International Journal for Innovation Education and Research
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description: International Journal for Innovation Education and Research is an open-access peer-reviewed research journal published by Scholars Journal Publishing House. IJIER provides a platform for researchers, academicians, professionals, practitioners, and students to impart and share knowledge. The journal publishes articles that are based on a wide range of research methods, including case studies, action research, surveys, and theoretical analyses from all over the world.
publisher: Scholars Journal Publishing House
language: en
publication name: International Journal for Innovation Education and Research
issn: 2411-2933
copyright: Copyrights for articles published in IJIER journals are retained by the authors, with first publication rights granted to the journal. The journal/publisher is not responsible for subsequent uses of the work. It is the author's responsibility to bring an infringement action if so desired by the author for more visit Copyright & License.
items: What Are the Possible Futures of Interdisciplinary Research in China?
items: Scientific Revolutions as Categorical Transformations:Rationality, Structural Invariance, and the Evolution of Knowledge
items: Perception of producer satisfaction and the effect of agricultural financing models implemented by decentralized financial systems in Northern Benin
items: The Impact of Metacognition on The Academic Performance of Medical Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial
items: The Right of Privacy in the Digital Age
items: Factors Influencing Student Retention in a Distance University in Mexico: A Case Study from the Students' Perspective
items: Cognitive Development in A Creative Environment – Online Escape Rooms for Physics Classes
items: The Moderating Effect of Change Management Adoption on Senior Management Support and Customer Service Delivery for IT Projects in the Public Sector
items: Learning through Active Participation and Collaborative Thinking – The Sokoloff Method in Practice
items: Nurses' Role In Reproductive Planning In A City In The Interior Of Minas Gerais, Brazil
items: Navigating the Fake News Environment: Enhancing Media Literacy in the Digital Age
items: Classroom-Based Action Research: Facilitating a Robust Model of Teacher Professionalism
items: Acquisition of experimental chemistry skills with the use of virtual laboratory simulations
items: Prevalence of vulnerability to depression among healthcare workers in Kiambu level 5 Hospital, Kenya
items: Stress and Work Performance among Administration Police Officers at Police headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
items: Effectiveness of Lean Construction Principles on Project Efficiency in Central Jordan's Construction Projects
items: Relationship between relatedness satisfaction and vulnerability to depression among healthcare workers in Kiambu level 5 Hospital, Kenya
items: Transformer-Based 3D Object Detection
items: Key lifelong competences
items: A Residual-Based Numerical Viscosity Regularization Approach for Higher-order Finite Volume Discretization of Scalar Hyperbolic Conservation Laws
items: Port logistics viability analysis
items: Android-based Mobile Flower Trading Applet Design
items: UAV Logistics Technology: Challenges and Prospects
items: People with disabilities and the context of inclusion in distance learning undergraduate courses
items: Influence Of Principals’ Leadership Practices on Collaborative School Culture in Public Secondary Schools in Tiaty East and Tiaty West Sub-Counties, Kenya.

What Are the Possible Futures of Interdisciplinary Research in China?
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: interdisciplinary science department, interdisciplinary research, STEM, Chinese model The global interdisciplinary research is challenging by multi-factors. In November 29, 2020, the National Natural Science Foundation of China officially established a new “Interdisciplinary Science Department” (ISD). As a "Chinese model" for scientific research, the organizational innovation of the ISD has been highly prioritized. Two year later, the ISD has achieved preliminary success. However, some problems remain, typified by the stagnation of interdisciplinary research due to the absence of systematic national support. In order to explore the possible futures of interdisciplinary research in China and, more importantly, to respond to the global challenges of interdisciplinary research, four actions beyond ISD are discussed.
subject: Research Articles
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subject: interdisciplinary science department
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subject: interdisciplinary research
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subject: STEM
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subject: Chinese model
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creator: Rongzhen Gu
creator: Xiaofan Liu
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Rongzhen Gu, Xiaofan Liu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-25
publication date: 2026-03-25
starting page: 10
ending page: 21
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss3.4284

Scientific Revolutions as Categorical Transformations:Rationality, Structural Invariance, and the Evolution of Knowledge
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: scientific Revolutions, category theory, structural Invariance, evolution of knowledge Philosophical accounts of scientific theory change face a persistent dilemma: how can episodes of radical conceptual transformation remain rationally constrained? Kuhnian paradigms emphasize rupture but lack formal criteria for tracking structural continuity, while structural realism preserves continuity at the cost of leaving transformation itself unexplained. Existing approaches offer theories of comparison, but not theories of transformation. This paper develops a categorical reconstruction of scientific theory change that resolves this impasse. Scientific theories are modeled as structured objects and inter-theoretic transitions as morphisms governed by compositional and invariance constraints. Revolutionary change is thereby reconceived as structured reconfiguration rather than epistemic breakdown. This framework provides precise criteria for theory identity, structural continuity, and rational comparability across conceptual change. By shifting explanatory priority from semantic content to morphic structure, the categorical perspective reconceives scientific rationality as coherence under transformation. Scientific knowledge emerges not as static representation but as structured evolution governed by morphic constraints.
subject: Research Articles
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subject: scientific Revolutions
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subject: category theory
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subject: structural Invariance
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subject: evolution of knowledge
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creator: Alexander Wang
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Dr. Tong Wang (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-25
publication date: 2026-03-25
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol14.iss1.4293

