investigated the role of open innovation in the reverse innovation process. Reverse innovation is an innovation initially launched in a developing country and later introduced to an advanced country. Von Zedtwitz et al. (2015) developed a typology of global innovation with sixteen innovation flows between advanced and emerging countries, ten of which are reverse innovation flows. We argue that their typology can be expanded. By adopting an inductive case study, we provided a nuanced analysis of open innovation as a trigger for reverse innovation based on an in-depth case analysis of a foreign subsidiary and its network of local partners in an emerging market. Our research extended the typology of Von Zedtwitz et al. (2015) by identifying open innovation occurring in emerging markets and influencing the process of reverse innovation in multinational companies. By adding analyses of open innovation, we theorised that new reverse innovation configurations emerge. The managerial contributions are related to how multinational companies can benefit from open innovation and leverage the potential of reverse innovation to increase innovation performance and competiveness in the global setting. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 94-114 Issue: 1 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: open innovation; typology; reverse innovation; emerging country. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=100523 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:1:p:94-114 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Basem Alkazemi Author-X-Name-First: Basem Author-X-Name-Last: Alkazemi Author-Name: Mohammed Nour Author-X-Name-First: Mohammed Author-X-Name-Last: Nour Author-Name: Atif Naseer Author-X-Name-First: Atif Author-X-Name-Last: Naseer Author-Name: Ammar Natto Author-X-Name-First: Ammar Author-X-Name-Last: Natto Author-Name: Grami Grami Author-X-Name-First: Grami Author-X-Name-Last: Grami Title: AccurIT: a prototype of a machine translation engine for English to Arabic translation Abstract: Current machine translators have reached an unprecedented level of sophistication in dealing with not only isolated words, but also longer sentences and paragraphs. Despite the advances achieved in this field, several challenges remain to be resolved for machine translation (MT) to be on par with professional human translation, including the quality of grammar and context accuracy, pragmatics, relevance, choice of vocabulary and ability to translate large files effectively based on this list's criteria. Another extremely problematic area that we have observed is incorrect literal translation of English phrases, proverbs, idioms, figurative speech and clichés, which proves to be an issue with most current translation programs, even ones built using a phrase-based approach. Therefore, this study's objective was to develop a prototype of an English-Arabic MT engine, AccurIT, to address MTs' English-to-Arabic translation-accuracy issues in general. We compared the results of our tool against Google and Azure Translation Hub based on some excerpts from the legal realm to demonstrate AccurIT's efficacy, and the results are promising. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 115-130 Issue: 2 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: machine translation; rule-based translation; statistical-based translation; Stanford CoreNLP; Azure Translation Hub; Google neural machine translation; NLP; Arabic machine translation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=101274 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:2:p:115-130 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Nitin Simha Vihari Author-X-Name-First: Nitin Simha Author-X-Name-Last: Vihari Title: Effects of business model innovation on corporate sustainability: intervening role of organisational learning and strategic flexibility Abstract: In the current competitive economic environment, business models through their value creation mechanisms act as a support system in fostering the sustainability of a firm. Business model innovation is typically performed either by renewal or replication strategy. Drawing on the instrumental and integrative theories, a framework of hypotheses is developed that underlines the effects of business model innovation (renewal and replication) on a firm's corporate sustainability practices. The operational responsiveness of the relationship between business model innovation and corporate sustainability practices is tested using organisational learning, strategic flexibility as sequential mediating variables and environmental dynamism as a moderating variable. Using a conclusive research design, the present study employed survey questionnaire to managerial workforce of the select Indian pharmaceutical companies. Some of the findings indicate that the types of business model innovation significantly predict corporate sustainability practices; organisational learning and strategic flexibility acts as sequential mediators and environmental dynamism strengthens the relationship. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 131-154 Issue: 2 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: business model innovation; BMI; organisational learning; strategic flexibility; environmental dynamism; corporate sustainability. