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Chebyshev polynomials have unique properties that place them in a class of functions that are highly efficient in the approximation of non-linear functions. Machine learning techniques are being applied to solve complex non-linear problems in the financial markets where there is a proliferation of financial products. The techniques for valuing diverse portfolios of these products can be time consuming and expensive. Formal research has been conducted to determine how machine learning can...

This study aims to provide a brief overview of four regional climate model (RCM) estimations for (Daily, Monthly, Seasonal, and Annual) averaged precipitation over the Wadi Chemora Basin in northeastern Algeria for the historical period (1970–2005) and future forecasts (2006–2100). Data from seven ground stations were compared to data from four RCMs: RCA4 driven by ICHEC-EC-EARTH and NOAA-GFDL-GFDL-ESM2M from MENA-CORDEX domain with intermediate resolution (25 km, 0.22°) and ALADIN and...

The main intent of this study is to examine if secondary education in Somalia, particularly in Puntland, meets both as a transition between primary and tertiary education and agreed quality indicators such as access/enrolment, retention, and transition. That could be attributed to elements such as funding, teacher preparation programs, student-teacher ratio, class-teacher ratio, or educational facilities, and both direct and indirect costs of secondary education were the main topics of the...

The study determined the influence of peer factors on pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools in Tindiret Sub-County. The research was a descriptive survey design. The study targeted 100 public primary schools with target respondents 500 teachers from these 100 public primary schools. The study utilised a simple random sampling technique for teachers while head teachers and civil society organisations stratified sampling was used. A structured questionnaire was used as a data...

Recognition has been given to patient safety and healthcare quality as central components of a functional health system which has resulted in increased advocacy for elaborate patient safety content in education and training programmes for health professionals. The World Health Organisation's patient safety curriculum is an evidence-based framework that provides a valuable resource for the training of healthcare professionals in enhancing patient safety. Other international organisations have...

Plant taxonomy includes the identification, description, and classification of plants at the level of species or other taxa. This study aims to analyze the views of university teachers on plant taxonomy and its teaching, the causes of the shortage of plant taxonomists, and the challenges encountered by students in learning plant taxonomy. University teachers in Morocco (n = 24) responded to a survey consisting of fixed and open-ended questions. The data was analyzed by inductive and...

The African turquoise killifish is an exciting new vertebrate model for aging studies. A significant challenge for any model organism is the control over its diet in space and time. To address this challenge, we created an automated and networked fish feeding system. Our automated feeder is designed to be open-source, easily transferable, and built from widely available components. Compared to manual feeding, our automated system is highly precise and flexible. As a proof of concept for the...

Yellow rust and heat stress adversatively impact the growth and production of bread wheat in particular under rising adverse environmental conditions. Stability of grain yield is a pivotal purpose of plant breeders to improve wheat production and ensure global food security especially under abrupt climate change. The objective of this study was to assess the performance and stability of diverse bread wheat genotypes for yellow rust resistance, heat stress, and yield traits. The studied...

The well-being of children with physical disabilities is highly dependent on the absence or reduction of the caregiving burden on caregivers. This study aimed to investigate the social, cultural, and economic challenges facing caregivers in the provision of social well-being to children with Physical Disabilities supported by MAWAKI organization in Kilolo District, Iringa region, Tanzania. The study adopted a case study design where interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were used to...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate barriers hindering successful Environmental Education implementation in Kumasi sub- region in Ghana.
 Methodology: The descriptive survey design was used as it came in handy in describing the existing conditions. Data was collected using questionnaires. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16 computer package. The findings of the study were presented in tables.
 Findings: The findings of...

The current study aims to provide an up-to-date status quo of the advances made in establishing and operationalising SEA and the subsequent integration of climate change in the Southern African region. It examines through a comparative qualitative assessment of SEA systems' status and implementation by highlighting individual countries' strengths, opportunities, and weaknesses to pave the way for effective strategic environmental decision-making. I used a desktop review of scientific papers...

This study was interested in investigating the effect of School Accounts Management and Financial Accountability of Public Secondary Schools in Khwisero Sub-County. The study further established the moderating influence of school factors on the relationship between school accounts management and financial accountability of public secondary schools in Kenya. The study employed descriptive survey research design. The target population had 51 stakeholders comprising of the principal and the...

Abstract The 21st century has ushered in accelerated new technologies, new knowledge and new information and the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) – causing rapid changes in the way humans live and work and resulting in an outcry for educational reforms globally. Many frameworks and debates centred on rethinking and reshaping the curriculum including what knowledge, skills, values and attitudes should be taught to prepare learners to thrive in the 21st century, have been developed. This...

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The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 and perceived behavioral modification of South African chiropractic students returning to clinical training during the COVID-19 pandemic.An online survey was administered to students registered for clinical training in South African chiropractic programs. The survey consisted of questions related to knowledge and attitudes toward COVID-19 and perceptions on behavioral modification in the form of personal...

Disability is a part of the human condition. Everyone might experience disability either permanently or temporarily at some point in their life. It was estimated that about 25 million people live with one form of disability or more. This study explored the utilization of assistive technology for effective school library service delivery to students with disabilities in Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey design and used online structured questionnaires to collect data from school...

Data from historical observatories and future simulations were analyzed using the representative concentration pathway (RCP) 8.5 scenario, which covered the period from 1951 to 2100. In order to characterize the drought, three widely used drought indicators were used: the standardized precipitation index (SPI), the reconnaissance drought index (RDI), and the standardized precipitation and evapotranspiration index (SPEI). The ensemble of the seven (7) GCMs that used RCA-4 was able to capture...

The development of technology has changed the way people communicate in academic contexts as well as working places, for example from print messages to screened messages, and from face-to-face classroom and office meetings to virtual classes and offices. This has prompted the shift from traditional teaching practices to student-centered in which students are guided by their teachers to develop skills for 21st Century careers through the Project-Based Learning model. However, in Tanzania...

In dealing with adolescent mental health, teachers and school institutions have a critical role in minimizing the challenges of mental health. However, the success of such a measure is dependent on teachers' attitudes and perceptions of mental health literacy. Adolescent mental health disorders have become a major global concern with heightened increases and prevalence in secondary schools. In Zimbabwe, a dearth of knowledge exists in understanding the perceptions and attitudes of teachers...