International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science @ijmecs
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Exploring Therapeutic Applications of Virtual Reality in Mental Health: A Bibliometric Analysis
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This research explores the connection between interventions for mental well-being and Virtual Reality (VR). A bibliometric analysis was conducted to assess the state of the field, comparing mental health applications to understand VR's significance. The study revealed a limited but growing body of literature examining VR's effects on mental health, primarily targeting mood, stress, and anxiety disorders. Various approaches, including immersive VR experiences, were identified, offering unique therapeutic benefits. The comparative investigation across disorders underscored the potential of VR therapy to create synergistic effects when combined with other interventions. Immersive VR experiences were found to offer innovative ways to address emotional regulation and stress management, enhancing traditional therapeutic methods. The applications and techniques developed so far provide significant insights into the transformative role VR could play in mental health care. The findings emphasize the importance of further research to optimize and expand VR interventions for mental well-being. Such advancements could pave the way for more personalized, engaging, and effective mental health solutions, particularly for conditions resistant to conventional therapies. By leveraging VR’s immersive and interactive capabilities, mental health practitioners can create interventions that not only alleviate symptoms but also foster long-term psychological resilience. This study highlights the critical need to develop and implement VR-based interventions systematically, ensuring their accessibility and efficacy across diverse populations. By doing so, VR can serve as a cornerstone in the evolution of mental health care, bridging gaps and unlocking new possibilities for well-being.
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A group of researchers and developers from Colombia and Mexico have recognised that the development of state-of-the-art Extended Reality software, a key technology for the Metaverse, has great potential to improve teaching-learning processes in educational institutions. However, the development process does not take into account accessibility, universal design and inclusion, especially for the deaf student community. An extended reality model is proposed for the creation of this type of software as a tool to support access to knowledge, based on information gathering, requirements analysis, user-centred design and video game programming, including the ludic and didactic. The aim is to minimise the barriers that limit the learning of programming logic by students with hearing disabilities through the use of new technologies, creating spaces in virtual worlds that are understandable, usable and practical in conditions of safety, comfort and as much autonomy as possible. To validate the model, a mixed reality software prototype was designed and programmed to train students in programming logic, both deaf and hearing. User and heuristic tests were carried out, showing how immersion can improve knowledge acquisition processes and develop skills in higher education students.
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Extending the SOLO Model for Software-Based Projects
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In the process of assessing learning outcomes, educators use constructive tools for evaluating students' understanding and performance. In the present study MIS students were engaged in a full life cycle project as part of a Software Analysis and Design workshop. For evaluating their performance, we used the SOLO (Structure of the Observed Learning Outcomes) taxonomy. However during the various stages of the workshop we encountered some inherent limitations of the taxonomy that led us to the understanding that the SOLO taxonomy should be enhanced. This paper elaborates on these missing but required enhancements.
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Extractive Text Summarization Using Modified Weighing and Sentence Symmetric Feature Methods
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Text Summarization is a process that converts the original text into summarized form without changing the meaning of its contents. It finds its usefulness in many areas when the time to go through a large content is limited. This paper presents a comparative evaluation of statistical methods in extractive text summarization. Top score method is taken to be the bench mark for evaluation. Modified weighing method and modified sentence symmetric feature method are implemented with additional characteristic features to achieve a better performance than the benchmark method. Thematic weight and emphasize weights are added to conventional weighing method and the process of weight updation in sentence symmetric method is also modified in this paper. After evaluating these three methods using the standard measures, modified weighing method is identified as the best method with 80% efficiency.
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FPGA Based Pipelined Parallel Architecture for Fuzzy Logic Controller
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This paper presents a high-speed VLSI fuzzy inference processor for the real-time applications using trapezoid-shaped membership functions. Analysis shows that the matching degree between two trapezoid-shaped membership functions can be obtained without traversing all the elements in the universal disclosure set of all possible conditions. A FPGA based pipelined parallel VLSI architecture has been proposed to take advantage of this basic idea, implemented on CycloneII-EP2C70F896C8. The controller is capable of processing fuzzified input. The proposed controller is designed for 2-input 1-output with maximum clock rate is 12.96 MHz and 275.33 MHz for 16 and 8 rules respectively. Thus, the inference speed is 0.81 and 34.41 MFLIPS for 16 and 8 rules, respectively.
