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Biomimicry provides a pathway to sustainable architecture by translating biological strategies into regenerative design solutions. Unlike symbolic imitation, it integrates ecological intelligence into materials, systems, and processes. Guided by the principle of nature as model, measure, and mentor [1], this study examines organism-, behavior-, and ecosystem-level biomimicry through top-down and bottom-up approaches [4,19]. Despite increasing applications, bio-mimicry remains fragmented, with limited performance metrics and inconsistent integration into architectural practice [16–18]. This research proposes a structured framework to bridge the gap between conceptual biomimicry and measur-able architectural performance.
The continuous evolution of technology offers even more innovative solutions that enhance both distance education and traditional classroom learning. The integration of artificial intelligence and personalized learning algorithms allows for tailored educational experiences, enabling students to learn at their own pace while addressing their unique learning styles. Furthermore, the rise of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications can provide immersive learning experiences that were previously unimaginable, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications. As educational institutions adapt to these advancements, the importance of digital literacy becomes more pronounced. It is crucial for both students and educators to become proficient in navigating these new tools and platforms. Additionally, teacher training programs are being redesigned to include components on technology use in pedagogy. The blend of these educational approaches could result in a hybrid model, combining the flexibility of distance learning with the interaction and community found in traditional classrooms. This paper will also explore future trends in education technology, consider the potential implications for curriculum development, and propose recommendations for both educators and policymakers to help navigate this transforming landscape of education.
Many rural roads in Kenya are surfaced with lateritic soil, which often has low strength and is prone to deterioration in wet conditions. Simultaneously, plastic waste accumulation presents a major environmental problem. This study investigates using shredded recycled plastic as a stabilizer for lateritic soil to enhance road durability, building upon global frameworks for synthetic waste reuse in civil engineering applications. Lateritic soil samples from Eldoret were mixed with cleaned, shredded PET flakes at 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% by weight. Standard laboratory tests; modified Proctor compaction and California Bearing Ratio were performed on each mix. Atterberg Limits was also conducted to help classify the soil. The plastic–soil composite showed changes in compaction behavior and strength. Increasing plastic content tended to raise the Optimum Moisture Content while reducing the Maximum Dry Density. Moderate plastic additions can yield distinct variations in load-bearing capacity compared to pure lateritic soil, as indicated by fluctuating CBR values, whereas excessive plastic content can drastically reduce the interlocking capacity of granular materials. The treated mixes appeared more resistant to moisture and exhibited reduced stiffness under specific structural limits. It is unadvisable to use in high load bearing roads. Incorporating recycled plastic into lateritic soil remains a promising environmental stabilization approach. It helps recycle waste and can alter road performance, supporting sustainable infrastructure goals. Further study of long-term durability and environmental impact is recommended.
This study examined the peace interventions implemented by Local Government Units (LGUs) in Maguindanao del Sur for ex-combatants, focusing on their contributions to reintegration, economic conditions, psychological resilience, and long-term peacebuilding. Using a qualitative research design, data were gathered through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that LGU-led interventions are multi-dimensional, encompassing security measures, economic support, human development, social inclusion, and governance mechanisms. These interventions facilitate structured reintegration, improve livelihood opportunities, enhance psychosocial well-being, and promote family and community stability.
The study further found that LGU-led programs significantly contribute to economic stabilization, psychological recovery, family reintegration, and behavioral transformation among former rebels, reducing the likelihood of conflict recurrence. However, challenges such as weak coordination, inadequate resources, geographic barriers, and political discontinuity affect the sustainability of these interventions. The findings emphasize the importance of institutionalization, policy continuity, and multi-sector collaboration in strengthening peacebuilding efforts.
Anchored in the United Nations Sustaining Peace framework, the study concludes that sustainable peace requires continuous, inclusive, and locally grounded interventions that address both structural and relational dimensions of conflict. The study recommends the institutionalization of peace programs, strengthening of livelihood initiatives, enhancement of monitoring systems, promotion of community participation, and expansion of psychosocial and family support services to ensure long-term peace and development.
