Students’ Perspective About Global Warming: A Systematic Literature Review

As the temperature of the globe is increasing day by day, all existing creatures are in great danger including animals, plants, and human beings. Most people are in a panic about global warming, particularly students who are always more concerned than any other in the world. In addition, there are global combats against the rise of global warming but still, there has been a lack of awareness and action in mitigating the crises of global warming. Therefore, this systematic literature strives to explore students’ status regarding global warming. In order to support the goal of this study, the researchers utilized (n=25) journal articles from various reliable resources. After critically analyzing the papers, we have found students’ related insights about the (a) definitions, (b) awareness, (c) beliefs, (d) knowledge, (f) willingness, and (g) action against the global warming which are discussed in details in the body of this study. Finally, educational related institutions are suggested to put into practice the awareness and mitigate the rise of global warming among students

Exploring Noise Pollution, Causes, Effects, and Mitigation Strategies: A Review Paper

Noise pollution, often regarded as a silent menace amidst the clamor of more conspicuous environmental concerns, is a pervasive and escalating issue with profound implications for humanity and the natural world. This comprehensive review paper delves into the multifaceted realm of noise pollution, encompassing its diverse causes, far-reaching effects, and the array of strategies deployed to mitigate its adverse consequences. Within this paper, we embark on an exploration that begins by scrutinizing the intricate tapestry of noise pollution's origins. We dissect the urban sprawl and infrastructure development that spawns construction-related tumult, the transportation networks that propagate incessant road, air, and rail noise, and the industrial activities that generate relentless auditory dissonance. These sources collectively converge to create a symphony of cacophony that increasingly defines modern existence. The effects of noise pollution extend beyond mere annoyance. We scrutinize its deleterious impact on human health, from sleep disturbances and cardiovascular diseases to cognitive impairments and stress-related disorders. We unravel the psychological ramifications, including reduced cognitive performance, annoyance, and social isolation. Furthermore, we delve into its insidious intrusion into the natural world, disrupting wildlife behavior, habitats, and reproductive success. Noise pollution also exerts socio-economic repercussions, diminishing property values and impairing learning environments. Mitigation strategies emerge as our beacon of hope. Regulatory measures, noise barriers, urban planning, technological innovations, public awareness campaigns, and international cooperation collectively form our arsenal in the battle against noise pollution. By recognizing noise pollution as an environmental challenge with profound ramifications and by collectively deploying these strategies, we aspire to cultivate a quieter, healthier, and more harmonious world for present and future generations, echoing a harmonious symphony of coexistence amidst the urban bustle

Applications of MATLAB in Natural Sciences: A Comprehensive Review

In the natural sciences, MATLAB is a versatile and essential tool that has revolutionized research across various disciplines, including physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and environmental sciences. This review paper provides a comprehensive overview of MATLAB's applications in data analysis, modeling, simulation, image processing, computational chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, engineering, and data visualization. MATLAB simplifies data analysis by handling complex datasets, performing statistical analyses, and aiding in tasks like curve fitting and spectral analysis. In modeling and simulation, it enables the creation of predictive models for intricate systems, facilitating simulations of physical processes, ecological dynamics, and chemical reactions. In image processing, MATLAB enhances and analyzes images, benefiting fields such as medical imaging and remote sensing. For computational chemistry, MATLAB offers a rich library of tools for exploring molecular structures and simulating chemical reactions. Environmental sciences rely on MATLAB for climate data analysis and ecological modeling. In physics and engineering, it is invaluable for simulating complex systems and analyzing experimental data. Additionally, MATLAB's data visualization capabilities allow scientists to create compelling visuals for effective communication. While challenges like licensing costs exist, efforts are underway to address these issues and enhance integration with other software, including artificial intelligence and machine learning tools. Overall, MATLAB's computational power and versatility are fundamental to advancing natural sciences research, making it an invaluable resource for scientists and researchers across various disciplines

Exploring Children’s Developmental Stages and Preparation of a Framework for Comprehensive and Creative Curriculum

