bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of effect of climate change on secondary school Islamic studies curriculum implementation in Kwara state
Authors:   Al-Hikamh University Ilorin, Nigeria, Adisa Issa Usman , Olaniyi Jibril Ayuba ,   Al-Hikamh University Ilorin, Nigeria, Bello Ishola Sanni ,   Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, Soliu Ibrahim Muhammad ,   Al-Hikamh University Ilorin, Nigeria, Abdulwasii Ali Uthman ,   Al-Hikamh University Ilorin, Nigeria
Published: February 2025

This study assessed effect of climate change on secondary school Islamic Studies curriculum implementation in Kwara State. This study adopted descriptive survey design. The population for this study was all secondary school teachers in Kwara State. Muti-stage sampling technique was adopted in the study. Out of 90 respondents proposed to use in the study only 78 (70.2%) were available. An adapted questionnaire from Sergio et al. (2024) titled: Effects of Climate Change on Secondary School Islamic Studies Curriculum Implementation (ECCSSISCI) was used in this study. Descriptive statistical tools used in the study were percentage, mean and standard deviation while inferential statistical tool adopted was t-test. The findings of this study revealed that revealed that population of male teachers taking Islamic Studies at secondary schools in Kwara State is higher than females. Similarly, the study showed that the effect of climate change on secondary school Islamic Studies curriculum implementation in Kwara State is moderate with average mean score of 2.64. Furthermore, the study indicated that there is significant difference in the effect of climate change on secondary school Islamic Studies curriculum implementation in Kwara State based on gender and school location. The study therefore, concluded that climate change generates certain circumstances that affect proper implementation of secondary school Islamic Studies curriculum in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study recommended that Teaching Service Commission in the state should train Islamic Studies teachers on how to manage every circumstance including climate change.
University lecturers’ adoption and use of learning management system (LMS) in tertiary institutions in Ondo state, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Educational Technology, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Abidoye James Aalabi
Published: February 2025

This study investigated university Lecturers’ adoption and use of Learning Management System (LMS) in Ondo State. Three objectives with corresponding research questions and research hypothesis guided the study. The study employed survey research design. The population of the study consisted of all the University Lecturers in the State. The sample for the study was 270 Lecturers who were sampled using simple random sampling technique. A validated researcher-designed instrument titled Lecturers’ Adoption and Use of Learning Management Questionnaire (LAULMSQ) was used for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was established using the Cronbach alpha method to obtain an index of 0.812. Two research questions and one hypotheses guided the study. Mean, standard deviation, frequency counts, t-testand PPMC were used for data analysis. The findings among others established the extent to which Lecturers in Universities in Ondo State adopted learning Management System (LMS) is high, while the level of use of Learning Management System for instructional delivery is low. Also, finding revealed that there was no significant difference between male and female Lecturers’ level of adoption of LMS in Tertiary Institutions in the State. It was recommended, among others, that Institutions should provide ongoing, comprehensive training programs that go beyond initial adoption. Implementation of regular assessments and feedback mechanisms is necessary to understand the challenges Lecturers face in using LMS and address these promptly.
Nigerian senior secondary school (SSS) chemistry teacher’s knowledge and beliefs about application of multiple representations’ (MR) in chemistry pedagogy
Authors:   Department of Chemistry Education, College of Science Education (COSED), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria., Bolanle Omotoke Olaleye , Braimoh Durojaiye Saidi ,   Department of Chemistry Education, College of Science Education (COSED), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Published: February 2025

Multiple representations interpret for repeated substitutions of pedagogical activities of concepts with different types of representations. The challenges in learning chemistry have to do with beliefs, pedagogy and school curriculum. These challenges were also attributed to students’ lack of interest, which led to the increase in chemistry attrition rates. The framework for this study was an intervention that involved the case study of five purposively selected chemistry teachers from low resourced SSS in Lagos. The descriptive and interpretive methodologies were used in the study. This article narrated a research process on chemistry teachers’ knowledge and beliefs about applications of multiple representations in SSS chemistry pedagogy. Five case study teachers completed the only questionnaire in this study. They responded to items on their background data, and about teaching practices, beliefs and difficulties in teaching chemistry effectively. They were interviewed and their classroom lessons were observed, before the intervention. The intervention in the study consisted of two professional learning workshops. Participants were actively engaged on how to apply multiple representations during the pedagogical processes of three perceived “difficult” chemistry topics. The chemistry teachers’ classroom activities were also observed, after the first and second multiple representations workshops. The process involved representational activities and challenges that were complemented with experiments and small group discussions. Findings showed that application of multiple representations (MR) impacted positively on the teachers’ knowledge, beliefs and practices. The students were more actively engaged in learning chemistry. It was recommended that chemistry teachers should be resourceful, creative and develop skills that supports the application of multiple representations in classroom pedagogies.
Digitally transformed learning environment: An obligatory disruption for education in Africa
Authors:   Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Ekiti State University, Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State, O. B Amoran , Fakuade Olubusayo Victor ,   College of Education, Open, Distance and E-Learning Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda., S. S Alamu ,   Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Ekiti State University, Ado- Ekiti, Ekiti State, Aminat Fakuade Mary ,   Department of Access, Special Needs & Early Childhood Education, Kampala International University
Published: February 2025

