Teachers Perceptions and Demographics on Technology Integration in Ibadan Metropolis Secondary Schools

In the educational sector, technology cannot stand alone without the involvement of teachers. The competency of any teacher, in technology integration makes technology itself a valuable tool in the educational setting. Teacher is the main actor in the success of technology use and integration. Many factors connected to the use of technology generally. However, until these factors were fulfilled technology integration in education will be meaningless. If technology is not used rightly in advancing teaching and learning, its impact cannot be felt. Now that technology has gained attention in all spheres of life, especially in education, using technology positively will always make a difference in both teachers and learners. In this study, Nigeria secondary school teachers’ technology integration perception was the main focus, and how they perceived the use in a classroom setting. A correlational design method was used in analyzing data collected to determined the relationship between the variables used in the study. Keywords: Competency, technology, integration, perception, teachers’ involvement

TRANSMUTED HALFNORMAL DISTRIBUTION: PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION

In this research, we generalize the Half normal distribution which is a special case of folded normal and truncated normal distributions. We provide a comprehensive description of the statistical properties of the subject distribution along with its reliability behavior. The usefulness of the transmuted Half normal distribution for modelling reliability data is illustrated. Keywords: Half normal Distribution, Hazard Rate function, Reliability function, Order Statistics and Parameter EstimationDOI: 10.7176/MTM/9-1-0

Assessment of heavy metals in urban highway runoff from Ikorodu expressway Lagos, Nigeria

The distribution of heavy metals in the urban high way run off from Ikorodu expressway of Lagos was studied between March to May, 2004.The heavy metals studied include Pb, Cu, Cr, Zn and Cd. The levels of these selected heavy metals were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (Mscientific 200 Model). Trends in the heavy metal from the runoff showed significant variations between the months were values recorded in the month of April showed high values. Statistical analyses showed different mean levels of these heavy metals assessed at the five collecting points. The distribution shows Zn > Pb > Cu > Cr > Cd. Zn recorded the highest concentration levels between (53.4 ± 35.5 - 107.5 ± 80.4 μg/l), while Cd levels (ND - 6.00 μg/L) were the lowest. However, the results obtained falls within the permissible limits of FMENV effluents limits, FHWA and WHO standards of water for domestic use

Matricide and schizophrenia in the 21st century: a review and illustrative cases

Studies have shown an association between homicidal behaviour and psychiatric disorders although it remains difficult to conclude that definite causal relationships exist between specific mental illnesses and particular forms of homicide. However, matricide has been linked to schizophrenia for several decades with an assortment of explanations to explain the connection. To review the psychosocial, contextual and clinical issues involved in the perpetration of matricide by patients with schizophrenia. Two detailed case reports are presented alongside review of relevant literature. There are complex psychodynamic, phenomenological and contextual factors in the act of matricide by persons with schizophrenia. The observation that ambivalent relationships exist between schizophrenics and their mothers (or other carers) probably suggests the need for adequate clinical intervention with families of affected patients in resolving psychological tension which might be the provoking stimulus to murder.Keywords: Schizophrenia; Matricide; Ambivalence; Psychodynamic factor

Facility Maintenance And Management Information System (MIS)

Facilities maintenance managers are required to rise modern maintenance systems and methods to contra/their work • ~k{, -~~~~Yfl.!e,s. ~ccountjrJr resow:ces given and to monitor a~d ~eport maintenance work executio'! throug~l the full use of • . ::r:3:),:1'1tftouslndu.rtry baseclmetncs and other management mcilcators. Due to the scope, complexlly and /ugh value of records , . ,~j';:~.:ft'~n~Jatility iuaintena•IC(' centres, the past decades have seen the application of computer technologies to facilities • " ·~·:, ,;· mahtigement; and as:. vstems /oecvme more powe1jitl, less costly and easier to use it has become very necessary for : '3:;~.·: iiiajiagt;tsJ~ implemet•t computerized.maintenance system. Thi~ paper attempt to bridge the functional orientation of. · · .. , · · · 'tac)/Jty Mamtenance · ~funagement wtth Management Jnformatwn System (MI

Facility Maintenance And Management Information System (MIS)

Facilities maintenance managers are required to rise modern maintenance systems and methods to contra/their work • ~k{, -~~~~Yfl.!e,s. ~ccountjrJr resow:ces given and to monitor a~d ~eport maintenance work executio'! throug~l the full use of • . ::r:3:),:1'1tftouslndu.rtry baseclmetncs and other management mcilcators. Due to the scope, complexlly and /ugh value of records , . ,~j';:~.:ft'~n~Jatility iuaintena•IC(' centres, the past decades have seen the application of computer technologies to facilities • " ·~·:, ,;· mahtigement; and as:. vstems /oecvme more powe1jitl, less costly and easier to use it has become very necessary for : '3:;~.·: iiiajiagt;tsJ~ implemet•t computerized.maintenance system. Thi~ paper attempt to bridge the functional orientation of. · · .. , · · · 'tac)/Jty Mamtenance · ~funagement wtth Management Jnformatwn System (MI

Attitudes of employees working in public places toward breastfeeding.

