Mahadi Hasan Miraz, Sanmugam Annamalah, Rohana Sham
{"title":"Integrating PLS-SEM and NVivo in Mixed-Methods Educational Research: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Quantitative and Qualitative Analytical Tools","authors":"Mahadi Hasan Miraz, Sanmugam Annamalah, Rohana Sham","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2025.19.531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2025.19.531","url":null,"abstract":"Background/purpose. It revisits Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) as a robust tool for analyzing non-normal data and small samples, offering predictive modeling advantages. This study also compares the merits, practical applications, and added value of both tools in tackling complicated research issues, notably in education and social sciences, rather than reviewing their techniques. Simultaneously, it evaluates NVivo as a leading qualitative data analysis (QDA) tool, focusing on its effectiveness in organizing, coding, querying, and visualizing diverse qualitative datasets. Materials/Methods. The study places both tools in real-world educational research settings to help researchers choose and utilize methodologies that align with their data and goals. This mixed-methods research employed two approaches. Method A utilized empirical data to assess PLS-SEM's performance using statistical metrics such as R², Q², and Composite Reliability. It compared PLS-SEM with MRA, CB-SEM, and Factor Analysis. Method B involved surveys, interviews, usability testing, and case studies to evaluate NVivo’s capabilities. NVivo was compared with ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, and Dedoose on parameters like coding flexibility, usability, visualization, and collaborative features. Results. The manuscript demonstrates how PLS-SEM can model latent concepts, such as student engagement, learning outcomes, and institutional support, while NVivo can analyze qualitative data, including interview transcripts, reflective diaries, and classroom discourse. NVivo outperformed competing QDA tools in advanced coding, data visualization, and integration features, with 72% of surveyed researchers preferring it for its effectiveness and usability. Usability testing revealed NVivo had a 30% higher task efficiency and a high user satisfaction score (8.5/10), despite a moderate learning curve. NVivo was particularly effective in thematic exploration and supported collaborative research. Conclusion. PLS-SEM proves to be a robust and adaptable statistical method for complex quantitative research, especially when data quality or sample size is constrained. NVivo stands out as a versatile and user-friendly QDA tool, enhancing the rigor and efficiency of qualitative analysis. Together, these tools offer a methodological advancement for researchers undertaking mixed-methods studies, promoting more accurate, predictive, and interpretable research outcomes across disciplines.","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147919538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How Can ChatGPT Facilitate Teaching and Learning: Implications for Contemporary Education","authors":"Turgut Karakose, Tijen Tülübaş","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.124.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.124.1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135448060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Transformational Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior of Virtual Teaching During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction","authors":"Imam Gunawan Sultoni","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.123.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.123.3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78424463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Use of Works of Musical Art in Preschool Education: A Slovak Perspective","authors":"Ivana Rochovská, E. Dolinská, Božena Švábová","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.123.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.123.4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77587279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing the Intellectual Structure of the Evolving Knowledge Base on ChatGPT in the Field of Education and Health","authors":"Murat Demirkol, Nedim Malkoç","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.124.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.124.3","url":null,"abstract":"unprecedented developments in AI-based technologies and large language models such as ChatGPT have exhibited a brand-new territory to be explored.","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"158 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135448374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Digital Leadership and Sustainable School Improvement—A Conceptual Analysis and Implications for Future Research","authors":"Turgut Karakose, Tijen Tülübaş","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.121.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.121.1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"110 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76049144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Mediation of Emotion Regulation Strategies in the Relationship between Internet Addiction and Life Satisfaction during the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Mehmet Ali Yıldız, Okan Uslu","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.124.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.124.5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135448371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Challenges Impeding Technology Education Teachers in Delivering Lessons to Raise Students’ Awareness About Littering","authors":"Tsebo Kgoto Matsekoleng","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.124.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.124.6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"158 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135448061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How Psychological Empowerment Influences Faculty Members’ Change Orientation: Does Knowledge Inertia Have a Mediating Role?","authors":"Müslim Alanoğlu, Songül Karabatak","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.122.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.122.8","url":null,"abstract":"Background/purpose – This study aims to determine the effect of faculty members’ psychological empowerment on their change orientation and the mediating role of knowledge inertia (learning and experience) in this effect. Materials/methods – A cross-sectional research design was used to achieve this goal. The opinions of 398 faculty members working in six universities in Türkiye were collected via th e survey method. Results – The results showed that the faculty members’ psychological empowerment had a favorable effect on their levels of change orientation and a negative effect on their levels of learning inertia. Additionally, it was shown that the fa culty members’ psychological empowerment had little effect on their experiential inertia. Additionally, there was no discernible relationship between degrees of faculty members’ change orientation and perceived knowledge inertia (learning and experience). Conclusion – The study’s results imply that faculty members who see their jobs as meaningful have sufficient knowledge about their jobs, are responsible for making decisions about their jobs, and accept change easily. It was also concluded that these faculty members have high levels of change orientation.","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82061527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Turgut Karakose, Murat Demirkol, Nurcihan Aslan, Hüseyin Köse, Ramazan Yirci
{"title":"A Conversation with ChatGPT about the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Education: Comparative Review Based on Human–AI Collaboration","authors":"Turgut Karakose, Murat Demirkol, Nurcihan Aslan, Hüseyin Köse, Ramazan Yirci","doi":"10.22521/edupij.2023.123.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22521/edupij.2023.123.1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30989,"journal":{"name":"Educational Process International Journal","volume":"93 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83852758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}