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Face Recognition in Multi Camera Network with Sh Feature
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Multi view face recognition using multiple camera networks is an active research area. The main aim of this paper is to handle different pose variations in multi camera network and recognizing face from those videos. The traditional approaches handle the pose estimation explicitly ,the proposed work will handle the multiple views of the poses .For a given set of multi view video sequences we use particle filter to track the 3D location of the head. The texture map is generated by back projecting the multi view video. The proposed work is developed using the Spherical Harmonic (SH) representation of the face from the texture mapped on to the sphere. A robust feature is constructed based on the properties of SH projection.
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The aim of this study is to investigate higher-education student's attitude toward the use of Facebook, as one of the social media tool, to enhance their education. This study was conducted on college students at one of the Jordanian higher educational institution. The number of participants of this study was forty five students who were enrolled in Computer Educational course. This course is either a graduation requirement for all elementary education major students or as an elective course for other student's non-computer majors. We noticed that each student has created a Facebook Page to use for the class purposes and other page(s) for their own personal needs. The result of the study showed that the Facebook site is a useful tool to deliver course materials and support learning. Students have showed their acceptance of this media to communicate with others and to find course materials and references. Most participants felt motivated and enjoyed going through the course when using the Facebook site.
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Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Motivation and Intention of University Students in Hanoi, Vietnam
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Entrepreneurship is the key driver of economic progress in many countries; thus, many countries have introduced policies to promote a more entrepreneurial environment. This study assesses the impact of factors affecting entrepreneurial intention of university students. The data was collected through a survey of 341 students at 09 leading universities in Hanoi, Vietnam and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with SPSS and Amos software. The research results show that entrepreneurial skills, entrepreneurial environment and subjective norms either directly or indirectly affect business motivation and entrepreneurial intention of university students. Thus, it is suggested that university and other educational institutions should provide more activities and taught courses that help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for entrepreneurship.
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Factors Affecting Failing the Programming Skill Examination of Computing Students
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This descriptive study utilized a validated instrument to determine the factors that affect failing a programming skill examination. Through this finding, the study attempted to provide solutions to address the concerns of the students. The top three reasons why students failed the programming skill examination were the insufficient time dedicated to programming courses, self-inefficacy in programming, and unmatched question-time allotment. Overall, respondents attributed their failed mark in programming skill examination to question-related factors. This was confirmed through the use of regression analysis. Hence, it was concluded that students failed the programming skill examination because the perceived ability of the students in the programming skill examination did not correspond with the degree of difficulty of the programming skill examination questions. Further, the null hypothesis stating that student-related concerns do not predict the number of times the programming skill examination would be taken was partially rejected. Hence, it was recommended that the programming skill examination questions be calibrated based on the ability of the students. Future research directions were also presented.
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Through the Blended Learning model, this study explores the factors affecting fostering of information and communications technology (ICT) applications in teaching for teachers in the Northern midland and mountainous provinces of Vietnam. The survey is designed to be uploaded to the Learning Management System (LMS) system and requires learners to answer online after completing the course. Influential factors are considered, including 9 groups formed from 45 questions (independent variables). The independent variables are evaluated based on the 5-level Likert score bar. This study uses Cronbach's alpha to determine the reliability of the questions. The survey received responses from 1484 teachers who completed the course in the northern midland and mountainous provinces. After removing the answers with no statistical significance, the remaining samples included in the analysis through SPSS software were 558. The results of the EFA analysis retain 29 observed variables and indicate 7 factors affecting the fostering of ICT application in teaching for teachers. Next, using CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis), the study removed 02 more observed variables and pointed out 7 factors affecting the effectiveness of fostering information technology application in teaching for teachers, includes (i) Training methods; (ii) Organization of training courses; (iii) Online learning management system; (iv) Facilities for face-to-face learning; (v) Training content; (vi) Training objectives; (vii) Impact of training content. The results will help researchers and educational administrators find ways to improve the quality of professional development for teachers in high schools in this content and other similar contents.