______________________________________________________________________________Keywords: LGU-led peace interventions, reintegration, former rebels, economic stabilization, psychological resilience, sustaining peace, Maguindanao del Sur
This study examines the economics of education and its implications for student performance in Lagos State, Nigeria. Grounded in Human Capital Theory and Signaling Theory, the study explores how educational investments influence academic outcomes within the framework of efficiency and equity. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, with data collected from 300 respondents comprising teachers and senior secondary school students in selected public schools. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire, validated by experts and yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.82. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and regression analysis at the 0.05 level of significance.
Findings revealed that educational funding, teacher quality, school infrastructure, and availability of instructional materials have significant positive relationships with student academic performance. Among these variables, educational funding emerged as the strongest predictor of student achievement. The results further indicate that inadequate resource allocation and inefficiencies in utilization contribute to disparities in student outcomes across schools.
The study concludes that improving student performance in Lagos State requires not only increased investment in education but also efficient management of available resources. It recommends enhanced funding, improved teacher welfare and professional development, infrastructural expansion, and data-driven policy implementation to strengthen educational outcomes and promote sustainable development.
The study “Understanding Digital Competence Across Educational Settings: Experiences of Students, and Teachers.” The study aims to understand the digital competence across the educational settings based on the experience of students, and teachers College of Engineering, Computer Studies, Technology, and Liberal Arts (CECTLA) at Aemilianum College Inc. it employed a qualitative method to investigated how students and teachers understand, develop, and apply digital competence in an academic setting. The participants include a purposively select-ed group composed of (10) ten college students and five (5) college faculty members. Data were gathered through a focus group discussion and was analyzed using a thematic analysis to explore their lived experiences in the areas of digital literacy, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, safety, and problem-solving.
Findings revealed that both students and teachers generally perceive digital competence as essential in modern education. Participants demonstrated strengths in communication, col-laboration, and basic digital literacy, particularly in using online platforms, social media, and productivity tools for academic tasks. However, challenges emerged in digital content creation, advanced technical skills, cybersecurity awareness, and access to reliable resources. Themes highlighted the importance of institutional support, training opportunities, and continuous exposure to technology. Participants emphasized that digital competence improves engagement, productivity, and adaptability but requires ongoing development through workshops, infrastructure, and curriculum integration.
The study concludes that while students and teachers possess foundational digital competence, there is a strong need for structured digital literacy programs to address skill gaps and ensure safe, ethical, and innovative use of technology in education. It is recommended that Aemilianum College Inc. implement continuous professional development, provide adequate technological resources, integrate digital competence into the curriculum, and conduct further research on long-term digital skills development. These initiatives may strengthen teaching and learning practices and better prepare the academic community for the demands of an increasingly digital educational environment.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), widely known as “forever chemicals,” have emerged as persistent global contaminants of major environmental and public health concern due to their chemical stability, mobility, bioaccumulation potential, and resistance to conventional degradation. Their widespread occurrence in drinking water, groundwater, industrial effluents, landfill leachates, and wastewater systems has intensified the need for effective remediation strategies capable of meeting increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. This review critically evaluates PFAS treatment technologies from a water process engineering perspective, emphasizing removal efficiency, mineralization potential, scalability, sustainability, and translational applicability. A structured narrative review methodology was employed using peer-reviewed literature from Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, PubMed, and Google Scholar published between 2000 and 2026. Findings indicate that conventional treatment systems are largely ineffective for comprehensive PFAS remediation, while established separation technologies such as granular activated carbon, ion exchange, and membrane filtration improve removal but generate substantial secondary waste burdens. Emerging destruction technologies, including electrochemical oxidation, plasma treatment, sonolysis, and supercritical water oxidation, demonstrate greater mineralization potential but remain constrained by energy demand, cost, and scale-up limitations. Future PFAS management will require integrated hybrid systems, advanced materials innovation, AI-driven optimization, decentralized treatment frameworks, and policy-engineering convergence to achieve scalable, sustainable, and complete remediation.