Perception of producer satisfaction and the effect of agricultural financing models implemented by decentralized financial systems in Northern Benin
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: Perceptions, Agricultural financing models, DeFi, Northern Benin Decentralized Finance (DeFi) operating in Benin are essential for financing the agricultural sector and for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. This research contributes to the debate on the effectiveness of agricultural financing models proposed by DeFi in Northern Benin. Two theoretical approaches are mobilized to assess farmers’ perceptions : Triandis’ interpersonal behaviour model (1979) and the balanced incomplete block design method for analyzing farmers’ choices. A total of 585 farmers were surveyed, including 385 financing beneficiaries, using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed with R version 4.3.0 and RStudio version 2022.02.0. The results highlight a preference for individual financing models (61.26%) over group-based models (38,74%), as they better meet the immediate needs of farmers. Regarding the impact of financing models on agricultural factors of production, farmers acknowledge the positive effect of individual financing on the purchase of inputs and equipment, but criticize the inability of group financing models to stimulate overall productivity and land expansion. The overall perception of support systems implemented after financing is negative, as they remain disconnected from farmer’s real needs. It therefore appears that while financing models satisfy beneficiaries in terms of immediate operational aspects (inputs, equipment, financial needs), and they fail to address structural expectations such as productivity growth and farmland expansion
subject: Research Articles
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subject: Perceptions
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subject: Agricultural financing models
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subject: DeFi
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subject: Northern Benin
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creator: Dramane SALAMI
creator: Souléïmane A. ADEKAMBI
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Dramane SALAMI, Souléïmane A. ADEKAMBI (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-25
publication date: 2026-03-25
starting page: 13
ending page: 33
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss4.4287

The Impact of Metacognition on The Academic Performance of Medical Students: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: Metacognition, executive function, medical education, academic performance Metacognition is the ability to self-regulate and monitor cognitive processes by reflecting on one’s own knowledge. When conceived as a tool to facilitate learning, it should be associated with the principles of andragogy. This study analyzes the impact of metacognition on learning using different teaching methodologies. Participants were divided into four groups of six individuals: active methodology (AM); traditional methodology (TM); active methodology + metacognition (AM+M); traditional methodology + metacognition (TM+M). Each group attended in-person classes, with or without metacognition depending on the group. Learning retention was assessed through objective tests after 30, 60 days, and six months.
subject: Research Articles
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subject: Metacognition
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subject: executive function
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subject: medical education
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subject: academic performance
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creator: Talita de Carvalho Gomes
creator: Camille Stephani Baccarin
creator: Júlio César Claudino dos Santos
creator: Camila Albuquerque Melo de Carvalho
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Talita, Camille Stephani Baccarin, Julio, Camila (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-25
publication date: 2026-03-25
starting page: 1
ending page: 9
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss3.4283

The Right of Privacy in the Digital Age
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: children’s privacy, Digital Age, ICCPR, parents Living in modern society, we are profiled. We accept the necessity to hand over intimate details about ourselves to proper authorities and presume they will keep this information secure-only to be used under the most egregious cases with legal justifications. Parents provide governments with information about their children to obtain necessary services, such as health care. We reciprocate the forfeiture of our intimate details by accepting the fine print on every form we sign-or button we press. In doing so, we enable secondhand trading of our personal information, exponentially increasing the likelihood that our data will be utilized for illegitimate purposes. Often without our awareness or consent, detection devices track our movements, our preferences, and any information they are capable of mining from our digital existence. This data is used to manipulate us, rob from us, and engage in prejudice against us-at times legally. We are stalked by algorithms that profile all of us. This is not a dystopian outlook on the future or paranoia. This is present day reality, whereby we live in a data-driven society with ubiquitous corruption that enables a small number of individuals to transgress a destitute mass of phone and internet media users.
subject: Research Articles
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subject: children’s privacy
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subject: Digital Age
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subject: ICCPR
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subject: parents
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creator: Jinan Al Toufaily
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Jinan Al Toufaily (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2026-03-25
publication date: 2026-03-25
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss4.4279

