Asia-Africa Journal of Recent Scientific Research

Influence of ChatGPT on Students’ Learning Behavior in Faculty of Education, University of Uyo

2024-07-08T16:22:19-07:00

This study investigates the influence of ChatGPT, an AI-driven conversational model developed by OpenAI, on students' learning behavior within the Faculty of Education at the University of Uyo. The rapid integration of technology in education, particularly AI, has transformed traditional learning practices, offering significant potential for enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Despite the growing use of AI tools like ChatGPT, there is a paucity of empirical research on their impact on students' learning behaviors in higher education contexts. This study addresses this gap by examining how ChatGPT affects students' engagement, comprehension, and overall academic performance. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 103 second-year students through a structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated by experts and tested for reliability, yielding a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.84. The findings reveal that students perceive ChatGPT positively, noting improvements in their understanding, problem-solving abilities, motivation, and confidence. However, concerns were raised about a potential decrease in critical thinking skills due to over-reliance on AI-generated responses. The study also explores gender differences in the influence of ChatGPT, finding no significant variation between male and female students' learning behaviors. The results highlight the need for educators to integrate AI tools thoughtfully, balancing their benefits with the promotion of critical thinking and independent learning skills. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and researchers on the effective incorporation of AI in educational settings, contributing to the growing body of literature on AI in education. Recommendations include the development of guidelines for the responsible use of AI tools to enhance learning while mitigating potential drawbacks.

Market Orientation as a Catalyst for Success: Unveiling the Dynamics in the Philippine Hospitality Industry

2024-07-23T13:47:35-07:00

This study aims to examine the relationship between market orientation and firm performance within the hospitality industry in the Philippines. A desk study approach was employed, utilizing secondary data from existing studies and reports available through online journals and libraries. The analysis reveals a positive correlation between market orientation and firm performance in the Philippine hospitality sector. Hotels that focus on customer needs, competitor analysis, and internal coordination tend to achieve better financial results, customer satisfaction, and market share. This underscores the importance of market orientation in enhancing competitiveness and sustainable growth in the hospitality industry. This study supports the application of market orientation theory, resource-based view (RBV) theory, and service quality theory in future research. It encourages hospitality firms to adopt customer-centric strategies and advocates for policies that create a supportive business environment through infrastructure investment, regulatory reforms, and talent development initiatives.

Impact of Communication Skills on Academic Productivity Among Civil Engineering Students at a Philippine University: A Qualitative Analysis

2024-07-23T13:35:16-07:00

This research, which is qualitative in nature, examines the impact of communication skills on the academic productivity of students majoring in civil engineering at a Philippine university. The goal of this research is to ascertain if students' academic productivity is impacted by their communication skills. To collect the required data, a structured interview questionnaire was created and distributed using Google Forms. In all, eight informants participated in this investigation. The findings have shown the critical significance that communication skills have in students' overall academic productivity. Accordingly, it can be said that communication skills have an impact on both academic productivity and the relationships that students have with their peers both inside and outside of the classroom. Students' desire to speak successfully is positively correlated with their communication skills. According to the findings, informal chat was the most popular method of communication among students studying civil engineering. We also looked at the difficulties they faced and how they overcame them. The research also looked at how these students communicate with each other while working in groups on academic assignments like group projects and how they resolve disagreements about timetables. In summary, this research offers insights into the ways in which students majoring in Civil Engineering at a Philippine university interact with one other despite possible disputes and how such interaction affects their academic productivity.

DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOMETRIC CAPTURING SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING IMPERSONATION IN EXAMINATIONS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

