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Research Article
The Effectiveness of Learning Management Systems Hybrid Learning Environment on History Students’ Achievement in Southwestern Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
71-79
Received:
30 October 2025
Accepted:
14 November 2025
Published:
29 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.scidev.20260702.11
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Abstract: The effectiveness of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in hybrid learning settings on the academic achievement of History students in Southwestern Nigeria was the focus of this study. In maintaining the hypothesis of the research, a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was adopted, involving 200 undergraduates (experimental = 100 received LMS-integrated hybrid instruction; control = 100 received conventional instruction) from two universities. The research tools utilised for data collection included the History Achievement Test, developed by the researcher, and a structured questionnaire for student perceptions and challenges. Data analyses used descriptive statistics, t-tests involving both paired and independent samples, and Pearson correlation at an alpha of .05. From pretest to posttest, the experimental group demonstrated markedly improved achievement scores with t(99) = 12.75, p <.001, d = 1.28. Also, the posttest mean for the experimental group was significantly different and higher than that of the control, t(198) = 5.46, p <.001, d = 0.77. The full sample showed a modest correlation between perception and achievement with r =.23, p <.01. Major barriers included unreliable internet (47%), power outages (40%), and low digital literacy (35%). The study concludes that LMS-based hybrid learning significantly enhances history students' achievement, recommending infrastructure, digital training, and curriculum redesign.
Abstract: The effectiveness of Learning Management Systems (LMS) in hybrid learning settings on the academic achievement of History students in Southwestern Nigeria was the focus of this study. In maintaining the hypothesis of the research, a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was adopted, involving 200 undergraduates (experimental = 10...
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Research Article
Complex Thinking and Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Analysis: Epistemological Challenges for Contemporary Public Security
Jose Del Carmen Encarnacion Dicent*
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
80-85
Received:
11 May 2026
Accepted:
21 May 2026
Published:
30 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.scidev.20260702.12
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Abstract: Artificial intelligence has become one of the most significant transformations in contemporary criminal analysis and public security. Its capacity to process large volumes of data, identify patterns, and support decision-making has generated broad institutional expectations, but also epistemological, ethical, and institutional challenges that exceed a purely technocratic perspective. This article examines these challenges from the standpoint of complex thinking. Methodologically, the study is based on a qualitative analytical documentary review of scientific literature, institutional documents, and regulatory frameworks published between 2018 and 2025, retrieved from Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and repositories of international organizations. The analysis was structured around six thematic axes: complexity and uncertainty, the algorithmic reduction of crime, structural bias, opacity and explainability, meaningful human oversight, and institutional governance. The findings show that artificial intelligence should not be understood as a substitute for human judgment or as a neutral predictive mechanism, but as a support tool whose legitimacy depends on data quality, contextual interpretation, meaningful human oversight, and ethical governance. It is concluded that complex thinking provides a critical, relational, and responsible framework for understanding algorithmic systems in public security.
Abstract: Artificial intelligence has become one of the most significant transformations in contemporary criminal analysis and public security. Its capacity to process large volumes of data, identify patterns, and support decision-making has generated broad institutional expectations, but also epistemological, ethical, and institutional challenges that excee...
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Research Article
Illegal Migration and Human Trafficking: Distinctive Features and Interrelations
Nurullo Rahmatullo Mahmadullozoda*
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
86-89
Received:
4 November 2025
Accepted:
13 November 2025
Published:
30 May 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.scidev.20260702.13
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Abstract: This article examines the legal issues of genuine migration. Its scale is noted, representing one of the most serious problems characterizing mixed migration flows. It has been documented in almost all countries accepting migrant workers. Examining the definition of "illegal connection" from a legal perspective, the author concludes that the concepts of "illegal" and "illegal" migration are synonymous, having the same meaning. It is noted that the entry, stay, or unofficial work activity of migrant workers in all cases has the same legal consequences—that is, a violation of established state regulations, which simultaneously constitutes illegal migration. The author also examines the distinctive features and connections between human trafficking and genuine migration. Analyzing international and national law, as well as scholarly opinions, the author defines the concept of "illegal connection," identifies the connections between the activities of traffickers and those of unofficial connections, and their points of contact. The author formulates the distinctive features of these offenses, substantiates their positions with generally accepted evidence, and formulates law enforcement practice. It is concluded that the acts of human trafficking and illegal migration are classified as inventions of acts. First, human trafficking can be committed by crossing state borders, using a second act (a temporary border crossing), or without crossing a state border. Illegal migration can begin with or without the participation of traffickers, with the consent and will of the immigrant, via an illegal border crossing, or even independently, without such accomplices. In any case, its primary characteristic is crossing the border of a specific state.
