Journal of Innovative Technology Convergence
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Motorcycle Recognition System Using Convolutional Neural Network
No full textVehicle detection is becoming increasingly important for highway management, particularly in Aklan, where motorcycles and tricycles are the predominant modes of transportation. Due to their diverse designs, accurate detection of these vehicles remains challenging. This study addresses this issue by developing a vision-based motorcycle recognition system using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) implemented in MATLAB. A new high-definition dataset, comprising 34,002 annotated instances from 17,785 motorcycle images and 16,217 tricycle images, was created. The dataset was collected from various locations around Ibajay, Aklan, using regular cameras and smartphones. The images were classified into motorcycles and tricycles and then used to train the CNN model, which was compared with the You Only Look Once (YOLO) version 2 network. Experimental results indicate that the proposed CNN-based motorcycle recognition system achieves high detection accuracy, comparable to the YOLOv2 model. This system contributes to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 by improving sustainable urban transportation systems and traffic management. Additionally, it holds significant commercial value for motorcycle brands through enhanced vehicle tracking and market analysis
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Medical OutPatient Records Management System: A Prototype
No full textExploring a transformative solution is driven by the inefficiencies inherent in the traditional manual, paper-based outpatient record management system at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU). This research introduces the Medical Out-Patient Records Management System (MORMS) to fill this gap. Developed through the software development lifecycle, this OMRMS optimally maintains outpatient records; therefore, it assists medical professionals in recording, organizing, and retrieving patient data effortlessly. Notably, statistical reports represent data trends that are an invaluable product. The overall approval of MORMS was unanimous during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), with each tested component receiving a 100 percent acceptability index. Based on this assessment, it can be concluded that there is a high likelihood of integrating the system into the daily processes of DMMMSU’s medical officers across all its three campuses because its usefulness is valued by them. Moreover, usability testing validates the functional practicality of MORMS with respect to the Computer System Usability Questionnaire subscales -system usefulness, information quality, and interface quality. Consistent median ratings of 1 for these scales indicate pragmaticity or practicability; dependability; precision and ease of use, which are some merits of this methodical tool. Consequently, not only gaining acceptance from users but also being highly usable makes MORMS effective in complying with various requirements set by different groups within DMMMSU’s medical staff
Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and School Academic Achievement
No full textThe study analyzed the relationship between teachers’ job satisfaction and academic achievement in the elementary schools in Leyte Division, Philippines. The study adopted a descriptive research design. It utilized the job satisfaction survey questionnaire and the National Achievement Test results. The statistical tools included the weighted mean and Pearson correlation coefficient. It was revealed that teachers were satisfied with their job assignments. Whereas, academic achievement showed an average mean percentage score (MPS), indicating an achievement that is moving towards mastery. Moreover, it was disclosed that there was no significant relationship between teachers’ job satisfaction and school academic achievement. To enhance the level of teachers’ job satisfaction and further improve school academic achievement, school administrators may consider strategic initiatives that support teachers’ career development. Thus, it is suggested that school heads should look into the personal and professional well-being of teachers. Future studies, including additional variables such as teachers’ information and communication technology (ICT) literacy skills and ICT facilities, should correlate it with school achievement
Contextualized Online Document Management System
No full textThis study aimed to develop online document management system that could generate documents faster and accurate. It covered the design, development and evaluation of the system intended for course program accreditation. The Rapid Application Development (RAD) model of system development was used to emphasized the development cycle using a component based construction approach. The developed contextualized online document management system was evaluated by the selected IT Expert, Accreditation task force and Office staff. It utilized a descriptive research design which employs a questionnaire to evaluate the functionality, efficiency, and usability of the developed system. The results revealed that the respondents consider the online document management system a highly acceptable software application. Thus, it is recommended for utilization during Online Course Program Accreditation for fast, easy access, and efficient document profiling
C4.5 Decision Tree Algorithm and Linear Regression in Guidance and Counseling Decision Support System
No full textThis study employs a combination of quantitative and experimental approaches to explore the relationship between family dynamics, psychological test results, and academic performance among students in specific courses. Quantitative data collection was conducted using existing student profiles from the guidance office, while an experimental research method utilized the C4.5 algorithm to determine these relationships. The participants were students enrolled in various courses over a specific academic year. The decision tree generated by the C4.5 algorithm was used to predict academic performance based on family dynamics and psychological test results. The study also employed Simple Linear Regression to identify the predictors of academic performance. The accuracy of the predictive model was tested using a confusion matrix, which yielded an accuracy rate of 97%. Additionally, a correlation matrix and regression analysis were performed to identify significant correlates and predictors of academic performance. The findings of this study suggest the potential for positive changes in guidance services, particularly in identifying predictors of academic performance and informing decision-making processes. These findings contribute to our understanding of schooling outcomes in relation to family dynamics and parental migration status
Principals’ Management Skills and School Academic Achievement