Background: The benefits of breastfeeding are well documented but the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe. Perceptions of social disapproval of breastfeeding in public is one of the main reasons (Acker, 2009; Dyson et al, 2010) why women may choose to bottle feed instead of breastfeeding, or why they may cease breastfeeding early. To better understand the social attitudes toward breastfeeding in public that women may face, the aim of this study is to explore these attitudes and opinions among employees working in public places. Methods: Nine semi-structured interviews were carried out with employees from public places with and without baby-friendly facilities or a breastfeeding policy. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analyzed qualitatively by sorting and coding data into common themes. Findings: Breastfeeding is viewed as good and natural; however, public breastfeeding still makes some people feel uncomfortable, particularly younger and childless people. Most employees were supportive of women breastfeeding on their premises and their opinions seem unrelated to the facilities offered. Most employees thought breastfeeding facilities should be more widely available but that women should be able to choose whether to use these facilities or not. Breastfeeding education may help to normalize breastfeeding in society and make women feel more comfortable about breastfeeding in public. Conclusions: Most people view public breastfeeding positively; however, there is still a perception that breastfeeding women may feel uncomfortable breastfeeding in public, and private facilities may help to alleviate their anxieties

Dietary supplements in pregnancy

It is well documented that good nutrition during pregnancy is essential for the health of both the fetus and the pregnant woman. Various barriers may prevent pregnant women from consuming all the vital nutrients recommended; this can include poverty, access to food, nausea and vomiting. However, many women may unwittingly elude important nutrients by following restrictive diets, such as vegetarian or vegan diets, often believing that this is a healthy option. Fortification of food and supplementation of key micronutrients, particularly folic acid, vitamin D and iron can help to ensure optimal nutritional status in pregnant women, particularly where diets may be lacking. Globally, Governments and health organisations have issued recommendations and/or started schemes that aim to optimise micronutrient intake in pregnancy, mainly via targeted supplementation. © 2018 TeknoScienze. All rights reserved

Simplified Methods of fitting the truncated Negative Binomial Distribution: A model that allows for Non users

Retailers monitor customer buying-behaviour as a measure of their stores’ success. However, summary measures such as the total buying-behaviour provides little insight about individual-level shopping behaviour. Additionally, behaviour may evolve over time, especially in a changing environment like the Internet. This research developed a useful stochastic model for analysing period to period fluctuations in sales thereby generalizing the model proposed by Goodhardt and Ehrenberg to allow for nonbuyers of the product category. So as the composition of the customer population changes (e.g., as customers mature or as large numbers of new and inexperienced Internet shoppers enter the market), the overall degree of buyer heterogeneity that each store faces may change. A systematic bias in their simple negative binomial distribution [NBD] model is demonstrated. If the proportion of nonbuyers is large, the simple model will be wrong. As a result, frequent buyers often comprise the preferred target segment. We find evidence supporting the fact that people who visit a store more frequently are more likely to buy. We also gives explicit formula and directions that allow a moderately analyst to perform his own conditional trend analysis. KEYWORDS:  Buying Behaviour, Negative Binomial Distribution,  Heterogeneity, Conditional Trend Analysis

Servomotor-Linked Articulated Versatile End Effector (SLAVE2)

A strategy is presented for the design and construction of a large master/slave-controlled, five-finger robotic hand. Each of the five fingers will possess four independent axes each driven by a brushless DC servomotor and, thus, four degrees-of-freedom. It is proposed that commercially available components be utilized as much as possible to fabricate a working laboratory model of the device with an anticipated overall length of approximately three feet (0.9 m). The fingers are to be designed to accommodate proximity, tactile, or force/torque sensors imbedded in their structure. In order to provide for the simultaneous control of the operator wears a specially instrumented glove which produces control signals corresponding to the finger configuration and which is capable of conveying sensor feedback signals to the operator. Two dexterous hand master devices are currently commercially available for this application with both undergoing continuing development