ABSTRACT: Prior to this era, individual universities in Nigeria conducted concessional examinations for the selection of their prospective students. Other compulsory condition was the possession of five credit passes in the relevant subjects in the ordinary level certificate. The other mode of entry was the direct admission of students into the direct second year level of candidates who possessed either the national diploma certificate or the general certificate of education at the advanced level in the relevant papers. Problem arose, where students had multiple admissions in several universities and those who could not afford to write admission examinations to multiple institutions and the not too brilliant students were deprived the opportunity of admission into the very limited Universities. These reasons caused the Federal Government of Nigeria to establish the Joint admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in 1978. Today, studies showed that JAMB and WAEC alone can no more ascertain the best crop of students for admission as there are exam syndicates everywhere in the country to ensure that their candidates/customers make all their papers in one sitting consequently pass their JAMB and get admission as well. This research is therefore proffering an alternative admission paradigm that will go beyond considering only test scores for admission, but will consider aggregate academic records of the prospective students before admission is offered or denied. This alternative method can be actually using Artificial Neural Network techniques. Keywords: Admission, Artificial Neural Network, Academic Performance, Prediction, Undergraduates, decision support system, etc.
Study Habit in Remote Learning Education: A Basis for Teachers Modern Pedagog...IJAEMSJORNAL
According to the study of Korir, D. and Kipkemboi F. (2014), School as a second home has a solid relationship to the academic performance of the students. However, because of the pandemic, home seems to become the second School of the students, affecting their study habits. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the factors that affect the students' study habits at the tertiary level using remote learning mode of education. The study used a descriptive-quantitative research design, and a self-made questionnaire is a primary tool in gathering data. Simple statistical tools were used to interpret the data. A total of 375 students from Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology – San Isidro Campus, San Isidro Nueva Ecija, Philippines 3106 are the study respondents. The results show that students used their free time to study, and most of them use 2 hours and above to study, which shows why most students are able to cope with the current education model. It also shows that the students' environment dramatically affects the study habits of the students, thus, another reason why most students are struggling to survive in their online/remote learning mode of education.
Technological Factors Affecting Computer Aided Learning Among Students Attend...AJHSSR Journal
Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) is a method of acquiring knowledge using electronic media which is gained using electronic media which is gaining recognition among students. This requires access to computers and considerable awareness on information technology. Previous empirical studies have underscored the important roles of instructional materials in the classroom studies. The objective of this study was to determine technological factors affecting computer aided learning programs among students attending Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi campus. This study was an analytical study, the target population was 4,490 KMTC Nairobi Campus students. The study utilized structured questionnaires for 263 respondents, analysis was done through SPSS, Ms Excel and Ms Word software’s with univariate
Study Habit in Remote Learning Education: A Basis for Teachers Modern Pedagog...IJAEMSJORNAL
According to the study of Korir, D. and Kipkemboi F. (2014), School as a second home has a solid relationship to the academic performance of the students. However, because of the pandemic, home seems to become the second School of the students, affecting their study habits. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the factors that affect the students' study habits at the tertiary level using remote learning mode of education. The study used a descriptive-quantitative research design, and a self-made questionnaire is a primary tool in gathering data. Simple statistical tools were used to interpret the data. A total of 375 students from Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology – San Isidro Campus, San Isidro Nueva Ecija, Philippines 3106 are the study respondents. The results show that students used their free time to study, and most of them use 2 hours and above to study, which shows why most students are able to cope with the current education model. It also shows that the students' environment dramatically affects the study habits of the students, thus, another reason why most students are struggling to survive in their online/remote learning mode of education.
Technological Factors Affecting Computer Aided Learning Among Students Attend...AJHSSR Journal
Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) is a method of acquiring knowledge using electronic media which is gained using electronic media which is gaining recognition among students. This requires access to computers and considerable awareness on information technology. Previous empirical studies have underscored the important roles of instructional materials in the classroom studies. The objective of this study was to determine technological factors affecting computer aided learning programs among students attending Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi campus. This study was an analytical study, the target population was 4,490 KMTC Nairobi Campus students. The study utilized structured questionnaires for 263 respondents, analysis was done through SPSS, Ms Excel and Ms Word software’s with univariate
Graduate students' attitude towards e learning a study case at imam universityDr. Ahmed Farag
In the past few years, a new wave of many technologies, particularly the Internet has emerged with the potential to further enhance the teaching and learning environment in higher education. Many studies in the recent years have shown that E-learning use in the classrooms has increased over the past years. However, the process of E-learning and its applications is limited in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through this empirical study, a limited research was initiated to track the perceptions of the students toward the E-learning. The results indicate an overall positive attitude towards the E-learning
Clustering Students of Computer in Terms of Level of ProgrammingEditor IJCATR
Educational data mining (EDM) is one of the applications of data mining. In educational data mining, there are two key domains, i.e. student domain and faculty domain. Different type of research work has been done in both domains.
In existing system the faculty performance has calculated on the basis of two parameters i.e. Student feedback and the result of student in that subject. In existing system we define two approaches one is multiple classifier approach and the other is a single classifier approach and comparing them, for relative evaluation of faculty performance using data mining
Techniques. In multiple classifier approach K-nearest neighbor (KNN) is used in first step and Rule based classification is used in the second step of classification while in single classifier approach only KNN is used in both steps of classification.
But in proposed system, I will analyse the faculty performance using 4 parameters i.e., student complaint about faculty, Student review feedback for faculty, students feedback, and students result etc.
For this proposed system I will be going to use opinion mining technique for analyzing performance of faculty and calculating score of each faculty.
Prediction of South Eastern Nigerian Students’ Under Graduate Scores with The...iosrjce
The study looked at the relationship between Joint University Matriculation and the performance of
students in 300 level, 400 level and 500 level students who were admitted into 6 (Six) Nigerian Universities in
2005. A correlational longitudinal survey design was adopted. A preform was used to collect the data from the
students’ files. Their cumulative grade point average and JAMB UME and Post UME Scores were collected.
The population is made up of 3280 students selected by a combination of stratified and sample random and
purposive sampling techniques.
Results show that both JAMB UME and Post UME did not predict performance as measured by cumulative
grade point averages in the years under study. It is recommended that both examination be maintained.
This paper reveals the result of 322 distance learners’ perception towards e-learning program
conducted by UiTM. Generally the respondents rated above average for all aspects of distance
learning program irrespective of gender, program of studies, income and occupation. Students’
gender also did not show any difference in their perception. Similarly, semester of studies too, did
not indicate any significant difference except their perception towards lecturer. However
students’ semester of studies showed significant difference towards lecturer, module and
physical. Gender, income and semester of studies did not show any relationship to students’
perception towards all aspects of distance learning program. However students’ program of
studies showed significant relationship towards their perceptions of the program. Students’ CGPA
showed negative relationship with all aspects of distance learning program.
The effect of information and communication technology (ICT) in Jordanian lea...IJERA Editor
Information and communication Technology are used of electronic means which involve access storage, processing of electronic technology to handling of information, the various forms of uses it’s in order to improve Jordanian learning. The study aimed to investigate the uses and effect of ICTs for Jordanian learning from their perspective of student of higher school at the north of Jordan. The study method was a descriptive survey which uses questionnaire to collect data, questionnaire was justified and developed by the researcher to measure the effect of ICTs based on previous studies its applied to (548) student of higher school. The study was using SPSS to analyses data. The results indicate that ICTs for higher school at the north of Jordan there were a statistically significant relationship between the higher school at the north of Jordan and Jordanian learning, and seven of hypotheses reported statistically significant in the hypotheses and accepted but three hypotheses reported no a statistically significant and rejected. The study have Conclusion should gives more attention to focus on and beneficial of using ICTs applications.
AN ASSESSMENT OF ICT SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AT THE UNI...IJITE
The purpose of the study was to assess the ICT support for the students living with disabilities at The
University of Namibia. A qualitative methodology was used through the use of an in-depth face to face in
interview which was administered to 12 participants who were lectures and disabled students from the
University of Namibia disability Unity. The participants in the study were selected through the use of the
purposeful strategy. The study findings unveiled that PCs cell phones and internet, software programmes,
projectors and white boards, classroom televisions and radios downloaded app videos and braille’s and
hearing aids are some of the ICT equipment available for the students at living with disabilities at the
University of Namibia. The study also established that lack of training in administrators, lecturers and
disabled student who are in the disability unity of the University of Namibia in ICT equipment usage, lack
of technical support from the University, lack of ICT resources, lectures low content knowledge and limited
computer knowledge of the lectures for students living with disabilities are some of the challenges faced by
students living with disabilities at the University of Namibia. The study also found out that there is need for
management collaboration and support ICT resources for students living with disabilities. The study also
revealed that the provision of incentives to the lecturers teaching students with disabilities will improve the
lectures utilisation of ICT gadgets during the teaching of students living with disabilities at the University
of Namibia. In addition, the study also recommended that monitoring and evaluation of the ICT support for
the students living with disability need to be strengthened at the University of Namibia. Furthermore, the
study also recommended that there should be collaboration between the various educational stakeholders
in the provision of ICT support to students living with disabilities at the University of Namibia.