Guinea has established itself as a pivotal player in the global bauxite market, with a significant increase in ore export volumes over the last five years. This surge in demand is primarily influenced by the expanding production of electric vehicles and solar panels, both of which rely on bauxite for aluminium manufacturing. The escalating need for bauxite within China's aluminium sector has not gone unnoticed by Guinea. Since 2020, the volume of seaborne bauxite exports from Guinea has more than doubled, reaching 178 million tons by 2025, based on data from Ocean bolt information [1]. This swift growth in the bauxite trade has positively impacted dry bulk shipping, as vessels—primarily Capesizes undertake lengthy journeys from Guinea to China laden with bauxite [2]. The prolonged sailing durations, coupled with slow loading times, have notably contributed to the rise in freight rates. The maintenance management of ports bulk material handling equipment (MHE) is a challenge for ports managers as they must sustain the continuous operations with maintenance activities. An effective port material handling system is crucial for a nation's trade framework. Developing countries that seek to be self-sustaining and to be competitive in global mineral ore export markets must acknowledge the significance of well-operated ports. When key material handling equipment is constantly breaking down, spare parts are inaccessible, or the port's capacity fails to meet the timely needs of shipping operators, the cargo that passes through will inevitably incur higher costs and experience prolonged delays upon reaching its markets. Regardless of a port's size, substantial investments in mechanical equipment and infrastructure necessitate ongoing maintenance and protection.
This report examines the challenges that port operators, port authorities, and managers face in making equipment maintenance safe, reliable, and efficient. It also outlines practical maintenance strategies to improve the reliability of port material handling systems.
Low-dose X-rays known as mammograms are used in breast imaging screening to identify breast cancer early, frequently before symptoms manifest. Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in NIgeria. This study aims to determine the attitude and knowledge of breast imaging screening in rural area of South West Nigeria. Descriptive research design of survey type was adopted for this study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 500 participants from the female students of Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti. Questionnaires were administered to collect data. The findings revealed that the range of age group of percipients were ≤16>34 years. 94 (18.8%) of the participants were aware of mammography examination. 12 (2.4%) of the participants have done breast imaging screening. 406 (81.2%) of the participants have not done breast imaging screen because of lack of knowledge about breast imaging screen. And the knowledge summation about warning signs revealed that 57.72% of the students had the knowledge about warning signs of the breast cancer. It was conclusion that most participants in the study were aware of early signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the majority were unaware of breast imaging screening. The researchers indicated that concern bodies should step up awareness creation among young Nigerian females regarding essential of mammography examination as the cases of breast cancer are increasing in Nigeria. Female should be encouraged to perform self-breast examination and to report to the nearest health canter in cases of suspicious findings.
Keywords: cancer, Knowledge, Breast, Attitudes, Symptoms
This study determined the effectiveness of localized video prompts developing students’ writing competency of Grade 9 students in terms of content, organization, and mechanics. Specifically, it determined the level of students’ writing competency based on the pre-test and post-test results in terms of content, organization and mechanics; examined how localized video prompts were utilized in developing students’ writing competency; identified whether there was a significant difference in the participants’ writing competency before and after the implementation of the localized video prompts; and assessed the level of acceptability of the localized video prompts based on the DepEd Evaluation Tool as rated by experts in terms of content, format/technical design, presentation and organization, and accuracy and up-to-datedness of information. A one-group pre-post tests quasi-experimental content, organization, and design was employed. Participants consisted of 18 Grade 9 students from Sta. Rita National High School, Dinagat Islands, selected through total enumeration. A Writing Competency Assessment Rubric adopted from Abdelrahim (2023) and the DepEd Evaluation Rating Sheet for Audio and Video Recordings (DM No. 167, s. 2021) served as the primary instruments. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Shapiro-Wilk test, and Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Findings revealed that students progressed from the “Beginning level” to the “Developing level” across all writing components, with statistically significant improvements supported by large effect sizes. Expert validators further rated the materials “Very Satisfactory” overall, passing all four DepEd LRMDS quality indicators. The study concluded that teacher-produced, culturally grounded video prompts effectively improve secondary students' writing competency and meet prescribed DepEd quality standards, though explicit grammar instruction remains necessary to sustain growth toward proficiency.
Keywords: localized video prompts, writing competency, quasi-experimental, contextualized instruction
This study determined the effectiveness of blended supplemental reading activities in improving the reading comprehension of Grade 11 students in Effective Communication. Specifically, it determined the proficiency level of grade 11 students in reading comprehension; Using a one-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental research design, 16 students from Ruben E. Ecleo Sr. National High School, Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands participated in a four-week intervention combining face-to-face classroom instruction with structured, asynchronous tasks facilitated through a private Facebook group during SY. 2025-2026. A researcher made reading comprehension test aligned with Barrett's Taxonomy served as the primary instrument, assessing performance across literal, inferential, and evaluative domains. Statistical tools were used to analyze the data gathered in this study were mean, standard deviation, and paired sample t-Test. Results showed that students maintained a proficient level across literal, inferential, and evaluative domains. However, differences were statistically non-significant across all domains with very small to small effect sizes. The study concludes that blended supplemental reading activities support positive comprehension growth, though extended implementation is needed for statistically significant outcomes.