Abstract: This article examines the legal issues of genuine migration. Its scale is noted, representing one of the most serious problems characterizing mixed migration flows. It has been documented in almost all countries accepting migrant workers. Examining the definition of "illegal connection" from a legal perspective, the author concludes that the concep...
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Research Article
Assessing the Effectiveness of United Nations Humanitarian Interventions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 1999–2024
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
90-96
Received:
4 November 2025
Accepted:
13 November 2025
Published:
2 June 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.scidev.20260702.14
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Abstract: This paper evaluates the success of the UN’s humanitarian interventions in the DRC (‘MONUC/MONUSCO in the DRC’ 1999–2024) through the prism of one of the most protracted humanitarian emergencies on earth – its stability aspect. Inspired by Liberal Institutionalist and Human Security theoretical perspectives, the study analyzes how multilateral diplomacy, institutional vulnerabilities, and a human-centric approach to security shaped the DRC humanitarian outcomes. Applying a longitudinal quantitative perspective, the article examines secondary data sourced from UNHCR, FAO, OCHA, and ACLED to test for the presence of relationships between levels of UN intervention and a range of core humanitarian variables, including internally displaced persons, civilian casualties, food insecurity, and delivery of basic services. The results show that while UN interventions have significantly alleviated some of the most immediate forms of suffering – saving lives, improving food security, and protecting civilians – their impact overall has been severely undermined by ongoing conflict, poor governance, logistical constraints, and minimal local ownership. Although regression analysis shows a modest positive trend between aid intensity and progress in humanitarian sectors, the durability of this progress is still vulnerable. The study asserts that better integration of humanitarian assistance and peacebuilding, more effective regional cooperation, and improved local governance will be integral in securing long-term peace and stability and human security in DRC.
Abstract: This paper evaluates the success of the UN’s humanitarian interventions in the DRC (‘MONUC/MONUSCO in the DRC’ 1999–2024) through the prism of one of the most protracted humanitarian emergencies on earth – its stability aspect. Inspired by Liberal Institutionalist and Human Security theoretical perspectives, the study analyzes how multilateral dipl...
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Research Article
Valorization of Research for Local Sustainable Development in Algeria: Perspectives and Case Studies
Nadjib Drouiche*
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
97-102
Received:
28 November 2025
Accepted:
20 December 2025
Published:
2 June 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.scidev.20260702.15
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Abstract: This paper analyzes the role of scientific research valorization in supporting local sustainable development in Algeria, with a particular focus on the contribution of research institutions to innovation, technology transfer, and applied solutions. The study examines how scientific outputs are translated into operational technologies through structured collaborations between research centers, industry, and public stakeholders. The analysis is based on qualitative case studies involving the environmental research activities of the Centre de Recherche en Technologies des Semi-Conducteurs pour l’Énergétique (CRTSE). Three representative case studies are presented to illustrate different pathways of research valorization. These include the development of a solar sludge dryer integrated into a Living Lab framework under the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA)-funded Mara-Mediterra project for afforestation and land restoration, a hybrid membrane-based pilot system designed to optimize water chemistry for enhanced oil recovery in collaboration with the national oil company Sonatrach, and a pilot-scale ultrafiltration unit for tertiary treatment of urban wastewater developed in partnership with the AMENHYD group. The selected cases address priority sectors in Algeria, including water management, land restoration, energy, and environmental protection.Data for the analysis were obtained from project reports, experimental results, institutional documentation, and interactions with research and industrial partners. The paper documents the development stages of each innovation, from scientific conception to pilot-scale validation, and highlights the mechanisms enabling effective knowledge transfer. The findings provide an overview of how applied research contributes to sustainable development objectives by supporting technological innovation, strengthening local capacities, and facilitating collaboration between research institutions and socio-economic actors.
Abstract: This paper analyzes the role of scientific research valorization in supporting local sustainable development in Algeria, with a particular focus on the contribution of research institutions to innovation, technology transfer, and applied solutions. The study examines how scientific outputs are translated into operational technologies through struct...
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