Volume 13, Issue 4, April 2025 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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BETWEEN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DREAMS: THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF OFFICE-WORKING PROFESSIONALS PURSUING A MASTER’S IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILIES []


This study, titled "Between Responsibilities and Dreams: The Lived Experiences of Office-Working Professionals Pursuing a Master’s in Information Technology While Supporting Their Families," explores the experiences and strategies employed by 12 focus group discussion (FGD) participants from MIT 2, S.Y. 2024-2025. Utilizing a qualitative research methodology, the study gathered data through FGDs, questionnaires, and observations to analyze how working professionals navigate the challenges of balancing work, studies, and personal responsibilities while pursuing higher education. The findings reveal that office-working professionals perceive balancing academic responsibilities and financial obligations as both a challenge and an opportunity, requiring sacrifices in personal time, finances, and well-being but fostering career advancement and long-term growth. These students face significant challenges, including time constraints, stress, financial burdens, and difficulty in maintaining work-life balance, which impact their overall performance and well-being. However, the pursuit of an MIT degree enhances essential skills such as time management, resilience, and problem-solving, despite the stress and fatigue involved. While full-time employment alongside graduate studies provides career growth and financial stability, it also results in exhaustion and reduced personal time. To mitigate these challenges, professionals employ various strategies, including effective time management, workplace flexibility, financial planning, and strong support systems. Based on the findings, the study concludes that office-working professionals pursuing an MIT degree experience both obstacles and opportunities, as their sacrifices contribute to long-term professional and personal development. The difficulties they encounter significantly impact their well-being, yet they develop skills that are essential for career progression. While balancing multiple responsibilities remains challenging, the adoption of effective strategies enables working professionals to navigate their academic and professional commitments successfully. The study recommends that office-working MIT students implement structured time management and stress reduction strategies to maintain productivity and well-being. Educational institutions and employers may consider offering flexible learning options, financial assistance, and wellness programs to support students. Additionally, universities may provide scholarships and stress management workshops to alleviate financial and emotional burdens. Finally, working professionals should establish realistic career goals and leverage networking opportunities to maximize professional growth while ensuring a sustainable work-study-life balance. Keywords: Academic Journey, Adult Learners, Aemilianum College Inc., Career and Education, Challenges In Higher Education, Graduate Studies, Master's in Information Technology, Motivation and Perseverance, Office-Working Professionals, Personal and Professional Growth, Professional Development, Time Management, Work-Life Balance

Sujet : Projet de construction d’un bâtiment administratif en deux niveaux (R+1) de la délégation régionale de la 5ème CELPA au Quartier Plateau Médical dans la Commune Makiso (Kisangani/RDC). []


This research is based on the construction of an administrative building on two levels (R+1) of the regional delegation of the 5th CELPA in the Plateau Médical District in the Makiso Commune. We started from the observation that the existing administrative building of the regional executive of the 5th CELPA no longer meets civil engineering requirements. Three objectives are pursued, namely: to inventory the procedures for erecting the construction of an administrative building on two levels (R+1) of the regional delegation of the 5th CELPA in the Plateau Médical District in Makiso Commune; identify the materials that will be used to materialize this work; and choose the structure to use for the construction of this work. However, the methods applied in public works were employed. Among these methods, we have the analytical method, the graphic method, the documentary technique. The techniques of disengaged direct observation, free interview and the use of SketchUp, Revit, autocad, Lumion10, ArchiCAD 23 software allowed us to design the plan and the different views of the work. After implementing this methodology, we achieved the following results: by making the various sizing calculations, we achieved a good result while keeping in mind that our work will remain stable. We proceed by designing a new infrastructure, checking the stability at each point of the basic structures of the building, checking the ground constraints and describing the work that will be carried out. The structure will be a load-bearing frame; all loads and overloads will be ensured by the slab-beam-column system to ensure fair and uniform transmission to the foundation soil, thus guaranteeing good stability of the structure. Keywords: Project, construction, administrative building, two levels and Celpa

Sujet : Les politiques stratégiques de l’impact environnemental dans l’exécution des travaux publics et bâtiments comme gage d’investissement dans l’économie verte à Kisangani. []


Abstact The city of Kisangani has real data found in the environment; this environment, in common parlance, means what surrounds the project's action area, but in the broadest sense, it is a sector where development has a direct (the developed area) or indirect (the periphery, downstream), immediate or long-term influence on living beings and their activities; which demonstrates the interaction between humans and the environment. The work will consist of identifying the impacts, describing them, and then evaluating them to determine their significance. Mitigation measures will also be proposed for negative impacts, and possibly enhancement measures for positive impacts. We have taken into account the main activities that are sources of impacts associated with the construction and operation of public works. The environmental receptors considered include air, soil, and water for the physical environment; the living environment, health, safety, jobs, and economic activities. The environment has become a major concern today, particularly for those responsible for designing, constructing, and operating a structure. Furthermore, any construction or infrastructure development project must undergo an environmental impact assessment to take into account the protection of the natural environment, natural resources, and the living environment of populations declared to be of general interest. This is why every building and public works engineer must take the environment into account for the protection of flora and fauna. It is within this framework that our study, entitled "Strategic Policies for Environmental Impact in the Execution of Public Works and Buildings as a Guarantee of Investment in the Green Economy in Kisangani," falls. Keywords: Policies, environmental, execution, public works and buildings, investment.

