The Need For Introducing Decision Support System (DSS) In Nigerian Universities Management And Administration.

Decision support system (DSS) is a computer-based information system that supports business or organizational decision-making activities. Management and Administration deals with the organization and mobilization of human and material resources in a particular system for the achievement of identified aims and objectives in the system. Decision making is an essential leadership, management or administrative skill. DSS serve the management, operations, planning levels of an organization and help to make decisions, which may be rapidly changing and not easily specified in advance. Decision support systems can be either fully computerized, human or a combination of both. Decision support systems are gaining an increased popularity in various domains such as business, engineering, military, medicine as while as administration and human resource management. They are especially valuable in situations in which the amount of available information is prohibitive for the intuition of an unaided human decision maker and in which precision and optimality are of importance. We explained administration and management as it patterns to education, briefly discuss types of decision support systems, components of DSS, qualities to be considered when building a Decision support system for Nigerian university administration. Finally, its roles in decision making as it patterns to administration of Universities in Nigeria if introduced. The paper concluded with strong opinion that DSS should be introduced in Nigerian universities administration and the administrators trained to make use of it because of its significant roles to educational administration. Keywords: Administration, Decision, Management, Support system, Universitie

Post-COVID Reflections, the Dental Laboratory Perspective

There has been a growing interest in the topic of COVID-19 and its impact on dental laboratories. It has gained attention from researchers, policymakers, and the public due to its significance for the overall safety of dental practitioners. Understanding the various aspects of this topic is crucial to addressing the challenges and opportunities it presents. This paper will delve into the different dimensions of the pandemic’s impact and explore its implications for the future of dental technology and dentistry at large. The purpose of the paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of COVID-19 and its impact on the practice of dental technology. By examining the different perspectives and factors involved, we aim to offer insights and recommendations for addressing the issues and leveraging the opportunities associated with them. Lessons learned from the pandemic can be applied to future crises. The importance of preparedness, adaptability in navigating uncertain times and strategies for adapting to future crises will be highlighted