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Yeong Sheng Tey; Mark Brindal – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2024
Purpose: Accelerating the adoption of intensification methods is critical for improving African agricultural productivity growth. This study synthesizes the effect of determinants underlying the speed of adoption of agricultural intensification methods in Africa. Design/Methodology/Approach: A systematic literature search was conducted using…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Agricultural Engineering, Foreign Countries, Adoption (Ideas)
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Dodd, Graham D. – Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport and Physical Education, 2015
The unrealised and under-estimated value of human motion in human development, functioning and learning is the central cause for its devaluation in Australian society. This paper provides a greater insight into why human motion has high value and should be utilised more in advocacy and implementation in health and education, particularly school…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Health Education, Motion
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Taylor, Joseph; Kowalski, Susan; Stuhlsatz, Molly; Wilson, Christopher; Spybrook, Jessaca – Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness, 2013
The purpose of this paper is to use both conceptual and statistical approaches to explore publication bias in recent causal effects studies in science education, and to draw from this exploration implications for researchers, journal reviewers, and journal editors. This paper fills a void in the "science education" literature as no…
Descriptors: Science Education, Influences, Bias, Statistical Analysis
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Byrne, Andrew – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2013
This review presents the results of a literature scoping exercise looking at the decisions parents of children with special educational needs (SEN) make when choosing a secondary placement to send their child at change of phase. The review reports on studies that were conducted in England and other areas of the UK as well as in Australia and the…
Descriptors: Performance Factors, School Choice, Educational Needs, Special Needs Students
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Bushman, Brad J.; Rothstein, Hannah R.; Anderson, Craig A. – Psychological Bulletin, 2010
In this article we reply to C. J. Ferguson and J. Kilburn's (2010) critique of our meta-analysis on violent video game effects (C. A. Anderson et al., 2010). We rely on well-established methodological and statistical theory and on empirical data to show that claims of bias and misinterpretation on our part are simply wrong. One should not…
Descriptors: Violence, Video Games, Aggression, Meta Analysis
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Sanchez, Jaime; Salinas, Alvaro; Harris, Jordan – International Journal of Educational Development, 2011
This article presents a linear-analytical case study on the development of ICT within the educational systems of Chile and South Korea. Through a comprehensive meta-data analysis and bibliographic review, we collected information on both educational systems and their ICT adoption policies. Key differences necessary to understand how both countries…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Curriculum Development, Information Technology, Educational Change
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Falchikov, Nancy; Thomson, Karen – Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 2008
The developing discourse which moves assessment away from a measurement model towards one of learner empowerment and the development of assessment for lifelong learning sets the context for this paper. Within this framework, we explore how the demands made on practitioners may influence current reported assessment practices. The reasons given by…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Measurement Techniques, Measurement Objectives, Lifelong Learning
Watson, Sandra – Online Submission, 2007
This paper presents a conceptual, contingent model of management development. It explains the nature of the UK hospitality industry and its potential influence on MD practices, prior to exploring dimensions and relationships in the model. The embryonic model is presented as a model that can enhance our understanding of the complexities of the…
Descriptors: Hospitality Occupations, Industry, Management Development, Foreign Countries
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Dunst, Carl J.; Trivette, Carol M.; Hamby, Deborah W. – Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews, 2007
A meta-analysis of 47 studies investigating the relationship between family-centered helpgiving practices and parent, family, and child behavior and functioning is reported. The studies included more than 11,000 participants from seven different countries. Data analysis was guided by a practice-based theory of family-centered helpgiving that…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Family Programs, Child Behavior, Data Analysis