Factors Influencing Student Retention in a Distance University in Mexico: A Case Study from the Students' Perspective
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: Student Retention, Distance Education, Higher Education, Drop out, Nontraditional Students This research focuses on the analysis of the academic and socioeconomic factors involved in student retention. The study was conducted using a mixed approach that combines quantitative and qualitative methods, with a non-experimental design and exploratory scope. The aim was to identify the factors that have the most significant impact on the retention of students in the Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration and Management at the Universidad Abierta y a Distancia de México. For this purpose, a questionnaire was applied to students enrolled in the educational program. The results obtained from this survey indicated that the most significant factors contributing to student retention are external to the educational institution itself. These factors include the student's motivation, expectations, work, and personal context. Additionally, the emotional state of the student has been found to have a substantial impact on their academic performance. The research concludes that in order to enhance retention rates, the University must adopt a comprehensive approach that addresses not only academic factors but also psychological and personal factors that encompass the students' environment. To this end, the implementation of a comprehensive student support website has been recommended, encompassing psychological guidance to enhance motivation, augment technological skills, and facilitate effective time management. This initiative is designed to assist students in achieving a healthy balance between their academic, professional, and personal endeavors.
subject: Journal Articles
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subject: Student Retention
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subject: Distance Education
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subject: Higher Education
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subject: Drop out
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subject: Nontraditional Students
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creator: Emmanuel Magallanes Ulloa
creator: Analí Melo Vazquez
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Emmanuel Magallanes Ulloa, Analí Melo Vazquez (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-07-28
publication date: 2025-07-28
starting page: 13
ending page: 24
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss2.4252

Cognitive Development in A Creative Environment – Online Escape Rooms for Physics Classes
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: physics education, online escape room, Genially, gamification, playful learning, cognitive development, active learning, action-oriented learning, professional methodology, guide Our paper examines the pedagogical possibilities and methodological implications of online escape rooms created on the Genially platform for use in physics lessons. I will present the opportunities offered by Genially as an interactive presentation tool, research supporting the effectiveness of escape rooms in the classroom, and provide detailed methodological guidance for designing and implementing online escape rooms tailored to the topics of physics. My goal is to show how elements of gamification can be integrated into physics education to increase student motivation, deepen conceptual understanding, and develop problem-solving skills.
subject: Research Articles
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subject: physics education
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subject: online escape room
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subject: Genially
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subject: gamification
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subject: playful learning
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subject: cognitive development
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subject: active learning
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subject: action-oriented learning
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subject: professional methodology
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subject: guide
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creator: Réka Bencsik
creator: Dorottya Schnider
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Réka Bencsik, Dr. Dorottya Schnider (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-07-28
publication date: 2025-07-28
starting page: 50
ending page: 71
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss2.4266

The Moderating Effect of Change Management Adoption on Senior Management Support and Customer Service Delivery for IT Projects in the Public Sector
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: Moderating effect, Senior management support, Change management adoption, Customer service delivery, IT benefits Implementation of IT projects in the public sector continues to face significant challenges primarily due to lack of senior management support and resistance to change (Ahmed & Lodhi, 2022). Due to the limited research in this domain coupled with the high failure rates of public sector IT projects, the discussion still continues on the impact of senior management support on the successful implementation of IT projects (Ahmed et al., 2021). This research therefore sought to examine the relationship between senior management support for major IT projects, change management adoption and the benefits realized from the IT project in form customer service delivery within the public sector in Kenya. The research adopted a quantitative research methodology. Primary data was collected from 309 public organization in Kenya and analyzed. The Pearson's bi-variate correlation results revealed that senior management support and customer service delivery had a significantly moderate correlation. Additionally, change management and customer service delivery after an IT project implementation had a significant, strong positive correlation. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between senior management support and change management adoption. The regression results revealed that change management moderated the effect of senior management support on customer service delivery as a realized benefit from IT investments. These results were consistent with findings from related previous work done by researchers. The research also found the moderating effect of change management adoption on senior management support with the resultant improvement in service delivery to the public. Arising from these therefore, most public sector organizations (96.7%) having been identified as public service driven stood to ben…
subject: Research Articles
  topic: section
subject: Moderating effect
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subject: Senior management support
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subject: Change management adoption
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subject: Customer service delivery
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subject: IT benefits
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creator: Fredrick Bitta
creator: Robert Oboko
creator: Christopher Chepken
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Fredrick Bitta, Prof. Robert Oboko, Prof. Christopher Chepken (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-07-28
publication date: 2025-07-28
starting page: 30
ending page: 49
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss2.4265

Learning through Active Participation and Collaborative Thinking – The Sokoloff Method in Practice
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description: Section: Working Paper Keywords: Education, Sokoloff's method, Inquiry-Based Learning In this article, we present a method—developed by David Sokoloff—that simultaneously supports maintaining students’ attention and motivation, while also promoting a deeper understanding of physical phenomena. Although Sokoloff originally applied the method at the college level, we adapt and demonstrate its use in secondary and primary school settings. In addition, we share a selection of experiments along with accompanying worksheets and teacher guides tailored to the method.
subject: Working Paper
  topic: section
subject: Education
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subject: Sokoloff's method
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subject: Inquiry-Based Learning
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creator: Tamara Fekete-Nagy
creator: Anikó Schramek
creator: Klára Teodóra Baranyai
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Tamara Fekete-Nagy, Anikó Schramek, Klára Teodóra Baranyai (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-07-28
publication date: 2025-07-28
starting page: 25
ending page: 29
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss2.4261