Strategies for Improving the Retention of Engineering and Technology Students...drboon
Retention is a major factor in an institution’s credibility and financial stability. A greater emphasis is being placed on retention and attrition in higher education in the United States. While lack of persistence behavior and withdrawal are problems with all undergraduate students, this is particularly the case for African-American students. The barriers to minority student retention continue to be: the cost of education, isolating campus environments, a lack of peer and faculty engagement, inadequate math and science preparation, heavy work schedule hours versus class preparation. To minimize the impact of this disturbing trend of students not pursuing an engineering or technology degree, a priority must be set to generate student interest in graduation with these degrees. The objectives of this paper are: (1) to define an effective retention program, (2) to discuss general retention strategies, (3) to identify challenges or barriers to overcome a lack of retention of engineering and technology students, (4) to discuss retention strategies used at an HBCU or Southern University (SU), and (5) to provide recommendations for improvement of retention in the College of Engineering at SU.
Mobile learning in Southeast Asia: Opportunities and challengesHelen Farley
Mobile learning has been adopted to a varying extent across the countries of Southeast Asia. Though mobile learning initiatives in the UK, Europe, the United States and Australia are well-documented, much less in known is known about mobile learning initiatives in Southeast Asia. This region is culturally and economically diverse, containing both developed countries such as Singapore and developing countries including East Timor. This range of economic development means that the penetration of telecommunications technologies, including infrastructure to support mobile and internet networks, varies vastly and the extent to which this technology is used for learning, similarly varies. This chapter begins with an examination of the mobile device market penetration in the various countries of Southeast Asia and the particular demographics of those users. Internet censorship potentially will impact on mobile learning initiatives in some countries and this is examined briefly. The status of mobile learning in a cross-section of Southeast Asian countries will be examined, with a particular focus on government policies, critical infrastructure and notable mobile learning initiatives. The chapter concludes with a review of the enablers and barriers to mobile learning in Southeast Asia and a look at future directions.
The Importance of Distance Education for Adult Students in Uzbekistanijtsrd
In this article, we review the results of a study aimed at comparing the shortcomings and achievements of distance learning in technical higher education institutions, a survey of older students on the experience. The survey was conducted using a 10 question questionnaire via telegram messenger. Rakhimov Kholmurot Abdullayevich "The Importance of Distance Education for Adult Students in Uzbekistan" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Special Issue | Modern Trends in Scientific Research and Development, Case of Asia , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd37940.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/37940/the-importance-of-distance-education-for-adult-students-in-uzbekistan/rakhimov-kholmurot-abdullayevich
Mitigating Factors, and Factors Militating against Teacher’s Utilization of I...paperpublications3
Abstract: This study highlights on the findings of a survey study which was done in some schools within one of the sub-counties in Kenya. Evidence has been collected through a literature review, teacher questionnaires and interviews. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the existing factors that support or hinder teachers from utilizing ICTs in their classrooms despite having them. This study was guided by the theory of Technology acceptance model by Davis, Bagozzi and Warshaw, (1989).The study reviewed literature on the importance of the use of ICTs in teaching and learning. Descriptive survey is the framework that guided the study. The study area is Kericho County in Kenya. Analysis of data was done thematically to exhibit the attitudes, values and views of the teachers concerning the usefulness of ICTs in teaching and also the factors that hinder utilization ICTs. Descriptive statistics was also used to analyze data from questionnaires. The literature analyzed shows that ICTs are very important in the following areas: they make the lessons more interesting, easier, more fun for teachers and their pupils, more diverse, more motivating for the pupils and more enjoyable. Additional more personal factors were improving presentation of materials, allowing greater access to computers for personal use, giving more power to the teacher in the school, giving the teacher more prestige, making the teachers' administration more efficient and providing professional support through the Internet. The findings from this study reveals that factors hindering the utilization of this precious teaching materials includes, lack of clarity in the use of this ICTs in the curriculum, time factor, incompetence among the teachers on computer skills, overreliance on traditional methods of teaching and resistance to change.
This tracer study determined the employment status
of BS Computer Science
Graduates of LPU from 2004-2009. It also assessed t
he relevance of BSCS curricula,
knowledge, skills and work values acquired by the g
raduates relevant to their
employment; identify the personal and professional
characteristics and job placement
of Computer Science graduates and the school relate
d factors associated with their
employment. The findings of the study served as the
basis of the researcher to
improve, update or enhance the curricula of BSCS pr
ogram to make this more
responsive to the needs of fast changing technology
.
There were 85 percent of the surveyed respondents w
ho were gainfully employed;
majority have professional, technical and superviso
ry position, landed on their first
job related to their course completed, obtained the
ir first jobs in less than 1 year;
stayed in their first job more than 1 year, career
challenge, salaries and benefits are
the prime reasons for changing the job and lack of
work experience is the number 1
problem they encountered when looking for a job.
Information Technology and communication skills dev
eloped by LPU were
considered very much useful to the present work of
the respondents. Work related
values like love for God, supportiveness, courage,
tolerance and perseverance were
also deemed very much useful to the present employm
ent of the respondents. The
proposed program of the study focused on academic d
evelopment, employment
opportunity and enhancing leadership capability of
Computer Science graduates.
It is strongly recommended that the graduating stud
ents before graduation must be
given ample time to experience pre – employment exa
minations and interviews.
Faculty development trainings must be given to the
faculty members teaching
professional subjects. As to general Education Subj
ects, Mathematics and Language
subjects must also be strengthened. All Offices and
Departments must continue to
improve their services towards the attainment of ma
ximum customer satisfaction.
Science education is believed to be a vital tool for individual and societal development at large. The persistent low levels of students’ achievement in sciences at the various public examinations in Nigeria have continued to draw the attention of major stakeholders in education. This study examined academic achievement of Senior Secondary School students in biology and gender difference in students’ achievement was examined. Ex-post facto design of descriptive research was adopted for the study. A proforma was used to collect data from a sample of two hundred (200) students, selected using stratified random sampling procedure from the Science secondary schools in Kano state Nigeria. The data collected were the students’ performances in biology achievement tests. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and independent-sample t-test. Overall results showed that the test internal consistency reliability is low and unsatisfactory; the students performed below average (M=47.02, SD=16.493 (47%). Similarly, gender difference exists in biology performance with another significant difference between performance of urban and rural school students. The study concludes that, biology test used in Kano state qualifying examinations to assess students potential ability in biology is not a reliable measurement tool and that, academic performance of students in biology is unsatisfactory and evidence of differential performance between gender and schools locations. The implication for measurements and evaluation of learning as well as recommendations has been discussed.
Graduate students' attitude towards e learning a study case at imam universityDr. Ahmed Farag
In the past few years, a new wave of many technologies, particularly the Internet has emerged with the potential to further enhance the teaching and learning environment in higher education. Many studies in the recent years have shown that E-learning use in the classrooms has increased over the past years. However, the process of E-learning and its applications is limited in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through this empirical study, a limited research was initiated to track the perceptions of the students toward the E-learning. The results indicate an overall positive attitude towards the E-learning
Clustering Students of Computer in Terms of Level of ProgrammingEditor IJCATR
Educational data mining (EDM) is one of the applications of data mining. In educational data mining, there are two key domains, i.e. student domain and faculty domain. Different type of research work has been done in both domains.
In existing system the faculty performance has calculated on the basis of two parameters i.e. Student feedback and the result of student in that subject. In existing system we define two approaches one is multiple classifier approach and the other is a single classifier approach and comparing them, for relative evaluation of faculty performance using data mining
Techniques. In multiple classifier approach K-nearest neighbor (KNN) is used in first step and Rule based classification is used in the second step of classification while in single classifier approach only KNN is used in both steps of classification.
But in proposed system, I will analyse the faculty performance using 4 parameters i.e., student complaint about faculty, Student review feedback for faculty, students feedback, and students result etc.
For this proposed system I will be going to use opinion mining technique for analyzing performance of faculty and calculating score of each faculty.
Prediction of South Eastern Nigerian Students’ Under Graduate Scores with The...iosrjce
The study looked at the relationship between Joint University Matriculation and the performance of
students in 300 level, 400 level and 500 level students who were admitted into 6 (Six) Nigerian Universities in
2005. A correlational longitudinal survey design was adopted. A preform was used to collect the data from the
students’ files. Their cumulative grade point average and JAMB UME and Post UME Scores were collected.