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At Tay Nguyen University in Vietnam, the English for Medical Purposes (EMP) course is tailored to address the specific language learning needs of medical students. Despite its aims, the course exhibits various limitations that hinder both teaching and learning processes. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among medical students in the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, encompassing cohorts from 2017 to 2022, to assess the interest levels and influencing factors related to learning EMP. A total of 258 students participated in the survey, revealing that only 31% expressed a preference for learning EMP. The study identified several key factors impacting the learning of EMP, including future career prospects, the learning environment, study materials, students' self-study habits, and specific teaching activities for medical purposes. This research provides valuable insights for both students and educational administrators at Tay Nguyen University, facilitating the development of effective strategies to enhance the efficiency and quality of EMP education.
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The Malaysian university students faced various obstacles and had unmet needs when it is no longer an option to carry out virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. These challenges faced by students call into question their actual use behaviour and true acceptance of the virtual learning environment (VLE). Thus, this study investigated the students’ actual use behaviour of VLEs, the factors that influence the actual use behaviour, the moderating effect of network connectivity on this relationship, and challenges faced by students while using this technology. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT2) model were used as the theoretical basis of this study. An online survey was conducted among the International Medical University (IMU) students. The finding surmised that most of the students have adopted the VLE during the pandemic. The findings further revealed that factors such as hedonic motivation, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use positively affect actual use behaviour, while network connectivity has no significant moderating effect on the relationship between the dimensions of the VLE and actual use behaviour. The key challenges include high cost associated with the VLE usage, and the students find the VLE is not entertaining or enjoyable. These results indicate that students will be inclined to accept the technology if there is high hedonic motivation, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use. Universities should focus on enhancing these factors to increase the acceptance of this technology among students, as VLEs have untapped potential for distance learning.
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The application of Information and Communication Technology which is shaping and changing the world socially, educationally and economically cannot be over emphasized. In view of that, this paper looks at the factors militating against successful implementation of computer studies in 9-year Universal Basic Education (UBE) programmes. Five UBE schools were randomly selected for the research. Two research questions were postulated to guide the conduct of the research and t-test analysis was used for testing the hypotheses. The findings showed that there is positive perception by the students on factors militating against successful implementation of 9-year UBE programme. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made: provision of qualified teachers, instructional materials, provision of laboratories and so on in order to improve and ensure effective and efficient implementation of the 9-year Universal Basic (UBE) programme.
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Factors that Impact on Rural and Remote Students’ Participation in Higher Education
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This paper aims to explore the factors that impact on rural and remote students’ participation in higher education at university. The findings indicated that the students were familiar only with university scholarships, tertiary preparation program, and head start. Before admission, most students required information on pathways to university, admission requirements, scholarships, and range of courses and after admission they required information on academic support, tutorial assistance, library and IT services. This paper also suggests that universities need to evaluate the effectiveness of the services they offer to both attract and support rural and remote students to University if participation rates are to be raised.
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Fault Repairing Strategy Selector for Service-Oriented Architecture
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The success of a service oriented computing significantly depends on its reliability and availability. To achieve better reliability and availability, any fault of the service oriented computing has to be properly handled. Low performance on handling the service fault becomes the most proliferated challenge on fault handling approaches. In this paper, a priority based fault handling strategy selection approach for fault recovery of SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) is proposed using priority selector and fault handler. This approach starts from fault detection method and select the first priority level strategies promptly and if fault could not be handled by first highest level then fault handler selects the second level or intermediate priority level for average performance. As a final in the worst case, least level strategies are applied to resolve the faulty situation. Through experiment, the correctness of the proposed algorithm and the efficiency of the approach are proved. This approach results better performance and high rate of fault repairing.