Control and development of education as they affect the performance of students in Africa are issues that have received various reactions from scholars. There are myriads of challenges in this regard among which are inconsistencies in policy and meager funding. Attitudinal challenges from both the teachers and students to the learning environment over the years need re-evaluation from the stakeholders in order to adopt relevant, digital, and transformation technologies that are capable of redefining the educational system in Africa. Digitisation has brought with it numerous solutions that can transform the current situation and possibly make a pathway for future growth and development of the learning environment bedeviled by anxieties about how to use technologies to mitigate and augment the system. This paper systematically used secondary sources of information to position digital transformation as a mandatory force that the African education system needs to shore up areas of deleterious concerns and fashion out an enduring system. As the learning environment changes, the society can leverage on the technological advancement available to it and enrich the performance of teachers and learners. Conclusion and recommendations were based on the need to transpose the learning environment away from the traditional goals that are no longer beneficial that which positions Africa as an all-inclusive haven for knowledge acquisition, peace, safety, and fulfillment of potentials in teaching and learning.
The influence of social media platforms on student engagement and information literacy in a university setting
Authors:   Department of Educational Technology Lagos State University of Education Otto/Ijanikin P.O. Box 007 Festac Town, Lagos Nigeria, Aremu Victoria I , Kabiru S Fasinro ,   Department of Educational Technology Lagos State University of Education Otto/Ijanikin P.O. Box 007 Festac Town, Lagos Nigeria, Aina Jeremiah O ,   Department of Educational Technology Lagos State University of Education Otto/Ijanikin P.O. Box 007 Festac Town, Lagos Nigeria
Published: February 2025

Social media and information literacy do not only involve accessing information and having social connections but also ascertain the dependability, trustworthiness, and pertinence of sources to discern facts, identify biases and false news, which are vital for student participation in these digital information environments when the option to enter a library is low amongst the given user to clear up misconceptions and build knowledge. It goes without saying that a descriptive research design was used for this study. The instrument used was a self-structured instrument on the influence of social media platforms on student engagement and information literacy in a university setting, a questionnaire on a 4 Likert scale format consisting of 20 items presented to produce data. Before we accepted it for use, the instrument was given to three experts in educational technology for validation purposes, and it met construct validity. A reliability index value of 0.893 was received through the Cronbach Alpha reliability method applied to ascertain the instrument's reliability. A chi-square test of independence was conducted to test the study hypotheses at a .05 level of significance. The results of the study show that there is no significant difference between the IL skills of university students who use social media for academic purposes and their counterparts who use social media for non-academic
Income level and savings capacity among employees of (public) universities in Kwara, Nigeria: Implications for wealth accumulation and entrepreneurial development
Authors:   Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, Salihu Zakariya Abdulbaqi , Toyin Olayinka Tejideen ,   Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, Temitope Isiaq Abdulmuhit ,   Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Published: February 2025

It can be observed that, comprehending economic well-being and financial stability centres on wealth accumulation, income levels, and savings capacity which invariably serves as fundamental for shaping individuals' financial futures and facilitating entrepreneurial ventures. This study investigates the impact of employees' income levels on savings capacity and wealth accumulation among public tertiary institution workers in Kwara State, Nigeria, while also exploring the correlation between wealth accumulation and entrepreneurial development. The study indeed utilized a quantitative survey method, data was collected through a questionnaire from 300 workers aged 25 to 50, selected via simple random sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze results and test hypotheses. Findings revealed a negative association between income, savings, and wealth accumulation, alongside a significant relationship between wealth accumulation and entrepreneurial development. The study recommended that initiatives such as financial literacy workshops, promotion of financial products like high-interest savings accounts, and investment in human capital development empower individuals in wealth-building endeavours.
Stress, traffic congestion, and productivity: An empirical analysis among university workers in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, A. Akinbode Gabriel , A. Aroyewun Bushura ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Omotajo Aduragbemi ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Published: February 2025