The population is made up of 3280 students selected by a combination of stratified and sample random and
purposive sampling techniques.
Results show that both JAMB UME and Post UME did not predict performance as measured by cumulative
grade point averages in the years under study. It is recommended that both examination be maintained.
This paper reveals the result of 322 distance learners’ perception towards e-learning program
conducted by UiTM. Generally the respondents rated above average for all aspects of distance
learning program irrespective of gender, program of studies, income and occupation. Students’
gender also did not show any difference in their perception. Similarly, semester of studies too, did
not indicate any significant difference except their perception towards lecturer. However
students’ semester of studies showed significant difference towards lecturer, module and
physical. Gender, income and semester of studies did not show any relationship to students’
perception towards all aspects of distance learning program. However students’ program of
studies showed significant relationship towards their perceptions of the program. Students’ CGPA
showed negative relationship with all aspects of distance learning program.
The effect of information and communication technology (ICT) in Jordanian lea...IJERA Editor
Information and communication Technology are used of electronic means which involve access storage, processing of electronic technology to handling of information, the various forms of uses it’s in order to improve Jordanian learning. The study aimed to investigate the uses and effect of ICTs for Jordanian learning from their perspective of student of higher school at the north of Jordan. The study method was a descriptive survey which uses questionnaire to collect data, questionnaire was justified and developed by the researcher to measure the effect of ICTs based on previous studies its applied to (548) student of higher school. The study was using SPSS to analyses data. The results indicate that ICTs for higher school at the north of Jordan there were a statistically significant relationship between the higher school at the north of Jordan and Jordanian learning, and seven of hypotheses reported statistically significant in the hypotheses and accepted but three hypotheses reported no a statistically significant and rejected. The study have Conclusion should gives more attention to focus on and beneficial of using ICTs applications.
AN ASSESSMENT OF ICT SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES AT THE UNI...IJITE
The purpose of the study was to assess the ICT support for the students living with disabilities at The
University of Namibia. A qualitative methodology was used through the use of an in-depth face to face in
interview which was administered to 12 participants who were lectures and disabled students from the
University of Namibia disability Unity. The participants in the study were selected through the use of the
purposeful strategy. The study findings unveiled that PCs cell phones and internet, software programmes,
projectors and white boards, classroom televisions and radios downloaded app videos and braille’s and
hearing aids are some of the ICT equipment available for the students at living with disabilities at the
University of Namibia. The study also established that lack of training in administrators, lecturers and
disabled student who are in the disability unity of the University of Namibia in ICT equipment usage, lack
of technical support from the University, lack of ICT resources, lectures low content knowledge and limited
computer knowledge of the lectures for students living with disabilities are some of the challenges faced by
students living with disabilities at the University of Namibia. The study also found out that there is need for
management collaboration and support ICT resources for students living with disabilities. The study also
revealed that the provision of incentives to the lecturers teaching students with disabilities will improve the
lectures utilisation of ICT gadgets during the teaching of students living with disabilities at the University
of Namibia. In addition, the study also recommended that monitoring and evaluation of the ICT support for
the students living with disability need to be strengthened at the University of Namibia. Furthermore, the
study also recommended that there should be collaboration between the various educational stakeholders
in the provision of ICT support to students living with disabilities at the University of Namibia.
Strategies for Improving the Retention of Engineering and Technology Students...drboon
Retention is a major factor in an institution’s credibility and financial stability. A greater emphasis is being placed on retention and attrition in higher education in the United States. While lack of persistence behavior and withdrawal are problems with all undergraduate students, this is particularly the case for African-American students. The barriers to minority student retention continue to be: the cost of education, isolating campus environments, a lack of peer and faculty engagement, inadequate math and science preparation, heavy work schedule hours versus class preparation. To minimize the impact of this disturbing trend of students not pursuing an engineering or technology degree, a priority must be set to generate student interest in graduation with these degrees. The objectives of this paper are: (1) to define an effective retention program, (2) to discuss general retention strategies, (3) to identify challenges or barriers to overcome a lack of retention of engineering and technology students, (4) to discuss retention strategies used at an HBCU or Southern University (SU), and (5) to provide recommendations for improvement of retention in the College of Engineering at SU.
Mobile learning in Southeast Asia: Opportunities and challengesHelen Farley
Mobile learning has been adopted to a varying extent across the countries of Southeast Asia. Though mobile learning initiatives in the UK, Europe, the United States and Australia are well-documented, much less in known is known about mobile learning initiatives in Southeast Asia. This region is culturally and economically diverse, containing both developed countries such as Singapore and developing countries including East Timor. This range of economic development means that the penetration of telecommunications technologies, including infrastructure to support mobile and internet networks, varies vastly and the extent to which this technology is used for learning, similarly varies. This chapter begins with an examination of the mobile device market penetration in the various countries of Southeast Asia and the particular demographics of those users. Internet censorship potentially will impact on mobile learning initiatives in some countries and this is examined briefly. The status of mobile learning in a cross-section of Southeast Asian countries will be examined, with a particular focus on government policies, critical infrastructure and notable mobile learning initiatives. The chapter concludes with a review of the enablers and barriers to mobile learning in Southeast Asia and a look at future directions.
The Importance of Distance Education for Adult Students in Uzbekistanijtsrd
In this article, we review the results of a study aimed at comparing the shortcomings and achievements of distance learning in technical higher education institutions, a survey of older students on the experience. The survey was conducted using a 10 question questionnaire via telegram messenger. Rakhimov Kholmurot Abdullayevich "The Importance of Distance Education for Adult Students in Uzbekistan" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Special Issue | Modern Trends in Scientific Research and Development, Case of Asia , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd37940.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/37940/the-importance-of-distance-education-for-adult-students-in-uzbekistan/rakhimov-kholmurot-abdullayevich
Mitigating Factors, and Factors Militating against Teacher’s Utilization of I...paperpublications3
Abstract: This study highlights on the findings of a survey study which was done in some schools within one of the sub-counties in Kenya. Evidence has been collected through a literature review, teacher questionnaires and interviews. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the existing factors that support or hinder teachers from utilizing ICTs in their classrooms despite having them. This study was guided by the theory of Technology acceptance model by Davis, Bagozzi and Warshaw, (1989).The study reviewed literature on the importance of the use of ICTs in teaching and learning. Descriptive survey is the framework that guided the study. The study area is Kericho County in Kenya. Analysis of data was done thematically to exhibit the attitudes, values and views of the teachers concerning the usefulness of ICTs in teaching and also the factors that hinder utilization ICTs. Descriptive statistics was also used to analyze data from questionnaires. The literature analyzed shows that ICTs are very important in the following areas: they make the lessons more interesting, easier, more fun for teachers and their pupils, more diverse, more motivating for the pupils and more enjoyable. Additional more personal factors were improving presentation of materials, allowing greater access to computers for personal use, giving more power to the teacher in the school, giving the teacher more prestige, making the teachers' administration more efficient and providing professional support through the Internet. The findings from this study reveals that factors hindering the utilization of this precious teaching materials includes, lack of clarity in the use of this ICTs in the curriculum, time factor, incompetence among the teachers on computer skills, overreliance on traditional methods of teaching and resistance to change.
This tracer study determined the employment status
of BS Computer Science
Graduates of LPU from 2004-2009. It also assessed t
he relevance of BSCS curricula,
knowledge, skills and work values acquired by the g
raduates relevant to their
employment; identify the personal and professional
characteristics and job placement
of Computer Science graduates and the school relate
d factors associated with their
employment. The findings of the study served as the
basis of the researcher to
improve, update or enhance the curricula of BSCS pr
ogram to make this more
responsive to the needs of fast changing technology
.
There were 85 percent of the surveyed respondents w
ho were gainfully employed;
majority have professional, technical and superviso
ry position, landed on their first
job related to their course completed, obtained the
ir first jobs in less than 1 year;
stayed in their first job more than 1 year, career
challenge, salaries and benefits are
the prime reasons for changing the job and lack of
work experience is the number 1
problem they encountered when looking for a job.
Information Technology and communication skills dev
eloped by LPU were
considered very much useful to the present work of
the respondents. Work related
values like love for God, supportiveness, courage,
tolerance and perseverance were
also deemed very much useful to the present employm
ent of the respondents. The
proposed program of the study focused on academic d
evelopment, employment
opportunity and enhancing leadership capability of
Computer Science graduates.
It is strongly recommended that the graduating stud
ents before graduation must be
given ample time to experience pre – employment exa
minations and interviews.
Faculty development trainings must be given to the
faculty members teaching
professional subjects. As to general Education Subj
ects, Mathematics and Language
subjects must also be strengthened. All Offices and
Departments must continue to
improve their services towards the attainment of ma
ximum customer satisfaction.
