bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Multiliteracies for Student Presentations
Authors: Jones Mark
Published: August 2024

Student presentations are an integral part of classroom work and teachers’ assessment practices. However, student presentations often lack effective visual representations of data such as charts, graphs, and multimedia. Greater literacy in data presentation benefits both students and teachers. Students gain effective communication skills, while teachers find novel student work more engaging than conventional presentations. Using a theoretical framework derived from the pedagogy of multiliteracies (Cope & Kalantzis, 2009) and multimodality (Ravelli & van Leeuwen, 2018), this article explores ways to integrate data literacy with examples from the author’s own class. A wider variety of ways to teach data presentation skills are given in order to begin exploring multiliteracy pedagogy and to assist students with more academically appropriate presentations.
学生のプレゼンテーションは、授業に不可欠なものであり、教師による評価にも欠かせないものである。しかし、学生のプレゼンテーションには、図表やマルチメディアのような、データの表示に最も効果的な視覚的表現が使用されていない場合がある。データ・プレゼンテーションのリテラシーを高めることは、学生と教師の双方にとって有益である。なぜなら、学生にとっては効果的なコミュニケーションスキルが身につく一方、教師にとってはそれが斬新なものであればあるほど興味が増すからである。本稿では、マルチリテラシーの教育学（Cope & Kalantzis, 2009）とマルチモーダリティ（Ravelli & van Leeuwen, 2018）から導き出された理論的枠組みを用いて、データリテラシーを統合する方法を、筆者自身の授業での事例を交えて探る。マルチリテラシー教育法の探求を始め、学生が学術的に適切なプレゼンテーションを行えるよう支援するためのスキルを教える多様な方法を提示する。
Strategies in Preventing Raw Material Inventory Fraud
Authors: Mardianih Dea , Lasmana Andy , Aziz Ayi Jamaludin
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of internal inventory control, accounting information systems, morality and distributive justice on fraud prevention. The population in this study were employees who worked in the warehouse department at PT Yongjin Javasuka Garment. The sampling technique in this study uses a census or total sample technique where each element of the population members is selected into a sample of 50 people. The data collection method was carried out by distributing questionnaires to all samples that had been selected as research respondents. Data analysis was carried out using multiple linear regression analysis techniques. This technique is used to test the research hypothesis that has been formulated, with the aim of knowing the relationship and influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable. JASP software version 0.18.3.0 is used to assist in the data analysis process, because this software provides the statistical tools needed to perform multiple linear regression effectively. The results of this study indicate that internal inventory control and distributive justice partially affect fraud prevention. Meanwhile, the accounting information system and morality have no partial effect on fraud prevention.
Employee Perceptions of the Fraud Risk Triangle Factors Against Asset Misappropriation
Authors: Andriani Ingka , Andy Lasmana  , Ayi Jamaludin Aziz
Published: August 2024

Misappropriation of assets refers to unauthorized or inappropriate actions intheuse, handling, or processing of company assets. This study aims to identify the influence of pressure, opportunity, and rationalization on misappropriation of assets, both simultaneously and partially. The population for this study consisted of all employees in the Mechanical Department of PT XYZ, with a sample of 60 individuals selected using a saturated sampling technique or census from a non-probability sampling method. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to the selected respondents. Data analysis was conducted using JASP software version 0.18.30. The results of the study indicate that pressure, opportunity, and rationalization have a significant influence on misappropriation of assets, both simultaneously and partially. Rationalization contributed significantly to the misappropriation of assets among employees of the Mechanical Department of PT XYZ, with these factors increasing the likelihood of unethical behavior.
The Effect of Dividend Policy, Liquidity, Leverage on Company Value
Authors: Almasucii  , Indra Cahya Kusuma  , Didi
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of dividend policy as measured by DPR, liquidity as measured by CR, and leverage as measured by DER on profitability as measured by ROE and firm value as measured by Tobin's Q, as well as to determine the effect of dividend policy, liquidity, and leverage on firm value through profitability. The data used in this study were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The population of this study were food and beverage sub-sector companies listed on the IDX in 2018 to 2023. The research sample was selected using the purposive sampling method so that a total of 13 companies were obtained. The results of this study indicate that partially dividend policy and leverage affect profitability, while liquidity does not affect profitability. Profitability affects firm value while dividend policy, liquidity and leverage do not affect firm value. After being moderated by profitability, dividend policy and leverage have an effect on firm value while liquidity does not affect firm value. Simultaneously, dividend policy, liquidity and leverage affect profitability, and dividend policy, liquidity, leverage and profitability affect firm value.
The Effect of Presentation and Transparency of Financial Reports on Accountability of Financial Management
Authors: Berliana Deta , Setiawan Ade Budi , Jamaludin Aziz Ayi
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of financial statement presentation and transparency on the accountability of financial management in Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) through accessibility in Bogor City. The study population includes five OPDs spread across Bogor City. Using the purposive sampling method, the study involved 52 respondents. The research instrument utilized a questionnaire to collect data from the respondents. The analysis results indicate that the presentation of financial statements alone does not have a significant effect on the accountability of financial management in OPDs. However, when the presentation of financial statements and transparency are combined, they have a significant effect on the accountability of financial management through accessibility in Bogor City. This suggests that a combination of good presentation and high transparency in financial statements is necessary to enhance accountability in the financial management of OPDs. The study emphasizes the importance of these two aspects in ensuring accountable financial management within the government.
BLU Financial Ratio Analysis for Performance Measurement
Authors: Cucu Nurhayati  , Indra Cahya Kusuma  , Didi  , Surahmat
Published: August 2024

