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Blended Learning in Post-COVID-19 Education: Evaluating Benefits, Challenges, and Long-Term Impacts on Students Sain, Zohaib Hassan; Aziz, Aulia Luqman; Sain, Shahzadi Hina
International Journal of Education, Management, and Technology Vol 2 No 3 (2024): International Journal of Education, Management, and Technology
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijemt.v2i3.3992

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted traditional education, prompting a rapid shift toward blended learning. This study explores the efficacy of blended learning as a sustainable educational model in the post-COVID-19 era, focusing on flexibility, engagement, and accessibility challenges. This research aims to evaluate the benefits, challenges, and long-term impacts of blended learning, particularly in terms of student performance and teacher preparedness. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, combining quantitative data from 400 students through surveys and qualitative insights from 20 semi-structured interviews with educators and administrators. Quantitative analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis, while qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis in NVivo software. The findings revealed that 87% of students appreciated the flexibility of blended learning, and there was a strong correlation between satisfaction and engagement (r = 0.72). However, 38% of students faced challenges with technology access, highlighting the digital divide. Educators emphasized the need for continuous professional development to implement blended learning effectively. In conclusion, blended learning offers significant advantages but requires improved accessibility and teacher support for long-term success. The research implications suggest that policymakers and institutions should prioritize equitable access to technology and ongoing teacher training to fully leverage the potential of blended learning in future educational models.
Challenges Faced By Counselors In Pakistani Universities Sain, Zohaib Hassan; Sain, Shahzadi Hina
Coution: Journal Counseling and Education Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024): Coution
Publisher : Universitas Islam Bunga Bangsa Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47453/coution.v5i2.2635

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The presence of counselling services in Pakistani universities is pivotal for the maintenance of student's mental health and academic prosperity. However, these services are challenged by various factors. This study seeks to delve into the cultural, institutional, and professional barriers that impede the efficacy of these services. The research design employed a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews with university counsellors and administrative personnel and document analysis to gather data. The study's findings reveal that widespread cultural stigma, insufficient institutional resources, and limited professional development opportunities are significant hurdles to effective counselling. Furthermore, the study elucidates the adverse impact of unsupportive administrative policies on service provision. These challenges underscore the necessity for holistic strategies to enhance counselling services, such as increased institutional backing, enhanced counsellor training, and targeted awareness initiatives to combat stigma. Addressing these issues is imperative to foster a supportive environment that promotes student well-being and academic accomplishment. The implications of this study hold substantial significance for policymakers, university administrations, and mental health professionals striving to elevate the quality and accessibility of counselling services in higher education.
DECODING THE SACRED: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE SYMBOLIC KNOWLEDGE STRUCTURES OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION Agoi, Moses Adeolu; Folaranmi, Bukola Abosede; Sain, Zohaib Hassan; Aziz, Aulia Luqman; Sain, Shahzadi Hina
Srawung: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities [IN PRESS] Vol. 4 Issue 4 (2025)
Publisher : jfpublisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56943/jssh.v4i4.870

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African Traditional Religion (ATR) is based on symbolic systems that reflect cosmology, ethics, spirituality and social order, which are represented through divination, rituals, proverbs, sacred objects as well as texts such as Yoruba Ifa verses. Scholars nowadays focus not only on their multivocal character but also on their epistemic and moral functions: symbols act as organs of knowledge no less than objects of cultural artefacts. AI tools, by symbolically representing that knowledge, through ontologies and explainable learning, provide means to decode, and maintain such sacred systems cultural sensitively. Indicatively, the article Preserving Indigenous Knowledge: Leveraging Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence describes the way interactive platforms and AI-based applications preserve indigenous knowledge, without violating cultural guidelines and intellectual property rights. Using Classical Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Adinkra Symbol Recognition in Ghana was highly accurate in classifying Adinkra symbols. The results of the studies indicate that AI can improve preservation, access, and learning; however, it is unable to reproduce spiritual intention and group validation. Such ethical concerns as reductionism, digital colonialism, and cultural ownership are not new to the recent literature. This paper thus suggests an alternative approach in which AI would be used to supplement AIR custodianship to make sure that the knowledge is not stale, but dynamic, secure, and useful in the digital era.