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Conserving Ghana’s biodiversity: A Spotlight on the potentials in green informatics
Full text linkRapid biodiversity loss is a global concern with associated impacts on ecosystems and human welfare. But Ghana, a West African country, is not exempt. The country’s biodiversity has been threatened by deforestation and illegal mining. Green informatics can be used to manage the challenges posed by climate change-related streams and conserve Ghana’s biodiversity. Using green informatics means intelligent solutions to sustainability in biodiversity conservation projects in countries. Green informatics has been utilized for different districts and it is protecting biodiversity that is released as an ecological issue in some nations. Green informatics is relatively new to Ghana and its potential in conserving biodiversity is yet unexplored. This perspective paper examines the idea of green informatics and explores its potential in biodiversity conservation for Ghana. The study opens with a short discussion of biodiversity in Ghana and the threats that it faces. It proceeds by defining the term green informatics, outlining its core elements before broadening into a more detailed exposition on how these may be expected to confer specifically around biodiversity conservation. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of green informatics as a necessity for biodiversity conservation in Ghana and further research on this topic
Unlocking the opportunities and challenges of using ChatGPT tools for educational services: A narrative literature review
Full text linkThe OpenAI-created ChatGPT, which uses artificial intelligence (AI), is widely used in several industries, including education. Likewise, the roll-out of ChatGPT has shown how this AI technology may supplement, and in certain situations even replace, human labor in certain job-related activities and duties. This narrative literature review unlocks the opportunities and challenges of using ChatGPT tools for educational services, considering the related articles discussed in this article. This narrative literature review employed an integrated study of existing literature to identify research gaps, summarize a body of literature, and form conclusions about a subject. It has been found that ChatGPT can be helpful but should be introduced into the classroom carefully and, therefore, not a replacement for learning, as with any new tools. Teachers and students must consider equity, ethics, and plagiarism if they incorporate AI technology into their outputs. It is critical to see ChatGPT as an adjunct tool that improves and enriches the learning process rather than as a substitute for conventional teaching approaches. This technology can improve teaching and learning while creating new educational opportunities when used ethically and under close supervision
Contrastive rhetoric and the discourse of second language learning across cultures: A critical synthesis of existing literature
Full text linkContrastive rhetoric is the field that studies how language and writing styles differ between cultures and how these differences affect second language learning. The article attempted to critically synthesize the existing literature on contrastive rhetoric and its implications for intercultural second language learning. As a branch of comparative linguistics, contrastive rhetoric involves the structured study of a combination of languages in order to solve the problems that learners face in transferring rhetorical patterns from a first language to a second language, thereby identifying their structural differences and similarities. However, the question of whether a learner\u27s first language influences foreign language learning or not has remained a mystery to many second language acquisition scholars and researchers for many years. The article uses a systematic review approach methodology to discuss the origins and development of contrastive analysis, its theoretical foundations and assumptions, its applications and benefits to learning second languages and other fields, and the theory of contrastive analysis. The research shows that although contrastive rhetoric has been widely criticized for being overly simplistic and narrow, it has evolved to include interdisciplinary perspectives and approaches that serve to address linguistic diversity and inclusivity. The research shows that contrastive rhetoric is not only a starting point for educators but also a tool for addressing the rhetorical challenges that students face when transferring rhetorical patterns from their native languages
Fact Check: Investigating historical distortions in educational learning sources
Full text linkWith the convenience of communicating and obtaining information facilitated by social media and online information and even in some physical resources, there is also a prevalence of historical distortion. For this reason, we are now in the age of disinformation. This study aims to investigate the historical distortions in educational learning sources as perceived by the social science teachers, including the circumstances where it existed and the impact of this phenomenon to the instructional approaches. The research was conducted using a series of one-on-one semi-structured interviews to the four participants. The findings reveal that teachers have different perceptions on historical distortion, have encountered it in physical and virtual learning references that impact the instructional approach in teaching history to students. Hence, when sharing and reading information, both teachers and students should think critically and fact check the data before accepting the concepts and idea to protect the historical integrity of our country
Experiences of the private school teachers in online teaching: A phenomenological study
Full text linkThe shift to online education due to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant and drastic changes in the teaching landscape, particularly for private school educators. This study delves into the lived experiences of these educators in General Santos City as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by online teaching. The primary objective of this qualitative study is to shed light on the experiences of private school teachers in General Santos City regarding online teaching. Through phenomenological inquiry, the aim is to uncover the perceptions, emotions, and effects of transitioning to online instruction. Utilizing a phenomenological approach, six online educators were purposefully selected as participants. Each participant underwent individual in-depth interviews, which were recorded and transcribed with their consent. Creswell\u27s data analysis method was employed to analyze the spoken data, allowing for the extraction of themes and patterns from the participants\u27 narratives. The results revealed two contrasting concepts in the perception of online teaching among educators, characterized by both challenges and conveniences. Participants expressed a wide range of emotions during the transition, yet identified numerous advantages that facilitated personal growth and development. Notably, online teaching was found to enhance educators\u27 skills and foster continuous learning. This study underscores the resilience and adaptability of private school teachers in General Santos City amidst the challenges posed by online teaching. Despite the difficulties encountered, participants remained motivated and optimistic about the potential of online platforms as a novel teaching modality. The findings suggest that online teaching presents an opportunity for educators to expand their pedagogical repertoire, improve their skills, and nurture their emotional and intellectual well-being. Overall, educators embraced online teaching as a pathway for professional advancement and excellence, underscoring their commitment to delivering quality education despite the adversities encountered in the digital realm.)
