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Rudi Hartono - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • comparison of a student and a professional writer s Literacy competence as reflected in their business e mails
    International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2018
    Co-Authors: Sri Rahayu Zees, Mursid Saleh, Rudi Hartono
    Abstract:

    This research is an evaluation study using context, input, process, and product (CIPP) evaluation model to analyze whether the Literacy developed in educational institution has met the acceptable Literacy level used in the workplace. Two business E-mails about sales written by a professional writer and a student were analyzed to investigate the contexts and products. Input analysis was carried out on the data from observations and texts while process analyis was performed on the data elicited from observations. All four analyses were also supported by data elicited through interviews from both writers. The results of CIPP analysis indicated both similarities and differences between the two E-mails which reflected the Literacy levels of both writers. In context analysis, both E-mails used mixed Literacy types which were realized in 11 language aspects. The differences were in the cognitive process involved in the professional writer’s performance that showed a high Literacy level while the student’s E-mail presented a low to Medium Literacy level. According to the input analysis results, both writers used most of the available designs as intangible resources except for style and declarative knowledge. There were differences in using the instructional materials and people as tangible resources. In process analysis, although there were similarities in some steps of knowledge building phase; however, some differences were still found between the two writers in this phase and in the phases of modelling, joint construction and independent construction of the text. The results of product analysis showed that the professional writer’s E-mail presented a good to excellent Literacy level while the Literacy level of the student’s E-mail ranged between inadequate and fair. The differences indicate that the Literacy developed in educational institution does not meet the requirements of Literacy used genuinely.

Sri Rahayu Zees - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • comparison of a student and a professional writer s Literacy competence as reflected in their business e mails
    International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2018
    Co-Authors: Sri Rahayu Zees, Mursid Saleh, Rudi Hartono
    Abstract:

    This research is an evaluation study using context, input, process, and product (CIPP) evaluation model to analyze whether the Literacy developed in educational institution has met the acceptable Literacy level used in the workplace. Two business E-mails about sales written by a professional writer and a student were analyzed to investigate the contexts and products. Input analysis was carried out on the data from observations and texts while process analyis was performed on the data elicited from observations. All four analyses were also supported by data elicited through interviews from both writers. The results of CIPP analysis indicated both similarities and differences between the two E-mails which reflected the Literacy levels of both writers. In context analysis, both E-mails used mixed Literacy types which were realized in 11 language aspects. The differences were in the cognitive process involved in the professional writer’s performance that showed a high Literacy level while the student’s E-mail presented a low to Medium Literacy level. According to the input analysis results, both writers used most of the available designs as intangible resources except for style and declarative knowledge. There were differences in using the instructional materials and people as tangible resources. In process analysis, although there were similarities in some steps of knowledge building phase; however, some differences were still found between the two writers in this phase and in the phases of modelling, joint construction and independent construction of the text. The results of product analysis showed that the professional writer’s E-mail presented a good to excellent Literacy level while the Literacy level of the student’s E-mail ranged between inadequate and fair. The differences indicate that the Literacy developed in educational institution does not meet the requirements of Literacy used genuinely.

Mursid Saleh - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • comparison of a student and a professional writer s Literacy competence as reflected in their business e mails
    International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 2018
    Co-Authors: Sri Rahayu Zees, Mursid Saleh, Rudi Hartono
    Abstract:

    This research is an evaluation study using context, input, process, and product (CIPP) evaluation model to analyze whether the Literacy developed in educational institution has met the acceptable Literacy level used in the workplace. Two business E-mails about sales written by a professional writer and a student were analyzed to investigate the contexts and products. Input analysis was carried out on the data from observations and texts while process analyis was performed on the data elicited from observations. All four analyses were also supported by data elicited through interviews from both writers. The results of CIPP analysis indicated both similarities and differences between the two E-mails which reflected the Literacy levels of both writers. In context analysis, both E-mails used mixed Literacy types which were realized in 11 language aspects. The differences were in the cognitive process involved in the professional writer’s performance that showed a high Literacy level while the student’s E-mail presented a low to Medium Literacy level. According to the input analysis results, both writers used most of the available designs as intangible resources except for style and declarative knowledge. There were differences in using the instructional materials and people as tangible resources. In process analysis, although there were similarities in some steps of knowledge building phase; however, some differences were still found between the two writers in this phase and in the phases of modelling, joint construction and independent construction of the text. The results of product analysis showed that the professional writer’s E-mail presented a good to excellent Literacy level while the Literacy level of the student’s E-mail ranged between inadequate and fair. The differences indicate that the Literacy developed in educational institution does not meet the requirements of Literacy used genuinely.