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=101275 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:2:p:131-154 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hamad Alqubati Author-X-Name-First: Hamad Author-X-Name-Last: Alqubati Author-Name: Christopher Dixon Author-X-Name-First: Christopher Author-X-Name-Last: Dixon Author-Name: Chowdhury Hossan Author-X-Name-First: Chowdhury Author-X-Name-Last: Hossan Title: Influence of job dissatisfaction on recent raise of employee turnover intention in UAE banks: a mixed-methods approach Abstract: Statistics between 2011 and 2014 reveal that the ratio of UAE nationals in the banking sector has decreased from 35% to 34% despite growth in the sector. This study intends to focus on and identify the factors affecting the turnover among UAE nationals in the banking sector using qual-quant mixed methods approach. The estimated betas reveal that the cost of leaving a job, after service benefits, the financial benefits, the peer-to-peer and leader-employee relationship, and the career growth prospects significantly affect turnover intention. Further, financial benefits, after-service benefits are the most important variables affecting job satisfaction and organisational commitment. In addition, the qualitative analysis suggests that work overload and stress affect job satisfaction. The present paper enhances the rigour and validity of the data and findings by using a mixed methods approach. Findings of the paper call for a review of current managerial practices in the UAE banking sector. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 155-176 Issue: 2 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: mixed method approach; regression analysis; organisational commitment; job satisfaction; turnover intention; banking sector; emiratisation; after-service benefits; government policies; perceived organisational support; social exchange theory. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=101276 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:2:p:155-176 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Monika Dhochak Author-X-Name-First: Monika Author-X-Name-Last: Dhochak Author-Name: Satya Ranjan Acharya Author-X-Name-First: Satya Ranjan Author-X-Name-Last: Acharya Author-Name: S.B. Sareen Author-X-Name-First: S.B. Author-X-Name-Last: Sareen Title: Assessing the effectiveness of business incubators Abstract: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of business incubators, those mentoring and guiding the startups to survive and grow. To assess the effectiveness of the selected business models of 29 incubators by Department of Science and Technology (DST), GoI, we reviewed the incubation process and their business model from incubators and tenants' perspective. Business incubators are considered as an effective tool to develop the new ventures, leads to employment generation, innovation and economic growth. Better understanding of the driving factors of business incubators will improve the success rate of the new ventures. Furthermore, assessing business incubators' effectiveness and services will help the business incubators to align their offerings according to the needs of the tenants, and tenants may work for better utilisation of resources and make rational decision while deciding the incubators to work with. This integrative framework seeks to provide conceptual clarity of the various services provide by business incubators. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 177-194 Issue: 2 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: business incubators; incubation process; incubators' effectiveness; innovation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=101277 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:2:p:177-194 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Tanty Oktavia Author-X-Name-First: Tanty Author-X-Name-Last: Oktavia Author-Name: Achmad Nizar Hidayanto Author-X-Name-First: Achmad Nizar Author-X-Name-Last: Hidayanto Author-Name: Meyliana Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Meyliana Author-Name: Suhono Harso Supangkat Author-X-Name-First: Suhono Harso Author-X-Name-Last: Supangkat Author-Name: Harjanto Prabowo Author-X-Name-First: Harjanto Author-X-Name-Last: Prabowo Title: Infusing functionality of social media as a transformative higher education teaching and learning process into social learning system Abstract: In Web 2.0 era, social media are increasingly receiving attention in many sectors, including higher education institutions. It provides extensive learning support in line with social learning concept. A large volume of content is generated and diffused by online users. In social learning environment, there is an urgent requirement to infuse functionality of social media into teaching and learning activity in the higher education institutions. The objective of this study is to identify the adoption of the functionality of social networks in higher education to increase learning performance. The methodology used in this study is conjoint analysis to map social media features into social media functionality based on student preferences. The result obtained in this study is the mapping of the functionality of social media for higher education to build social learning systems, so it can build intimacy and immediacy to increase learning process. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 195-233 Issue: 2 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: social media; social learning; functionality; higher education; Web 2.0; teaching; learning; conjoint; student preferences; online. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=101278 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:2:p:195-233 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Julio Cesar Ferro De Guimarães Author-X-Name-First: Julio Cesar Ferro De Author-X-Name-Last: Guimarães Author-Name: Eliana Andréa Severo Author-X-Name-First: Eliana Andréa Author-X-Name-Last: Severo Author-Name: Kleber Cavalcanti Nóbrega Author-X-Name-First: Kleber Cavalcanti Author-X-Name-Last: Nóbrega Author-Name: Vilmar Antonio Gonçalves Tondolo Author-X-Name-First: Vilmar Antonio Gonçalves Author-X-Name-Last: Tondolo Title: Antecedents of student retention: the influence of innovation and quality of teaching in Brazilian universities Abstract: Innovation in teaching is related to a form of service delivery in which teaching methods contribute to students learning process. Higher education institutions are looking for ways to engage and retain students. In this sense, this study aims to analyse the relationships between innovation in teaching, quality in teaching, organisational commitment and student retention. In order to achieve this goal, a quantitative, descriptive research was carried out with analysis through modelling of structural equations, applied to eight higher education institutions (public and private), in the courses of administration, accounting sciences and production engineering, with participation of 703 students in the southern states of Brazil. Results show that innovation must generate quality, in order to compromise students. This study presents a framework for analysis of innovation in teaching, quality in teaching, organisational commitment and student retention. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 235-255 Issue: 3 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: innovation in teaching; quality in teaching; organisational commitment; OC; student retention; active learning; higher education; structural equation modelling; quantitative research; learning processes; Brazil. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102096 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:3:p:235-255 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Zbigniew Pastuszak Author-X-Name-First: Zbigniew Author-X-Name-Last: Pastuszak Author-Name: Mieczyslaw Pawlowski Author-X-Name-First: Mieczyslaw Author-X-Name-Last: Pawlowski Author-Name: Ali Turkyilmaz Author-X-Name-First: Ali Author-X-Name-Last: Turkyilmaz Title: Application of the means-end chain theory to study of the value perception on professional clients markets Abstract: The authors present the results of research on the perception of value in the relations of companies on the B2B market. The research was carried out using the means-end chain (MEC) theory and the laddering interview method. Entrepreneurs' research in the form of structured interviews was used. Perception of value in organisational relationships can be considered in the aspects of the efficiency of running a business and the interaction between people. In times of easy-accessed information and easy-to-use means of communication, interpersonal interactions and societal values are becoming more and more important. They are willingly articulated by entrepreneurs in the form of a professed system of value. The mutual learning of business process participants at both individual and organisational level is of great importance. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 256-272 Issue: 3 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: value perceiveness; B2B relations; organisational learning; laddering interview method; means-end chain theory; MEC. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102097 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:3:p:256-272 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ai-Fen Lim Author-X-Name-First: Ai-Fen Author-X-Name-Last: Lim Author-Name: Radha Krishnan Nair Author-X-Name-First: Radha Krishnan Author-X-Name-Last: Nair Author-Name: Pik-Yin Foo Author-X-Name-First: Pik-Yin Author-X-Name-Last: Foo Title: TQM and organisational innovation: a systematic review and research framework Abstract: The objective of this paper is to build a conceptual framework to study the relationship between total quality management (TQM) and organisational innovation. Past and recent literatures that linked TQM concept with organisational innovation served as the backbone to develop the conceptual framework. The built framework consists of six chosen TQM practices and two-dimensional organisational innovation, namely product innovation and process innovation. Varying degree of the strength of the relationship between the six proposed TQM practices and product innovation and process innovation is worthy of subsequent empirical investigation to identify the most suitable combination as proposed in the framework. The best combination in the framework is expected to achieve process and product innovations which emphasises on operational efficiency and effectiveness respectively. Since product and process innovations are important for organisations to operate in an efficient and effective manner, the management needs to invest time and effort to identify and implement the best TQM practices necessary to achieve organisational goals. This framework has the potential to serve as the solution to efficiently and effectively implement a set of organisational best practices to enhance the competitive position of an organisation with the aspirations of becoming an industry leader. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 273-300 Issue: 3 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: total quality management; TQM; process innovation; product innovation; conceptual framework. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102099 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:3:p:273-300 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Suryani Awang Author-X-Name-First: Suryani Author-X-Name-Last: Awang Author-Name: Wan Nuur Fazliza Wan Zakaria Author-X-Name-First: Wan Nuur Fazliza Wan Author-X-Name-Last: Zakaria Author-Name: Siti Shazlin Razak Author-X-Name-First: Siti Shazlin Author-X-Name-Last: Razak Title: Repetitions as communication strategies in L2 oral interactions Abstract: The implementation of communicative language teaching (CLT) approach in early 1970s has greatly impacted second language (L2) learning worldwide, including Malaysia. Since this approach mainly focuses on the conveyance of a message, CLT students are expected to use various communication strategies (CSs) in getting their message across. In this regard, past literature indicates that repetitions play various roles in oral communication. Hence, they became the focus of the current study. The data were elicited from role-play assessments in English classes involving six selected pairs of students. The analysis of the transcribed oral data revealed that, aside from being employed as time-gaining strategies, repetitions also occurred as a means to provide affirmation, to ask for confirmation and to emphasise a point in oral communication which indicates their role in enhancing effectiveness in communication as posited by Clennell. Consequently, Dörnyei and Scotts' taxanomy of communication is proposed to be revised. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 301-320 Issue: 3 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: communicative competence; communication strategies; role play tasks; second language learners; communicative language teaching; CLT. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102100 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:3:p:301-320 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Akkaranan Pongsathornwiwat Author-X-Name-First: Akkaranan Author-X-Name-Last: Pongsathornwiwat Author-Name: Chawalit Jeenanunta Author-X-Name-First: Chawalit Author-X-Name-Last: Jeenanunta Author-Name: Van-Nam Huynh Author-X-Name-First: Van-Nam Author-X-Name-Last: Huynh Author-Name: Kalaya Udomvitid Author-X-Name-First: Kalaya Author-X-Name-Last: Udomvitid Title: Can collaborative relationship stimulate innovation capability and improve performance in the hospitality industry? Abstract: An external source becomes one of important factors for sustaining long-term competitions. However, little is known about whether collaborative relationships enhance innovation capability and consequently firm performance in hospitality contexts. The purpose of this paper is to examine complex relationships of collaboration, innovations and performance in the hospitality industry. Based on a survey of 84 hotels in Bangkok, Thailand, the statistical analysis is first analysed using OLS regression method, and then utilising two-stage least-square method for robustness of the results. The findings indicate that collaboration has a positive impact on both internal and service innovation capabilities. However, only internal innovation capability has a direct positive sign on hotel performance. Interestingly, service innovation does not directly influence performance, but collaboration mediates the effect of service innovation capability on hotel performance. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 321-342 Issue: 3 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: supply chain collaboration; SCC; hotel innovation capability; hotel performance; supply chain innovation; survey research. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102105 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:3:p:321-342 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Leila Fanaee Marhamat Author-X-Name-First: Leila Fanaee Author-X-Name-Last: Marhamat Author-Name: Reza Tadayoni Author-X-Name-First: Reza Author-X-Name-Last: Tadayoni Author-Name: Mohammad Reza Zali Author-X-Name-First: Mohammad Reza Author-X-Name-Last: Zali Title: Dimensions of entrepreneurial learning in media companies Abstract: Entrepreneurial learning can be observed in many innovative activities that take place in established organisations such as media companies. In recent years, the media industry is experiencing a dramatic transition in many aspects such as creating content, distributing content to consumers and monetising audiences. These changes oblige media companies to engage in entrepreneurial learning dealing with existing and potential opportunities of the market for surviving and growing. Despite the acknowledged importance of entrepreneurial learning, research explicitly addressing the question of what organisation learns entrepreneurially is still in poor supply. Using grounded theory method and drawing on five in-depth case studies of Danish media companies involved in innovative services, this study addresses the aspects of entrepreneurial learning and develops a model that suggests three dimensions of entrepreneurial learning named learning opportunity recognition, learning opportunity discovery and learning opportunity creation. We discuss how our model contributes to the entrepreneurial learning literature, and also we present its implications for future research and practice. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 343-363 Issue: 4 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: entrepreneurial opportunities; organisational learning; innovation; entrepreneurial activities; media companies; entrepreneurial learning; grounded theory. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102902 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:4:p:343-363 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Blinda Changkajonsakdi Author-X-Name-First: Blinda Author-X-Name-Last: Changkajonsakdi Author-Name: Sittichai Kaewkuekool Author-X-Name-First: Sittichai Author-X-Name-Last: Kaewkuekool Title: Development of soft skills learning management model for automotive parts industry in Thailand Abstract: This research aims to: 1) study the labour competency; 2) design a learning management model; 3) propose a conceptual framework that can be references for further research on soft skills for business management. The learning management model in this research was being designed by a total of 17 Thai specialists and foreign experts in the automotive parts production field, whereby its design was based on the labour competencies studies in the industry and accordingly to the survey results from specialists. Moreover, the model was being incorporated into vocational education curriculums to study its effects. Thus, the study results have shown that the labour competencies in the automotive parts industry are divided into four categories, namely attributes, soft skills, hard skills, and knowledge, while according to the specialists, the learning management model can then be organised into 14 different learning stations for workers in the automotive parts industry. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 364-390 Issue: 4 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: labour competency; learning management model; automotive parts; attributes; soft skills; hard skills; knowledge; vocational education; Thailand. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102903 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:4:p:364-390 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Iswan Riyadi Author-X-Name-First: Iswan Author-X-Name-Last: Riyadi Author-Name: Hersulastuti Author-X-Name-First: Author-X-Name-Last: Hersulastuti Author-Name: Theresia Kriswianti Nugrahaningsih Author-X-Name-First: Theresia Kriswianti Author-X-Name-Last: Nugrahaningsih Author-Name: I. Made Sudana Author-X-Name-First: I. Made Author-X-Name-Last: Sudana Title: Enhancing comprehensive reading skills: learning from metacognitive strategy Abstract: Reading comprehension is a significant aspect of students' gaining understanding through reading. Low achievements in reading comprehension have long been linked to a lack of motivation and strategies. This study attempted to implement a model of reading comprehension based on metacognitive learning strategies. This study involved the following stages: developing metacognitive learning strategies in reading comprehension practice, and testing the validity, practicality and effectiveness of the model. Observation, interviews, document analysis, and questionnaires were used for data collection, while interactive modelling, evaluative analysis, and comparative analysis were employed for data analysis. Prior to implementation, this model was tested in two schools. Two classes from these schools were selected for this study, one as the treatment group and the other as the control group. Students' reading comprehension skills were found to improve significantly after application of metacognitive learning strategies. The model demonstrated its validity, practicality, and effectiveness for helping students gain a deeper understanding of the text. The results could be applied in developing better methods for enhancing reading skills. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 391-406 Issue: 4 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: metacognitive; learning; strategy; comprehensive; reading skills. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102904 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:4:p:391-406 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kurt Hozak Author-X-Name-First: Kurt Author-X-Name-Last: Hozak Title: Teaching decomposition forecasting models using an Excel-based spreadsheet application with Solver and randomisation Abstract: This article describes an Excel-based application to help teach forecasting with additive and multiplicative decomposition models using the standard Solver add-in to identify intercept, linear trend, and seasonality parameters. By using the application, students can see how easy it is to apply Solver's GRG nonlinear solving method in a relatively familiar forecasting context. To give additional opportunities to practice and encourage academic integrity, the software randomly generates data and layouts and disables copying and pasting between windows. Homework results suggest it provides a challenge despite offering extensive feedback and help. Students reported that it helped them learn forecasting and Excel. Those who correctly completed the assignment have had mixed results on a variety of forecasting exam questions. Even when using innovative technologies such as this application, additional resources, motivation, and opportunities may be necessary to facilitate breadth and depth of learning beyond the essentials required to complete assignments. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 407-425 Issue: 4 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: spreadsheets; Microsoft Excel; cheating prevention; forecasting; e-learning; educational software; learning technology; management science; statistics; learning styles; linear programming; modelling; information technology; nonlinear programming; Solver. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102905 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:4:p:407-425 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Ceren Cubukcu Author-X-Name-First: Ceren Author-X-Name-Last: Cubukcu Author-Name: Sevinc Gulsecen Author-X-Name-First: Sevinc Author-X-Name-Last: Gulsecen Title: Effectiveness of business accelerator services in Turkey: from the perspective of startups Abstract: This study analyses the startup companies attending business accelerator programs in Turkey. Business accelerators are new generations of incubation programs born especially to support technology entrepreneurs and help them reach to the next level. This study makes a research on eight accelerator programs located in Turkey. Using a survey developed for entrepreneurs attending these accelerator programs, this study provides an inside look into the effectiveness of these programs from the perspective of startup companies. The main goal of this study is analysing how startups use the services provided by the accelerator program. According to startups employee size, average monthly turnover and exportation status, several hypotheses have been identified for measuring the effectiveness of supports provided in these accelerator programs. The data of this study have been analysed via SPSS and it contributes to the literature by analysing accelerator supports and services so that accelerators can differentiate their programs according to the needs of the startups. Journal: Int. J. of Innovation and Learning Pages: 426-443 Issue: 4 Volume: 26 Year: 2019 Keywords: accelerators; incubators; startups; digital entrepreneurship; firm survival; innovation. File-URL: http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=102906 File-Format: text/html File-Restriction: Access to full text is restricted to subscribers. Handle: RePEc:ids:ijilea:v:26:y:2019:i:4:p:426-443