Science education is believed to be a vital tool for individual and societal development at large. The persistent low levels of students’ achievement in sciences at the various public examinations in Nigeria have continued to draw the attention of major stakeholders in education. This study examined academic achievement of Senior Secondary School students in biology and gender difference in students’ achievement was examined. Ex-post facto design of descriptive research was adopted for the study. A proforma was used to collect data from a sample of two hundred (200) students, selected using stratified random sampling procedure from the Science secondary schools in Kano state Nigeria. The data collected were the students’ performances in biology achievement tests. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and independent-sample t-test. Overall results showed that the test internal consistency reliability is low and unsatisfactory; the students performed below average (M=47.02, SD=16.493 (47%). Similarly, gender difference exists in biology performance with another significant difference between performance of urban and rural school students. The study concludes that, biology test used in Kano state qualifying examinations to assess students potential ability in biology is not a reliable measurement tool and that, academic performance of students in biology is unsatisfactory and evidence of differential performance between gender and schools locations. The implication for measurements and evaluation of learning as well as recommendations has been discussed.
This study was a survey conducted to determine the influence of stake holders on student career choice particularly amongst undergraduate students in school of science education Federal College of Education, (Technical) Bichi Kano.
The study examines which factors predict academic performance at university and compares the predictive values of subject-related entrance exams and indicators of past school performance. The results show that in the fields of engineering and social sciences entrance exams predict both graduation and the number of study credits better than past performance. In education past school performance is a better predictor of graduation. Changing the admission rule to school grades would affect the average student performance negatively in engineering and social sciences but positively in education. Using only entrance exams would not significantly change the average performance in any field.
Analysis of Candidates’ Performance in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examina...Olutosin Ademola Otekunrin
A major criterion for determining the eligibility of candidates for admission into Nigerian Universities was their performance in UTME and Post-UTME before the scrap of the Post-UTME in 2016. This study was therefore aimed at investigating the performance of students in UTME conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the Post-UTME conducted by the University of Ibadan from 2012/2013 to 2015/2016 with emphasis on gender and age-group performance in the two examinations. The secondary data used for this research comprised of the records of all 100 Level students admitted into the University from 2012/2013 to 2015/2016 academic sessions through UTME and Post-UTME. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient r. The results [(2012/13: 49.3%; 50.7%); (2013/14: 53.5%;46.5%); (2014/15: 53%;47%) and (2015/16: 53.3%;46.7%)], for male and female respectively showed that more male candidates were admitted compared to their female counterpart in each academic session except the 2012/2013 session that had higher female enrolment. More than 80% of the students were in the 16-20 age group. The independent t-test, for UTME and Post-UTME respectively, showed that the males had higher mean scores than the females and these mean scores were significant in all the sessions except in the 2015/16 session [(2012/13: P = .00; .04); (2013/14: P = .00; .03); (2014/15: P = .00; .00); (2015/16: P = .32; .29)]. The independent t-test for Post-UTME showed that the 16-20 age group had higher mean scores in the Post-UTME than the 21 & above age group in all the sessions but the only significant Post-UTME mean score for this group was in the 2012/13 session (P = .00).
Also, the independent t-test for UTME showed that the 21 & above age group had higher mean scores in the UTME than the 16-20 age group in all the sessions except the 2015/16 session but the only significant UTME mean score for this group was in the 2013/14 session (P = .03). The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient r was 0.306, -0.351, 0.456 and 0.641 for 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 respectively. All the r values were positively significant at 5% level except the value of r which was negatively significant for 2013/2014 session.
The progressive and significant positive increase in the value of r in all the sessions except the 2013/2014 academic session suggested tacit support for the scrapping of the Post-UTME in the Nigerian University system.
An Analysis of Factors That Contribute To Low Student Success and Retention i...iosrjce
This study aimed at analysing the factors that contribute to low student success and retention in open
and distance learning (ODL) institutions. The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), Mashonaland East Regional
Centre was purposively selected for the study which adopted the case study design in order to provide a detailed
empirical investigation of the problem of retention rates in ZOU. The study employed the qualitative research
methodology. Data were gathered through focus group discussions, questionnaires and in-depth interviews to
enable data triangulation. The target population was 650 students who all took part in the survey. These were
drawn from all the four faculties of the University at the Mashonaland East Regional Centre. The study revealed
that student enrolment statistics at the ZOU - Mashonaland East Regional Centre experienced the worst decline
(40%) in 2009 between the first and second semester due to socio-economic and political challenges prevailing
in the country. The rate of decline in enrolment varied according to programmes. Also the participation of
women (44%) in distance education as compared to men (56%) at Mashonaland East Regional Centre was a
cause for concern. Financial challenges caused by low salaries and unfriendly fees policy was cited by almost
92% of the respondents as the major cause of student dropout. Institutional – related factors such as tutoring,
communication, library services and fees policy were said to be significantly contributing to student dropout.
The study made a number of recommendations among which were that ZOU needs to improve the quality and
effectiveness of student support services in the following areas: management of assignments, delivery of
tutorials, distribution of study materials, and publication of examinations. Tutorial time per module should be
increased (12 tutorial hours per module). ZOU should consider the advantages of the Block release method of
delivery as opposed to tutorials. Student queries, of whatever nature, must be addressed promptly and
effectively. It is also important for ZOU to create a billing system that will allow for some flexibility in fees
payment. An example would be allowing students to set up a payment plan. ZOU must adopt policies and
procedures that address the special needs of distance education students since distance education encompasses
a broad range of age groups.
Challenges of E Learning on Chemistry Students during the First Wave of 2019 ...ijtsrd
is study discussed the challenges of e learning by Chemistry students during the first wave of 2019 2020 COVID 19 lockdown in Nigeria implications on sustainable STEM education. The study concentrated in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was used to carry out the study. The population sample of the study comprised of 114 Chemistry students 44 males and 70 female that participated in e learning during the first wave of 2019 2020 COVID 19 lockdown in Nigeria. Two research questions and one hypothesis were formulated for the study. The instrument used was developed by the researchers known as E Learning Challenges by Chemistry Students ECCS with reliability of .75. The ECCS was distributed by the researchers to the students. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t test was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings showed a statistical significance difference between the mean responses of male and female Chemistry students to ECCS in favour of female students. Based on these findings, conclusions and recommendations towards implication on sustainable STEM education were made. Rebecca Ebonam Chikendu | Maxwell Chukwunazo Obikezie "Challenges of E-Learning on Chemistry Students during the First Wave of 2019/2020 Covid-19 Lock Down: Implications on Sustainable Stem Education" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-4, August 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd59675.pdf Paper Url:https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/59675/challenges-of-elearning-on-chemistry-students-during-the-first-wave-of-20192020-covid19-lock-down-implications-on-sustainable-stem-education/rebecca-ebonam-chikendu
The Over Reliance on Standardized Testing in Cameroon Implications for the Pr...ijtsrd
Mandated external assessment remains the main framework for the assessment of pupils, teachers and school administrators' effectiveness in Cameroon given that there is no national framework to assess students' learning. This exploratory study set out to examine the high stakes attached to Selection and Exit Certificate Examinations in Primary schools in Cameroon and their implications for the curriculum, instruction, accountability, students' learning and teachers' behavior. The study was carried out in 12 Primary Schools. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews and analyzed thematically. The results from the study indicated that over testing and the misuse of tests are damaging to primary school learners in Cameroon. Also, high stakes testing in Cameroon ignores the complexity of child development as ten year old children are subjected to two public examinations within a month. Similarly a majority of the children can't keep pace with the school curricula. Unfortunately, between 80 and 150 hours of instructional time are lost to test preparation, and a de facto obligatory curriculum reduces instruction as children are compelled to read and answer questions in pamphlet rather than text books. Also, teachers' authority and independence are reduced. Non cognitive abilities and soft skills are neglected. Meanwhile, results of these public examinations do not correlate with outcomes of recent cross national assessment involving Cameroon. This study calls to question, the validity and reliability of both examinations. The study recommends that the Common Entrance and First School Leaving Examinations should be abolished and replaced by a portfolio assessment for grade six learners, a nine year basic education program should substitute the existing system, and an over hauling of the basic education curriculum. Kenneth Ngu Foncha | John Teneng Awa | Tah Delphine Berka "The Over - Reliance on Standardized Testing in Cameroon: Implications for the Primary School Classroom" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd29373.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/29373/the-over---reliance-on-standardized-testing-in-cameroon-implications-for-the-primary-school-classroom/kenneth-ngu-foncha
Post-UME/UTME is a screening / examination that each candidate seeking for admission into any
tertiary institution in Nigeria has to undergo in order to test candidate’s ability due to various forms of
examination malpractices persisting in Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), National
Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC). It has been revealed several
times as pos-ume/utme exposed candidates who must have cheated in Jamb, Waec or Neco examinations. The
study highlighted some of the problems associated wit post-UME/UTME as pointed out by some individuals
opposing the adoption of post-UME/UTME, contributions of some individuals supporting the exercise were also
narrated. Some comparisons on the performance of 870 candidates revealed that their performance in postume/utme
examination was relatively very poor. A sample of size 45 was drawn from a population of 870
candidates and arithmetic and weighted arithmetic means of utme and post-utme scores were obtained in order
to highlights on the unsuitability of arithmetic mean as it being used in assessing candidates by most of the
Nigerian Universities. With arbitrary weights of 0.4 and 0.6 on utme and post-ume/utme scores the values of
arithmetic mean are higher than that of weighted arithmetic mean.