Keywords: Blended Learning, Supplemental Reading, Reading Comprehension, Barrett’s Taxonomy, Senior High School
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This study examined the mediating role of green innovation in the relationship between green management practices and sustainability performance among multinational manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study was grounded in the natural resource-based view, dynamic capability theory, and institutional theory. A positivist research philosophy and explanatory quantitative research design were adopted. The target population comprised 95 multinational manufacturing firms in Kenya, and primary data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to managers and officers knowledgeable about environmental management, innovation, operations, and sustainability practices. The study variables were measured using a 5-point Likert scale. Green management practices were measured through energy efficiency, waste reduction, air emission controls, recycling, and re-use, while sustainability performance was measured through economic, social, and governance sustainability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling. The findings showed that green management practices had a positive and significant effect on green innovation. Green innovation also had a positive and significant effect on sustainability performance. However, the direct effect of green management practices on sustainability performance became nonsignificant after green innovation was introduced. The indirect effect was significant, confirming full mediation. The study concludes that green management practices enhance sustainability performance mainly through green innovation. The study recommends that multinational manufacturing firms should convert green practices into cleaner technologies, eco-friendly processes, green products, and innovation-driven sustainability strategies.
Keywords: Green management practices, green innovation, sustainability performance, multinational manufacturing firms, PLS-SEM, Kenya.
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This study examined the influence of green management practices on corporate sustainability performance among multinational manufacturing firms in Kenya. Specifically, the study focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, air emission controls, and recycling and re-use as key green management practices, while sustainability performance was assessed through economic, social, and governance dimensions. The study was guided by the positivist research philosophy and adopted an explanatory quantitative research design. The target population comprised 95 multinational manufacturing firms listed in the Kenya Association of Manufacturers 2025 Membership Directory. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires, and 92 usable responses were obtained, representing a 96.8 percent usable response rate. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling through SmartPLS. The results showed that green management practices had a positive and statistically significant total effect on sustainability performance, leading to rejection of the null hypothesis. Measurement model results confirmed acceptable reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity for the constructs. The study concludes that green management practices are important drivers of sustainability performance in multinational manufacturing firms in Kenya. It recommends that firms institutionalize energy efficiency, waste control, emission management, and circular resource practices as strategic sustainability priorities.
Keywords: Green Management Practices, Sustainability Performance, Energy Efficiency, Waste Reduction, Air Emission Controls, Recycling and Re-use, PLS-SEM, Kenya
Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of death among Nigerian women, yet HPV vaccination uptake has stayed low since national integration in 2023, particularly across North Central Nigeria. This study examined parental knowledge, attitudes, and determinants of HPV vaccine uptake among parents of girls aged 9–14 in Kogi State.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 336 parents across three LGAs used multi-stage cluster sampling. Data covered sociodemographic characteristics, HPV knowledge, perceptions, and vaccination status, analyzed through Bloom's criteria and multivariable logistic regression (p<0.05).
Results: Participants (mean age 41.2±8.4) were predominantly female (70.2%) with tertiary education (62.2%). HPV knowledge was poor: 66% scored low, and only 31.0% correctly identified transmission routes. Although 78.3% of parents held positive attitudes and 74.4% expressed willingness to vaccinate, actual uptake stood at 18.2%. The leading barriers were limited awareness (42.0%) and fear of side effects (21.4%). Notably, higher knowledge correlated with lower uptake (aOR=0.244, p<0.001), and tertiary education was independently associated with reduced uptake (aOR=0.543, p=0.015).
Conclusion: Widespread willingness has not translated into vaccination in Kogi State, with knowledge gaps and misinformation as primary obstacles. The inverse relationship between knowledge and uptake signals a trust and communication failure rather than a simple information deficit. Evidence-based messaging, delivered through healthcare workers, schools, and community structures, is necessary to turn positive intent into actual immunization and reduce the cervical cancer burden.
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