Nurses' Role In Reproductive Planning In A City In The Interior Of Minas Gerais, Brazil
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: Nurse, Reproductive planning, Primary care The Institute for Applied Economic Research states that reproductive planning involves various actions that will help individuals who intend to build a family, defining the most appropriate time for this and the ideal interval between pregnancies. There are currently various contraceptive methods available in Brazil's Unified Health System, aimed at both men and women. Although nursing professionals play an important role in reproductive planning, there are weaknesses in their work. With this in mind, the aim of this study was to identify the role of nurses in reproductive planning within the scope of the Family Health Strategy. This is a descriptive, quantitative-qualitative study carried out with nurses working in Family Health units in a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. For data collection, a semi-structured interview was carried out which allowed for the collection of socio-demographic information about the participants and addressed issues related to reproductive planning. Five nurses took part in the study, most of whom were female and aged between 25 and 30. Most of the participants had a postgraduate degree, and there was a prevalence of between 1 and 3 years working in the field. Three categories emerged from this study: 1) Knowledge and health promotion activities; 2) Nursing consultations; 3) Challenges in reproductive planning. In view of this, it can be seen that in the nurses' work, the main actions aimed at reproductive planning are lectures, aimed mainly at adolescents. Nurses are unaware of some of the contraceptive methods available in the Unified Health System. Furthermore, the population's lack of knowledge is one of the main factors hindering nurses' work on the subject. Although there are difficulties, most of the participants showed that they were prepared to carry out a nursing consultation focused on reproductive planning. In view of the above, …
subject: Research Articles
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subject: Nurse
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subject: Reproductive planning
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subject: Primary care
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creator: Nariman de Felicio Bortucan Lenza
creator: Mariany Sthefanny Valeriano
creator: Stéfany Aparecida Carvalho Oliveira
creator: Elexandra Helena Bernardes Queiroz
creator: Amanda Aparecida Borges
creator: Camilla Borges Lopes Souza
creator: Mateus Goulart Alves
creator: Iácara Santos Barbosa Oliveira
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Nariman de Felicio Bortucan Lenza, Mariany Sthefanny Valeriano, Stéfany Aparecida Carvalho Oliveira, Elexandra Helena Bernardes Queiroz, Amanda Aparecida Borges, Camilla Borges Lopes Souza, Mateus Goulart Alves, Iácara Santos Barbosa Oliveira (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-07-28
publication date: 2025-07-28
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss2.4251

Navigating the Fake News Environment: Enhancing Media Literacy in the Digital Age
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: Fake News, Media Literacy, Misinformation, Digital Media, Critical Thinking The proliferation of fake news in our time presents a major challenge to public discourse and informed decision-making. As social media platforms expose individuals to vast amounts of information, distinguishing between credible content and misinformation has become increasingly difficult. This paper examines the mechanisms that facilitate the spread of fake news, including clickbait headlines and emotional manipulation, which exploit cognitive biases and contribute to the virality of misleading narratives. Emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced media literacy, the study advocates for educational initiatives that equip individuals with critical thinking skills to assess information sources effectively. By fostering media literacy, societies can strengthen resilience against misinformation, promote trust in reliable sources, and support evidence-based decision-making in an increasingly complex information landscape.
subject: Journal Articles
  topic: section
subject: Fake News
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subject: Media Literacy
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subject: Misinformation
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subject: Digital Media
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subject: Critical Thinking
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creator: Tiegue Vieira Rodrigues
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Tiegue Vieira Rodrigues https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-04-08
publication date: 2025-04-08
starting page: 18
ending page: 39
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss1.4249

Classroom-Based Action Research: Facilitating a Robust Model of Teacher Professionalism
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: classroom-based action research, robust professionalism, professional standards, action research approach This paper highlights facilitating a robust sustainable model of teacher professionalism in enhancing teaching practices and contributing to educational improvement through classroom-based action research. It provides a comprehensive exploration of classroom-based action research, examining its enhanced connotations and elucidating its profound significance for teacher professional development. Typical and practical examples of research conducted by teachers were used to illustrate how classroom-based action research informs and enhances teachers' practices. Additionally, it delves into the various types of action research approaches typically adopted by classroom teachers, offering real-world instances to exemplify the viable methodologies. The synthesis of teacher-driven, context-driven, and data-driven research activities underscores their pivotal role in enhancing teaching practices and fostering student learning.
subject: Journal Articles
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subject: classroom-based action research
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subject: robust professionalism
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subject: professional standards
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subject: action research approach
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creator: Mingchu Luo
creator: Nancy Albrecht
creator: Qiting Liu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Mingchu Luo, Nancy Albrecht, Qiting Liu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-04-08
publication date: 2025-04-08
starting page: 40
ending page: 50
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss1.4250

