Volume 12, Issue 11, November 2024 Edition - IEEE-SEM Journal Publication
AN ASSESSMENT OF URBAN ROAD TRANSPORTATION ON LAND USE PATTERN IN IKWERRE ROAD PORT HARCOURT.PDF
Nwoburuoke - Frank Beauty Chingarum ,Bridget Nnenna Chukwu,chidozie Ebube Ebenmelu ,Abdul Rasheed Alegimenlen Odilichukwu, olumide Henry ogunyomi, Akegbeyale Semiu Omtala
Conducting a comprehensive assessment of urban transportation problems is crucial for developing effective solutions and improving the overall mobility and livability of cities. The study examines the problems of urban transportation on Ikwerre road of Port Harcourt, rivers state. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study. The data was derived from fieldwork that involved direct interview and administration of questionnaires to the commuters and road users of the study area. Descriptive statistics such as percentages and tabulation were used in presentation and analysis of the data. The study however revealed that most of the commuters preferred study area because of the intensity of land use and available space suitable for their businesses. The paper therefore suggested that an enabling environment for public and private participation in the provision, maintenance and management of transportation facilities which will enhance sustainable urban transportation system in our cities.
Navigating Faith in Secular Spaces Addressing the Challenges and Leveraging the Opportunities of Campus Ministry in Vietnamese Universities In a Rapidly Changing SocietyPDF
CHERRY JUNE DORONILA MARIDABLE
This thesis explores the dynamics of campus ministry within Vietnamese universities, focusing on how Christian ministries can address the challenges and leverage the opportunities presented in a rapidly evolving, secular academic environment. It examines the unique context of Vietnam, a country with a rich cultural history and a rapidly modernizing society where secular ideologies increasingly dominate the public sphere. Through a comprehensive analysis grounded in biblical principles and 21st-century skills, this research identifies effective strategies for campus ministries to engage students, foster spiritual growth, and create resilient Christian communities in a secular context.
Assessing the Fintech revolution of Nepal Stock ExchangePDF
Anubhav Kedia
(Chalise, 2020) The capital market plays an important role in financial mobilisation and is an efficient means of obtaining long-term finances. It also gives a chance for people and institutions to invest. 2021 (TIWARI) Fintech has unquestionably democratised the stock market. Retail investors may use fintech to select algorithm-based services that can generate better market predictions and plan decision-making to optimise their return on investment. Fintech has streamlined the investing process, and brokerage firms now provide services such as buying and selling stocks without the need to fill out lengthy trading paperwork. Everything has been merged into one easy interface with the new Fintech-based approach. Users may invest quicker, more easily, and more cost-effectively with this simplified method. Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is the sole stock exchange in Nepal which has recently adopted the electronic and screen-based trading mechanism. It is in its infant stage and due to protectionist views of economists they chose to remain close to global involvement. The market is highly sentiment rather information driven which makes it inefficient. Also the market volume is low due to very less number of listed companies. Post Covid this stock market has gained immense momentum and active participation of all stakeholders. (SEBON, Strategic Plan 2021-24, 2021) Given structural developments in recent years, the Nepalese securities market is being modernized. In recent days, Nepalese securities markets have become countrywide, thanks to DEMATerialized securities transactions, the introduction of the ASBA and C-ASBA systems in the primary market, which provide access to applicants from all districts with services through more than 2500 BFI branches, and branch expansion of Merchant Bankers and Stockbrokers outside of Kathmandu valley. With the launch of the NEPSE Online Trading System (NOTS), which lets investors to buy and sell shares using an online trading system, secondary market access has been progressively rising. But with the progression comes responsibility to expand the scope of Nepalese stock market which is possible only through significant regulatory and technological advancements. NEPSE has been seen as backward and in an infant stage but I believe they have been growing rapidly since the first development in 2016 and have immense growth opportunities. Nepal stock exchange is currently a closed market but needs to open up doors to globalization. Looking at the technological developments happening in NSE and around the globe, NEPSE has very little time to prepare and position itself before opening the market for foreign capital inflow and outflow. They must develop their derivatives market and should come up with innovative and attractive financial instruments. Fintech is the key to attaining rapid success by building necessary technological infrastructure to smoothen the investment process and quantum.
