Metadata plays an important role in online repositories with learning resources, since it can make search, retrieval and access faster, easier and more effective. In this context, a variety of reasons urge using a recognized metadata standard such as IEEE Learning Object Metadata (LOM). When particularly developing a repository with learning resources for agricultural and rural stakeholders, it...

In many fields of science, the numerical output of research work require proper interpretation in relation to real world situations. Graphical visualization is often used to ensure better comprehension of data (research outputs) by researchers, learners and other stakeholders. However, in the modern era, large scale experimentation as well as computer-based simulations are generating massive am...

Control and evaluation are major secrets of an organization's survival.Universities, as research and educational organizations, need to be evaluated in order to survive. The results of educational activities encompass a vast spectrum including the graduates, researchers and planners, scientific publications, as well as satisfaction of students, parents, profossors and staff (Ramsden, 1996).Th...

Cryptocurrencies refer to electronic money that is transferred digitally and unbackable in computers through a platform called the blockchain. In other words, virtual encrypted with codes they can thus register transactions; hence, all digital currencies, including bitcoin wallet coins be means of payment replace physical for providing goods services, used instead fiat currencies at national tr...

Today, educational evaluation theory and practice face a critical juncture with the kind of educational accountability evaluation legislated by No Child Left Behind. While the goal of this kind of educational accountability is to improve education, it is characterized by a hierarchical, top-down approach to improving educational achievement reflecting a climate of control and efficiency. Democr...

BACKGROUND Chronically ill patients often experience psychosocial problems in everyday life. A biopsychosocial approach is considered to be essential in chronic care. In Dutch primary health care the current biomedically oriented clinical practice may conflict with the biopsychosocial approach. This study is aimed to explore the views of Dutch stakeholders on achieving a biopsychosocial approac...