MONTHER ELAISH

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Monther M. Elaish teaches in the Computer Science Department, University of Benghazi. He graduated in BCS from Omar Al-Mukhtar University, Libya, MIT (Information Technology) from Universiti Utara Malaysia and his PhD from University of Malaya, Malaysia. His research interests include mobile learning, MALL, Persuasive Technology, and educational technology.

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Enhancing students' learning achievements, self‐efficacy, and motivation using mobile augmented reality

Journal of computer assisted learning, Apr 14, 2024

A Proposed Technology Acceptance Model for Measuring Cloud Computing Usage in Education

Publication performance and trends in virtual reality research in education fields: a bibliometric analysis

Multimedia tools and applications, Apr 23, 2024

Virtual Reality (VR) technology has the potential to enhance education by providing immersive and... more Virtual Reality (VR) technology has the potential to enhance education by providing immersive and engaging learning experiences that can improve teaching and learning outcomes. While there is a growing interest in utilizing VR in education settings, further research is needed to understand its pedagogical effectiveness and address associated considerations and challenges. This bibliometric study comprehensively analyzes 1,157 relevant articles from the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) and the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EPANDED) to gain insights into the current state of VR integration in education. The analysis revealed variation in VR adoption and research output across countries and institutions, underscoring the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the field. Key research areas and trends, such as the use of VR for skill development and training, were identified. Additionally, the study highlighted the need for more research on the pedagogical effectiveness of VR. The findings carry practical implications for guiding future research shaping policy decisions and advocating for a concerted effort to harness VR's capabilities in education. This study serves as a practical roadmap, promoting the implementation and improvement of VR technology and fostering equitable and inclusive educational practices.

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An Enhanced Technology Acceptance Model to Measure the Usability of E-Commerce Application for Agricultural Services

2022 International Conference on Engineering & MIS (ICEMIS)

An Enhanced TAM Model for Measuring the Usability of Electronic Services

2022 International Conference on Engineering & MIS (ICEMIS)

Critical research trends of mobile technology-supported English language learning: A review of the top 100 highly cited articles

Education and Information Technologies, Oct 11, 2022

Around the world, the number of English speakers and the significance of the English language are... more Around the world, the number of English speakers and the significance of the English language are constantly increasing. Among various technology-supported instructional styles, Mobile Learning (M-Learning) has been recognized as a promising approach to enhance students' competencies and skills in the English language. By examining previous literature, a number of reviews have been performed to investigate the role of M-learning in the English language. However, none of these studies has highlighted the trends, opportunities, and challenges identified in the most cited articles that focused solely on the English language. Therefore, to address these limitations, this study performed a review of the top 100 most cited articles, published between 2007 and 2020, indexed by the Web of Science, and addressing the English language only. The results revealed that most research in Mobile English Language Learning (M-ELL) followed an experimental design and employed a single mobile learning implementation. Additionally, the current study identified a number of research areas that require additional research attention. For example, further research is needed among students learning from home, more qualitative research is needed, and additional research is required to improve students' higher-order thinking skills. The outcomes of this study provide a reference to researchers and educators who intend to use mobile technologies in the area of language education, especially in the context of the English language.

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Development of a Mobile Game Application to Boost Students’ Motivation in Learning English Vocabulary

IEEE Access, 2019

Currently, the power to master the English language has become prominent in academia, research, a... more Currently, the power to master the English language has become prominent in academia, research, and business. Therefore, many non-English speaking countries, including Arab countries, are striving to improve their education systems in teaching English as a foreign language, and English vocabulary is an important factor to boost English proficiency among Arab students. Moreover, in Arab countries, there is a lack of motivation among learners of English as a foreign language which affects the learning process of students. As such, digital gaming technologies, especially mobile games, are emerging as the best way to create enthusiasm for learning new languages. Therefore, a mobile application named VocabGame was developed based on a set of persuasive guidelines, and it was launched in the Google Play Store. This paper investigated whether the developed VocabGame can motivate native Arab students learning the English language to achieve better performance. Sixty-four students were divided equally into two groups: the control group (high-performance group) and the experimental group (low-performance group). Students in the experimental group improved their motivation level significantly after the mobile learning intervention. Our findings showed that mobile game application is helpful for those students who had poor performance initially while studying English and improves their confidence. There was also an association between the pre-test and the post-test scores according to the motivation to learn based on the analysis of the covariate analysis with η_p^2 being 0.148. A mobile application game was successfully developed to motivate Arab native students to learn English as a secondary language.

