Abstract This study examined predictors of web search effectiveness among LIS undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A total enumerative sample technique was used to select the entire 115 students of the department of Library and Information Science. Through a survey approach, questionnaire was developed and used for the collection of data. Three research questions were developed to guide... This study examined predictors of web search effectiveness among LIS undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A total enumerative sample technique was used to select the entire 115 students of the department of Library and Information Science. Through a survey approach, questionnaire was developed and used for the collection of data. Three research questions were developed to guide the study. The results demonstrate that factors such as internet and computer self-efficacy, emotional intelligence and participation in the online discussion forum significantly correlate with and predict web search effectiveness. Based on the findings, the study recommends that, LIS students should be more internet and computer self-efficacious so that their web search activities will always be effective. It was also suggested that students should engage themselves in self-efficacy training. Moreover, it was recommended that students should enrol for computer training. The experience is assumed will go a long way assisting the students thereby enhance and facilitate their search activities. Read More Read Less

Abstract Web-based open learning technology has become a powerful tool to supplement and enhance education. Webbased Open Learning facilitates individualised instruction and hence it is proved to be more effective. This paper proposes a web-based open technology model to supplement a face-to-face teaching project for final-year, full-time, on-campus undergraduate students participating in the Graduation Project 1 and Graduation Project 2 modules... Web-based open learning technology has become a powerful tool to supplement and enhance education. Webbased Open Learning facilitates individualised instruction and hence it is proved to be more effective. This paper proposes a web-based open technology model to supplement a face-to-face teaching project for final-year, full-time, on-campus undergraduate students participating in the Graduation Project 1 and Graduation Project 2 modules at the College of Computer Science and Engineering at Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia. In particular, it focuses on the use of web-based open material to better prepare and optimise the student’s work. Read More Read Less

Abstract A web service is a standard way of interoperation between the software applications over different platforms or frameworks. WSDL (Web Service Definition Language), in XML format, is used to describe the web service in a platform independent way. The service explains the functional as well as the non functional properties. We introduce a new non functional property that is known... A web service is a standard way of interoperation between the software applications over different platforms or frameworks. WSDL (Web Service Definition Language), in XML format, is used to describe the web service in a platform independent way. The service explains the functional as well as the non functional properties. We introduce a new non functional property that is known as ‘criteria’. To include criteria information within the web service we have extended WSDL to X-WSDL. WSDL schema is extended by adding a new element ‘criteriaservice’ which is available in the new namespace. The WSDL document is extended by adding new attributes ‘criteria name’ and ‘description’ to service element. Using this extension it is possible to specify the criteria along with the service in X-WSDL document. A web service expressed in X-WSDL has to be published in the extended UDDI, X-UDDI. In this paper we discuss the mapping between the X-WSDL and X-UDDI. We map the attributes of service element with the BusinessServcie data structure of the X-UDDI. As a result, we are providing support to publish a service more appropriate to user’s requirement. Read More Read Less

Abstract Game-based learning (GBL) is offering motivated learning method for educator. Even though, this methodology is inactivated efficiently in public education. A reasonable possibility is the poor design of noncommercial educational game. In this paper, we have referred to the important moti-vating features in digital game and have attempted to involve them in the educational game design. Be-side this, we presented... Game-based learning (GBL) is offering motivated learning method for educator. Even though, this methodology is inactivated efficiently in public education. A reasonable possibility is the poor design of noncommercial educational game. In this paper, we have referred to the important moti-vating features in digital game and have attempted to involve them in the educational game design. Be-side this, we presented some considerations and proposed an enhanced frame work for designing an educational game. The frame work tries to overcome these important designing considerations. Read More Read Less

Abstract This study examined predictors of web search effectiveness among LIS undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A total enumerative sample technique was used to select the entire 115 students of the department of Library and Information Science. Through a survey approach, questionnaire was developed and used for the collection of data. Three research questions were developed to guide the study. The... This study examined predictors of web search effectiveness among LIS undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A total enumerative sample technique was used to select the entire 115 students of the department of Library and Information Science. Through a survey approach, questionnaire was developed and used for the collection of data. Three research questions were developed to guide the study. The results demonstrate that factors such as internet and computer self-efficacy, emotional intelligence and participation in the online discussion forum significantly correlate with and predict web search effectiveness. Based on the findings, the study recommends that, LIS students should be more internet and computer self-efficacious so that their web search activities will always be effective. It was also suggested that students should engage themselves in self-efficacy training. Moreover, it was recommended that students should enrol for computer training. The experience is assumed will go a long way assisting the students thereby enhance and facilitate their search activities. Read More Read Less

Abstract Web-based open learning technology has become a powerful tool to supplement and enhance education. Webbased Open Learning facilitates individualised instruction and hence it is proved to be more effective. This paper proposes a web-based open technology model to supplement a face-to-face teaching project for final-year, full-time, on-campus undergraduate students participating in the Graduation Project 1 and Graduation Project 2 modules at the College... Web-based open learning technology has become a powerful tool to supplement and enhance education. Webbased Open Learning facilitates individualised instruction and hence it is proved to be more effective. This paper proposes a web-based open technology model to supplement a face-to-face teaching project for final-year, full-time, on-campus undergraduate students participating in the Graduation Project 1 and Graduation Project 2 modules at the College of Computer Science and Engineering at Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia. In particular, it focuses on the use of web-based open material to better prepare and optimise the student’s work Read More Read Less

Abstract A web service is a standard way of interoperation between the software applications over different platforms or frameworks. WSDL (Web Service Definition Language), in XML format, is used to describe the web service in a platform independent way. The service explains the functional as well as the non functional properties. We introduce a new non functional property that is known as ‘criteria’. To... A web service is a standard way of interoperation between the software applications over different platforms or frameworks. WSDL (Web Service Definition Language), in XML format, is used to describe the web service in a platform independent way. The service explains the functional as well as the non functional properties. We introduce a new non functional property that is known as ‘criteria’. To include criteria information within the web service we have extended WSDL to X-WSDL. WSDL schema is extended by adding a new element ‘criteriaservice’ which is available in the new namespace. The WSDL document is extended by adding new attributes ‘criteria name’ and ‘description’ to service element. Using this extension it is possible to specify the criteria along with the service in X-WSDL document. A web service expressed in X-WSDL has to be published in the extended UDDI, X-UDDI. In this paper we discuss the mapping between the X-WSDL and X-UDDI. We map the attributes of service element with the BusinessServcie data structure of the X-UDDI. As a result, we are providing support to publish a service more appropriate to user’s requirement Read More Read Less

Abstract Game-based learning (GBL) is offering motivated learning method for educator. Even though, this methodology is inactivated efficiently in public education. A reasonable possibility is the poor design of noncommercial educational game. In this paper, we have referred to the important moti-vating features in digital game and have attempted to involve them in the educational game design. Be-side this, we presented some considerations and... Game-based learning (GBL) is offering motivated learning method for educator. Even though, this methodology is inactivated efficiently in public education. A reasonable possibility is the poor design of noncommercial educational game. In this paper, we have referred to the important moti-vating features in digital game and have attempted to involve them in the educational game design. Be-side this, we presented some considerations and proposed an enhanced frame work for designing an educational game. The frame work tries to overcome these important designing considerations Read More Read Less