Acquisition of experimental chemistry skills with the use of virtual laboratory simulations
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: Higher Education, foundation year, virtual laboratory, Titration The acquisition of laboratory skills is an essential aspect of any Biological Science degree. Access to the physical laboratory has been limited in recent years and as such alternative provision was necessary to ensure students learn these essential skills. This study focusses on the provision of virtual materials in the teaching and learning of the specific technique of acid-base titration on a Life Sciences foundation year chemistry module. To assess the efficacy of this alternative provision is in maintaining the acquisition of students’ experimental skills, worksheet outcomes were compared when students performed a titration themselves in the laboratory or virtually, using a Labster laboratory simulation. Student opinions of the virtual resources were generally positive, although perception of the utility of these virtual resources in student confidence to perform the experiment for real was lower for online only students. This study demonstrates that the use of virtual materials successfully supported student understanding of the technique of acid-base titration, with comparable worksheet scores between online and in person cohorts. However, the reduction in confidence levels in online students should be noted, highlighting the importance of providing a range of materials to support student learning; including performing physical experiments to acquire essential scientific laboratory skills and increasing confidence.
subject: Journal Articles
  topic: section
subject: Higher Education
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subject: foundation year
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subject: virtual laboratory
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subject: Titration
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creator: Victoria Louise Allen-Baume
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Victoria Louise Allen-Baume https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-04-08
publication date: 2025-04-08
starting page: 1
ending page: 17
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol13.iss1.4225

Prevalence of vulnerability to depression among healthcare workers in Kiambu level 5 Hospital, Kenya
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: mental health support, healthcare workers, depression, psychological needs, Kiambu Level 5 Hospital This study aimed to establish the preference of vulnerability to depression among healthcare workers in Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, Kenya. Guided by Basic Psychological Needs theory and self-determination theories, a convergent research approach was adopted, employing both ex post facto research design for quantitative data and phenomenological research design for qualitative data. A total of 146 healthcare workers participated in the study. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires, while qualitative data were gathered through interview schedules. The results indicated a high prevalence of vulnerability to depression among the participants. Out of 144 healthcare workers who participated in this study, 1.4% reported experiencing normal ups and downs, 22.2% showed mild mood disturbances, 33.3% were classified as having borderline clinical depression, 38.2% experienced moderate depression, and 4.9% were found to be severely depressed. These findings call for immediate action to enhance mental health support for healthcare workers. It is essential to develop and implement targeted interventions that address their psychological needs and foster a healthier work environment. By recognizing and responding to the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers, stakeholders can facilitate resilience among this crucial workforce, ultimately ensuring better care for patients and a healthier workplace culture.
subject: Journal Articles
  topic: section
subject: mental health support
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subject: healthcare workers
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subject: depression
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subject: psychological needs
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subject: Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
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creator: Joseph Mullingah Maingi
creator: Mokua Gilbert Maroko
creator: Jane Gathoni Nyutu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Joseph Mullingah Maingi, Dr Mokua Gilbert Maroko, Dr Jane Gathoni Nyutu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-03-25
publication date: 2025-03-25
starting page: 62
ending page: 71
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss4.4236

Stress and Work Performance among Administration Police Officers at Police headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: Administration Police, psychological factors, work performance, stress management, wellness programs This study investigated the relationship between stress and work performance among Administration Police Officers stationed at the Nairobi Police Headquarters in Kenya. Employing a descriptive research design, the study was underpinned by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the Cognitive Activation Theory of Stress theories, facilitating an analysis of psychological distress and its effects on occupational efficacy. The participants were randomly selected in a sample size of 169 respondents. Data was collected primarily using structured questionnaires. Findings reveal a significant concern regarding work-related stress, with 35.5% of officers reporting fatigue, 32.0% expressing dissatisfaction with work allocation, and 34.3% indicating inadequate time for personal activities. Notably, 39.6% attributed their diminished performance to work overload, while correlation analysis identified a weak positive relationship between work stress and performance (r = .164, p = .033), suggesting that higher levels of stress may marginally correspond with improved performance. These findings highlight an urgent need for strategic interventions within the national police force, including comprehensive wellness programs focused on stress management and enhanced communication strategies.
subject: Journal Articles
  topic: section
subject: Administration Police
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subject: psychological factors
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subject: work performance
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subject: stress management
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subject: wellness programs
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creator: Centrine Sophy Wasike
creator: Mokua Gilbert Maroko
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Centrine Sophy Wasike, Dr Mokua Gilbert Maroko https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-03-25
publication date: 2025-03-25
starting page: 38
ending page: 47
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss4.4234