This paper examines the overall child development and approaches to child development and suggested a framework for constructing a curriculum that enhance the whole child learning process relevance to learning theories. In addition to assess the child activities in and out of the classroom and school. It has been examined from the developmental approaches of child that it is essential to concern the theories and approaches to child development for making a framework of creative and comprehensive curriculum. The theories and approaches of Jean Piaget, Bruner, Erikson and Hoffnung have discussed in the paper. Generally three major domains of development (Physical, cognitive, and psychosocial) are discussed in relevance to above mentioned psychologists. Concerning upon the stages and development of child a framework for comprehensive curriculum has made. Furthermore, the paper suggested the construction of Child-centered curriculum. In construction of the curriculum, the content and material required for comprehensive curriculum has been added in the paper. The very first thing is to make it research and theories based, a good curriculum must have specific goals and objectives, the interest level of children should be observed first and include materials afterword, the role of the teacher, family engagement and concerning the disable children are the main considerations of comprehensive and creative curriculum

The Status of the Arabic Language in Afghanistan: Retrospect and Prospects

The Arabic language's journey through Afghanistan's history and culture is a fascinating tale of resilience, adaptation, and continuity. This review paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the Arabic language's multifaceted role within Afghanistan. From its historical roots in the spread of Islam to its contemporary presence in religious, educational, and cultural contexts, Arabic's significance weaves a rich tapestry that connects Afghan society to its broader Islamic heritage. The historical context section delves into the deep-rooted ties between Arabic and Afghanistan, tracing back to the advent of Islam and the region's position as a crossroads of trade and culture. The paper examines how Arabic facilitated religious teachings, scholarship, and cultural exchange, contributing to Afghanistan's intellectual legacy. The Arabic language's influence in religious and scholarly realms is meticulously dissected, showcasing its integral role in shaping religious practices, theological debates, and intellectual pursuits. The paper underscores Arabic's spiritual resonance and its contribution to preserving Afghanistan's religious and cultural identity. In the contemporary landscape, the challenges and opportunities surrounding Arabic's usage come to the forefront. Linguistic diversity, technological advancements, and evolving educational priorities are analyzed to provide a nuanced perspective on the language's place in modern Afghanistan. Furthermore, the paper explores the potential pathways for Arabic's future development. Initiatives to integrate Arabic into education, preserve historical manuscripts, and harness technological resources are identified as avenues for revitalization. In conclusion, this review paper paints a holistic portrait of the Arabic language in Afghanistan, revealing its enduring significance despite the challenges of modernization. The interplay of tradition and progress, cultural heritage and global connectivity, underscores the dynamic nature of Arabic's role in Afghanistan's past, present, and future

Factors Influencing the Success of E-Learning Implementation: A Study of Afghan-Postgraduate Students at UTM-Malaysia

Comprehending and utilizing information technology and online platforms are the dire need of todays’ educational era. Current research aims at investigating the factors influencing the successful implementation of e-learning use among Afghan-postgraduate student at University Technologi Malaysia. Particularly, centered on identifying students’ characteristics, design and content, and technological factors that affect E-learning environment. At total of seventy-two (n=72) postgraduate students from the faculty of education, engineering, science and management at Universiti Technologi Malaysia (UTM) participated in survey questionnaire. The findings resulted that most of the students have positive perception about the E-learning environment. In addition, the most influential factors are (1) students’ characteristics that contained motivation, computer skills and attitudes, (2) design & content with professed use of IT and quality of content, while (3) technology with effectiveness of IT and quality of technology have been graded as the lowest influential factors hindered the successful implementation of E-learning use. Specifically, students’ motivation, encouragement, and satisfaction are the key elements toward the successful implementation of E-learning and accomplished their learning activities better and easily than the traditional method. However, most of the learners revealed that before initiating into the E-learning environment, they need more assistance and training in E-learning environment than the traditional methods. Besides, using E-learning is more complicated during learning and teaching process. Finally, it is suggested that university authority and policymakers put into their curriculum to initiate some special workshops and seminars to the international students who are newly admitted to their desired field of studies at UTM Malaysia

Impacts of Culture on Classroom Participation Among Undergraduate EFL Learners in Afghanistan