This research aims to determine the BLU Financial Ratio Analysis for Performance Measurement at Dr. Lung Hospital. M. Goenawan Partowidigdo Cisarua Bogor Based on Director General of Treasury Regulation No.36/PB/2016 for the 2019-2023 Period. This research uses quantitative descriptive research with data collection methods, namely field research, interviews, observation, documentation and literature review. Financial ratio analysis is carried out using liquidity, solvency, activity and profitability ratios, with 7 ratio indicators - financial ratios and BLU management compliance aspects used in research on measuring hospital financial performance, including cash ratio, current ratio, receivables collection period, turnover. fixed assets, compensation for fixed assets, equity compensation and PNBP income against operational costs. The results of the research show that the analysis of financial performance at RSPG Cisarua Bogor based on analysis of liquidity, solvency, activity and profitability ratios shows good performance and based on financial performance indicators of the hospital, the financial performance of RSPG Cisarua Bogor from 2019-2023 is included in the predicate of both A and AA.
The Effect of Liquidity, Profitability, Leverage and Activity on Financial Distress
Authors: Desta Wijaya Fitri , Andy Lasmana  , Magdalena Melani Maria
Published: August 2024

Financial difficulties are a problem that occurs in company liquidity, difficult to solve if there is no change in the company structure. When financial difficulties occur, companies experience a lack of working capital. Lack of working capital can be caused by high operating costs or liabilities. Companies experiencing financial difficulties will file for bankruptcy, however there are some companies that do not do this, because the company is still able to survive amidst the problems that occur. The aim of the research is to see how liquidity, profitability, leverage and activity influence financial distress in transportation companies listed on the Indonesian stock exchange in 2018-2022. The research method uses a quantitative descriptive research design with SPSS 26 as a data analysis tool. The research population was 46 transportation companies and the sampling technique used purposive sampling as many as 8 transportation companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. The research results show that liquidity and activity have no effect on financial distress. Profitability has been significant positive effect on financial distress. Leverage has a negative and significant effect on financial distress. Simultaneously, liquidity, profitability, leverage and activity have a positive and significant effect on financial distress.
The Role of the ”Petru Maior” and ”România Jună” Societies in the Formation of the Romanian Elite
Authors: Pantea Maria Alexandra
Published: August 2024

In the second half of the 19th century, both in Vienna and Budapest there were numerous Romanian students, but also a Romanian elite consisting of several Romanian intellectuals who held important positions. Vienna and Budapest were the most important university centers for Romanians in Transylvania. Arriving in the two capitals, the young Romanians became aware of the problems faced by the Romanian society and some of them got involved in various activities aimed at solving them and emancipating the Romanians. Among them we might mention Nicolae Oncu, who will stand out as the director of an important Romanian bank from the Dual Monarchy,
the future publicist Iosif Vulcan, the composer Ciprian Porumbescu, the politician Alexandru Vaida-Voevod, the writer Ioan Slavici, the politician Vasile Goldiș, or the Romanian national poet, Mihai Eminescu. The two societies of Romanian students in the Austro-Hungarian capitals are important, because it was here that these young people met and made friends. In less than a decade they asserted themselves as important personalities, active both in Romania and in the ranks of Romanians from the Dual Monarchy. Most of them became supporters of the idea of national unity of all Romanians. The beginnings of their activity are linked to the experiences they lived through in Vienna and Budapest.
The Metamorphosis of Alexandru Resmeriță. Drawing Professor, Linguist, “Iron Guard Priest”?
Authors: Cragg Bronwyn
Published: August 2024

This article provides a biography of Alexandru Resmeriță (1866–?), a drawing
teacher from Turnu-Severin. It traces Resmeriță’s early nationalistic writings
before and after the First World War, and his transformation into an amateur
linguist and early “Dacomaniac”. It discusses media response to his linguistic
theories, and shows how his proposed Latin etymologies were influenced by
his nationalism. Further, it examines his involvement in A.C. Cuza’s antisemitic
League for National-Christian Defense (Liga Apărării Național-Creștine), and
Resmeriță’s publication of antisemitic texts during the interwar period. Finally,
it shows that, through overuse, misattribution, and misunderstanding of a
single anecdote, Resmeriță’s name was spread throughout English-language
Holocaust historiography, described as a prominent antisemitic or fascist
theorist, as an Orthodox priest, or as a member of the Iron Guard. It argues
that these assessments are variously incorrect, and analyses how the citation
was spread and misinterpreted by historians in different secondary sources.
Greek Postwar Plastics Consumption as a Female Cultural Phenomenon
Authors: Tsoum Johannis , Cheirchanteri Georgia
Published: August 2024

