August 2018

Determinants of students’ vulnerability to attrition in higher education: Evidence from Arba Minch University, Ethiopia

This study aimed at assessing the level and determinants of students’ vulnerability to attrition in Arba Minch University, Southern Ethiopia using a random sample of 547 students. The study revealed that, out of 547 sample students, 207 (38%) students were found highly vulnerable to attrition, 51 (9%) students were moderately vulnerable and the remaining 289 (53%) were not vulnerable. From highly vulnerable...

Author(s): Fassil Eshetu, Adem Guye, Getahun Kelemework and Sileshi Abebe

August 2018

Assessment of information and communication technology (ICT) competence and literacy skills among undergraduates as a determinant factor of academic achievement

Almost every human endeavor is supported or driven by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) including education. Teaching, learning, assessment, course registration, payment among other things are now ICT-based. Humans have attempted to use technology to improve their life span and quality, and education is not excempted in this great paradigm shift. This paper focuses on the Information and Communication...

Author(s): Nwosu J. C., John H. C., Izang A. A. and Akorede O. J.  

August 2018

Indicators of characteristics of Learners Autonomy in English Language of Primary 6 students in the Northeast of Thailand

This study aims to develop indicators of characteristics of Learners Autonomy in English Language of Primary 6 students in the Northeast of Thailand. The researcher used a mixed research methodology. The samples were divided into 2 categories which are qualitative and quantitative samples. On qualitative sample, 7 experts in humanities and social were interviewed to assess the development of indicators of...

Author(s): Unjana Suphandee, Sunan Sripai, Jamloong Woonprasert, Narumon Saengprom, Sirisak Ardwichai and Terdsak Suphandee