The study investigated the impact of stress and traffic congestion on employee productivity among University of Lagos staff who regularly commute to work. A total of 250 employees, including both academic and non-academic staff, participated in the study. Drawing on Lazarus’s Stress Theory (1988) and French, Captan, and Harrison’s Person-Environment Fit model (1982), the research explored the relationship between employee stress levels, productivity, and the environment (specifically, traffic congestion). The study employed three standardized scales: The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) by Cohen and Williamson (1988), the Employee Productivity Scale (EPS), and the Traffic Congestion Scale (TCS) adapted by Mohammed and Zannatul (2019). Hypotheses were formulated, including the expectation of a significant association between traffic congestion and stress. Additionally, the study examined whether stress levels differed significantly between academic and non-academic staff and whether stress and traffic congestion could predict employee productivity. The study revealed significant results after analyzing the data using independent t-tests, Pearson correlation coefficients, and regression analysis. Specifically, it found that increased stress levels and traffic congestion were associated with lower employee productivity. Surprisingly, no significant difference was observed in academic and non-academic staff stress levels. The study recommends comprehensive employee welfare and housing policy reforms, including providing on-campus or near-off-campus accommodation for long-distance staff members.
Relationship between In-service Teachers' concerns and their use of technology, using the Concerns-based Adoption Model
Authors:   Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Natasha Balogun Princess , Akinyemi Adetunmbi L ,   Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, Aremu Ayotola ,   Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
Published: February 2025

This study assessed in-service teachers’ concerns about the use of technology using the concerns-based adoption model in Ibadan North Local Government area, Oyo State, Nigeria. It investigated the relationship between teachers' concerns and their characteristics, specifically age and years of teaching experience. By examining these relationships, the study aimed to provide insights into the factors influencing teachers' adoption and integration of technology in the classroom. The research instruments utilized were the Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) (r=0.86) and the Stages of Concern Questionnaire (SOC) (r= 0.80), while the participants were 95 secondary school teachers selected through the random sampling technique. The relationship between teachers' concerns and their level of use of technology shows a positive relationship (correlation coefficient of 0.24). This relationship is also statistically significant at a 0.05 level (p<0.05), indicating that as teachers' concerns decrease, their level of technology use tends to increase. Teachers between the ages of 26-30 years and 36-40 years demonstrated higher mean stages of concern, while teachers below 26 and between 46-50 years exhibited lower mean stages of concern. Teachers with 11-15 years of teaching experience exhibited a higher mean stage of concern, followed by teachers with 6-10 years of experience. On the other hand, teachers with 5 or less than 5 years of experience displayed the lowest mean stages of concern. The relationships between teachers' stages of concern and their characteristics (age and years of experience) using Pearson correlation tests indicate a positive correlation (correlation coefficient of 0.33) between stages of concern and age, signifying that older teachers tend to have higher stages of concern. A negative correlation (correlation coefficient of 0.26) exists between stages of concern and years of experience, suggesting that their stages of concern tend to decrease as teachers' years of experience increase. It is therefore recommended that targeted professional development programs be designed to equip teachers with the skills and confidence to integrate technology into their teaching practices effectively.
A review of functional mathematics education as a tool for national transformation
Authors:   Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Arts and Education, University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Chinelo Blessing Oribhabor
Published: February 2025

This review examined the promise of functional mathematics education as a transformative instrument for national growth, especially within contexts that demand skilled, flexible workers, such as Nigeria. Functional mathematics education focuses on practical, real-world uses of mathematical concepts, providing learners with skills necessary for addressing real-life challenges in areas such as technology, finance, engineering, and healthcare. Since traditional mathematics education, which frequently emphasizes rote memorization, fails to adequately prepare students for these roles, this method aims to connect theoretical understanding with practical implementation. The analysis explored the present condition of functional mathematics education in Nigeria, emphasizing its role in fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. It also addressed obstacles in applying this method, such as insufficient teacher training, scarce resources, and curriculum deficiencies, which impede national advancement. Furthermore, the review examined the prospects in functional Mathematics Education in Nigeria, including updating teacher training programs, incorporating technology into classrooms, and reforming policies to promote a more application-focused curriculum. The paper examined the effect of functional mathematics education on national transformation. This paper suggested that the Ministry of Education, together with teacher training institutions, needs to set up workshops and ongoing professional development (CPD) programs emphasizing teaching methods like project-based learning, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking. Equipping teachers with these skills will allow them to foster a more interactive and engaging learning atmosphere for students, improving their comprehension and appreciation of mathematics.
Supervisor’s personal characteristics and organizational commitment: Evidence from states agencies for mass education in North East, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Continuing Education and Extension Services, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Abba Aji Abubakar
Published: February 2025