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Social Media Recommender Systems (SMRS): A Bibliometric Analysis Study 2000-2021

IEEE Access

The increasing popularity of social media resources such as blogs, bookmarks, chatrooms, forums a... more The increasing popularity of social media resources such as blogs, bookmarks, chatrooms, forums and video portals in recent years has attracted diverse users. Following the rise of the Internet, online content has become overloaded, prompting the introduction of recommender systems on social media. As a result, research on the dynamic growth of recommender systems in social media has gained significant traction since the year 2000. Social media recommender systems (SMRS) utilize multiple recommendation fields such as item, user, location, tag, event, tour and game in searching for preferred recommended information. Thus, young research fellows, academic scholars and practitioners must understand the need for SMRS to be complemented with recommendation fields. This requirement underlines the significance of a bibliometric analysis that focuses on social media based on existing publications. Hence, using the Web of Science (WoS) database, this study aimed to gather statistical information on SMRS to help researchers acquire an extensive understanding of such systems. The analysis was conducted by identifying SMRS-related publications and scientometric indicators to assess the growth rate, including the relative growth rate (RGR), doubling time (DT) and the field-normalized citation score (NCSf)-for citation analysis. Overall, this bibliometric study provides relevant measures for comparing and improving the citation rate of publications for new researchers.

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Mobile Learning for English Language Learning Assessment and Evaluation: A Review

Currently, one of the dominating languages in this world is English language as it has an enormou... more Currently, one of the dominating languages in this world is English language as it has an enormous impact in practically every area of work. In this world, English language is being regarded as the language which is most commonly spoken and it is an international language for business purposes and the language of the internet which covers about 50% of the internet content. At the same time, mobile technology is becoming more and more prominent, and practitioners as well as researchers in education perceive mobile learning as a wonderful educational tool which may promote learning among students who are studying English as a foreign language. As there is a gap in literature concerning the lack of sufficient research studies which collimate their focus on the latest mobile learning technologies instead of English learning, this review intends to fill this gap. Moreover, this review orients its focus on the research problem, the acquisition of English language skills and the level of s...

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Game Framework to Improve English Language Learners’ Motivation and Performance

Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2018

The dominance of English as the global language of entertainment, education and business creates ... more The dominance of English as the global language of entertainment, education and business creates a strong need to learn and teach it. Learning a second language is often difficult and educators continue to seek innovative ways to improve language learning and increase learners’ motivation especially for second language learners. A number of technologies exist to assist in language learning, ranging from basic tools of distance, electronic, and mobile learning, to the use of games on mobile platforms to teach language skills. Developing games for educational purposes, however, is not a straightforward task even for professional developers. As this technology is a recent trend, the available frameworks and guidelines to help developers as well as educators are still not adequate. In this paper, we explore an educational mobile game framework that is designed to improve students’ motivation and enhance English language learning. Through a review of existing mobile learning frameworks, plus refining and validation process with experts, the paper identifies necessary components and their holistic structure. The key components include inputs from the domain of persuasive technology, Bloom’s taxonomy and educational content. At the core of the framework, it is a set of guidelines to develop mobile language learning mobile games. We present an evaluation of the proposed framework using expert input, which returned a positive and supportive feedback. In a subsequent phase, the proposed framework will be used to build a mobile game application to enhance language learning, and an experimental evaluation will be set on a target sample of Arabic-speaking primary school students.

Mobile English language learning: a systematic review of group size, duration, and assessment methods

Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2021

Digital game-based learning in K-12 mathematics education: a systematic literature review