This research aims to examine the impacts of culture on classroom participation among the English majored students at the Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Laghman University (LU), specifically seek to find out the impacts of multi-ethnicity, dressing styles, and family background that affect students' participation. A mixed-method of research approach has been employed in this study; an adapted questionnaire and a semi-structured interview have been used as the research instruments for this study. Both quantitative and qualitative data have been collected from one hundred and ten (n = 117) respondents. The quantitative data were descriptively analyzed using the SPSS version 24, and later the semi-structured interview has been thematically analyzed. After the analysis of the data, it was revealed that cultural factors hindered student’s participation. Significantly, participation was affected by their family upbringing, they were not allowed to speak in front of elders or teachers confidently, which progressively caused them to be passive in the classroom. Also, urban students are active, communicative, and more confident that is why rural area students’ participation prone decline nation due to shyness, low confidence level, and weak educational background. Higher educational institutions in Afghanistan recommended implementing a learner-centric method when teaching the students to enhance the practices of classroom participation

Oral participation practices in classroom among university students in Afghanistan

This study aimed at exploring factors affecting classroom participation among students in the English department of Laghman University, Afghanistan. More precisely, this research discovered factors related to teachers and class-size that hinder students’ practice of oral participation in the classroom. In collecting the data, this study employed mixed-method research with concurrent design. An adapted questionnaire and a semi-structured interview have been used as the data collection instrument of this study. An online survey questionnaire was conducted with 110 respondents. In addition, a semi-structured interview was conducted with five of the respondents at the English Department of Laghman University. The data from the questionnaire was descriptively analyzed through using statistical package for social science (SPSS), and the semi-structured interview data were thematically analyzed and interpreted. The findings revealed that classsize related factor is the first influential factor in affecting oral participation among students and it is due to having large number students in a class. Teacher’s related factor is the second influential factor that affects the oral participation of students. Majority claimed that teachers’ approach, behavior, and qualification have prominent impact on their level of oral participation. Based on the finding, it can be seen that class-size related, and teachers’ factors affected oral participation of the students at the English Department of Laghman University. It is recommended that the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan strive to decrease the number of students in each class and enforce teachers in implementing a student-centered learning approach while teaching

Students’ Perception of Alternative Assessment: A Systematic Literature Review

Many studies have been conducted on the implementation of alternative assessments on students. However, this study is carried out to explore definitions, characteristics, and students’ perceptions of alternative assessment at university and school level. One hundred and seventeen (n=117) journal articles were searched through different search engines, and only twenty-six (n=24) recent and relevant publications published between years 2002 to 2018 were included in this study, and remaining are excluded. Among inclusions, there were ten (n=10) quantitative researches, six (n=6) qualitative, seven (n=7) mix-mode, and one (1) review paper. The overall respondents of the studies were two thousand eight hundred and seven (n=2807). Most of the studies were carried in Asian countries such as Indonesia, Iran, Turkey, Malaysia, Bosnia, Thailand, and Egypt, and some of the studies were conducted in the USA, UK, Scotland, and Netherlands. The findings reveal that the learners have a positive perception of implementing the alternative assessment. Furthermore, the findings of some studies revealed that alternative assessment is preferable, while other researches indicated the alternative assessment favorably. Besides, some studies have suggested some recommendations for the implementation of alternative assessment

Students’ Perception of Alternative Assessment: A Systematic Literature Review

Many studies have been conducted on the implementation of alternative assessments on students. However, this study is carried out to explore definitions, characteristics, and students’ perceptions of alternative assessment at university and school level. One hundred and seventeen (n=117) journal articles were searched through different search engines, and only twenty-six (n=24) recent and relevant publications published between years 2002 to 2018 were included in this study, and remaining are excluded. Among inclusions, there were ten (n=10) quantitative researches, six (n=6) qualitative, seven (n=7) mix-mode, and one (1) review paper. The overall respondents of the studies were two thousand eight hundred and seven (n=2807). Most of the studies were carried in Asian countries such as Indonesia, Iran, Turkey, Malaysia, Bosnia, Thailand, and Egypt, and some of the studies were conducted in the USA, UK, Scotland, and Netherlands. The findings reveal that the learners have a positive perception of implementing the alternative assessment. Furthermore, the findings of some studies revealed that alternative assessment is preferable, while other researches indicated the alternative assessment favorably. Besides, some studies have suggested some recommendations for the implementation of alternative assessment