Enow William Atem, Dr. Nekang Fabian Nfon (Ap), Dr. Nguéhan Siméon Boris
{"title":"STUDENTS’ PRACTICE OF MATHEMATICS AND ITS EFFECT ON THEIR NUMERICAL SKILLS IN PROBLEM-SOLVING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN FAKO DIVISION, SOUTH WEST REGION OF CAMEROON","authors":"Enow William Atem, Dr. Nekang Fabian Nfon (Ap), Dr. Nguéhan Siméon Boris","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue06-06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue06-06","url":null,"abstract":"For several decades mathematics has been called the “critical filter”, because students who are inadequately prepared in mathematics during secondary school lose many career choices that would otherwise be available to them. Also, for those students who pursue post-secondary education in Cameroon, success in O-Level mathematics is a pre-requisite for most degree programmes in business, computing and the sciences. This makes mathematics very pivotal in reshaping the future and students’ attitude towards mathematics an area of concern. Negative attitudes towards mathematics are damaging, leading to disengagement, increased anxiety and lack of confidence, and reluctance to try to improve skills. Cameroon needs graduates with advanced mathematics skills to promote innovation, data synthesis, and technology if it is to solve challenging problems and be competitive in the global scenario. This study examined students’ practice of mathematics and its effect on their numerical skills in problem- solving in secondary schools in Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon. The objective is to find out whether students’ practice of mathematics has any influence on their numerical skills in problem-solving. The mixed research methodology with convergent parallel design was used. The target population comprised 6350 form five students from secondary schools in Fako Division. The accessible population was made up of 1036 students and the sample size of the study was made of 512 form five students from six colleges using the random sampling technique. There were also 26 teachers and 6 Heads of Mathematics Department. Data was collected using questionnaire and interview guide. Instruments were validated and the reliability coefficients gave satisfactory values of 0.75 and 0.743 for students’ and teachers’ questionnaire respectively. The statistical analyses and findings reveal that students’ practice of mathematics has a positive correlation with their numerical skills in problem-solving. It was recommended that: (1) problem-solving should be part of each curricular unit and begin in kindergarten. For this to be effective, the teaching of problem-solving should not be isolated, instead, it can serve to support and enrich the learning of mathematics concepts and notation. (2) teachers should cultivate students’ interest in mathematics as early as possible. Varying classroom instruction practices could be a remedy to enhance students’ understanding, achievement, and motivation in learning mathematics.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"22 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141398305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NFLUENCE OF FLOTATION WASTE LEAD ORES AND SOLID WASTE FROM SODA PRODUCTION ON THE SWELLING OF AGLOPORITE","authors":"Usmanov Khikmatulla Lutpullayevich, Kadyrova Zulayho Raimovna, Khomidov Fakhriddin Gafurovich, Niyazova Shokhista Mansuraliyevna","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue06-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue06-04","url":null,"abstract":"The article examines the influence of pore-forming waste from various industries on the porosity and swelling of the resulting lightweight agloporite material. Based on the results obtained, it was determined that an increase in the amount of soda production solid waste (SPSW) from 5 % to 15 % in the charge composition increases the swelling coefficient from 1.23 to 1.48, and proportionally reduces the volumetric weight of the resulting material from 1068 to 1020 kg/m3.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141410659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CHEMICAL-MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES OF ANDESIBASALT OF THE KARAKHTAI DEPOSIT","authors":"Niyazova Shokhista Mansuraliyevna","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue06-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue06-03","url":null,"abstract":"The article presents the results of a comprehensive study of the chemical and mineralogical composition and properties of andesibasalt for the production of fibers. Based on the results obtained, it was determined that the chemical and mineralogical composition of andesibasalt is similar to traditional basaltic rocks and consists mainly of quartz, chlorite, albite, and calcite minerals. It has been established that the studied andesibasalt from the Karakhtai deposit is a promising raw material for the production of basalt-fiber materials for various purposes.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"59 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141416438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SOL-GEL SYNTHESIS IN THE CaO-Al2O3 SYSTEM USING ALUMINA-CONTAINING WASTE","authors":"Khomidov Fakhriddin Gafurovich, Kadyrova Zulayho Raimovna, Usmanov Khikmatulla Lutpullayevich, Niyazova Shokhista Mansuraliyevna, Khonimkulov Jamoliddin Asatulla ugli","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue06-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue06-02","url":null,"abstract":"The article determines the optimal synthesis temperatures and methods of using alumina-containing waste in the process of solid-phase formation of crystalline structures of tricalcium aluminate. It has been established that the optimal synthesis temperature by the sol-gel method is 1100 °C and corresponds to the most complete formation of tricalcium aluminate with the smallest particle dispersion, size in the range of 100-700 nm.