2024-07-10T15:56:27-07:00

The focus of this work was to develop a biometric capture system for the enrollment, and verification of the candidates into the examination hall. The study comprised two stages: the fabrication of the biometric device and the development of the biometric application software to drive the fabricated biometric device. The list of software components comprised the Windows Operating System, MySQL, a database for storing captured data concerning the students, PHP programming Language, and so on for the development of software applications used in driving the fabricated biometric capturing system. The population of the study comprises all the one hundred and twenty (120) academic staff and eight hundred and ninety-six (896) students of 200 level from the Vocational Education, Library and Information Science, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The sample size was 908, made up of 12 academic staff of vocational education, library and (896) students of 200 level of Information Science, eight hundred and ninety-six based on ICT proficiency. A 15-item questionnaire titled “Perception Reliability Indices of the designed Biometric System Test Questionnaire “(PRBSTQ) was used. The instrument was validated by three experts in the Faculty of Education, University of Uyo and the reliability of the two instruments was established using perception reliability and descriptive statistic respectively. The perception reliability indices were analysed using mean and standard deviation. Items with a mean score of 3.50 and above were considered agreeable, while those with a mean value of less than 3.49 were rejected based on the rating of items on the decision rule. Findings reveal that the development of a Biometric capturing system for the prevention of examination impersonation was reliable. As such the perception reliability indices of the development of the biometric capturing system for prevention should be highly considered during examination checking. Findings also showed that lecturers' and experts’ responses towards using the developed biometric capturing system to prevent examination impersonation were strongly agreed and agreed, as determined by the responses provided by respondents to the Perception Reliability Indices of the designed Biometric System Test Questionnaire (PBSRTQ). It was suggested, based on the findings, that this biometric technology be adopted by universities and other educational system stakeholders in Nigeria to check for impersonation during exams. To accomplish this, the university should look for a biometric capture system with a strong user interface for enrollment and examination candidate verification.

Farmers’ Feeding Practices and Growth Performance of Broilers in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State

2024-07-09T12:39:45-07:00

The study investigated the effect of feed composition and feeding frequency on the growth performance of broilers. A total of 96 day-old commercial broiler birds were allotted to two dietary treatments (homemade and commercial feeds) and two feeding frequency treatments (12 hourly and 8 hourly) with 48 birds per diet and feeding frequency and 12 birds per replicate in a completely randomized design. Data collected on weight was subjected to preliminary exploratory boxplot and normality analyses. The result revealed that birds on the commercial feed had a significantly superior body weight of 2691g and 1441 weight gain, while those on the homemade feed had 2532g body weight and 1282g weight gain. There was a significant difference (P>0.05) in the body weight, weight gain, and water/feed ratio in the birds fed with commercial feed compared to those fed with homemade feed. The overall mean total weight gain in the entire study was 2801.4 ± 40.5. The source of variation on total weight gain was attributable to the effect of twice daily (12-hourly) feeding which recorded 2859.6g in total weight gain, while the thrice daily (8-hourly) had 2743.1g. Feeding frequency was significant (P<0.05) on total weight gain of broilers in this study. The twice daily feeding treatment outperformed the thrice daily treatment. Based on the findings of it was concluded that commercial feed lead to better growth performance compared to home-made feed, and twice daily (12-hourly) feeding treatment had a better impact over the thrice daily (8-hourly) feeding treatment on the parameters studied. It was recommended among other things that farmers should prioritize the use of commercial feed over home-made feed, as it has resulted in better growth rates and feed conversion ratios, and that broiler birds should be fed twice daily (12 hourly) to optimize growth, reduce labour, cost and frequency of disturbance to the birds.

Influence of Abortion Stigma, Behaviour Pattern and Distress Tolerance on Substance use among Adolescents

2024-08-03T17:08:34-07:00

The study assessed the influence of abortion stigma, behaviour pattern and distress tolerance on substance use among adolescents. In determining the influence of abortion stigma, behaviour pattern and distress tolerance on substance use among adolescents, four (4) scales were used namely; Abortion stigma Scale by Shellenberg. Levandowski. B., Hessini, L. (2014), Type A behaviour scale by Omoluabi, (1997). Distress tolerance scale by Simon and Gaher's (2005), and Substance use scale by Montgomery County Court Referral Program (Court Administered Alcohol & Drug Service Program) (2012). Participants were 217 students from three secondary schools in uyo, Akwalbom state. The sample for this study included 106 males and 111 females selected using purposive sampling technique. The design used in this study was cross sectional survey design and statistics used for this study was a 2*2><2 analysis of variance for unequal sample size. The result of the findings showed that abortion stigma had a significant influence on substance use among adolescents [F, (1209) =26.36,P<0.01J. Behaviour pattern exerted a significant influence on substance use among adolescents [F, (1209) =6.29, P<.05J. Distress tolerance did not exert a significant influence on substance use among adolescents. Therefore, two of the hypotheses were accepted and the other two were rejected. Recommendation and suggestion for further study was also advanced.