Comparative Analysis of Naive Bayes and K-NN Approaches to Predict Timely Gra...anggarariocopasga
Graduation is a pivotal moment in higher education, significantly impacting institutional accreditation and public perception. This study aims to ensure that all students graduate punctually, recognizing the critical role of higher education in achieving this goal. Central to this effort are comprehensive datasets that capture academic performance throughout both undergraduate and graduate studies. These datasets include details such as university and program specifics, undergraduate and master’s GPAs, TOEFL scores, and the duration of study. By leveraging classification techniques within data mining, particularly K-NN and Naive Bayes, a comparative analysis was conducted to precisely predict the on-time completion of graduate students. The process of predicting graduation involves several stages, including data preprocessing, transformation, and the segmentation of data into training and testing sets. Subsequently, the selected methods are applied, and analyses are undertaken to accurately forecast graduation outcomes. Experimental findings reveal an 80% accuracy rate for Naive Bayes and 73% for K-NN. Notably, Naive Bayes demonstrates superior efficacy in predicting on-time graduation. However, to further refine accuracy, it is necessary to expand datasets and diversify the variables used in the analysis, such as incorporating additional academic and non-academic factors that may influence graduation timelines. The insights derived from this research hold significant implications for academic institutions, offering valuable guidance for implementing proactive measures to support students in completing their studies within the expected timeframe. By utilizing the findings of this study, educational institutions can develop tailored strategies and interventions to address potential barriers to timely graduation, such as enhancing academic advising, providing targeted support services, and optimizing course scheduling. These efforts will ultimately foster student success, improve institutional outcomes, and contribute to the overall excellence of higher education institutions.
Academic Self Efficacy as a Predictor of Chemistry Achievement among Senior S...ijtsrd
The study focused on academic self efficacy as a predictor of chemistry achievement among senior secondary school students. The design adopted for the study was correlational survey. The population of the study was 8, 901 senior secondary school year two SS2 students offering chemistry in Anambra state. The sample for the study was 400 students obtained using random sampling. The instruments for data collection were Chemistry Self efficacy Scale CSES adopted from Nwanze 2021 . The instruments were administered via google forum with the aid of four research assistants. Data obtained from the study was analyzed using simple and multiple linear regressions. The findings of the study showed that academic self efficacy is significant predictor of achievement in chemistry, accounting for 12 and 12 of variance in achievement respectively. Self efficacy dimensions also significantly co predicted achievement in chemistry. It was therefore recommended that chemistry teachers along with the school counselors should embed in their instructional process, examples and encouraging stories of men and women who thrive in the area of chemistry. Enekwechi, Emelda Ego "Academic Self-Efficacy as a Predictor of Chemistry Achievement among Senior Secondary School Students in Anambra State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-4 , June 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd50325.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/50325/academic-selfefficacy-as-a-predictor-of-chemistry-achievement-among-senior-secondary-school-students-in-anambra-state/enekwechi-emelda-ego
THE USE OF COMPUTER-BASED LEARNING ASSESSMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL COURSES: A STR...IAEME Publication
Background/Objectives: While the increase in classroom technology, it is necessary to examine how assessment is administered through technology. The purpose of this study is to understand how students and faculty are perceived and examine the effectiveness of the computer-based assessment in professional education courses (Educational Technology) at Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Iloilo, Philippines. Methods: The research design utilized in this study is mixed-method research. A computer-based assessment was utilized to assess students' performance in educational technology. This instrument was validated, and pilot tested to establish reliability. Each campus of NIPSC selected ten students of 70 as respondents during Academic Year 2016-2017. Frequency count, mean, standard deviation, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were statistical tools used for data analyses. Findings: The study's finding showed a high score of students in the posttest ensured better performance of the students in educational technology. The increase in the posttest per performance level of the students was due to an accurate measure of what they have learned in educational technology. The majority of students users agreed that online assessment was fasters than the paper and pencil form. Also, users agreed that online assessment is contemporary and more systematic. They also stated that online assessment is consistent with the teaching style, but they are less anxious. Furthermore, according to faculty and students, ninety percent (90%) believed that computer-based assessment accurately measures what they are teaching and what they learned in school, respectively. Novelty: With the current situation that the education system is in new normal, computer-based learning is important in flexible learning. And assessment using technology is a great help to both faculty and students. Thus, state universities and colleges (SUCs) should adopt this innovation to help teaching and learning.
The primary goal of this research was to investigate AOU students' conceptions of the quality of online experience through the learning management system in supporting their classroom tutorials. A 32-item questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected sample (205) of Elementary Education students at the AOU Jordan Branch. On one hand, the results showed that the objectives of the courses were very clear to students, online materials on the learning management system were interesting and supported to classroom learning, students preferred online quizzes, the online materials supported key assessment tasks and tutors provided continuous access to relevant information about assessment. On the other hand, the findings revealed that the online materials and e-activities were too loaded for the students to understand thoroughly, and much of the feedback they received from the tutor was not helpful. The results also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences among students’ views of BL or their overall satisfaction of the online experience that could be attributed to gender or academic achievement level. Results suggest some pedagogical implications for tutors and programmer coordinators.
Improving student learning through assessment for learning using social media...Gihan Wikramanayake
Hakim Usoof, Gihan Wikramanayake (2009) Improving student learning through assessment for learning using social media and e-Learning 2.0 on a distance education degree programme in Sri Lanka In: Open Learning: Media, Environments and Cultures, What Role for Social Media and E-Learning 2.0? The European Conference on Educational Research (ECER) in Vienna, Austria: Sept 28-30
This study explored the trends in students’ achievement in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in Further Mathematics in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design of ex-post factor type. The sample comprised all Further Mathematics students in 79 public senior secondary schools with 3 Local Government Areas in Kwara State. Two research questions were raised and answered in the study. Frequency count, Percentage and Autoregressive (AR) processes for modelling of time series analyses were used to analyse the data. The results revealed that the trend of students’ achievement in WASSCE Further Mathematics from 2007 to 2016 was stochastic with random walk steadily progressive and percentage of the students obtained credit ranged from 23.0 to 77.3; pass ranged from 18.2 to 72.2 and fail ranged from 0.0 to 25.8. It was recommended among others that stakeholders in education should improve the quest for scientific literacy particularly for science-based subjects and further Mathematics curriculum should be all inclusive and non-discriminating to allow development of problem solving ability.
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The effect of functionalized carbon nanotubes on thermalmechanical performanc...journal ijrtem
The new approaches for preparing nanocomposite coating by modificated carbon nanonotubes
(CNTs) and epoxy resin was done in the study. thermal-mechanical performance of nanocomposite coating was
investigated and the results were reported in this paper. The physic-chemical techniques such as Differential
scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to characterize the thermal
performance of Epoxy nanocomposite coating. The test techniques for mechanical properties of paint coating as
adhesion, hardness, impact resistance and bending strength were employed in the work. The results indicated
that CNTs were dispersed in epoxy coating with only ratio of 0.1 wt% enhanced the Glass Transition
Temperature (Tg), decomposition temperature of epoxy coating and improved mechanical properties
significantly. Also functionalized CNTs can be reinforced thermal-mechanical of the epoxy coating better than
neat CNTs.
Development Issues and Problems of Selected Agency in Sorsogon, An investigat...journal ijrtem
: The study venture on the developing issues and problems of selected agency in the province of
Sorsogon with an end-view of identifying solution towards achieving effective delivery of services to the
public. The agencies covered by the study are the employers of the students enrolled in Public Administration
512 subject in the graduate school program of the Sorsogon State College 1st semester SY 2016. Guided by a
structured matrix questionnaire and checklist, the class spearheaded by the assigned focal person per
identified respondent-agency conducted a focus group discussion covering sequentially the issues and
problems besetting the organization. It likewise pursued how does it affects the management & performance of
the office and ultimately identifying possible solutions out of the issues and problems. Result revealed that
most pressing problems and issues of the selected agency in the province of Sorsogon covers; (a) understaffed,
(b) poor communication, (c) poor implementation of the policy, and (d) poor performance feedback
mechanism in the system
Positive and negative solutions of a boundary value problem for a fractional ...journal ijrtem
: In this work, we study a boundary value problem for a fractional
q, -difference equation. By
using the monotone iterative technique and lower-upper solution method, we get the existence of positive or
negative solutions under the nonlinear term is local continuity and local monotonicity. The results show that we
can construct two iterative sequences for approximating the solutions
Organic foods refer to products that are grown naturally or produced by methods that comply
with the standards of organic farming. They are not only environmentally friendly, they are also healthy. Many
people believe organic foods are healthier than conventional food. Today, organic foods have become very
popular and everyone wants to know about their benefits. This paper provides a brief introduction on organic
foods and their pros and cons.