Organizational commitment is one of the widely researched areas because of its significance to organizational growths and development. Yet little is traceable to non-formal education settings, in Nigeria. The purpose of this study was to find out the correlation between demographic variables (gender, age and length of service) and supervisor’s organizational commitment in North east, Nigeria. Correlational survey was carried out, using questionnaire for data collection. A total of 97 supervisors participated in 4 State Agencies for mass education of Bauchi, Borno, Gombe and Yobe states of northeastern, Nigeria. The findings show that, supervisors’ organizational commitment and demographic variables (gender, age and length of service) are not significantly related. There is need to address these personal factors by encouraging supervisors to be committed, since supervisors in the agencies are significant drivers in achieving the objectives of mass education.
Teachers’ Utilization of Virtual Learning Platforms for Instructional Delivery in Public Secondary Schools in South-South, Nigeria
Authors:   Human Capital Policy Department, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Olorunleke Eseyin Emmanuel
Published: February 2025

Teachers’ use of virtual learning platforms is becoming increasingly essential for instructional delivery in the 21st century school system. Teachers’ utilization of virtual learning platforms for instructional delivery in public secondary schools in South-South, Nigeria was explored in the study. A total of 160 teachers were purposively selected as sample for the study. Instrument adopted for gathering of data was a 15-item questionnaire with the title “Teachers Utilization of Virtual Learning Platforms Questionnaire (TUVLPQ)”. The entire 160 questionnaire distributed were retrieved on the spot within four weeks using four trained research assistants. Findings of the study showed that Zoom was the most used virtual platform for instructional delivery but was used at a very low extent across all levels. Challenges faced in the utilization of these devices included the problem of digital illiteracy and malfunction of devices. The study concluded there was still a low utilization of virtual platforms for instructional delivery and training on the use of alternative virtual platforms for teachers use was recommended.
Impact of socio-economic status on national certificate of education (NCE) three students in the biology department college of education Maru Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Kampala International University Uganda, Tukur Muhammad , Aja Lucy ,   Department of Students Affairs, Kampala International University, Main Campus, Shakiro Joyce
Published: February 2025

Education is a key component of the social pillar of Nigeria Vision 2030. Nigeria Vision 2030 identifies training and education as transforming Nigeria's economy into one with a middle class. Socioeconomic position's effect on student academic achievement has been recognized globally. Therefore, this study examined how their socioeconomic status impacted NCE III students' academic achievement in the School of Science at the College of Education, Maru, and Zamfara state. This study examined the effects of parents' educational attainment, family size, marital status, and family finances on students' academic performance in the School of Science Education at the College of Education. A descriptive research design was employed in the study. The study's target population comprised two hundred NCE I and II students. 200 students were chosen for the study's sample using a proportionate stratified random selection technique. A questionnaire and a student interview schedule were used to gather data. The results of the data's quantitative and qualitative analysis were presented using frequencies. This research demonstrated that students believed the price of dorm rooms, catering facilities, and activities depended on their socioeconomic status because low-income students were not given adequate access to information, communication, and technology resources. Furthermore, the results indicated that academic accomplishment was influenced by the cohesive or conflictive nature of the family, while the parents' marital status did not significantly explain students' academic performance. The recommendations were based on the results.
The pragmatic influence of articulatory gestures on speech perception of ESL hearing impaired people
Authors:   Department of Education Foundations, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda, Muhammad Isa Sulaiman , Bello Ibrahim ,   Department of English, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria, Abubakar Kofar Kaura Hafsat ,   Department of English, Al-Qalam University Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Published: February 2025