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"77 1‐3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141414378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"PRECISION IN ACTION: UNVEILING THE EFFICIENCY OF AUTOPOT FERTIGATION SYSTEM FOR CHERRY TOMATO CULTIVATION","authors":"Sophia Kendarto","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-02","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the efficiency and performance of the Autopot Fertigation System in the cultivation of cherry tomatoes. The Autopot system, known for its precision in delivering water and nutrients to plants, is evaluated for its impact on growth, yield, and resource utilization in cherry tomato crops. Through meticulous analysis, including growth parameters, fruit quality assessments, and resource efficiency measures, this research aims to unveil the advantages and potential optimizations associatedwith the Autopot Fertigation System in enhancing the overall productivity of cherry tomato cultivation.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":" 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139392963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ANALYSIS OF ATTRACTION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES BY JOINT STOCK COMPANIES IN THE SECURITIES MARKET","authors":"Abdubokiev Muhammad Sharofitdinovich","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-06","url":null,"abstract":"The article reveals the economic significance and relevance of joint-stock companies attracting financial resources from the stock market. Information is presented on the research of foreign and domestic economists in this area. The participation of joint stock companies in the stock market and its trends is analyzed. Also, based on the results of the study, conclusions are presented on improving the mechanism for joint-stock companies to attract financial resources from the stock market.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"3 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140522039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"TENSEGRITY INSIGHTS: UNRAVELING THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF SUBCELLULAR ORGANELLES THROUGH A 3D FINITE ELEMENT MODEL STUDY","authors":"Niroomand Oscuii","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-03","url":null,"abstract":"This study delves into the intricate mechanical behavior of subcellular organelles by employing a sophisticated 3D finite element model that embraces the principles of tensegrity structures. Tensegrity, a structural concept characterized by a balance of tension and compression elements, has been increasingly recognized as a crucial framework for understanding the dynamic nature of cellular components. Through our computational approach, we explore the biomechanical responses of subcellular organelles, shedding light on their structural integrity, deformation patterns, and overall mechanical functionality. The insights gained from thisstudy contribute to the growing understanding of cellular biomechanics, offering potential applications in fields such as cell biology, bioengineering, and medicine.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"309 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139395196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ANALYSIS OF PRIORITY DIRECTIONS OF INVESTMENT POLICY OF JOINT STOCK COMPANIES (IN THE EXAMPLE OF INSURANCE COMPANIES)","authors":"Djalilov Abdulaziz Abdulakhatovich","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-07","url":null,"abstract":"This article describes the importance of insurance companies in the development of the national economy. In recent years, practical data on insurance operations carried out by insurance companies have been analyzed. In the practice of foreign countries, the priority areas of development of investment activity by insurance companies were researched. Conclusions and proposals for improving the activities of insurance companies have been formulated.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"11 1-2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140517354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CULTIVATING SUCCESS: UNRAVELING THE BENEFITS OF SHADING NET AND WATERING INTERVAL OPTIMIZATION ON PLANT GROWTH AND YIELD IN 'ATLANTIC' POTATOES","authors":"Syariful Hamdani","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-01","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the cultivation strategies aimed at maximizing the growth and yield of 'Atlantic' potatoes through the optimization of shading net usage and watering intervals. Through controlled experiments, the research unravels the intricate benefits of these interventions on plant development and tuber production. The findings showcase a significant enhancement in both plant growth and overall yield, providing valuable insights for potato cultivation practices. This research contributes tothe sustainable advancement of potato farming, offering practical approaches for optimizing 'Atlantic' potato yields.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"8 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139394027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"MODERN ISSUES OF ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS TO THE REGIONS","authors":"Jakhongir Khoshimov","doi":"10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37547/tajas/volume06issue01-05","url":null,"abstract":"The article examines the views of foreign and domestic economists-scientists on the theoretical and practical aspects of attracting foreign investments to the economy. The total volume of foreign direct investments and fixed capital investments in the regions has been analyzed. Also, the problems of attracting foreign investments to our country were identified and proposals and recommendations were developed to solve the problems.","PeriodicalId":474127,"journal":{"name":"The American journal of applied sciences","volume":"15 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140523939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}