This research is historical in nature and concerns the capitalist expansion of the West in post-war Greece using as ‘Trojan Horse’ the plastic products that flooded the domestic market and were associated with new technologies, typologies and a brand-new way of living. The mass import of synthetics, synonymous with postwar American and European abundance and prosperity, is connected with the almost total overthrow of the strictly traditional social institutions, habits and customs of the Greeks, as well as with the emergence of a new model of cultural consumption based on female purchasing power which was at the same time associated with the female emancipation and independence, especially in the 1960s. The series of subversive developments
that sealed, mostly anonymously, the formation of taste, class culture, but also triggered the birth of the domestic plastics industry, unfolds methodically and it is also connected to the political aspect of the ‘western cultural invasion’. Through this research we will be able to identify the introduction of plastic products into the Greek market, society and culture with the aim of prevailing in an aesthetic, practical and symbolic way. This research will also shed light on a totally neglected field of modern Greek cultural and material history connected with the synthetic materials transforming power as regards the female emancipation through consumption.
Războiul Rece la periferie. RSS Moldovenească în ordinea mondială bipolară (1970-1980) / The Cold War on the Periphery. The Moldavian SSR in the Bipolar World Order (1970-1980)
Authors: Onea Veronica
Published: August 2024

This article uses unpublished documents from the Archive of Social-Political Organizations of the Republic of Moldova, the former archive of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Moldavia, in order to identify and describe the main tendencies of the Cold War in the Moldavian SSR in the period from 1970 to 1980. The decade presented in this study is characterized by multiple and multi-level changes both within capitalist and socialist systems. In this context, the periphery became the main arena for the Cold War and a place where the concept of boundaries between the two rival systems underwent significant changes.
Assessing students’ perception of the surgical theatre educational environment of a private medical college in Pakistan
Authors: Tayyaba Sarfraz  , Syed Muhammad Azfar  , Syeda Rubaba Azim  , Mutayyaba Majeed
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The learning environment is a crucial part of any educational institute. It should be ensured that the learning environment is facilitating the learning process. This study aims to assess undergraduate medical students' perception of the learning environment of surgical theater.
METHODOLOGY: This was a cross-sectional study done at Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry (LCMD) a private medical college in Karachi. Data was collected from final-year students, who attended surgical rotation using a pre-validated questionnaire “Surgical Theatre Educational Environment Measure (STEEM)” and analyzed using SPSS version 23.0.
RESULTS: Eighty-eight (n=88) out of a hundred participants have completed the given questionnaire.  Most of the students (64.26%) were overall satisfied with the learning environment in the surgical theatre of the institute (p-value=0.083). Male students were found more satisfied with the learning environment as compared to their female counterparts. The overall Cronbach alpha of STEEM was found 0.75.
CONCLUSION: The outcomes of this study revealed that most of the students of LCMD had positive perceptions of instruction and training in surgical theatre.
Efficacy and safety of triple diode laser in hair growth reduction
Authors: Tayyaba Iqbal  , Sadaf Ahmed Asim  , Dr Syeda Shamona Tirmizi  , Nadia Farooq  , Madiha Sajid  , Sadia Bhatti
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
Background & Objective: Laser treatment for hair removal is a very common procedure in dermatology. Ruby, diode, alexandrite, Nd yag, and intense pulse light are frequently used for hair reduction. For more effective results a combination of wavelengths is used. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of triple diode lasers in hair growth reduction.
Methodology: This interventional longitudinal study comprises of total 82 patients using a non-probability convenience sampling technique, the mean age of the patients was 28.73, the age range was between 17 to 56 years, and all patients in this study were female of skin phenotype between III to V. Each session was done one month apart for four months, and hair growth reduction was assessed by using GAIS (Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale Assessment) score
by two independent dermatologists in 4th session.
Results: Hair growth reduction was observed in all the enrolled patients from the first session. Out of 82 patients, 63.4% of patients are of skin phenotype IV, 23.2% patients are of skin phenotype III whereas 13.4% are skin phenotype V. After four sessions 41 patients (50%) showed excellent results, and 41 patients (50%) showed good results. None of these patients experienced any long-term side effects.
Conclusion: Triple diode laser is a safe and effective modality in hair growth reduction at all body sites in skin phenotype III- V with minimal side effects.
To study the outcomes of scrotal exploration for acute scrotal pain in relation to monthly and daily temperature variations: A large contemporary series from a Teaching Hospital
Authors: Adeel Anwar  , Ghulam Mustafa Nandwani  , Sanjai K Addla  , James A Forster
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT:           
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE:
Acute testicular pain requires emergency exploration for suspected testicular torsion (TT). It has been suggested that temperature variation is associated with TT. However, it was not possible to conclude whether the higher occurrence of TT was related to TT itself or the effect of the overall higher presentation of acute scrotum. We studied the impact of seasonal and daily temperature variations on acute testicular pain and outcomes.
METHODOLOGY: Retrospective data collection on patients required testicular exploration between January 2006 and December 2017 for TT. The Kruskal Wallis test & chi-square tests were used to assess the group difference between continuous and categorical variables, respectively.
RESULTS: In total, 502 patients required testicular exploration. The median age and duration of symptoms were 16.4 yrs. (1.3 – 77) and 4 hrs. (1 – 336). Respectively, TT was found in 231 (46%), torsion of the testicular appendix (TTA) in 126 (25%), epididymal inflammation (EI) in 46 (9.2%), and no identifiable cause (NIC) was found in 99 (19.7%). Scrotal explorations were more common in groups with mean daily temperature >6.20C, 60.2% Vs 39.8% while there was no difference in TT 46% Vs 46% in these groups.
CONCLUSION: There was no seasonal variation for testicular torsion or operative findings. Cold weather and average low daily temperatures were not related to testicular torsion.
Creative Accounting and Corporate Failures on Nigeria Listed Firms
Authors: Wilson-Oshilim Uduak D. , Odubuasi Augustine C. , Omoye Alade S.
Published: August 2024