Cross-Cultural Leadership Strategies for Global Organizations []


The increasing globalization of businesses has underscored the vital role of cross-cultural leadership in achieving organizational success. This paper explores strategies that global leaders can implement to effectively manage and lead diverse teams across various cultural contexts. By analyzing key leadership theories and examining case studies from multinational corporations, it provides insights into best practices for fostering collaboration, communication, and innovation in cross-cultural environments. In today's globalized business landscape, effective leadership must transcend cultural boundaries to manage diverse teams and drive organizational success. This paper delves into cross-cultural leadership strategies tailored for global organizations, emphasizing the significance of cultural intelligence and adaptability in leadership. Through the lens of various leadership theories, such as transformational leadership and Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions, the study investigates how leaders can navigate cultural differences, cultivate inclusive environments, and utilize diversity to enhance innovation and performance. Furthermore, it examines real-world case studies from multinational corporations like Google, Unilever, and Toyota, illustrating successful cross-cultural leadership in action. Challenges, including communication barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and varying leadership expectations across cultures, are addressed along with strategies to overcome these obstacles. As technology continues to evolve, the paper discusses its impact on cross-cultural leadership, particularly in managing virtual teams. By providing actionable insights and best practices, this study serves as a valuable resource for leaders aiming to enhance their effectiveness in diverse cultural settings, ensuring they can lead their organizations to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Keywords: cross-cultural leadership, cultural intelligence, global organizations, leadership strategies, cultural diversity.

THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING IN LEADERSHIP []


Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of strategic decision-making in leadership, offering unprecedented opportunities to enhance decision quality and organizational performance. This seminar paper delves into the multifaceted impact of AI on strategic decision-making processes within leadership contexts. Drawing on seminal works and recent studies, the paper examines how AI tools and technologies facilitate data-driven decision-making, predictive analytics, and real-time scenario planning. Notably, Davenport and Ronanki (2018) highlight AI's role in augmenting human intelligence, allowing leaders to leverage vast amounts of data for informed decision-making. Similarly, Tetlock and Gardner (2015) underscore the importance of AI in improving forecast accuracy and reducing cognitive biases in strategic decisions. The paper also explores the ethical and practical challenges of integrating AI into leadership decision-making. Issues such as data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and the potential for over-reliance on AI systems are critically analyzed. Binns (2018) raises concerns about the ethical implications of AI-driven decisions, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that combines human judgment with machine intelligence. Furthermore, the seminar paper discusses the implications of AI for future leadership paradigms, suggesting that successful leaders will increasingly need to develop competencies in AI literacy and ethical AI governance. By synthesizing insights from both theoretical frameworks and empirical research, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of how AI is reshaping the landscape of strategic decision-making in leadership. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Enhanced Awareness, Informed Action, Improved Outcomes.

Reading Edwidge Danticat's Breath, Eyes, Memory a s a Religious Novel []


The narrativization of oppression in Edwidge Danticat’s literary world, here, in Breath, Eyes, Memory (1994), has sought to envision religion not only as a tool for conversation between God and man but also as an instrument in the fight against both stronger external and internal forces. Sophie Caco’s closeness to the Holy Virgin through her daily rosary prayers is one side of the Haitian people’s search for God’s protection. As obeah practices were part of their cultural heritage, the defeated could not but resort to them for faster survival. Not to get dehumanised or killed, witches discreetly committed to defeating the evil domineering instinct of the Duvalier regime. In the history of the Caribbean archipelagos, such a mysterious resistance was widespread in folks' daily lives. Even equipped with the overt Christian religion, the West Indians brought along hidden mysterious practices. As a result, they could thwart adversity from both Christianity and Obeah. The latter ended up in syncretism as hostility pervaded the island. Female characters and their stories in Breath, Eyes, Memory exist, and these women are naturally related to the supernatural world. A close reading of these religious moments helps understand to what extent a syncretic religious tradition provides hope, comfort, and release for Danticat's female characters.

EXAMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTH POLICIES IN IMPROVING HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY AT MASAFU GENERAL HOSPITAL, UGANDA. []


ABSTRACT This study examines the effectiveness of health policies in enhancing healthcare accessibility at Masafu General Hospital in Uganda, a vital public healthcare facility facing challenges such as resource limitations and infrastructure constraints. Guided by the Health Systems Theory, Social Determinants of Health Theory, Equity Theory, and Health Policy Implementation Theory, this research evaluates the impact of recent policy initiatives on improving patient access to essential medical services, addressing a pressing need in the wake of ongoing public health challenges. The study focused on four key policies: Clinical Excellence, Health Sector Policy, Health Sector Strategic Plan, and HIV/AIDS Treatment. The general objective of this study was to assess the overall efficacy of health policies in enhancing healthcare access at Masafu General Hospital, Uganda. The specific objectives were: To assess the historical challenges and gaps in healthcare access in Masafu General Hospital, Uganda, with a focus on the impact of COVID-19 and subsequent rebuilding efforts, examine the effectiveness of health policies and initiatives implemented in Uganda to address the identified challenges and gaps in healthcare access, evaluate the impact and effectiveness of Uganda's Health Sector Strategic Plan in enhancing healthcare access and equity .A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from a structured questionnaire completed by 111 healthcare professionals and patients with qualitative data from interviews. The quantitative data assessed the relationships between healthcare access and key factors such as clinical excellence, health sector policies, strategic health plans, and HIV/AIDS treatment. The analysis revealed significant positive findings, including high levels of patient satisfaction with clinical care and the implementation of national health sector policies. Correlations and regression analysis showed strong relationships between healthcare access and key factors. However, qualitative data analysis identified major barriers, including financial constraints, quality of care concerns, communication challenges, emotional issues, and practical difficulties. These findings emphasize the importance of strategic planning and comprehensive strategies that include policies aimed at enhancing healthcare access and addressing financial, geographic, resource-related, social, and systemic barriers. The results provide recommendations for investment in clinical excellence, making healthcare accessible, strengthening health policies, and strategic plans to enhance the quality and accessibility of services for all Ugandans.

A SCOPING REVIEW OF FACTORS AFFECTING PARENTAL ACCEPTANCE OF DENGUE VACCINE IN THE PHILIPPINES []


The study aims to illustrate the scoping factors affecting parental acceptance of the dengue vaccine vaccination in selected communities of Datu Odin Sinsuat, South Upi, and Buldon municipalities, Maguindanao province, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. This study employed a qualitative research design, using Key Informant Interviews (KII) and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) to explore the factors influencing parental acceptance or hesitancy of the dengue vaccine. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify recurring themes and insights related to vaccine decision-making. All participants were selected through purposive criterion sampling. Thematic analysis showed unacceptability of the dengue vaccine was associated with parental experience fear with dengue vaccination, unverified sources of information, and religious and cultural beliefs of the response. Post-dengue vaccination suspension triangulation indicated that the parents did not approves the experience of having a dengue vaccination, no trust to public institutions was er oded and the communication strategy was deemed inadequate. This led to low vaccine acceptability post-vaccine suspension. Keywords: Scoping Review, Parental Acceptance, Dengue Vaccine, Philippines

TEACHERS TRAINING: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL LIVED EXPERIENCED ON THE STUDENT ACADEMIC PROGRESS IN THE INSTRUCTION []


Teacher training affect students' academic performance. To see the truth ethnographic anecdotal recording was made and triangulated their General Weighted Average (GWA) of the 186 social studies students during the school year 2022-2024. The phenomenological observation revealed that teacher training positively affect student performance through their high level on motivation and confidence were observed. The learning progress of the student were seen essentially developmental. The training of the teacher breaks the monotony and burdensomeness of the subjects when trained and learned teachers facilitated. Cultural and inclusive sensitivity were seen through equitable teaching learning environment. And, therefore training of the teacher can make a difference.

USER BEHAVIOUR ANOMALY DETECTOR []


The User Behavior Anomaly Detector is an extensive software developed to identify abnormal patterns of user behavior with machine learning and real-time processing. The system uses Isolation Forest, an unsupervised machine learning algorithm, for the detection of anomalies in user behavior data. Flask is used as the backend for web interaction; SQLite is employed in the data storage for user behavior; PyWebview GUI enables a comfortable desktop-like interaction, whereas FastAPI is used for scalable API-based interaction and testing.The guardians of the system shall enter behavior data through a web interface, and the Isolation Forest model will come into play for computation. On the detection of an anomaly, the system is also supposed to send an email alert to notify administrators. There is a dynamic Chart.js display to observed user behavior data over time in the application, so the users can visualize these events over time among general trends. Thereafter, CRUD operations are performed in the backend to allow data retrieval and storage for maintaining logs of very healthy dynamics for user behavior. To make it more scalable and averse to abuse, FastAPI and rate limiting middleware are used in the project to prevent abuse. To encapsulate makes modular system that would be easier to scale further in the future; for example, incorporate more machine learning models or add to the API for external use. User Behavior Anomaly Detector, in total, is a strong real-time anomaly detection, easy-to-use tool usable for cybersecurity, fraud detection, and user activity monitoring