Molecular computers are systems in which molecules or macromolecules individually mediate
information processing functions. Molecular computing provides an alternative to computing using silicon
integrated circuits. It aims at developing intelligent computers using biological molecules as computational
devices. It is a promising means of unconventional computation owing to its capability for massive parallelism.
It offers to augment digital computing with biology-like capabilities. This paper provides a brief introduction to
molecular computing.
Industry 4.0 refers to the current trend of automation and deployment of Internet technologies
in manufacturing. This includes using machine-to-machine and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments to help
manufacturers implement increased automation, improved communication and process monitoring. This trend
of Industry 4.0 (sometimes referred to as the 4th Industrial Revolution) affects most processes and people
throughout society. This paper provides a brief introduction to Industry 4.0.
With mounting concerns over the state of our planet, there is continuing demand that chemists
and chemical engineers should develop greener chemical processes and products. In the 1990s, with the
growing awareness of the hazardous impacts of the chemical industry, the green chemistry revolution was
launched by American chemists Paul T. Anastas and John Warner. Green chemistry is the kind of chemistry that
seeks to minimize pollution, conserve energy, and promote environmentally friendly production. This paper
provides a brief introduction to green chemistry
Rural Livelihood and Food Security: Insights from Srilanka Tapu of Sunsari Di...journal ijrtem
Food security is the foremost need of every human society. It is a fundamental right and
government responsibility but still food insecurity is prevalent in rural areas of least developed nations. To cope
with food insecurity, undertaking diverse income generating activities is common as well as key strategy adopted
by rural people. The objective of this study is to assess rural livelihood and food security status of a remote island
named Srilanka Tapu of Sunsari district. A random sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 40
rural household heads using semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive methods were used for analyzing. The
findings revealed that the food security situation of the Tapu is insecure. Most basic infrastructures and social
services needed for people livelihood such as road, electricity sufficient food availability, education, healthcare,
sanitation, etc. were found to be extremely poor. Most of the households are small scale farmers involving
themselves in diverse livelihood activities which are mostly temporary, low-skilled and low paying. However,
people are fulfilling their food needs at every cost but are highly vulnerable to food insecurity. Also, their lives
security is equally vulnerable because of disastrous Koshi River flooding which occurs every year in the Tapu.
The findings therefore critically suggest that food security of remote and vulnerable human settlements should be
at top priority in policy formulation and implementation level. The study also recommends a need for an in-depth
research for making evidence based policy interventions for improvement of diversify rural livelihood along with
sustainable environment
Augmented Tourism: Definitions and Design Principlesjournal ijrtem
After designing and implementing several iterations of implantations of augmented reality(AR) in
tourism, this paper takes a deep look into design principles and implementation strategies of using AR at
destination tourism settings. The study looks to define augmented tourism from past implementations as well as
several cases uses designed and implemented for tourism. The discussion leads to formation of frameworks and
best practices for AR as well as virtual reality(VR) to be used in tourism settings. Some main affordances include
guest autonomy, customized experiences, visitor data collection and increased electronic word-of-mouth
generation for promotion purposes. Some challenges found include the need for high levels of technology
infrastructure, low adoption rates or ‘buy-in’ rates, high levels of calibration and customization, and the need for
maintenance and support services. Some suggestions are given as to how to leverage the affordances and meet
the challenges to implementing AR for tourism
A study on financial aspect of supply chain management journal ijrtem
The more common approaches used in the SCM consider only the physical logistic operations
and ignore the financial aspects of the supply chain. The main objective to incorporate financial aspects in
supply chain management is to strengthen managerial decisions concerning financial flows in supply chains,
while empirical knowledge about financial supply chain management (FSCM) is in its early stages. This paper
presents a model for FSCM which financial planning in addition to operation planning is decided in it. The
main contribution of this paper is to define two approaches for Financial Supply Chain Management and to
compare them. This financial approaches are: Traditional financial approach and new financial approach.
Traditional financial approach integrates physical goods flows and financial flows. New financial approach
considers in making decisions other financial indicators such as market to book value, liquidity ratios, capital
structure ratios, and return on equity, sales margin, turnover ratios and stock security ratios, among others.
Moreover, the new approach applies the change in equity instead of the traditional approach measures of profit
as the objective function to be maximized in the presented model. To show the attributes of the presented
approaches, the results of the new approach and the traditional approach is compared. The findings indicate
that the traditional approach leads to lower change in equity compared to the financial approach. Also, the
results clearly reveal the better improvement of using the new approach over the traditional approach, and
convince the decision makers to take advantage of the new approach
Existence results for fractional q-differential equations with integral and m...journal ijrtem
This paper concerns a new kind of fractional q-differential equation of arbitrary order by
combining a multi-point boundary condition with an integral boundary condition. By solving the equation which
is equivalent to the problem we are going to investigate, the Green’s functions are obtained. By defining a
continuous operator on a Banach space and taking advantage of the cone theory and some fixed-point theorems,
the existence of multiple positive solutions for the BVPs is proved based on some properties of Green’s functions
and under the circumstance that the continuous functions f satisfy certain hypothesis. Finally, examples are
provided to illustrate the results.
The following Project shows the benefits of a research established into a multi-products
warehouse belongs to an automotive industry supplier. The main goal was applied a tool recognizing the rules
for distribution and material storage. Once the research was completed, the benefits were, the idle times
reduction per hours/week by the two initial processes. The politics for storage assignment and location, propose
a system to improve the space into this areain order to avoid material management and flow issues. It is
important to mention, the system proposed could be applied into warehouses with storage size and space
restricted by sorting area, also different material types, production settings and physical specifications for
which set warehouses with traditional management of distribution without slack, involves lack of materials,
pieces without records, incorrect location assigned, stock error.
Study of desalination processes of seawater from the desalination plant of La...journal ijrtem
: The use of water for food purposes requires excellent physicochemical quality. To contribute to
the control of water quality. Water treated by reverse osmosis is aggressive and demineralize can not be used
directly as a source of drinking water. The objective of this work is to study, physics-chemical analyzes of raw
water, pretreated osmosis and treated (permeate) and produced water (reservoir) at the desalination plant of
seawater Laayoune (SDL), located in southern Morocco. For this, we have followed several qualitative
parameters such as pH, conductivity, turbidity.
Effect of Cash Management on The Financial Performance of Cooperative Banks i...journal ijrtem
This paper analyses the effect of cash management on the financial performance of cooperatives
banks in Rwanda. A descriptive research design was used. The population comprised of 148 employees of ZIGMA
CSS from which a sample of 108 employees was determined using Solvirn and Yemen’s formula. Data was
collected from both primary and secondary sources using questionnaires and document analysis. Data was
presented using frequency tables from which analysis was made. A multi regression analysis was used to analyse
relationship between the variables. The results from the survey revealed that ZIGMA CSS uses various cash
management techniques in the cash management. The results further revealed a strong relationship between cash
management and financial performance of ZIGMA CSS. The study concludes that cash management is a key tool
in the financial management of the banks since cash forms the biggest asset of the bank. Cooperatives banks
should ensure that they develop policies in effective cash management.
Technical expertise on the cause of engine failure of the Mitsubishi Pajero S...journal ijrtem
The article concerns the case of the damage to the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport engine and the
methodology a technical expert applied to identify a direct cause of failure. The engine failure occurred while a
vehicle was being repaired to eliminate air conditioning malfunction and engine overheating. When repairing, it
was necessary to replace a cylinder head and the pistons were checked removing the pully from a crank shaft.
After the repair had been completed and after 16-day vehicle operation, engine timing belts got damaged. To
eliminate this malfunction, damaged belts were replaced. Thirty (30) days after the vehicle had been put into
operation, emergency engine failure occurred, and a technical expert was called upon to assess the quality of the
repairs having been performed. The article describes the procedures and methodology a technical expert applied.
In the conclusion, the findings are stated. To determine the cause, a vehicle was on the car service station
premises, where a technical expert was present and according to his instructions, diagnostic and subsequent
disassembly works have been done. The procedure of evaluating the key characteristics on individual parts, their
display, and the resulting evaluation are described.