This study investigated the link between creative accounting and corporate failures in Nigeria. Four objectives were set to guide the study visa viz: to investigate the effect of discretionary accrual management; real earnings management; income smoothing and tax avoidance on corporate failure of companies listed on Nigerian exchange group Plc. correlation research design was adopted and sampled of twenty companies was purposively engaged from the total of one hundred and seventy firms listed on Nigerian exchange group. The study covered the periods 2015 to 2022 while the secondary data used for the study were generated from annual reports and accounts of the firms sampled. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression estimation as was aided by e-view 9. Result from the empirical analysis indicates that all the independent variables of the study (discretionary accrual management, real earnings management, income smoothing and tax avoidance) have inverse and no significant relationship with corporate failures on Nigeria listed firms. The implication of the study therefore is that, although creative accounting has retarding effect on corporate failures, but it’s not strong enough to have caused the corporate collapse witnessed in Nigeria. The study then recommends amongst others that professional Accounting bodies like ICAN should intensify their efforts to promote ethical accounting practices among practitioners through regular training, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
The Impact of ESG Disclosure on Firm Value Relevance: Moderating Effect of Competitive Advantage
Authors: Wahyuni Putri Dwi , Utami Siska Widia , Tanjung Juita
Published: August 2024

ESG has become a corporate standard in investment practices that integrate and implement corporate policies in line with environmental, social and governance concepts. In addition, to achieve high corporate value from ESG disclosure, it is necessary to be driven by competitive advantage, which is an advantage strategy for companies that work together to compete more effectively in the market. This study aims to provide empirical evidence regarding ESG disclosure on Firm value with moderated competitive advantage. This research uses a quantitative approach with an explanatory method. The sample used is a company listed on the IDX for the period 2020-2022 which is included in Morningstar Sustainalytics. Regression analysis using Moderated Regression Analysis. The results showed that the ESG Disclosure variable had no significant effect on the relevance of firm value and competitive advantage was able to strengthen the influence of the ESG disclosure variable on the relevance of firm value.
Investigating the Nexus Between Capital Flight and Private Savings in Nigeria
Authors: Osunkwo F.O. Chinyere , Uguru Ndubuisi Eme , Okpara Roy Maduabuchi , Udo Ngwobia Ebubechukwu , Orji Uche Okoro
Published: August 2024

The Nigerian government has been grappling with the detrimental effects of capital flight. Given the country's low level of development, extreme economic uncertainties, and limited savings and domestic investment, the outflow of resources demands urgent attention. This study investigated the impact of capital flight on private savings in Nigeria, utilizing the World Bank residual approach to measure capital flight and analyzing data from 1981 to 2020, sourced from the CBN statistical bulletin and World Bank Development Indicator (WDI). The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds test approach was employed for the analysis. The findings revealed that capital flight adversely affects private savings in Nigeria. Consequently, the study recommends implementing appropriate monetary policy measures to minimize capital flight and enhance savings in the country.
Rethinking the Retrenchment Option in the Survival of Economic Storm: A Case Study of Colonial Nigeria’s Public Works Department, 1929-1931
Authors: Solomon Lawrence Chichebem
Published: August 2024