No full textSchool management skills are seen as the dominant indicating factors for the success of the school, such as academic achievement. This study examines the relationship between management skills and academic achievement in the respondents’ schools in Leyte Division, utilizing a descriptive research design. Questionnaires and documentary analysis were used in gathering the relevant data. The school principals with at least three years of experience were involved in the study. The weighted mean and Pearson correlation coefficient were used in the data analysis. Results revealed that the principals had very high management skills in technical, conceptual, human relations, administrative and supervisory, resource generation and fiscal management, and networking and linkages. Overall, the school principals possess the necessary management skills to govern the school. On the other hand, the academic achievement of the selected schools was categorized as moving towards mastery. This indicates that the schools had their best practices in place. Moreover, findings showed that there is no significant relationship between management skills and school academic achievement. For the continual improvement of quality education, future studies, including additional variables such as schools’ ICT facilities, may be correlated with school achievement
Implementation of a Web App for Children’s Management and Engagement for Pagsanjan Laguna
No full textThe study “Implementation of a Web App for Children’s Management and Engagement for Pagsanjan Laguna” was conducted with the primary aim of developing and implementing the Arriola-Robles Children\u27s Clinic Web App to enhance clinic management and patient engagement in Cabanbanan, Pagsanjan, Laguna. Using technology in medical care helps reduce malpractice, costs, and paperwork. This also improves the quality and efficiency of medical care. Various technological applications facilitate patient data\u27s electronic storage, transmission, and display, enabling access to health information and in-person consultations. These advancements help mitigate malpractice, reduce costs, and minimize paperwork while improving the quality and efficiency of care. This study aimed to design and develop a face-to-face medical consultation system for the Arriola-Robles Children`s clinic in Cabanbanan, Pagsanjan, Laguna. Employing a descriptive development research design, the study utilized Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology during the system’s development phase and conducted black-box testing to evaluate functionality. The Technology Acceptance Model served as the primary framework for the evaluation phase, alongside ISO/IEC 25010:2011 for assessing software quality metrics. The findings revealed an overall weighted mean of 4.73, indicating a “Strongly Agree” consensus among target users regarding the face-to-face consultation system\u27s potential to enhance the existing consultation processes at Arriola-Robles Children’s clinic
E-Citrus: A Cloud-Based Citrus Pest and Disease Detection, Diagnostic and Prevention using Convolutional Neural Network
No full textCitrus fruit yields in the Philippines have been fluctuating dramatically in recent years. Diseases, pests, and soil inadequacy have all contributed to the citrus industry\u27s severe decline. More than 15 viruses and virus-like diseases have infected Citrus. Agricultural productivity must improve for a country to be progressive. Resources should be utilized to their full potential, diseases and pests should be controlled efficiently, and technological advancements must be adopted. This application will identify and map common pests and diseases of citrus fruits in Oriental Mindoro, apply image processing techniques to analyze diseases of citrus fruits with corresponding solutions caused by bacteria, and give information about diseases related to citrus fruits and how to cure them. The researchers used the Spiral Model as a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) model to develop this application. In this model, researchers can plan the flow of the application. If the application did not meet the desired result, the researchers could revise it again until it met the desired one. The researchers used the convolutional neural network to classify and process the captured images of the citrus fruits’ diseases and pests. The researchers asked the selected Citrus farmers in Oriental Mindoro to evaluate the project using the different ISO 25010 criteria and rated the application as very acceptable overall
Assessment of Institutional Factors of Faculty Learning Management System Adoption Using Extended Technology Acceptance Model
No full textLearning Management Systems (LMS) have been proven to encourage a constructive approach to knowledge acquisition and support active learning. One of the keys to successful and efficient use of LMS is how the stakeholders adopt and perceive this learning tool. This paper assesses the institutional factors that influenced the use of LMS among the selected State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Leyte and Biliran Provinces using the Extended Technology Acceptance Model (ETAM). The model was used to determine the actual usage of the system. Further, a quantitative non-experimental research design using a cross-sectional survey, purposive sampling, and stratified sampling was applied in the study. A sample of 306 faculty members completed a survey questionnaire via Google Forms. Data were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, one-way ANOVA, and Scheffe’s Post Hoc test. The study found significant relationships between institutional factors and their perceived ease of use and usefulness of LMS. Moreover, the faculty members’ perceived ease of use significantly affected their attitude towards using LMS. Likewise, the faculty members’ perceived usefulness of LMS significantly affected their attitude and acceptance of the use of LMS. Also, their attitude towards using the LMS significantly affected their acceptance of the use of the LMS. Furthermore, the results of the study have confirmed the reliability of ETAM in examining the adoption and acceptance of LMS. Thus, the researcher recommends a Google Classroom Guide for Educators website to be used among faculty members to enhance their teaching strategies and capabilities in using the platform
Indang Konektayo Kiosk: An Interactive Menu System for Tourists
No full textEvery traveler wants to experience hassle-free and safe travel while maintaining an enjoyable journey with the help of user-friendly interfaces and an innovative technological menu system. An interactive information menu system that improves the traveler experience, commercial operations, and tourism information at the Municipality of Indang. It is a technological solution that is relevant to today\u27s demand and interest, and that is readily available data sources and information, which benefit. Specifically, it possesses the following characteristics, including: (1) a place finder that provides registered places in Indang with the right information and allows users to discover new established places in Indang; (2) mapping routes that provide directions and generate routes; and (3) sending the Google Maps URL through a short messaging system (SMS) to the mobile phone of the user, which can be opened in digital maps such as Google Maps. The descriptive method of research was used in this study and was created with Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Hypertext Processor (PHP), JavaScript (JS) in web development, MySQL for its database, as well as an SMS API for sending map URLs based on the queries. The Agile software model was used, which was composed of sprints, each of which was meant to focus on the developmental adjustments as interactive kiosks were prone to updates and ran into serious changes. Using ISO 9126 software product quality standards, the system received an average rating of 4.71 from respondents, indicating excellent quality and that it served its functions properly and met all of the required requirements