STUDIES ON THE MECHANICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF VIRGIN HDPE AND RECYCLED HDPE BLENDSPDF
T.O. MUSA
Recycling plastic wastes, especially HDPE is not new to the world as it is still one of the viable means of reducing the impact of environmental pollution that arises from the increasing use of plastics. However, in most scientific works in the public domain on plastic waste recycling, the proportion that looks at the mechanical and physicochemical properties of the recycled plastics either independently or comparatively is quite underwhelming. Thus, this works aims to study the mechanical and physicochemical properties of recycled HDPE to understand how it compares or contrasts the properties of virgin HDPE plastic. This work aims to do a comparative mechanical and physicochemical analysis of virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and recycled high-density polyethylene blends. The objectives are to; fabricate a dog bone mould using solid works in 3D , produce samples of different compositions of the virgin, blend, and recycled high-density polyethylene, evaluate the effect of temperature on samples through TGA, evaluate the properties of samples through the tensile test, flexural strength, hardness value, and water absorption tests. To make the samples, virgin high-density polyethylene (Blow Lotren 5502) was purchased from Community Market Mangoro Ikeja Lagos State, Nigeria, and recycled high-density polyethylene was obtained from Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Virgin and recycled high-density polyethylene were measured in a dry petri dish (of known weight). 20g of recycled HDPE was weighed to prepare recycled HDPE samples. The polymers were then weighed so that the sum of two matched pairs weighed 20g to create a blend of virgin HDPE and recycled HDPE samples. The recycled HDPE and virgin HDPE were blended using a two-roll mill machine and a hydraulic machine, and the samples were then transferred to the fabricated mould to achieve the desired shape for characterization. In all the experiments, sample A (100%virgin) had the best mechanical and physicochemical properties compared to recycled and blends. However, sample K(100% recycled) and blend samples have comparable mechanical and physicochemical properties to sample A, which indicates that recycled materials can be reused, and their properties (flexural strength, TGA, tensile strength, hardness, and water absorption) increase on adding virgin materials. In general, recycled high-density polyethylene properties increase on blending with virgin high-density polyethylene. Making them suitable for plastic production and reducing environmental pollution. The addition of 30% or more virgin HDPE (Sample H) to recycled HDPE significantly improved the blend's properties, according to this study. Sample A has the best mechanical properties with a hardness value of 12.43, tensile strength of 17.34 N/mm2, and flexural strength of 23.04 N/mm2. TGA results show that sample K has the most residue (24.6), the least weight change, and the lowest decomposition temperature, all of which could be improved by adding virgin high-density polyethylene. Experiments revealed that a two-roll mill machine was incapable of mixing blended samples efficiently. As a result, a screw extruder machine is strongly advised.
Item Response Analysis of Dichotomously Scored Mathematics Qualifying Examination in Kano State-NigeriaPDF
Aisha Hassan Sulaiman, Hameed Ishola Surakat
There is no doubt that the 21st century is characterized with lots of complex phenomenon across all facets of mankind including education, technology, polities and many more. To meet up with this development, several 21st measurement instruments have been established by experts. Among these sophisticated instruments is the Item response theory (IRT). This study applied Item Response Theory (IRT) principles to analyze items from the Kano State Senior Secondary School Mathematics Qualifying Examination (KSSSMQE). The purpose was to evaluate the validity of this high-stakes test, which has significant consequences for students. A 50-item Mathematics test was administered to a sample of 600 students. XCALIBRE 4.2 and SPSS version 26.0 software were used to analyze the data and determine item parameters based on IRT models. The results indicated that the test measured a single trait, satisfying the condition of unidimensionality. The two-parameter IRT model proved most suitable, as no misfit items were observed, and the test had a reliability of 0.86. The mean examinee ability was 0.07 (SD = 0.94), while the mean item difficulty was -0.63 (SD = 2.54), and the mean item discrimination was 0.28 (SD = 0.04). However, 33% of the items were identified as "problematic" based on difficulty indices, and 71% failed to meet the set standards on the basis of discrimination parameters. Consequently, it can be concluded that, according to the IRT approach, the KSSSMQE items lack stability regarding item difficulty and discrimination indices. To improve the validity and reliability of the KSSSMQE, it is recommended that the items undergo a thorough standardization and validation process. Test development and content experts should be involved in developing and validating the test items to obtain valid results and facilitate valid inferences
Institutionalized Marginalization: Exploring the Impact of Parental and Institutional Pressures on Career Aspirations among Disadvantaged Youth in Pakistan.PDF
Syed Hassan Askari (First Author) Muhammad Hammad Hammadi (second Author)
This research paper analyzes the parental pressure and institutional influence in determining students’ careers or fields, referred to as “Imposed goals” in the private schools of District Tank and Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan. It particularly focuses on the “Banking Concept of Education" a concept introduced in Paulo Freire’s book ‘Pedagogy of the Oppressed’ and Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, specifically the stage of ‘Identity vs. Role Confusion.’. Parents decide the careers of their children and set them on a path of chasing imposed goals. It points out the problem of institutions being the source of providing Banking concept of education in the classrooms. The way institutions work and mold the students’ goals according to their interests, gives rise to an education system focused solely on money rather than genuine learning in classrooms. It highlights the suppression and oppression of students from different cultural backgrounds by parents and teachers. The way parents psychologically develop children by urging them to become a doctor or an engineer from the very beginning of their schooling. Additionally, students are treated as commodities by institutions and teachers who compel them by suggesting to join affiliated colleges and specific academies for specific test preparation. This paper is an attempt to analyze the role of parents and institutions in formulating the goals of students. This study investigates how imposed parental, and institutional goals cause physical and psychological suffering for students.