This paper reports on a case study involving the collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to propose online course design of an undergraduate thermodynamics course. The data includes students’ selfefficacy as it relates to problem-solving and students’ epistemic beliefs as they relate to interacting with peers, instructors, and instruction. Thermodynamics is an abstract engi...

As both high self-efficacy beliefs (Bandura, 1997) and forming implementation intentions (Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006) are known to improve goal attainment, it is suggested that implementation intentions geared at strengthening self-efficacy should be a very helpful self-regulation strategy to achieve high scholastic test scores. In Study 1, female participants had to perform a math test either ...

To examine the emergent properties of information seeking in hyperlinked environments, in this paper we developed a cyclic model. Using this model as a framework, the relationships among perceived goal difficulty, goal success, and self-efficacy were examined. Selfefficacy was conceptualized as a mediating mechanism and intrinsic motivation (IM) in the task was examined as a moderator. Data wer...

The general objective of this article was to construct and describe the psychometric properties a scale selfcare behaviors against COVID-19. It descriptive, cross-sectional, validation study created measure self-care in relation COVID-19 total sample 333 probabilistically selected. Qualitative validity evaluated by review 10 experts quantitative means exploratory factor analysis using principal...

the main goal of this research is to assess socio- psychotic factors affecting the application ictsby facultymembers in islamic azad university. simple random sampling method was used. given that the presentsurvey has a descriptive-field plan and questionnaire is measurement tool that reliability and validity of thistool was confirmed. the results of study show that nine variables affect the ap...

A considerable literature points to entrepreneurial orientation (EO) as an essential component in fostering organizational performance. In order advance theoretical and empirical knowledge the field of EO, this article undertakes inquiry into extent which self-efficacymediates relationship between antecedents EO at public hospitals South Africa. Results support study hypotheses insofar structur...

The main goal of this research is to assess socio- psychotic factors affecting the application ICTsby facultymembers in Islamic Azad University. Simple random sampling method was used. Given that the presentsurvey has a descriptive-field plan and questionnaire is measurement tool that reliability and validity of thistool was confirmed. The results of study show that nine variables affect the ap...

The perception of parenthood is observed through parental attitudes and beliefsabout children parenting. aim this study to examine the relationshipbetween how parents perceive their own competencies (parental selfefficacy,parental internal external locus control) social support ofclose people (friends, family significant others), according sex parentaleducation. involved 194 subjects, 148 mothe...

Abstract Background Poor self-care behaviour is associated with a higher risk of readmission and mortality in patients heart failure (HF). The interplay between patient-reported outcomes such as health-related quality life (QoL) has not been fully established. Purpose To describe the association QoL real-world cohort HF patients. Methods We conducted an observational, prospective, study 1120 co...

Telemonitoring (TM) represents a promising technology for the management of chronic diseases. It is of particular relevance to senior patients with heart failure (HF) condition. This study employs a longitudinal design, and involves three surveys of elderly HF patients (n=23) administered one week, three months, and six months after system adoption. The main constructs were assessed based on ex...