USER’S SATISFACTION OF TAGOLOAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS []


Libraries play a crucial role in providing access to diverse resources, directly influencing user satisfaction. This study examines the level of user satisfaction with the library collections at Tagoloan Community College. Specifically, it evaluates satisfaction in terms of recency, availability, accessibility, utilization, effectiveness, and efficiency. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews and focus group discussions. A total of 185 students participated in the survey, while 10 respondents engaged in in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and NVIVO for qualitative insights. Findings indicate that while students appreciate the availability and accessibility of resources, they express concerns regarding the recency of materials. Satisfaction with utilization and effectiveness is moderate, with respondents highlighting the need for updated collections and improved communication of library services. A significant correlation was found between book holdings and overall user satisfaction, reinforcing the need for continuous resource enhancement. Additionally, qualitative interviews emphasized the growing demand for digital resources and the necessity of aligning library collections with user interests. The study concludes that improving resource recency, accessibility, and digital integration can enhance user satisfaction. It recommends regular collection updates, increased digital resources, and enhanced communication strategies to optimize library services. These findings provide valuable insights for library administrators in fostering a more user-centric and efficient academic resource hub.

Research/ Machine Vibration Measurement and Its Importance in Preventive Maintenance []


Machine vibration measurement is a cornerstone of predictive and preventive maintenance strategies in industrial settings. It allows the detection of early-stage defects such as imbalance, misalignment, and bearing wear. By identifying such issues proactively, organizations can reduce unplanned downtime, optimize maintenance schedules, and extend equipment lifespan. This paper explores the theoretical basis of vibration measurement, modern analysis techniques, real-world applications, and the future of vibration monitoring within Industry 4.0 frameworks.

Modulation of the Human Gut Microbiota by Key Components of the Traditional Pakistani Diet (Spices and Dairy products): Implications for Mental Health []


This review examines the role of dairy products and spices, key components of the traditional Pakistani diet, in influencing the human gut microbiome and mental health (anxiety, depression) which is one of the upsurging problems in the society of today. The gut microbiome's composition and function are increasingly implicated in the etiology of mental health disorders such as Alzheimer's etc. This review synthesizes evidence from studies investigating the effects of specific dairy products (e.g., yogurt, lassi) and spices (e.g., turmeric, cumin, ginger) within the context of this dietary pattern. Studies suggest that certain dairy products may positively modulate the gut microbiome through the introduction of probiotics, while some spices demonstrate anti-inflammatory properties that may also influence microbial composition. Alterations in the gut microbiome are discussed in relation to their potential impact on anxiety and depression. Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex interactions between the traditional Pakistani diet, the gut microbiome, and mental health outcomes, but this review highlights the potential of dietary interventions for supporting mental well-being. One can say that a good diet can be an archetype of a good mental health or can be used to maintain our mental health thus being a silver-bullet for some deprived people of mental health.

L'expérience muséale et la construction de l'empathie historique []


This study investigates the mechanisms of historical empathy development among 50 Ibn Zohr University students (25 in humanities and 25 in science and technology) during their visit to the Agadir Reconstruction Museum. Using a mixed-methods approach combining questionnaires, observations, and interviews, we analyze the differential impact of museum displays on three dimensions of historical empathy (cognitive, emotional, and ethical). Results reveal that audio testimonies and personal artefacts generate significantly stronger empathetic responses (p<0.05) than textual materials. A notable disciplinary divergence emerges: humanities students favor contextual approaches (archive analysis), while science and technology students demonstrate marked affective reactions to artefacts. These findings suggest that museum mediation of historical trauma should adapt its strategies to target audiences, combining scientific rigor with emotional engagement. The study contributes to debates about the pedagogical role of museums in post-traumatic societies

Beyond the Glass Barriers: Empathy and Humanitarian Action []


This is a reflection paper.

The Algerian-Moroccan Conflict and the Question of the Western Sahara []


This study investigates the Algerian-Moroccan conflict since Algeria’s independence in 1962. At the core of their conflicts, the Western Sahara region, and the Algerian support the POLISARIO Front. I utilize a vector auto-regression analysis (VAR), and structural equations model (SEM) to determine the presence of an arm-race between the two countries. I utilize the Lewis. F. Richardson’s model in order to determine the conditions for peace between the two rivals.