The colonial government is well known for its self-sufficiency economic policy. As a result of this stringent economic policy, taking to austerity measures during periods of economic slump became its stock-in trade. One key characteristic of this measure was mass retrenchment of workers in government departments. In the Public Works Department (PWD), such ‘cost-cutting’ measure was implemented. Scholars have criticized this measure mainly from the angle that the colonial government failed to make financial sacrifices in the running of the economy. It is taken for granted that the colonial officers actually cut costs, but to the detriment of the African people. What has however not received significant attention of scholarly enquiries is the determination of how economical this economic policy sometimes turned out to be. Were there instances that move to cut costs actually led to increase in costs? Were there times that the colonial government was penny wise but pounds foolish? This paper answers in the affirmative, using the case of the reorganization of colonial Nigeria’s PWD and the retrenchment of its workers in the early 1930s. It argues that the retrenchment option may not always be the best option in managing economic challenges in corporations and other government agencies. Other viable alternatives are presented and challenge is thrown to policy makers in such agencies to think outside the box in handling economic crisis. Primary and secondary sources of information are used in this study. Primary sources include archival materials and oral interviews while secondary sources include text books, journal papers and internet materials related to the study.
The Effect of Credit Risk Management on the Financial Stability of Banks in the United Kingdom
Authors: Adebanjo Seun Felix
Published: August 2024

Banks around the world are critical to nations economy development due to the significant roles of banks in providing credit to support growth of the economy. In carrying out this task, banks are faced with several risks of which credit risk is significant considering that disbursement of credit is the principal generating source of revenue for banks. Consequently, mitigating credit risk is essential to the continued existence of banks to ensure financial stability of a nation. The study evaluated the effect of credit risk management on financial stability of banks in the United Kingdom. The model used for the research proxied credit risk management as total risk assets to total assets ratio (TRAR), total loans to total deposits ratio (TLTDR), non-performing loan ratio (NPLR) and loan cover ratio (LC). Financial stability was measured by liquidity coverage ratio (LCR), leverage ratio (LR), capital adequacy ratio (CAR) and return on assets before tax (ROABT) and the study collected data from top (5) banks in the United Kingdom. The secondary data required were extracted from the audited financial statements of selected UK banks from 2016 to 2021 and the data was analysed using regression technique through SPSS version 28.The research concluded that there exists significant positive effect between credit risk management and financial stability of sampled UK banks for the sampled period since the result of the regression analysis revealed that the probability of F-statistic value of 3.427 with p-value of 0.023 is below significance level of 5%.The study therefore recommends that credit risk management(CRM) proxied by total risk assets to total assets ratio (TRAR), total loans to total deposits ratio (TLTDR), non-performing loans to gross loan ratio (NPLR) as a measure of asset quality and loan cover ratio (LC) have a joint significant effect on financial stability of UK banks.
Impact of the Qualified Digital Content on Digital Experience Optimization and Conversion
Authors: Almaghlouth Alanood
Published: August 2024

This research explores the critical role of qualified digital content in enhancing user experience and increasing conversion rates. In the digital age, content quality is paramount in attracting and retaining users. However, the relationship between content quality, user experience, and conversion rates remains underexplored, in the context from business to business view. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining how high-quality digital content can improve user experience, leading to higher conversion rates. The methodology analyses the outcomes of the Digital Government Authority (DGA) in Saudi Arabia which implemented a project to enhance the digital content in their website. A qualitative approach was applied, using a statistical paired T-test. Preliminary findings suggest a strong correlation between the quality of digital content, experience useability, credibility and usefulness, and conversion rates. This research recommends organizations, especially in the governmental sector, invest in creating and maintaining high-quality digital content as a strategic approach to enhance user experience and boost conversions.
Development of Secure Cloud-Based Government Solutions
Authors: Abikoye Bibitayo Ebunlomo
Published: August 2024

Government agencies face significant security and efficiency challenges when adopting cloud solutions. These challenges include data breaches, unauthorized access, and compliance with stringent regulatory standards. This paper explores the development of secure and efficient cloud-based solutions tailored specifically for government needs, aiming to address these critical issues. These solutions protect sensitive government data by focusing on robust security protocols, advanced encryption methods, multi-factor authentication, and continuous monitoring. Additionally, integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning enhances the ability to predict and mitigate potential threats. Compliance with regulatory standards, such as those set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ISO 27001, is emphasized to ensure global security adherence. Implementing "Security by Design" and Zero Trust Architecture further strengthens the security framework. This research highlights the importance of a multi-faceted approach, including collaboration with cloud service providers, regular security audits, and employee training programs. Developing secure cloud-based solutions enhances national security and improves public service delivery, making it a vital endeavor for government agencies. Future research should explore emerging technologies and international cooperation to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Teaching Science Education in an Era of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Ayeni Margaret Foluso
Published: August 2024

