Influences of demographic information as moderating factors in adoption of m-learning

In today’s world, interests of mobile devices for educational processes anytime and anywhere has been on the rise. However, adoption of this new technology by students is complicated. The purpose of this study is to examine the factors that influence the adoption of M-learning by students and to propose an appropriate model for its adoption. Three external variables, namely Perceived Mobility Value, Prior Use of Electronic Learning and Self-efficacy, were incorporated into the Technology Acceptance Model and tested in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Quantitative research approach was used to survey 350 students. Empirical data from multiple regression analyses indicates that Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of use, Perceived Mobility Value, Prior Use of Electronic Learning, Self-efficacy, and Attitude toward using, can positively affect the adoption of M-learning. Results are explored further in this study

Effect of substrate temperature on structural and substructural properties of MgO thin films

In this paper we have studied the influence of substrate temperature deposition on structural and substructural characteristics of magnesium oxide films by X-ray diffraction analysis. The thin films of MgO were prepared by spray pyrolysis technique from magnesium chloride solution. We have established the phase composition, the lattice constant, coherent scattering domain size, microstrain level of the films. The optimal conditions for the application of the homogeneous single-phase films of stoichiometric composition were identified