Abdul-aziz Seidu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Factors associated with modern contraceptive use among women with no fertility intention in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from cross-sectional surveys of 29 countries
    'Springer Science and Business Media LLC', 2021
    Co-Authors: Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Eugene Budu, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Ebenezer Agbaglo, Francis Arthur-holmes, Collins Adu, Anita Gracious Archer, Yaa Boahemaa Gyasi Aderoju, Abdul-aziz Seidu
    Abstract:

    Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, the majority of women of reproductive age who want to avoid pregnancy do not use any method of contraception. This study sought to determine the factors associated with  modern contraceptive use among women with no fertility intention in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods This study used data from the Demographic and Health Surveys of 29 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. A total of 87,554 women aged 15–49 with no fertility intention and who had completed information on all the variables of interest were considered in this study. Using a multilevel logistic regression analysis, four models were used to examine the individual and contextual factors associated with modern contraceptive use. The results were presented as adjusted odds ratios (aOR), with their respective confidence intervals (CIs). Statistical significance was set at p< 0.05. Results The prevalence of modern contraceptive use was 29.6%. With the individual-level factors, women aged 45–49 had lower odds of using modern contraceptives (aOR = 0.33, 95% CI = 0.28, 0.39). Women who had their first sex at age 15–19 (aOR = 1.12, 95% CI = 1.07, 1.17), those with higher education (aOR = 1.93, 95% CI = 1.75, 2.13), and women who were exposed to newspaper (aOR = 1.15, 95% CI = 1.10, 1.20) and radio (aOR = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.17, 1.26) had higher odds of modern contraceptive use. In terms of the contextual factors, women living in urban areas (aOR = 1.06, 95% CI = 1.02, 1.11), women in the richest wealth quintile (aOR = 1.55, 95% CI = 1.43, 1.67), and those in communities with Medium Literacy level (aOR = 1.11, 95% CI = 1.06, 1.16) and Medium community socio-economic status (aOR = 1.17, 95% CI = 1.10, 1.23) had higher odds of modern contraceptive use. Across the geographic regions in sub-Saharan Africa, women in Southern Africa had higher odds of modern contraceptive use (aOR = 5.29, 95% CI = 4.86, 5.76). Conclusion There is a relatively low prevalence of modern contraceptive use among women with no fertility intention in sub-Saharan Africa, with cross-country variations. Women’s age, age at first sex, level of education, mass media exposure, place of residence, community Literacy level and community socio-economic status were found to be associated with modern contraceptive use. It is, therefore, important for policy makers  to consider these factors when designing and implementing programmes or policies  to increase contraceptive use among women who have no intention to give birth. Also, policymakers and other key stakeholders should intensify mass education programmes to address disparities in modern contraceptive use among women

Bright Opoku Ahinkorah - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Factors associated with modern contraceptive use among women with no fertility intention in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from cross-sectional surveys of 29 countries
    'Springer Science and Business Media LLC', 2021
    Co-Authors: Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Eugene Budu, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Ebenezer Agbaglo, Francis Arthur-holmes, Collins Adu, Anita Gracious Archer, Yaa Boahemaa Gyasi Aderoju, Abdul-aziz Seidu
    Abstract:

    Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, the majority of women of reproductive age who want to avoid pregnancy do not use any method of contraception. This study sought to determine the factors associated with  modern contraceptive use among women with no fertility intention in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods This study used data from the Demographic and Health Surveys of 29 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. A total of 87,554 women aged 15–49 with no fertility intention and who had completed information on all the variables of interest were considered in this study. Using a multilevel logistic regression analysis, four models were used to examine the individual and contextual factors associated with modern contraceptive use. The results were presented as adjusted odds ratios (aOR), with their respective confidence intervals (CIs). Statistical significance was set at p< 0.05. Results The prevalence of modern contraceptive use was 29.6%. With the individual-level factors, women aged 45–49 had lower odds of using modern contraceptives (aOR = 0.33, 95% CI = 0.28, 0.39). Women who had their first sex at age 15–19 (aOR = 1.12, 95% CI = 1.07, 1.17), those with higher education (aOR = 1.93, 95% CI = 1.75, 2.13), and women who were exposed to newspaper (aOR = 1.15, 95% CI = 1.10, 1.20) and radio (aOR = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.17, 1.26) had higher odds of modern contraceptive use. In terms of the contextual factors, women living in urban areas (aOR = 1.06, 95% CI = 1.02, 1.11), women in the richest wealth quintile (aOR = 1.55, 95% CI = 1.43, 1.67), and those in communities with Medium Literacy level (aOR = 1.11, 95% CI = 1.06, 1.16) and Medium community socio-economic status (aOR = 1.17, 95% CI = 1.10, 1.23) had higher odds of modern contraceptive use. Across the geographic regions in sub-Saharan Africa, women in Southern Africa had higher odds of modern contraceptive use (aOR = 5.29, 95% CI = 4.86, 5.76). Conclusion There is a relatively low prevalence of modern contraceptive use among women with no fertility intention in sub-Saharan Africa, with cross-country variations. Women’s age, age at first sex, level of education, mass media exposure, place of residence, community Literacy level and community socio-economic status were found to be associated with modern contraceptive use. It is, therefore, important for policy makers  to consider these factors when designing and implementing programmes or policies  to increase contraceptive use among women who have no intention to give birth. Also, policymakers and other key stakeholders should intensify mass education programmes to address disparities in modern contraceptive use among women