Hearing plays a vital role in oral communication as it provides them the opportunities of receiving and interpreting sounds, words, phrases and sentences. It is on this basis that this paper examines the Pragmatic Influence of articulatory gestures on speech perception of English as Second Language (ESL) hearing Impaired People considering the pragmatic-phonetic interface. The theoretical framework of this study is Direct Realist Theory (DRT) and the research sample consists of sixty-six (66) participants that comprised male and female who are ESL hearing impaired adults and patients at the unit of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano State. The data were collected using hearing test with the aid of speech audiometry. The test has spondaic words and was presented via headphones which the participants listen to and repeat. The data were analysed qualitatively. The finding of the study revealed that articulatory gestures between first and target languages demonstrate a sensorimotor influence on speech perception in hearing impaired adults as they express their thoughts, ideas and feelings in speech with the aid of pragmatics skills. The study concludes that Hard-of-hearers who are second language learners learn the target language differently from the normal hearers considering their level of hearing perception as they use learning strategies to process oral speeches guided by pragmatic communication from the contexts of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, phonetics and phonology.
Effect of motion-pictures on academic performance and retention of history senior secondary school students in Katsina, Katsina State-Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Arts and Social Science Education, College of Education, Al-Qalam University Katsina., Suleiman Zaharaddeen , Tahir A. Abubakar ,   Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Federal University Dutsinma., T.F Torpev
Published: February 2025

The study investigated the Effect of Motion-pictures on Academic Performance and Retention Ability of History Senior Secondary Schools Students in Katsina Metropolis, Katsina State-Nigeria. Four corresponding research objectives, questions and hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The research used pre-test and post-test quasi experimental research design. The population comprises a total of 3272 SSII students of History from 9 schools offering the subject. The sample of the study comprised of 220 including male and female SSII students from 2 intact classes of 110 and 100 in 2 out of 9 schools of Katsina metropolis purposely selected. A validated multiple choice item instrument namely: History Performance Test (HPT) with a reliability coefficient of 0.81 guided the data collection. All the hypotheses were tested using independent t-test at 0.05 level of significance with the help of SPSS Version 23.1. The findings indicated those group of students taught using motion-pictures have positively performed and retained better than those taught using lecture method. This study concluded that motion-pictures can be used at senior secondary schools as instructional material to achieve efficient and successful learning sessions. The study therefore concluded that the use of motion-pictures enhanced students’ academic performance and retention ability in History subject better than lecture method. The study further recommended that the Katsina State Government should consider for training and retraining of more teachers of the History subject on the use of motion-pictures instructional material through periodic organized conferences, lectures, seminars and workshops.
Metacognitive skills of secondary school students in relation to their academic resilience
Authors:   Department of Education, Research Scholar, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, India, Goswami Manu , Yadav Asha ,   Department of Education, Associate Professor, Om Sterling Global University, Hisar, India
Published: February 2025

The research focused on examining how secondary school students' metacognitive skills relate to their academic resilience. A random sample of 1200 Xth grade students from government high/senior secondary schools in Jind, Hisar, Kaithal, and Fatehabad districts in Haryana was selected using multistage cluster sampling. The study utilized Gupta and Suman's (2017) Metacognitive Skills Scale and Mallick and Kaur's (2018) Academic Resilience Scale. The analysis, which involved percentage statistics and a t-test, showed that the majority of students (40.75%) had average metacognitive skills, while 41.75% displayed average academic resilience. Furthermore, there was no significant difference in metacognitive skills and academic resilience based on gender and locale. These findings hold significant implications for educators, highlighting the need to integrate metacognitive skill development approaches into teaching methodologies. Educators should be equipped with strategies to foster students' self-regulation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, thereby strengthening their academic resilience.
Self-efficacy of woodwork teachers on the use of e-learning methods in teaching woodwork trades in technical colleges in Niger state
Authors:   epartment of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology,  Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, S Musa , S. N Yisa ,   epartment of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology,  Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, A. M. Hassan ,   epartment of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology,  Minna, Niger State, Nigeria, B. M. Mohammed ,   epartment of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology,  Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Published: February 2025

The study assesses the self-efficacy of woodwork teachers on the use of e-learning in teaching woodwork trades in technical colleges in Niger state, Nigeria. Three research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. A survey research design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data from thirty one (31) respondents. No sampling method was used because the population was manageable. Mean rating was used to answer research questions. Cronbach Alpa Formula was used to determine reliability coefficient of the instrument. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was found to be 0.81. The findings of the study showed that Woodwork teachers are capable of using e-learning methods in teaching woodwork trades in technical colleges in Niger State. They have also integrated e-learning methods in teaching woodwork trades to some extent. The study also revealed that woodwork teachers experience some challenges that impact their self-efficacy. The study recommends that the government and NGOs should organize conferences, trainings, and capacity building workshops to educate woodwork teachers on the benefits of e-learning methods generally for teaching among others.
Enhancing teacher accountability through technology-based attendance monitoring in public senior secondary schools in Niger state, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Educational Foundations, School of Education, FCT College of Education Zuba-Abuja, Nigeria, Idris Gupa Shuaibu
Published: February 2025