A comparative study of Epie and Izon languages
Full text linkThis study presents a comparative study of Epie and Izon languages of Bayelsa State. The multilingual nature of the Yenagoa metropolis, citizens of Epie find it difficult communicating effectively in the language as different Bayelsa languages co-exist within the Yenagoa metropolis which is primarily the domain of the Atissa and Epie people. This study aims at examining the phonological, morphological, syntactic and semantic differences between the Epie and Izon languages. Specifically, the study intends to investigate consonant clusters as well as the orthography of the two languages and differences. The work reveals that this study will provide linguistic information that could be used for further description of Epie and Izon language. This paper shows that both the Epie and Izon languages operate with the IPA, there are differences in their orthography and bothEpie and Izon adopt a much more flexible consonant system.Data for this study were collected through a random sampling technique using oral interviews, structured observational list as well as comparative structure tests. The data were collected through the primary and the secondary methods. The sampling method was done randomly in the generation of words and sentences from the two languages. The findings reveal that the Izon language has the subject-object-verb (SOV) word order while the Epie language has the subject-verb-object (SVO) word order arrangement. Epie and Izon are two distinct languages.. This will help the development and growth of the languages
Understanding global cultural changes in the lens of intercultural interactions and technological advancements: A systematic literature review
Full text linkThis literature review delves into the impact of intercultural interactions and technological advancements on global cultural changes. The study analyzes literature from 2010 to the present to explore how the Internet has accelerated globalization and influenced intercultural communication. The research aims to understand how these factors shape the ever-evolving global cultural dynamics. This study utilized a qualitative approach; this review examined 20 papers using 3 inclusion and exclusion criteria, ultimately selecting 11 as samples. The literature review findings showed that: 1.) People adopt new practices from different cultures, leading to a cultural shift. 2.) While the internet helps maintain unique cultural identities. These findings inspire future research to develop a theoretical framework for understanding the intricate dynamics of global cultural changes
Social justice in designing AI Chatbots for people with disabilities
Full text linkArtificial Intelligence has been supplemental to address some of the multiplex issues surrounding people with disabilities (PWDs) even prior to the emergence of ChatGPT. ChatGPT, however, opened the gateways to the chatbot renaissance era of advancing AI use, especially in the educational realm, but with continuous debates on its ethical, health, and legal implications. ChatGPT and other genAI are integrated into assistive and healthcare technologies for personalized accessibility support for people with disabilities. A transformative, ethical, and inclusive design of AI technologies for people with disabilities are crucial for techno designers. Hence, anchoring a social justice lens on AI in designing technologies expands the welfare of people with disabilities
Cultural revitalization through dance as a panacea for peacebuilding
Full text linkThis paper delves into the transformative power of cultural revitalization through dance as a potential panacea for peacebuilding efforts. It explores the role of dance in preserving cultural identity, fostering community cohesion, and promoting positive societal change. The paper aims to highlight the significance of traditional dance forms in preserving and promoting a community\u27s cultural heritage. The research methodology involves a comprehensive review of literature, case studies, and expert opinions to provide a holistic understanding of the impact of dance on cultural revitalization and peace building. The findings underscore the profound social benefits of dance, including its ability to enhance health, mental well-being, and social connections, while serving as a catalyst for social cohesiveness and empathy. Successful case studies exemplify the effective use of traditional dances to counter cultural erosion and strengthen cultural identity. Additionally, the paper addresses the challenges faced in using dance as a tool for peacebuilding and offers potential solutions to overcome these obstacles. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the importance of embracing dance\u27s inherent social benefits to unlock its transformative potential in shaping a more interconnected, empathetic, and harmonious society. Based on the findings and implications of the study, it is recommended that people in society should be involved and empowered by implementing educational programs to raise awareness about the historical and cultural significance of traditional dances, investing in thorough documentation and research of traditional dance forms, and facilitating cultural exchange programs to expose communities to a variety of dance forms
Nigerian state and the challenges of financial security, 2015-2022
Full text linkMany studies have been carried out on the role of the State in economic development, but the relationship between the state, especially the nexus between the Nigerian state and the challenges of financial security” has not been critically interrogated. Before now, many political pundits would argue that a state is a political entity having a population residing in a geographical entity and represented by the government. The above definition seems not to be the case in contemporary Nigerian society. The quest to investigate the contemporary nature of the Nigerian state and the challenges of financial security is the rationale for this study. This study employed the Marxian theory of the post-colonial state. The study adopted a qualitative research method, via the use of observation and secondary sources of data in carrying out the study. The study finds out among other things that the refusal of the Nigerian state to build strong institutions rather than preserving weak institutions has led to poor infrastructural development, a development that poses a challenge to financial security in the country. The study recommends among other things, that Civil society organisations and faith-based organisations should orientate Nigerians on the need to build and nurture a new national culture that will build and promote strong institutions where the rule of law, good societal norms, conventions and regulations of governments that promote equality, justice and fairness are encouraged and enforced across the board by every Nigerian