The effectiveness of e-Learning on biosecurity practice to slow the spread of invasive alien species

Shannon, Caitriona; Stebbing, Paul; Quinn, Claire H.; Warren, Daniel A.; Dunn, Alison M.

doi:10.1007/s10530-020-02271-z

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“…Some reasons for failure are content, comfort level with technology, as well as availability of technical support [ 15 ], gaps in terms of three dimensions (ethical, evaluation, and management) [ 16 ], effective planning of ELS and a lack of experience [ 17 ]. On the other side, the key factors for the successful implementation of ELS are the presence of a culture favorable to EL among students [ 18 ], computer literacy, availability of appropriate technology, accessibility, and having a good high bandwidth internet connection [ 19 , 20 ].…”

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E-Learning Success Model in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Educational Institutions

Jaoua

Almurad

Elshaer

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IJERPH

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Nowadays, the extensive use of e-learning in higher educational institutions in many countries leads us to apprehend the reality, precisely the key success/failure factors of the implementation, of e-learning systems in these institutions. This motivation becomes more and more important, inevitable, and urgent, especially for institutions that have heavily adopted e-learning systems under exceptional conditions without any prior planning, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. From this perspective, this research aimed to provide an e-learning success model in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic by assessing e-learning effectiveness and by investigating the key antecedents of e-learning effectiveness. The literature review led to the identification of four main factors influencing e-learning effectiveness: The e-learning system, e-learning readiness, interactivity, and resistance to change. These four variables constituted the antecedents of an effective e-learning system, which was tested in a KSA context. A structured survey, including a sample of 1202 students from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University was used to examine the linkages among our proposed model. The model, with a total of ten direct and six indirect relationships, was tested by using structural equation modeling. The research findings indicate that effective e-learning is supported by the interactions between four factors: the e-learning system, e-learning readiness, interactivity, and resistance to change.

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Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 99%

E-Learning Success Model in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Educational Institutions

Jaoua

Almurad

Elshaer

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“…Among these are the characteristics of the individuals themselves and the attributes of the invasive alien species itself. Since perceptions are socially and culturally constructed, individuals with different demographic profiles are expected to have different perceptions of IAS and attitudes toward their management (Shackleton et al 2019 ). One such demographic variable is place of residence although this has yet to be fully explored in IAS social dimensions studies: i.e.…”

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Should tourists care more about invasive species? International and domestic visitors’ perceptions of invasive plants and their control in New Zealand

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Tourism has been implicated in the spread of invasive species, not only through physical means but through invasive species being perpetuated in destinations as part of the tourism landscape. This study reports on a survey of 238 domestic and international tourists visiting the south of New Zealand, with a focus on their knowledge of and attitudes to the management of two invasive plants: wild conifers and Russell lupins. Both plants have profound ecological, economic and environmental impacts but are also increasingly a part of the tourist landscapes in the study region. The survey found significant differences between domestic and international visitors in their levels of ecological knowledge about the invasive plants, with domestic visitors having greater awareness. However, there were also significant differences between international visitors according to origin and ethnicity, with Asian visitors showing lower awareness and also lower willingness to support eradication of the invasives, even after being provided information on the ecological impact of the species. Participants also responded differently to the two species, being less willing to support eradication of the attractive Russell lupin, compared to wild conifers. There are implications for management in terms of the messaging that may be required for different visitor groups around invasive species control. The study also points to the challenge of developing support for the management of charismatic plant species such as Russell lupin that are now firmly located within the tourism domain.

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“…The development of formal, internationally recognised, qualifications that deliver high standards of professional excellence in biosecurity is viewed as an essential step to respond to the increasing exposure of society and the environment to biological threats [ 58 ]. Although in many areas professional qualifications already exist [ 59 , 60 ], they are rarely sufficiently comprehensive to meet contemporary biosecurity challenges. Academic institutions and employers must recognise that biosecurity is a multidisciplinary field that draws on a wide range of subjects including epidemiology, pathobiology, economics, social behaviour, and invasion science.…”

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One Biosecurity: a unified concept to integrate human, animal, plant, and environmental health

Hulme

2020

Emerging Topics in Life Sciences

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In the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the world has woken up to the importance of biosecurity and the need to manage international borders. Yet strong sectorial identities exist within biosecurity that are associated with specific international standards, individual economic interests, specific research communities, and unique stakeholder involvement. Despite considerable research addressing human, animal, plant, and environmental health, the science connections between these sectors remain quite limited. One Biosecurity aims to address these limitations at global, national, and local scales. It is an interdisciplinary approach to biosecurity policy and research that builds on the interconnections between human, animal, plant, and environmental health to effectively prevent and mitigate the impacts of invasive alien species. It provides an integrated perspective to address the many biosecurity risks that transcend the traditional boundaries of health, agriculture, and the environment. Individual invasive alien plant and animal species often have multiple impacts across sectors: as hosts of zoonotic parasites, vectors of pathogens, pests of agriculture or forestry, as well as threats to biodiversity and ecosystem function. It is time these risks were addressed in a systematic way. One Biosecurity is essential to address several major sociological and environmental challenges to biosecurity: climate change, increasing urbanisation, agricultural intensification, human global mobility, loss of technical capability as well as public resistance to pesticides and vaccines. One Biosecurity will require the bringing together of taxonomists, population biologists, modellers, economists, chemists, engineers, and social scientists to engage in a new agenda that is shaped by politics, legislation, and public perceptions.

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The effectiveness of e-Learning on biosecurity practice to slow the spread of invasive alien species

Cited by 10 publications

References 42 publications

E-Learning Success Model in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Educational Institutions

E-Learning Success Model in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic in Higher Educational Institutions

Should tourists care more about invasive species? International and domestic visitors’ perceptions of invasive plants and their control in New Zealand

One Biosecurity: a unified concept to integrate human, animal, plant, and environmental health

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