School science instruction builds the groundwork for a generation of scientifically literate people who are equipped to handle and navigate the complex issues of the twenty-first century. If artificial intelligence (AI) is included into science courses, it could have a profound impact on how science education is provided. Teachers may develop more dynamic and interesting lessons that are tailored to the needs of each individual student by utilising artificial intelligence (AI) solutions like intelligent tutoring systems, virtual reality simulations, and personalised learning platforms. The main goal of the study is to establish a framework for investigating the possibilities of science education in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). This paper aims to examine the history of artificial intelligence (AI) and its application in science education, curriculum development, and classroom instruction in the current day. Furthermore, it will expand on the current corpus of information and offer insights into the possible advantages of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into science education to improve teaching methods and speed up student learning.
Employee Attendance Tracking Using Facial Recognition System
Authors: Owolabi Bukola Meka , Azeez Waheed , Gbadegesin Mariam
Published: August 2024

Traditional pen-and-notebook methods for employee attendance are often susceptible to inaccuracies and falsifications. Biometric systems, despite being more secure, confront issues such as high acquisition costs and inefficiencies in capturing fingerprints, especially when hands are unclean or injured. In this study, a cutting-edge Employee Attendance Tracking System using Facial Recognition is developed, addressing the shortcomings of conventional attendance methods and biometric systems. The proposed system employs an array of Python libraries including Django, face_recognition, OpenCV (cv2), numpy, and PCA. These libraries are utilized for their strengths in image processing, facial recognition, and efficient data management. The primary objective is to create a reliable, cost-effective, and efficient alternative for recording employee attendance, overcoming the limitations of existing methods. The system utilizes advanced image processing techniques to tackle common challenges in facial recognition, such as noise interference, varying lighting conditions, and physical obstructions like occlusions. This is achieved through innovative approaches like noise reduction, illumination normalization, and occlusion handling, significantly improving the accuracy of facial recognition under diverse environmental conditions. A key component of the system is the "Capture_Image" module, which establishes a reference database by capturing and storing employee images. Concurrently, the "Recognize" module employs machine learning algorithms for facial recognition, ensuring accurate and timely recording of attendance. The effectiveness of the system is demonstrated in its ability to adapt to a variety of environments, attributed to its advanced image processing capabilities and robust algorithmic framework. This innovative system is particularly advantageous for institutions, corporate offices, and industries seeking secure, precise, and efficient attendance tracking solutions. It marks a significant advancement in the field of attendance management, offering a blend of enhanced security, accuracy, and operational efficiency. The study recommends further enhancements, such as incorporating advanced algorithms to improve recognition accuracy in different lighting and noise conditions.
Academic Self-Efficacy and Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in Delta North Senatorial District
Authors: Okweye P. O. , Onoyase A.
Published: August 2024

This study examined the relationship between academic self-efficacy and academic performance of secondary school students in Delta North Senatorial District. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. This study adopted a correlational research design. The population of the study comprised 16,473 Senior Secondary School Three (SSS 3) in government-owned secondary schools in Delta North Senatorial District. The sample of the study comprised 1,647 secondary school students in Delta North Senatorial District, which represents 10% of the total population. A multistage sampling procedure was used in the sampling. A questionnaire and students’ past result were used for data collection in this study. The face validity of the questionnaire was examined through experts’ judgment while factor analysis was used to estimate its content and construct validities. The reliability was tested by using Cronbach alpha for estimating the internal consistency of the instrument. It yielded a coefficient of 0.69 for Academic self-efficacy Rating Scale. The data obtained were analysed with Pearson’s product moment correlation and coefficient of determination for the research questions and Regression statistics was used to test for the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant relationship between academic self-efficacy and academic performance of secondary school students; that there was a significant relationship between sex and academic performance of secondary school students; and that there is was significant relationship between school location and academic performance of secondary school students. The study recommended amongst others, that schools should implement programmes that enhance students' academic self-efficacy through mentorship, goal-setting workshops, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teachers’ Perfectionist Attitude to Learning and Students struggling with Self-stigmatization in Private Secondary Schools in Delta State
Authors: Urien James , Urien Peter
Published: August 2024

The study investigated teachers’ perfectionist attitude to learning and Students struggling with self-stigmatization in private secondary schools in Delta State. Three (3) research questions were raised and answered while three (3) null hypotheses were formulated and tested in the study. The variables in the study were reviewed from relevant literature. This research is a correlational study of ex-post facto design. The population comprise all registered private secondary schools in Delta State. The population of the study is 15,951 comprising of 1177 proprietors/principals and 14,774 teachers in private secondary schools in Delta State in the twenty five (25) Local Government Areas of Delta State. The sample for this study comprised 1533 respondents made up of 588 proprietors/principals and 945 teachers in Delta State private secondary schools selected from 12 Local Government Areas. Proprietors/principals represented 50% while teachers represent 10% of the population. A self developed questionnaire titled “Teachers’ Perfectionist Attitude to Learning and Students struggling Self-stigmatization Questionnaire’ (TPALSSSQ)”, validated and its reliability equally determined via a pilot study using test re-test reliability technique with a coefficient index of 0.86 was used. The researcher administered a total of 1,533 questionnaire to randomly selected respondents from the selected private secondary schools in the study area. The research questions raised were answered using simple percentage, Mean score and Standard Deviation while Pearson Product Moment Statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that teachers’ perfectionist attitude to learning influence Students struggling with self-stigmatization. Students may feel that they are not good enough or that they will never meet the teacher's expectations. It was therefore recommended that teachers should foster a growth mindset and emphasize effort over ability, encourage self-compassion and self-awareness, provide positive role models and representation and promote diversity and inclusion.
The Perspectives of Parents of Children with Disabilities Towards Pursuing Their Primary Education in Mbinga District, Tanzania
Authors: Mtega Theobias T. , Amos Onesmo
Published: August 2024