Adoption of Robotics in Educational System: Trends and Implications for Nigerian Schools

2024-07-08T16:15:53-07:00

The aim of this paper was to investigate the integration of robotics into Nigeria's educational system. The paper adopted literature reviews and opinions on the potential benefits. It was discovered that the adoption of robotics in education offers transformative potential by revolutionizing traditional paradigms and fostering critical competencies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Despite significant challenges such as inadequate funding, poor infrastructure, an unreliable power supply, and a shortage of qualified teachers, the adoption of robotics education in Nigeria presents profound opportunities for enhancing student engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The paper explores the concept and evolution of robotics, current trends in global and Nigerian educational settings, and the specific implications of adopting robotics in Nigerian schools. It also identifies the barriers hindering widespread implementation and offers strategic recommendations to overcome these obstacles. By addressing these challenges and leveraging robotics education, Nigeria can prepare its students to thrive in a technology-driven world, contributing to national development and aligning with global educational trends. The study underscores the need for collaborative efforts among stakeholders to ensure equitable access to robotics education and sustainable implementation across the country.

Innovation and Standard Adoption of Software Development in a Global Setting

2024-07-23T13:44:04-07:00

Software development entails a methodological process that begins with requirements analysis and ranges through deployment and maintenance. It encompasses a range of activities that translate user needs and requirements into functional software products. This opinion paper delves into the transformative advancements in software development and the evolution of software development methodologies, emphasizing the innovative transformations from traditional models to contemporary practices and their widespread adoption as global standards. It examines the transition from rigid, linear approaches like the Waterfall model to more dynamic, iterative frameworks such as Agile, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). The paper analyzes how these innovations address the limitations of former methodologies, enhancing flexibility, collaboration, and efficiency in software development. It also evaluates the factors driving the global acceptance of these modern approaches, including industry demands for faster delivery, higher quality, and greater adaptability to change. Through a comprehensive review of case studies and industry reports, the paper provides insights into the benefits and challenges of implementing these innovations on a global scale. It concludes with recommendations for future research and practices to further refine and standardize these methodologies, ensuring their continued relevance and effectiveness in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Efficacy of Music Genre on Memory Recall amongst people with Special Needs

2024-07-10T16:02:27-07:00

Despite the fact that music is a variable that is employed frequently in a variety of settings, its significance has not been fully explored in educational settings. As a result of its widespread use, it is important to comprehend the dynamics it has on memory function among people with cognitive impairments for its effective application in life, particularly in educational settings. This study examined the effect of music genre on memory recall amongst people with special needs. Eighteen (18) students were purposively selected from a population of Special Education Center for Children with special needs, Mbiabong Etoi Oron Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. They were randomly assigned into two experimental groups (classical music group and country music group) and a control group. The study was a between-group experimental design utilizing the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for statistical analysis of the obtained data. The first hypothesis which stated that Participants in the classical music group will recall better than those in the country music group and the control group was confirmed and duly accepted. The second hypothesis which stated that females will perform significantly better than males in memory recall tasks was rejected. In the light of the findings, it is recommended that practical applications of the result of this research be applied in schools and other educational facilities; and the use of music while learning should start from early childhood so that its positive effect would linger and the child can grow into a more learned adult.

Perception of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Academic Writing among Postgraduate Students in South-South, Nigeria

2024-07-09T12:45:32-07:00

This study examines the perception of generative artificial intelligence technologies in academic writing among postgraduate students in South-South, Nigeria. To actualize the objectives of the study, three research questions and hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The population of this study comprised 30,489 postgraduate students in South-South, Nigeria. A sample size of 300 of the study population was drawn for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to determine the sample size. The researcher developed instrument titled, "Perception of Generative Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Academic Writing Questionnaire (PGAITAWQ)" consisting of 30 items were developed and was used for data collection for the study. The questionnaire was structured on a four-point likert scale. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions and test the research hypotheses respectively. Findings of the study revealed that generative artificial intelligence technologies in academic writing were perceived positively by postgraduate students in South-South, Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that postgraduate students should attend workshops organised by educational bodies on the ethical utilization of generative artificial intelligence technologies in academic writing.