Effectiveness of Lean Construction Principles on Project Efficiency in Central Jordan's Construction Projects
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: Lean Construction Principles, Project Efficiency, Project Management, Jordan Purpose – Clarifying and measuring the effectiveness of flexible construction principles on project efficiency in construction projects in central Jordan. Design/methodology/approach – This study is considered one of the quantitative studies that provide a numerical explanation to prove the effectiveness of lean construction principles in project efficiency in construction projects in central Jordan. The study sample was selected randomly from a homogeneous community of consultants and contractors who hold engineering membership from the Jordan Engineers Association. Results– The results indicated that the comprehensive application of the principles of flexible construction (value definition, value stream mapping, flow creation, pull instead of push, and Pursuit of Perfection) leads to improvements in the level of efficiency in construction projects in central Jordan. Originality/Value - This research highlights the research gap related to the application of flexible construction principles by the construction sector and reveals the concepts related to project efficiency. In addition, this research is considered one of the few studies that studied the extent to which the Jordanian construction sector applies flexible construction principles and its effectiveness in improving project efficiency.
subject: Research Articles
  topic: section
subject: Lean Construction Principles
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subject: Project Efficiency
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subject: Project Management
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subject: Jordan
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creator: Hanan Al-Edwan
creator: Mohamad Al-Adwan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Hanan Abdelrahman Al-Edwan , Mohamad Al-Adwan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-03-25
publication date: 2025-03-25
starting page: 6
ending page: 37
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss4.4233

Relationship between relatedness satisfaction and vulnerability to depression among healthcare workers in Kiambu level 5 Hospital, Kenya
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: mental health, healthcare professionals, depression, social support, work-family conflict The mental health of healthcare professionals has become an increasingly pressing concern, particularly in high-stress environments where exposure to traumatic events is frequent. This study aimed to establish the relationship between relatedness satisfaction and vulnerability to depression among healthcare workers in Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, Kenya. Guided by Basic Psychological Needs theory and self-determination theories, a convergent research approach was adopted, employing both ex post facto research design for quantitative data and phenomenological research design for qualitative data. A total of 146 healthcare workers participated in the study. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires, while qualitative data were gathered through interview schedules. The results indicated a weak positive correlation (r = 0.072, p = 0.389) between relatedness needs satisfaction and levels of depression, suggesting that as the satisfaction of relatedness needs increases, the severity of depression tends to increase slightly. The findings revealed a significant proportion of healthcare workers reported various levels of depressive symptoms, with those dissatisfied with social support being particularly vulnerable. Specifically, 73% of these individuals experienced mild mood disturbances or higher, and none of the participants lacking satisfactory social support reported normal mood fluctuations, indicating a complete absence of emotional stability. The study also highlighted strong negative emotional outcomes among those with inadequate social support and poor interpersonal connections, with higher rates of moderate (38.5%) and severe (7.7%) depression symptoms among those unhappy with their social environment. Conversely, while some participants who experienced good connectedness reported better mood outcomes, a substantial portion still face…
subject: Journal Articles
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subject: mental health
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subject: healthcare professionals
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subject: depression
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subject: social support
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subject: work-family conflict
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creator: Joseph Mullingah Maingi
creator: Mokua Gilbert Maroko
creator: Jane Gathoni Nyutu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Joseph Mullingah Maingi, Dr Mokua Gilbert Maroko, Dr Jane Gathoni Nyutu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-03-25
publication date: 2025-03-25
starting page: 48
ending page: 61
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss4.4235

Transformer-Based 3D Object Detection
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: Transformer, Object Detection, Computer Vision, Point Cloud, Self-Attention Mechanism This paper mainly studies object detection methods based on Transformer. Transformer, as a natural language processing technology, is widely used in computer vision tasks such as image classification and object detection. This paper introduces an object detection method based on scale point cloud Transformer, which provides a new research direction for object detection in the future.
subject: Research Articles
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subject: Transformer
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subject: Object Detection
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subject: Computer Vision
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subject: Point Cloud
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subject: Self-Attention Mechanism
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creator: Jiayin Li
creator: Yixin Ma
creator: Jiagu Pan
creator: Xing Xu
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Jiayin Li, Yixin Ma, Jiagu Pan, Xing Xu https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2025-03-25
publication date: 2025-03-25
starting page: 1
ending page: 5
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss4.4220