This study examines the perspectives of parents of children with disabilities regarding the pursuit of primary education in Mbinga District, Tanzania. The research explores how parents' attitudes, experiences, and challenges influence their decisions and support for their children's education. Guided by the Social Learning Theory, proposed by Canadian-American psychologist Albert Bandura in 1977, which posits that learning occurs through observation, imitation, and modeling, this study analyzes parental perspectives shaped by social, emotional, and motivational factors’ convergent research design under a mixed research approach was utilized, employing both probability and non-probability sampling techniques to select respondents. Data were collected through interviews and focus group discussions with parents of children with disabilities. The study found that parents generally value education and recognize its importance for their children's future. However, they face significant barriers such as social stigma, inadequate infrastructure, lack of specialized resources, and financial constraints, which hinder their children's full participation in primary education. The study concluded that comprehensive strategies are needed to address these challenges. Increased community awareness, improved resource allocation, and supportive policy frameworks are crucial for enhancing the educational experiences of children with disabilities in Mbinga District. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education and local government authorities organize capacity-building programs for parents, teachers, and school administrators to foster an inclusive educational environment. These measures will help ensure equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their disabilities.
Determinants Affecting Input-Output Relationship in Yam Production in Ikom Agricultural Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Edem T. O. , Oniah M. O.
Published: August 2024

The study was carried out in the Ikom Agricultural Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria, to examine the relationship between the inputs and outputs of yam. A multistage sampling technique was used for the study. A total of 240 respondents were randomly selected from thirteen villages. Questionnaires were administered to the respondents by the interview method. The data collected were analyzed using regression analysis from STATA v17. The double-log result showed that inputs that significantly influenced yam output in the study area were quantity of fertilizer, seedlings, labour, access to credit, and farm size, at 1% and 5%, respectively. It is recommended that yam farmers increase their farm sizes in cultivation, fertilizer usage, and yam seedlings to increase yam output.
Feeding Regimes and Processing Effect on Rabbit Meat Quality: Exploring the Sensory Categorical Profiles
Authors: Farinde, A. J , Dauda T. O , Farinde E. O , Alabi, D. L , Oladepo W. O
Published: August 2024

Quality of rabbit meat product for consumers’ acceptability could be affected by the feed and processing method. This study aimed at evaluating the organoleptic quality of rabbit meat as affected by feed types and processing. Cooked and roasted meat from rabbits fed on three feeding regimes were sensory evaluated. Kruskal-Walis’s test showed that there exist significant difference in the rankings by the assessors for colour and aroma (H(19:0.05) = 34.76 and H(19:0.05) = 42.4) respectivly. Average median ranking of rabbit meat tenderness ranged between 27.7 for assessor A8 and 87.7 for assessor A5. Average ranking of the taste of the rabbit meat falls from 104.5 for assessor A12 to 24.5 for assessor A15. The overall acceptance of the rabbit meat by the assessor indicated that all the assessors (100%) accepted the rabbit meat. Roasting as processing method and use of combination of forage and concentrates as feeds impart good quality on the processed rabbit meat.
Abordaje del dolor crónico tras cirugía de mama: papel del anestesiologo
Authors: Ortega Álvarez Dayana Melissa , Cardenas Vasquez Laura María , Nieves Lugo Yuliza María , Perez Victoria Laura Daniela , Zúñiga Salazar Jair , Díaz Florez José Jaime , Arcila Villamil Katherine Julieth , Romero Álvarez Camilo José , Suárez Bustos Rafael de Jesús
Published: August 2024