Clustering based Time Slot Assignment Protocol for Improving Performance in U...journal ijrtem
Recently, numerous approaches have been proposed for designing medium access control (MAC)
in underwater acoustic networks (UANs). Some of those works tried to adapt MAC protocols proposed for
terrestrial networks. However, unique environmental characteristics of UANs make the MAC protocols hard to be
used in the UANs and degrade network performance. In order to improve network performance, COD-TS MAC
protocol was proposed. COD-TS focuses on both single hop and multi-hop mode and utilizes CDMA for
exchanging schedule information between cluster heads. COD-TS has shortcomings such as collisions, additional
energy consumption by exchanging schedule information and near-far effect of CDMA. To overcome above
shortcomings, we propose a clustering-based time slot assignment protocol. In the proposed protocol, nodes are
clustered, and each cluster head performs two-hop neighbor cluster discovery operation. And then, a cluster head
obtains its own relative position information. Finally, the cluster head assigns its own time slot for data
transmission based on the information. Simulation results show that the proposed protocol has always better
performance compared to the COD-TS.
Design and Implementation of Smart Bell Notification System using IoT journal ijrtem
Smart phones have become part of our daily life. People using smart phones have increased
rapidly. The proposed paper is to provide a security system that combines the functions of smart phone and home
network system. It enables the users to check the image of the visitor who is present at the door. It also saves all
the images in their drive. We send an alert message to the Owner whenever the doorbell is pressed. Furthermore,
the owner can call to the visitor with the help of our app. We are also providing a link in the SMS sent so that it
redirects the user to the app
Assessment of the Water Quality of Lake Sidi Boughaba (Ramsar Site 1980) Keni...journal ijrtem
Sidi Boughaba Lake, part of a wetland complex of Morocco (Ramsar site in 1980) is located on
the Atlantic coast of northwestern Morocco, oriented NNE - SSW and located in an interdunal depression. The
existence of this body of water is due to the fact that the topographic surface is at a lower cost than that of the
piezometric surface of the coastal water table, rainwater and runoff water. The objective of this study is to
determine the physical and chemical characteristics of the waters of this lake. Thus, several water samples were
taken monthly in the period 2016-2017. Parameters such as: temperature, pH, electrical conductivity (EC),
chloride (Cl-
), turbidity (NTU), calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg2+). The results obtained show that the
distribution of the analyzed elements in Lake waters is quite variable between seasons, as well as between stations.
However, the analysis showed that the studied waters are very mineralized, with an EC between 7 g/l and 14.8
g/l. This mineralization is essentially evaporitic and is controlled by various processes, such as evaporation and
marine influence by aerosol.
The case of a cyclist and tractor traffic accident journal ijrtem
When assessing the cause of a traffic accident, it is also necessary for the technical expert to
take into account the real influences that affect individual participants. This is especially important for accidents
in which one of the participants is cyclist. Technical expert must consider all the circumstances necessary to
assess the cyclist´s behavior. Negligible is not even the age of a cyclist, since in the case of a child or an old man
the driver overtaking bicycle should take this into consideration. The article deals with case of traffic accident
between tractor with the trailer and a bicycle which was riding by cyclist at the age of 80. Apart from the described
procedure by expert in the calculations, the influences on participants' behavior are also discussed
: This paper is aimed at designing a density based dynamic traffic signal system where the timing
of signal will change automatically on sensing the traffic density at any junction using the IoT technology. Traffic
congestion is a severe problem in most cities across the world and therefore it is time to shift more manual mode
or fixed timer mode to an automated system with decision making capabilities. To optimize this problem, we have
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Assessment Of The Admission Criteria That Predict Students’ Academic Performance in Undergraduate Years in a Nigerian University
1. Invention Journal of Research Technology in Engineering & Management (IJRTEM)
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Assessment Of The Admission Criteria That Predict Students’ Academic
Performance in Undergraduate Years in a Nigerian University
Okereke Eze Aru, Ifeyinwa E. Achumba and F.K. Opara
Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology-Owerri, Imo State-Nigeria
ABSTRACT: Prior to this era, individual universities in Nigeria conducted concessional examinations for the selection of their
prospective students. Other compulsory condition was the possession of five credit passes in the relevant subjects in the ordinary level
certificate. The other mode of entry was the direct admission of students into the direct second year level of candidates who possessed
either the national diploma certificate or the general certificate of education at the advanced level in the relevant papers. Problem
arose, where students had multiple admissions in several universities and those who could not afford to write admission examinations
to multiple institutions and the not too brilliant students were deprived the opportunity of admission into the very limited Universities.
These reasons caused the Federal Government of Nigeria to establish the Joint admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in 1978.
Today, studies showed that JAMB and WAEC alone can no more ascertain the best crop of students for admission as there are exam
syndicates everywhere in the country to ensure that their candidates/customers make all their papers in one sitting consequently pass
their JAMB and get admission as well. This research is therefore proffering an alternative admission paradigm that will go beyond
considering only test scores for admission, but will consider aggregate academic records of the prospective students before admission
is offered or denied. This alternative method can be actually using Artificial Neural Network techniques.
Keywords: Admission, Artificial Neural Network, Academic Performance, Prediction, Undergraduates, decision support system, etc.
1. NTRODUCTION
Irrespective of the end close strategies employed by the Nigeria Ministry of Education to ensure that educational standards
are maintained at University level, students who after passing through these tedious examinations still perform poorer than expected.
For instance, from the summary of Computer Engineering students’ data, College of Engineering, Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umudike Umuahia, Abia State for 2009/2010 session, out of 87 students that were admitted into the programme, only 25
students were able to graduate within the NUC approved number of years for studying the course. None had CGPA above 4.5, 13 had
CGPA between 3.5 and 4.49, 11 had CGPA between 2.4 and 3.49, 1 had CGPA between 1.5 and 2.39. At the end 58 students were
recorded to have one or two carry-overs and 4 were asked to withdraw (Departmental second semester summary, 2014).
This implies that only 28.74% of the students actually had satisfactory results at the end of their stay of five academic years.
This also shows that 71.26% of the students had academic challenges as undergraduate students. The high rate of poor academic
achievement among undergraduate is not unconnected with the channel through which they gained entry into the University. Ebiri
(2010), observed that using JAMB as a yardstick for admission of students into Nigerian universities has led to the intake of poor
caliber of candidates, characterized by high failure rate, increase in examination malpractice, high spillovers and the production of
poor quality output that are neither self-reliant nor able to contribute effectively in the employment world.
Ironically, the process of selecting candidates for admission into tertiary institutions has largely depended on some fixed
combinations of some subjects taken by applicants in their lower level classes. However, this technique has never been proved
efficient in admitting candidates that may perform well in the chosen courses. Considering the fast growing number of candidates
seeking for admission into tertiary institutions, there is a need to use past data for decision support in admitting suitable candidate for a
course of study.
Universities are facing the immense and quick growth of the volume of educational data (Schönbrunn and Hilbert, 2006).
Intuitively, this large amount of raw stored data contains valuable hidden knowledge, which could be used to improve the decision
making process of universities (keshavamurthy et al., 2010). An analysis of the existing transaction data provides the information on
students that will allow the definition of the key processes that have to be adapted in order to enhance the efficiency of studying
(Mario et al., 2010). This study delves into the problem of finding data patterns in admission datasets and provides a technique to
predict the performance of students in the first year in the University based on the admission combination.
2. PROBLEM STATEMENT
The traditional admission decision paradigm in Higher Academic Institutions of Learning in Nigeria is based solely on UME
and Post-UME scores, given that the student has credited the required five subjects in WAEC, NECO, and/or GCE. This traditional
admission decision process may not yield the best crop of students in terms of academic performance as it is vulnerable to cheating
from undeserving students who can afford to cheat during the WAEC/NECO/GCE and UME/Post-UME exams and tests, respectively.
This is especially the case in this era of Organized UME/WAEC/NECO/GCE Syndicates that promise and "ensure" that their
customers pass their UTME test and credit all their WAEC/NECO/GCE subjects in one sitting. Also, the freshman admission
decision process in Nigeria is complicated by ethnicity, sectionalism, favoritism, influence, catchment area and quota system policies.
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3. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this study include, but not limited to the following:
1) establishing some relevant factors that affect a undergraduate students’ academic performance,
2) to transform these factors into forms suitable for an adaptive system coding, and
3) to model an Artificial neural network that can be used to predict a candidate’s performance based some historical information and
aggregate academic records.