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Fault Tolerant ALU using Parity Preserving Reversible Logic Gates
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Demand of reliable computing has been a major concern since the dawn of the electronic digital computer age. Reliable computing has various applications not only in the field of military, aerospace and communication but even contemporary commercial applications to fulfill today's automated life style. The tremendous growth in fabrication from small scale integration (SSI) to giant scale integration (GSI) is facing power dissipation as one of the main barriers. To overcome this barrier, researchers need to enter into the reversible logic domain. Making a reversible circuit robust or fault tolerant is much more difficult than a conventional logic circuit. Fault tolerance can be achieved in a system by using parity bits. The main aim of this paper is to come up with a new fault tolerant ALU design based on parity preserving reversible logic gates with improved quantum cost and power overhead as compare to existing fault tolerance based ALU designs. The most stringent requirement for fault tolerant ALU is in real time control system where faulty computation jeopardizes human life or other catastrophic effects.Implentation of proposed design is done using Xilinx ISE design suit 14.2 tool and its performance over existing ALU designs is qualitatively analyzed.
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Favorable Trail Detection using ACO-Bellman Algorithm in VANETs
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Vehicular ad hoc networks (VANETs) are the networks, which configured themselves, where the nodes are moving vehicles. These provide the communications required to deploy Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). A major dispute in VANETs is distribution of efficient and computable information because during communication nodes may leave or join the network dynamically. There is no guarantee about node availability at any given time, which leads to traffic problem, congestion problem. Therefore trailing the favorable path is a challengeable issue. Multiple routing algorithms have been developed for routing solution. In this paper the swarm-based algorithm has been presented, which helps to find out the optimal route using Bellman Ford algorithm. Ant colonization searches out the path using pheromones level. Higher the pheromone count of a route gives the optimal choice of path that can be used for packet delivery. Bellman Ford Algorithm optimizes the paths found by Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) by comparing the distance of source to all the nodes of network or cost given to the networks.
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Finding Vulnerabilities in Rich Internet Applications (Flex/AS3) Using Static Techniques
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The number and the importance of Rich Internet Applications (RIA) have increased rapidly over the last years. At the same time, the quantity and impact of security vulnerabilities in such RIA applications have grown as well. Since manual code reviews are time-consuming, error prone and costly,the need for automated solutions has become evident.In this paper, we address the problem of vulnerable detection on Adobe Flex RIA web 2.0 applications by means of static source code analysis. To this end, we present a novel; precise alias analysis targeted at the unique reference semantics commonly found in RIA based web applications or widgets developed in Adobe Flex Framework or Action Script 3.0. Moreover, we enhance the quality and quantity of the generated vulnerability reports.
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Fixed Point Theorems for Occasionally Weakly Compatible Maps in G-Metric Space
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The purpose of this paper is to prove new common fixed point theorem in Symmetric G-metric space. While proving our result, we utilize the idea of occasionally weakly compatible maps due to Al-Thagafi and N. Shahzad. Our result substantially generalize and improve a multitude of relevant common fixed point theorems of the existing literature in G- metric space.
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Focus Question based Inquiry Guided Learning for the Attainment of Course Learning Outcomes
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Teaching and learning Methodologies in technical and engineering education has high impact on attainment of Graduate attributes. Studies have proved that class room teaching with mere usage of Black board (BB) and audio visual presentations doesn't effectively involve the student completely in learning. Also evaluation and assessment with midterm exams and end term exams may not give the complete picture of student learning progress. In fact in today's outcome based education the attainment of course learning outcomes require student centered teaching learning procedures and a continuous evaluation procedure. In this paper Focus question based Inquiry based learning an active teaching learning procedure also student centered is discussed. Also how this method is used for continuous assessment is also explained. It is successfully implemented to under graduate and post graduate students of Computer science and Information technology of engineering college, and the results are presented.
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