Teacher absenteeism is a key factor attributed to poor performance of student in Nigerian public secondary schools. This study investigated teacher accountability through technology-based attendance monitoring in -funded senior secondary schools within the Niger state jurisdiction of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining descriptive surveys design, interviews, and observations. The population comprises of all the 254 government-funded senior secondary schools within the Niger state jurisdiction of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A sample of 350 participants was choosing which comprised of 50 principals, 50 vice principals, 100 teachers and 150 students which were selected using random sampling technique. A Random sampling methodology was employed to identify a representative sample of 50 government-funded senior secondary educational institutions that will give a better focus of the research while a deliberate selection methodology, based on predefined criteria, was employed to determine the precise number of participants because the researcher felt the participants will provide accurate response to the research questions. The instrument for data collection was researcher’s structured questionnaire title: Integration of Technology for Monitoring Teachers’ Attendance Questionnaire (ETATTBAM). The questionnaire ETATTBAM was a 4 points Likert scale: Completely Concurred (CC), Partially Concurred (PC), Partially Disagree (PD) and Completely Disagree (CD). The validity of the instrument was ascertained by the experts in measurement and evaluation to established face and contents validity. The reliability index for ETATTBAM, using test-retest and Cronbach's alpha, yielded a value of >0.79, indicating that the instrument is reliable. The data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions and t-test was used test null hypothesis one and PPMCC to test null hypothesis two at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of this analysis revealed among others, that there was significant improvement in teachers’ attendance after the implementation of technology-based attendance monitoring in government-funded senior secondary schools within the Niger state jurisdiction of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The student learning outcomes shows positive relationship with technology-based attendance monitoring because teachers are always on ground to attend to their students. It was recommended that more emphasis be placed on monitoring of teachers so that the standard of education is improved in the state.
We Are Still Here
Authors: Netto Luísa
Published: February 2025

Eunice Paiva (1929-2018) was a prominent Brazilian lawyer and human rights defender. Married to Rubens Paiva, a congressman who disappeared during the Brazilian military dictatorship, Eunice transformed her grief into activism, denouncing the regime’s violence. The film Ainda Estou Aqui (I Am Still Here), based on the book of the same name written by her son, Marcelo Rubens Paiva, offers a unique opportunity to learn about her fight for the rule of law.
Does the EU Have What it Takes to Counter American Plutocratic Power?
Authors: Veraldi Jacquelyn D. , Alemanno Alberto
Published: February 2025

Our symposium ‘Musk, Power, and the EU’ has evolved in parallel with the inauguration of the new US administration and has been marked by numerous and unprecedented attacks on the European Union. Amid a flurry of announcements challenging the status quo - often with brutal disregard, even against traditional allies - the European Union, along with the way it exercises power, suddenly appears as the antithesis of the new America. Yet does the EU have what it takes to resist such an expansionist and plutocratic projection of power, which now threatens Europe’s security, lifestyle and overall existence?
Constitutionally Capturing Pakistan’s Constitutional Courts
Authors: Kureshi Yasser
Published: February 2025

In 2024, Pakistan’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment carrying out the most significant restructuring of Pakistan’s superior judiciary in its recent history. This judicial overhaul needs to be analyzed as part of a process of regime realignment. By regime realignment, I mean a ruling authoritarian elite radically altering its supportive political structure and popular bases to expand and extend its hold on power. Based on news sources and conversations with senior lawyers and judges, I will show that this plan for judicial overhaul developed iteratively through a process of intra- and inter-institutional dialogue and conflict that took place during regime realignment.
The Memory Machine
Authors: Yasseri Taha
Published: February 2025

In an era where Large Language Models increasingly shape how societies remember and interpret history, it is crucial to recognize their potential impact on the diversity and plurality of collective memory. By implementing regulatory frameworks, fostering digital literacy, and prioritizing ethical AI development, we can ensure that these technologies enhance rather than homogenize our shared narratives, preserving the richness of human history for future generations.
Gambaran Sedimen Urin Kristal Kalsium Oksalat pada Pengonsumsi Air Sumur Bor dan Air Galon Isi Ulang di Desa Kendalsari RT 04 RW 05 Kecamatan Petarukan Kabupaten Pemalang
Authors: Faizal Iqbaludin  , Fitrianingsih Fitrianingsih
Published: February 2025