4. A BRIEF REVIEW OF STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
According to Literature, in 1954, the University of New Zealand Council for Educational Research investigated the
relationship between academic standards of students on entrance and their first year university work. The study found that the median
correlation found among the many sets of variables representing general school performance and general university performance was
indicated by a tau coefficient of 0.36 for the first year students undertaking their studies on a full time basis (Maidment ,1968). In
1975, Bakare summarized the factors and
variables affecting students performance into the intellective and non-intellective factors, emphasizing that the intellectual abilities
were the best measure (Bakare 1975). He categorized causes of poor academic performance into four major classes as follows:
1) Causes resident in society, where the society is responsible for the poor performance
2) Causes resident in school, where the fate of the students seeking for undergraduate admission is determined by what their previous
school equipped them with.
3) Causes resident in the family, where the family is to be blamed for failure due to their failure to shape the student well on time
4) Causes resident in the student, where the student himself fails to work hard.
Studies such as (Lage and Tregelia, 1996) and (Dynan, 1977) looked at a more general aspects of success while Anderson et
al., 1994 studied the effect of factors such as gender, student age, and students’ high school scores in mathematics, English, and
economics, on the level of university attainment. According to their study, students who received better scores in high school also
performed better in university. Another aspect discovered was that men had better grades than women and choose to drop from school
less often. Adedeji (2001) sought to find out a orrelation between students matriculation exam (UME) scores and their academic
performance in Nigerian universities, using the Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria as a test case. He investigated
the relationship between students’ UME scores, first, second, and final year Grade Points (GP) with the use of a simple correlation and
regression analysis. He concluded in his research that there exists a positive relationship between students admission scores and their
undergraduate performance. However, recent trends after Adedeji’s study indicates the unreliability of the WAEC and
UTME/PUTME scores.
5. ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK
Artificial Neural Networks are electronic models based on the neural structure of the brain. The brain learns from experience.
The most basic element of the human brain is a cell which, unlike the rest of the body, doesn't appear to regenerate. These cells are
known as neurons. There are 100 billion of them these cells in the brain and each can connect with up to 200,000 other neurons. There
are multiple connections between them.
The individual neurons are complicated. They have a myriad of parts, sub-systems, and control mechanisms. They convey
information via a host of electrochemical pathways. Together these neurons and their connections form a process which is not binary,
not stable, and not synchronous. The artificial neural networks try to replicate only the most basic elements of this complicated,
versatile, and powerful organism. But for the software engineer who is trying to solve problems, neural computing was never about
replicating human brains. It is about machines and a new way to solve problems.
Fig 1: Model of a Biological Neuron
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Fig 2: Model of Artificial Neuron
In Figure 2, various inputs to the network are represented by the mathematical symbol, xn. Each of these inputs are multiplied
by a connection weight. These weights are represented by wn . In the simplest case, these products are simply summed, fed through a
transfer function to generate a result, and then output.
The mathematical representation of a neuron depicted above can be described as:
where x1 , x2 ,....xk represent an input vector, and w1 , w2,....wk represent the weights (or strengths) of the incoming synapses (or
interconnections). The bias (b) performs an affine transformation of the linearly combined input signals, and the activation function (f)
applies to produce the final output (Y) from the neuron.
6. METHODOLOGY
The study followed a correlation study design that is focused to explore the key variables which recommend or deny
students’ admission, as well as predict performance of university students. Primary school, Secondary school average mark, WAEC
result scores, UTME and PUTME scores and socioeconomic variables were utilized in predicting students’ academic success (first
year, through fourth year CGPA).
The study was conducted at the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture, Umuahia, Abia State of Nigeria. The populations in this study were 1000 students monitored from year one through four.
The percentage ratio of girls to boys is 25% is to 75%. The students were admitted through the traditional admission paradigm which
considers only the UTME and PUTME test scores with the WAEC grades. The sampling method used was Multi-stage sampling
specifically, stratified random sampling was used. There are a total of six departments in the College of Engineering and Engineering
Technology, which were treated as strata in this study.
One of the study variables was university entrance exam score that are the basis or criteria for students’ placement at different
colleges and departments in the university For instance, students with relatively low university entrance exam average scores also
joined the fields of business, social and applied sciences. On the other hand, students with relatively better university entrance exam
average scores were assigned in the fields of studies such as medicine, technology and law based on their choices (Mulu, 2012). 500
were selected in line with (Kurtz, 1983) formula of determining the sample of participants from the target population. The sample size
for each department was set proportionally using the target student population of each department.
The information and records of selected students needed for the research were obtained from the admission files of the
college admin officer. In this study, information collected from the college officer was used. The data, which included primary and
secondary school information, were used. UTME, PUTME and undergraduate academic performance were used. The questionnaire
was adopted from a new instrument (scale) for measuring the socioeconomic status of families (Aggarwal, Bhasin, Sharma, Chhabra,
Aggarwal & Rajoura, 2005) .The survey questionnaire was divided into four parts. Part I include department, sex, and student
identification number. Part II, dealt with educational background of parents; Part III dealt with items of parents’
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income and part IV dealt with items on parents’ occupation. After the collection of data needed to answer the research questions, both
descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data in this study.
Descriptive statistics were computed for predictor and criterion variables. The statistical analyses carried out based on the basic
research questions that the study aimed to answer. Correlation matrices were employed depending on the nature of the data and
research questions.
7. RESULTS
All the predictor variables were separately checked with the criterion variables for their possible association by standard
multiple regression and all of the predictor variables were entered in the stepwise multiple regression analysis to test their combined
association on the criterion variable and those variables with p-value <0.05 was selected as possible predictor variables in
the final model.
Issued questionnaire 500 100%
Answered questionnaire 468 93.6%
Unanswered questionnaire 32 6.4%
As shown above, the questionnaire was administered to 500 students; the analysis was made using 468 students and the remaining 32
students were unanswered questionnaire.
From the number 468 students studied, 13 persons scored between 4.5 in a scale of 5.0 as average CGPA for 3years studied. This is
2.78% of the total number.
128 scored between 3.5 to 4.49 and this make only 27.35%
117 out of this number (128) that fell within this range were admitted with an average admission score less than 60%. , and 11 scored
above 60%
166 scored between 2.5 to 3.49 which is 35.47%
22 out of this number (166) that fell within this range were admitted with an average admission score above 60% and 44 scored less
than 60%
139 scored between 1.5 and 2.49 which is 29.7%
123 out of this number (139) that fell within this range were admitted with an average admission score above than 60%.
22 scored below 1.5 which is 4.70%
8. DISCUSSION OF THE RESULT
The main purpose of this study was to find out the main parameters for predicting academic performance of undergraduate
students. The study examined performances of students admitted into the college with their Unified Tertiary Matriculated Examination
(UTME), PUTME and Senior School Certificate Examination results. It was found out from the study that 9 people out of the 13
people scoring 4.5 CGPA and above (First Class) had admission point less than 60%. And the majority of people scoring CGPA of
3.49 and below is having admission point of 60% and above. This therefore shows that basing admission on the corruptible admission
examination scores will not yield the best crop of students for admission. It was also found out that some people who scored between
40% to 48% admission score and were offered admission based on quota systems and other form of favoritism still had CGPA of less
than 2.5 in the scale of 5.0.
Therefore, entrance scores should be combined with other parameters such as family background, parents educational status,
parental income, type of primary and secondary school attended, family size, etc in recommending or denying admission for students.
Studies have shown that students who come from high income and educated families have significantly predicted high
college success than students from low socioeconomic status. Some potential explanations were parents in such settings reported
lower educational expectations, less monitoring of children’s school work and less overall supervision of social activities compared to
students from high socioeconomic and intact families (Jacob and Harvey, 2005).
9. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the findings of this study, it is possible to come up with the following conclusions.
For any admission test the validity of the test for its intended purpose should be the primary consideration for the admission decision-
makers. Previous education records, parents’ income and UTME/PUTME scores , parent education socio-economic background are
commonly used in predicting future academic performance. Secondary School performance reflects students’ performance in the
SSCE results in a variety of subjects. Parents’ income reflects to support their children in providing reading materials like books and
dictionaries and paying school fees create differences between children in their academic achievement. UTME are based on subjects
that university faculty regard as essential prerequisites for university level learning and that has shown to be positively correlated with
university outcomes. Therefore all these predictor variables examined should be considered in offering/denying admission to students.
The study also indicated that students’ academic performance is influenced by the socioeconomic background of their
parents; as parents that earn high income can take better responsibilities of their children’s education compared to parents that earn
low incomes. Students whose parents have better jobs and higher levels of educational attainment and who are exposed to more
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educational and cultural resources at home tend to perform better than their counterparts without such opportunities. Thus, based on
the findings and conclusions of this study, I recommend an in-depth study on the reliability and validity of the UTME/PUTME and
SSCE result that is used as a major criterion to university admission in the country. I also recommend the design of a more
sophisticated intelligent decision support system that will harness the strength of Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy Logic for
admission recommendation and academic prediction in Nigeria.
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