Education and Information Technologies

The application of mathematical skills is essential to our daily routine and is foundational for ... more The application of mathematical skills is essential to our daily routine and is foundational for numerous disciplines. Among various computer-supported learning methods, Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) has been perceived as a promising method in teaching mathematics, promoting students’ interest, and motivation. Therefore, the aim of this systematic literature review is to provide a detailed synthesis of literature regarding the effectiveness of DGBL applications in K-12 mathematics education and extend the findings of previous reviews. This study reviewed a total of 43 articles published in the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) of Web of Science, and other top-ranked educational technology journals between 2008 and 2019. The findings were then evaluated according to the multi-dimensional framework and classified into three main categories: knowledge acquisition, perceptual and cognitive skills, and affective, motivational, and behavioral change. This revealed that most of the reviewed studies have reported positive gains in all categories, with the traditional method of teaching being the most popular comparison approach. Numerous scholars also demonstrated a particular interest in the subject of arithmetic operations. The study also found that a considerable number of DGBL applications were constructed based on a specific design feature or learning theory. Furthermore, this study highlighted a number of research gaps in this domain according to which more research is required to understand how different dynamics (e.g., collaborative/cooperative, competitive) influence students’ learning. Additionally, more studies are required to address the lack of research on twenty-first-century skills such as creativity and critical thinking. The findings of this review could benefit researchers and educators who are interested in using educational computer games to teach mathematics.

The Usefulness and Ease of Use of WAP Application For Local Agriculture Product

Mobile devices and the appearance of wireless technology are rapidly increasing. However, the ben... more Mobile devices and the appearance of wireless technology are rapidly increasing. However, the benefits of mobile applications to rural people particularly are not as obvious. This study identified and designed a WAP-based Agriculture seller system using WAPtor and MySQL. This study has included results of three questionnaires for knowing extend of technology among the agriculture field. This study also has used the prototype to measure and compares the acceptance of use between two different groups' seller of Changlun and student of Kolej Pertanian Malaysia to know the acceptance of technology. The results showed that the fruit sellers and framers in Changlun have not benefit from WAP technology as most of them have education below SPM. The study also shows that level education had improved the knowledge and the willingness of the use of technology as expected.

Development of a mobile game application to boost students’ motivation in learning English vocabulary

IEEE Access, 2019

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A bibliometric analysis of m-learning from topic inception to 2015

International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation

Mobile learning is a promising and widely adopted mode of education nowadays. However, to the bes... more Mobile learning is a promising and widely adopted mode of education nowadays. However, to the best of our knowledge, there have been no studies that have investigated publications on the use of mobile learning in the Thomson Reuters Web of Science (WoS) through bibliometric analysis. This study aims to provide readers with statistical information to obtain a deep understanding of this domain. The results show that 3087 mobile learning publications have been published since 1982. As a result, the study has compared and determined the possible ways for researchers and authors to improve the citation rate of their publications on m-learning and to gain a deeper understanding of the field of mobile learning by studying the number of publications and country, the number of authors, the keywords, the number of references, the number of pages, the journal, the authors' publications, and the number of citations. Additionally, other bibliometric results are discussed.

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A Proposed Gamification Elements of Educational Games

2021 International Conference on Computer & Information Sciences (ICCOINS)

The Usefulness and Ease of Use of WAP Application For Local Agriculture Product

Game Framework to Improve English Language Learners’ Motivation and Performance

Proceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2018

Mobile Games for Language Learning

Advances in Wireless Technologies and Telecommunication

Education, including the subset of language learning, has been greatly influenced by information ... more Education, including the subset of language learning, has been greatly influenced by information and communication technologies. This influence manifests itself in the form of various paradigms, starting from distance or digital learning (d-learning) to electronic learning (e-learning) then mobile learning (m-learning) and eventually ubiquitous learning (u-learning). The integration of these paradigms with supportive techniques to enhance inclusion, engagement, and to overcome the classic problem of lack of motivation led to a series of innovations, culminated in the notion of educational mobile game applications. This chapter focuses on the roots of this emergent trend, including the elements of mobile technology and the aspect of gaming, and how instrumental are they in empowering and motivating learners. The relationship of mobile games with the concept of gamification is examined, and a few major challenges to building effective mobile game applications for language learners are...

Digital game-based learning in K-12 mathematics education: a systematic literature review

Education and Information Technologies

Enhancing students' learning achievements, self‐efficacy, and motivation using mobile augmented reality

Journal of computer assisted learning, Apr 14, 2024

A Proposed Technology Acceptance Model for Measuring Cloud Computing Usage in Education

Publication performance and trends in virtual reality research in education fields: a bibliometric analysis

Multimedia tools and applications, Apr 23, 2024

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An Enhanced Technology Acceptance Model to Measure the Usability of E-Commerce Application for Agricultural Services

2022 International Conference on Engineering & MIS (ICEMIS)

An Enhanced TAM Model for Measuring the Usability of Electronic Services

2022 International Conference on Engineering & MIS (ICEMIS)