Sources of drinking water that can be used by humans as drinking water needs are springs, surface water, ground water (drilled wells and dug wells) and rainwater. In Kendalsari Village, the water consumed contains lime and scale. This can stain porcelain and laundry equipment. If consumed continuously, it is certainly very dangerous for health. To determine the percentage of urinary sediment crystals of calcium oxalate in consumers of bore well water and refill gallons of water in Kendalsari Village, RT 04 RW 05, Petarukan District, Pemalang Regency. The type of research used is descriptive. The number of samples obtained using the simple random sampling method consisted of 25 samples of people consuming bore well water and 25 samples of people consuming refill gallons of water. Consumption of borehole water, positive results of calcium oxalate crystals were obtained by 9 (36%) positive samples 1 totaling 3 (12%) samples, positive 2 totaling 1 (4%) and positive 3 totaling 5 (20%) while negative results 16 (64%) of the samples and the consumption of refill gallons of water obtained positive results for calcium oxalate crystals as many as 14 (56%) positive samples 1 totaling 3 (12%) samples, positive 2 totaling 6 (24%) and positive 3 totaling 5 ( 20%) while the results were negative in 11 (44%) samples. Consuming bore well water obtained positive samples of calcium oxalate crystals totaling 9 (36%) samples while negative samples of calcium oxalate crystals totaling 16 (64%) samples and consuming gallons of refill water obtained positive samples of calcium oxalate crystals totaling 14 (56%) of the sample while the results of negative samples of calcium oxalate crystals amounted to 11 (44%) samples.
Elements of Electronic Crime
Authors: Almasoud Shehab
Published: February 2025

This study examines the crime of unauthorized access to social media platforms. The study is divided into five chapters, shedding light on the nature of this crime, the importance of criminalizing it, and delving into the elements of the crime and the corresponding penalties for perpetrators. A descriptive approach was adopted in this study to explain the concept of unauthorized access and its danger to society, while an analytical approach was used to propose systems and deterrent legislation>
This thesis aims to clarify the extent of the crime's danger and its impact on society, as well as the necessity of international cooperation to combat cybercrimes. This study has yielded several results and recommendations, most notably: if the perpetrators are from within the Kingdom, the Saudi Cybercrime Law will be applied. However, if the perpetrators are from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I recommend the establishment of an international system issued by the United Nations for the extradition of perpetrators to be trialed, or the establishment of an international court specifically for cybercrimes. As a result, all perpetrators will face justice wherever they may be.
EKSPERIMEN/PENCAMPURAN TANAH LIAT STONEWARE DI UD. TRI SURYA KERAMIK MENGGUNAKAN PASIR MALANG DAN PASIR KARANGASEM PADA PRODUK TABLEWARE DAN HOME DÉCOR
Authors: Wiswambhara Dewa Gede , Sunarini Ni Made Rai , Mahadi Mercu
Published: February 2025

Magang/Praktik Kerja dilaksanakan di UD. Tri Surya Keramik. Perusahaan yang berlokasi di Badung, Bali merupakan salah satu perusahaan yang berkiprah pada pembuatan keramik bernuansa modern kontemporer yang berdiri pada tahun 1994. Pemilihan lokasi Magang/Praktik Kerja di UD. Tri Surya Keramik dengan alasan karena UD.Tri Surya Keramik didasari pada produk-produk yang dihasilkan dimana produk yang dihasilkan selalu mengikuti perkembangan zaman, tanpa menghilangkan ketradisionalannya, begitu juga marketing produk yang dilakukan perusahaan, yang dimana sasaran pasar tidak hanya dari lokal saja namun juga dari internasional. UD.Tri Surya Keramik mempunyai kekhasan terkait bentuk keramik yang diproduksi, seperti keramik minimalis menggunakan paduan teknik lukis serta beberapa teknik lainnya. Pencitraan perusahan yang berkecimpung di bidang keramik dapat diwujudkan dengan konsistensi perusahaan pada pengembangan produk tertentu. Penulis telah melakukan penelitian awal yang gunanya untuk mengetahui seberapa penting membuka kreativitas yang kita dapatkan dari isu yang masih hangat disekitar kita. Berkaitan dengan hal tersebut penulis ingin menjadikan UD. Tri Surya Keramik sebagai tempat untuk mewujudkan karya keramik dekoratif dengan berbahan dasar tanah liat. Alasan penulis ingin melakukan penciptaan karya ini didasari dengan pengembangan keramik dekoratif yang ada di UD. Tri Surya Keramik menjadi lebih inovatif, dimana penulis ingin menampilkan kebebasan dalam berkarya. Melihat perkembangan yang dilakukan UD. Tri Surya Keramik tersebut, penulis berkeinginan memberikan suatu warna baru dalam pengembangan desainnya yakni eksperimen/pencampuran tanah liat Stoneware dengan pasir malang dan pasir Karangasem.
Study of Natural Color Processing in The Creation of Ecoprint Products at UMKM Griya Anyar Dewata
Authors: Nadwitya Pramesthi I Gusti Ayu , Gede Artayani Ida Ayu
Published: February 2025