El dolor crónico se define como aquel que aparece tras un procedimiento quirúrgico, y que se mantiene por un periodo prolongado, mayor a lo esperado o más de tres meses después del mismo. Las características de las pacientes que están relacionadas con el desarrollo de dolor crónico tras una cirugía estética de mama incluyen ser de menor edad, tener un IMC más alto, una estatura más baja, hiperestesia postoperatoria, así como niveles elevados de depresión y ansiedad previos a la cirugía. A su vez, el cáncer de mama es la neoplasia más prevalente en mujeres alrededor del mundo, y es de igual manera el cáncer con el mayor índice de mortalidad en esta población. En las estrategias de tratamiento, la cirugía suele ser una de las primeras opciones. Existen dos tipos principales de procedimientos quirúrgicos: la cirugía conservadora de mama (BCS) y la mastectomía. La BCS, también conocida como mastectomía parcial, lumpectomía, escisión local o amplia, implica la eliminación del tejido canceroso mientras se conserva el tejido mamario sano. Por otro lado, la mastectomía consiste en la extirpación completa de la mama, y frecuentemente se acompaña de una reconstrucción mamaria inmediata. No obstante, muchos pacientes experimentan diversas complicaciones, como el dolor crónico, que afectan significativamente su calidad de vida, por lo tanto, el siguiente artículo de revisión tiene como objetivo conocer el abordaje del dolor crónico en este tipo de pacientes y el papel de los anestesiólogos en el mismo.
Abordaje actualizado del pénfigo foliáceo
Authors: Tobón Arango María Alejandra , Sánchez Pupo María Lucía , Eraso Guerrero Javier Camilo , Paz Chamorro Angela Daniela , Vanegas Martínez Tatiana Paola , Revelo Cháves Hugo Armando
Published: August 2024

El pénfigo hace referencia a un grupo de enfermedades autoinmunitarias, ampollosas y crónicas de la piel cuya prevalencia descrita es de 0,5 a 3,2 casos por 100.000 habitantes. Dentro de las manifestaciones clínicas que lo destacan se resaltan lesiones localizadas o generalizadas consistentes en ampollas flácidas, frágiles poco aparentes sobre una base eritematosa, la piel parece cubierta por escamas y costras; no afecta las mucosas. El diagnóstico se realiza mediante la evaluaciones clínicas, histológica, detección de autoanticuerpos circulantes dirigidos a antígenos específicos  y serológicas, una vez se llega con el diagnóstico el siguiente paso consiste en instaurar un adecuado tratamiento, en caso de esta patología , el objetivo del manejo es suprimir el sistema inmunológico para evitar la formación de nuevas lesiones y curar las ampollas existentes en la piel y/o mucosas, al tiempo que se minimizan los efectos secundarios graves del tratamiento, para cumplir con esto,  los corticoides son la primera línea sin embargo, la selección del tratamiento debe ajustarse a la gravedad de la enfermedad, la respuesta a la terapia y las características individuales del paciente. Por ello el presente artículo de revisión, se hablará del abordaje actualizado y alternativas terapéuticas nuevas utilizadas en el pénfigo foliáceo.
Revised status of the genus Tortrilema Volynkin with descriptions of a new genus and a new species (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini)
Authors: Volynkin Anton V.
Published: August 2024

The genus-group name Tortrilema Volynkin, 2021 is upgraded to species level and restricted to the ‘postmaculosa Matsumura’ species-group sensu Volynkin (2021) while the ‘labahe Volynkin & Saldaitis species-group’ sensu Volynkin (2021) is erected to the new genus Tortribitecta gen. n. A new species of the genus Tortrilema, Tortrilema fangae sp. n. is described from south-eastern mainland China (Fujian-Jiangxi border). Four new combinations are introduced: Tortrilema postmaculosa (Matsumura, 1927), comb. n., Tortrilema lienquan (Volynkin & Saldaitis, 2021), comb. n., Tortribitecta nubes (Volynkin, 2021), comb. n., and Tortribitecta labahe (Volynkin & Saldaitis, 2021), comb. n. Adults as well as male and female genitalia of both genera along with the related Parabitecta Hering in Draeseke, 1926 are illustrated.
Two new species of the genus Parabitecta Hering in Draeseke from Southwestern China (Lepidoptera: Arctiinae: Lithosiini)
Authors: Volynkin Anton V. , Černý Karel
Published: August 2024

The footman moth genus Parabitecta Hering in Draeseke, 1926 is re-characterised and compared to the genera Tortrilema Volynkin, 2021 and Tortribitecta Volynkin, 2024. Two new species are described from Southwestern China (Yunnan Province): Parabitecta yanmena sp. n. and Parabitecta baoshana sp. n. Parabitecta secunda Volynkin & Saldaitis, 2020 is reported from Myanmar for the first time. Adults as well as male and female genitalia are illustrated.
DESENVOLVIMENTO DE JOGOS PARA A WEB UTILIZANDO O PADRÃO HTML5 E A API CANVAS
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Cardoso da Cruz
Published: August 2024

O desenvolvimento de jogos para a web utilizando o padrão HTML5 e a API Canvas se expande rapidamente, pois é crescente a busca por aplicativos web que dispensam a instalação de softwares e plug-ins na execução de aplicativos e que sejam interoperáveis, que permitam interpretar variados tipos de dispositivos que possuam apenas um navegador web. O objetivo desta pesquisa é apresentar a tecnologia HTML5, bem como suas vantagens quando se trata de desenvolvimento de jogos. Os resultados obtidos comprovam que o HTML5 surge como tecnologia de desenvolvimento de jogos, impondo-se ao Adobe Flash em se tratando de jogos web, pois tem como característica principal que os diferencia, a dispensabilidade de plug-ins.