Key lifelong competences
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: Key competences, EFL curriculum, Teachers, Perceptions, Integration of competences, State schools, Greece The study aims to explore the familiarity of EFL teachers with the concept of key lifelong competences and examines their preparedness in integrating them in their classes in Greek schools. Quantitative research was carried out using a questionnaire (N=95) comprising in total 15 questions and exploring aspects such as the EFL teachers’ perceptions of the FL curriculum, their familiarity with the concept of key competences and their preparedness to integrate them in their teaching practice along with potential barriers they face and solutions in coping with them. The data from the questionnaire was processed using descriptive and inferential statistics and revealed that almost half of the teachers are aware of the term competence and to a considerable extent prepared to integrate key competences in their teaching context. The EFL teachers are adequately aware of multilingual competence and are highly prepared to integrate it in their classes, given the distinct emphasis placed on multilingualism in Greece. On the contrary, competences such as entrepreneurship, and citizenship are the least known to teachers. It should be noted that the EFL teachers identify barriers in implementing all competences which indicates that focused training on promoting a gradual complete immersion of the entire educational system in the principles of key competences should be considered.
subject: Journal Articles
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subject: Key competences
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subject: EFL curriculum
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subject: Teachers
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subject: Perceptions
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subject: Integration of competences
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subject: State schools
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subject: Greece
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creator: Dora Chostelidou
creator: Athina Karakasidou
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Dora Chostelidou, Athina Karakasidou https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-09-02
publication date: 2024-09-02
starting page: 1
ending page: 21
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss3.4195

A Residual-Based Numerical Viscosity Regularization Approach for Higher-order Finite Volume Discretization of Scalar Hyperbolic Conservation Laws
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: Space-time finite volume, space-time control volume, space-time discretization error, consistent higher-order accuracy, domain of dependence, flux integral, space-time residual error, equation error expansion, nonphysical oscillations A Space-time finite volume method is utilized to construct a parameterized family of two-step explicit higher-order schemes for scalar hyperbolic conservation laws. Utilizing a local space-time expansion of the flux-integral form of the equation error, generalized quadratures of local grid functions of the solution and the associated local source term are formulated to couple grid points within the domains of dependence and influence of new updates about the centroid of each space-time control volume. Optimal quadrature parameters for the discretization are then determined through a minimization of the error expansion to account for local space-time fluxes to all neighboring mesh points within the computational domain. % Hence, a more accurate space-time descriptions of the leading numerical viscosity coefficients in the residual errors are then characterized based on the space-time coupling of the desired set of mesh points utilized in the discretization about the centroid. Consequently, the quadrature weights and the time step sizes are optimized to control and regularize the residual errors to minimize nonphysical oscillations. Numerical experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of the discretization method in minimizing the associated nonphysical oscillations in numerical solutions.
subject: Journal Articles
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subject: Space-time finite volume
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subject: space-time control volume
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subject: space-time discretization error
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subject: consistent higher-order accuracy
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subject: domain of dependence
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subject: flux integral
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subject: space-time residual error
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subject: equation error expansion
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subject: nonphysical oscillations
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creator: Yaw Kyei
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Yaw Kyei https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-09-02
publication date: 2024-09-02
starting page: 22
ending page: 53
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss3.4229

Port logistics viability analysis
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: Port Logistics Viability, AHP, Benin, Autonomous Port of Cotonou This article aims to perform the logistic viability analysis of PAC for West Africa using the AHP multicriteria method. This port contributes largely in the country's economy through customs and tax revenues, the formation of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and also in international trade. Four criteria (quality of infrastructure and services, equipment productivity, and logistics cost of cargo) were modeled. With the result, the port infrastructure criterion is most important, followed by the port equipment criterion. Showing the importance of each port logistics viability criterion (infrastructure, service, equipment, cost), the alternative long-term logistics viability is preferable to the medium-term and short-term. The application of the AHP shows in its result that for long-term port logistics viability, it is preferable to invest more in modern and quality infrastructure and equipment.
subject: Journal Articles
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subject: Port Logistics Viability
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subject: AHP
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subject: Benin
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subject: Autonomous Port of Cotonou
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creator: Alphonse Hounsounou
creator: Hito Braga de Moraes
creator: Maamar El Robrini
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 Alphonse Hounsounou, Hito Braga de Moraes, Maamar El Robrini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0
date: 2021-10-01
publication date: 2021-10-01
starting page: 34
ending page: 50
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol9.iss10.3410

Android-based Mobile Flower Trading Applet Design
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: WeChat applet, applet coding, flower trading, visual programming The flower trading applet mainly uses JavaScript language for page editing, and the finished product is produced through the Tencent cloud applet micro-match functions. The system is divided into two parts of merchants and consumers, compared with the products on the markets ,the functions are richer, and in addition to providing normal flower trading services, it also contains functions such as flower arrangement and sharing, flower raising tutorials, etc., which basically realizes the overall management of flower services. The applet aims to provide one-stop service for users to buy flowers and grow flowers by providing more perfect services for businesses and consumers where users are located.
subject: Research Articles
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subject: WeChat applet
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subject: applet coding
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subject: flower trading
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subject: visual programming
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creator: Tianduo Wang
creator: Yujin Zhang
creator: Lihua Gong
creator: Yiwei Shen
creator: Xiaoxiong Wu
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Tianduo Wang, Yujin Zhang, Lihua Gong, Yiwei Shen https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-05-09
publication date: 2024-05-09
starting page: 8
ending page: 16
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss2.4218