Perkembangan produksi dalam industri tekstil yang terus berambisi mengikuti tren masa kini salah satunya fast fashion. Fast fashion merupakan industri tekstil penyedia mode terkini yang tergolong dalam orientasi mass market yakni produksi tekstil dalam jumlah dan skala besar. Proses produksi fast fashion, berdampak negatif mengeluarkan limbah cair yang mencemari sungai dan perairan domestik. Permasalahan tersebut terkadang jarang diperhatikan masyarakat yang cenderung konsumtif untuk berburu tren fashion yang tidak konsisten dengan kualitas kain rendah. Fenomena tersebut penting untuk ditelaah lebih lanjut demi keberlangsungan hidup lingkungan. Sehingga salah satu cara atau solusi alternatif yang dapat mengurangi permasalahan tersebut yaitu menggunakan kembali bahan-bahan alam dalam menciptakan produk fesyen. Salah satu teknik pengolahan warna alam yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai pewarna alami adalah teknik ecoprint. Lewat penciptaan produk-produk ecoprint yang mendukung konsep sustainable fashion, memiliki potensi besar dalam keindahan setiap keunikannya serta diharapkan memberikan inovasi baru yang menghasilkan produk berkualitas dan berdaya saing tinggi di tengah gempuran tren fast fashion. Pendalaman terkait teknik ecoprint menggunakan metode partisipasi aktif. Menurut Sumaryadi (2005),Partisipasi berarti peran seseorang dalam suatu kegiatan dengan memberi masukan pikiran, tenaga, waktu, keahlian, ikut memanfaatkan dan menikmati hasil produksi. Pengertian tersebut sejalan kegiatan magang penulis dalam berkarya menerapkan konsep keberlanjutan. Konsep tersebut mengkombinasi ecoprint yang memanfaatkan bahan alami dengan kain gail yang memiliki kualitas premium, terdiri dari benang khusus, dan becorak unik. Hasil perwujudan dari penerapan konsep tersebut berupa produk yang dipergunakan sebagai pelengkap fashion seperti produk tas, busana fesyen, dan syal yang secara keseluruhan menggunakaan pewarnaan alami dan menerapkan kelestarian lingkungan.
Resin Printing Techniques in Making Creativity and Casting Facilities at Rugos Art & Casting,
Authors: I dewa Gede adikresna , Dana I Nnyoman , Agung Jaya CK I Gusti Ngurah
Published: February 2025

The human body is enlivened by the soul, allowing the body to move and function in this universe. When the soul leaves the human body, that is when a person dies. The relatives and family feel the loss, and thus, a form of respect is carried out through a ceremony, according to the customs, beliefs, or religion of the deceased. In general, the Balinese people, who are predominantly Hindu, conduct a burial ceremony. Ngaben is a cremation ceremony aimed at expediting the return of the elements present in the human body (earth, fire, water, air, and space) to their original state. The Ngaben ceremony requires certain facilities such as offerings for the ceremony and a structure called "bade," which serves as a container for the corpse, carried to the cemetery and then burned. The construction of the bade is carried out cooperatively by the Hindu Balinese community, so the Ngaben ceremony can be conducted promptly. However, with modern times, constructing the bade through communal efforts has become challenging due to people's busy schedules and individual workloads. Thus, there is a need for new technology to expedite the construction of the bade, such as using ornaments as decorative elements on the bade. The presence of human and animal figurines on the bade and the time-consuming process required for their creation can take several days to complete. The resin casting technology, developed by Rugos Art & Casting, produces various forms of artistic works. Observing this, students are interested in undertaking fieldwork practice in resin casting, aiming to produce resin casts to speed up the creation of animal head forms. This would expedite the ornamentation process for the bade, making the Ngaben ceremony timelier and more efficient, thus ensuring it is conducted according to plan.
Violencia en la familia y psiquiatría forense
Authors: Buitrago Cuéllar Jorge Enrique
Published: February 2025

En el presente escrito el autor revisa conductas agresivas previstas en la legislación penal como delitos, relacionando la ocurrencia de tales conductas en la familia con factores psicopatológicos que pueden dar lugar a evaluación por el perito en psiquiatría forense.