UAV Logistics Technology: Challenges and Prospects
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description: Section: Research Articles Keywords: Drone logistics, Distribution technology, Development status, Application prospect With the vigorous development of e-commerce, the field of logistics distribution is facing more and more challenges. In order to meet the growing demand for delivery and enhance the shopping experience of consumers, drone logistics technology has gradually attracted attention. In recent years, drone technology has made great progress in the field of logistics distribution. However, its development still faces many challenges. These include the lack of technological maturity, legal and regulatory restrictions, security and other issues. At the same time, drones flying in urban environments need to overcome many obstacles, such as air traffic control and ground obstacles. Despite the challenges, the application prospects of drone logistics technology are still broad. Especially in the field of end-city delivery, drones can break through the limitations of traditional delivery methods, improve delivery efficiency and reduce costs. Through the comprehensive utilization of distribution resources such as drones and vehicles, the optimization and coordination of distribution networks are expected to further promote the development of the logistics industry. The future research direction will focus on the precision delivery of UAV logistics, the optimization of logistics supply chain and the collaborative application of multiple distribution methods. In view of the existing problems, this paper puts forward some improvement suggestions, including strengthening technology research and development, improving relevant laws and regulations, and improving flight safety. At the same time, future research should pay more attention to the collaborative operation of drones and other distribution methods, as well as the application exploration in specific scenarios, so as to provide effective support for the further development of UAV logistics technology.
subject: Research Articles
  topic: section
subject: Drone logistics
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subject: Distribution technology
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subject: Development status
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subject: Application prospect
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creator: Wenjie Wang
creator: Yujin Zhang
creator: Yiyang Zhang
creator: Yuhan Jiang
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Wenjie Wang, Yujin Zhang, Yiyang Zhang, Yuhan Jiang https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2024-05-09
publication date: 2024-05-09
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol12.iss2.4217

People with disabilities and the context of inclusion in distance learning undergraduate courses
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description: Section: Journal Articles Keywords: Distance Education, Disabled Students, Inclusive Education Distance Education had significant advances in recent years in the country. Thus, it is of great importance to investigate the current scenario of students with disabilities in Higher Education in this type of education. In this context, the present study addresses the process of inclusion of people with disabilities in distance learning undergraduate courses in public and private institutions in the metropolitan region of São Luís/MA, specifically, in the municipalities of São Luís, São José de Ribamar, Raposa and Paço do Lumiar. Preliminary findings indicate that these institutions need to have in their actions and services, qualified human resources, accessibility in information and communication, among others, so that people with disabilities can insert themselves, learn and conclude their courses.
subject: Journal Articles
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subject: Distance Education
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subject: Disabled Students
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subject: Inclusive Education
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creator: Paula Estrela da Silva Nunes
creator: Thelma Helena Costa Chahini
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 Paula Estrela da Silva Nunes, Thelma Helena Costa Chahini https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2022-09-01
publication date: 2022-09-01
starting page: 448
ending page: 457
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol10.iss9.3928

Influence Of Principals’ Leadership Practices on Collaborative School Culture in Public Secondary Schools in Tiaty East and Tiaty West Sub-Counties, Kenya.
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description: Section: Thesis Keywords: motivation, decision making, communication, mentorship, collaboration An ideal collaborative school culture in the two sub-counties should entail teacher’s collaboration, teacher’s involvements in decision-making practices, effective open communication and high teacher motivation. The current situation in Tiaty East and Tiaty West sub counties is that the area is plagued by poverty and frequent banditry, this has made the school environment in the areas to be hostile and the safety of both the learner and the teacher is not assured. A hostile school culture of collaboration can cause the problem of poor performance to persist since there are no harmonious relations among teachers, and teachers work in isolation. As a result, the principals’ task is to create an enabling school climate towards the creation of a collaborative culture of the school. The purpose of this study was to find out influence of school principals’ leadership practices on collaborative school culture in public secondary schools in Tiaty East and Tiaty west sub-counties. The objectives of this study were : to determine influence of principals’ mentorship practices on collaborative school culture and to establish how principals’ communication practices influence collaborative school culture. The research approach was the qualitative research and a cross-cultural study design with two cases and multiple units of analysis within each case. This study was grounded on the perspective that valuable insights about the issue of principal leadership practices and collaborative school culture can be obtained from a target population of 77 comprising of principals (1), teachers (156), support staff (276) and student leaders (328). A sample of 161 respondents; 1 principals, 31 teachers, 56 support staff and 64 student leaders was selected using purposeful sampling. The main instrument for primary data collection was use of interview schedules for principals, teachers and support sta…
subject: Thesis
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subject: motivation
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subject: decision making
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subject: communication
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subject: mentorship
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subject: collaboration
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creator: Kibata Peter Karo
creator: Gilbert Nyakundi
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 Kibata Peter Karo, DR. Gilbert Nyakundi https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
date: 2023-12-01
publication date: 2023-12-01
starting page: 53
ending page: 69
doi: 10.31686/ijier.vol11.iss12.4171