Using the e-learning course “Analytic Geometry” in the process of training students majoring in Computer Science and Information Technology

The article deals with the formation of information and communication competence of junior high school students in computer science lessons in elementary school by means of project activities. The author emphasizes that the vocation of educational institutions in our time (including elementary school) consists in the formation of competences in the students of education, which today act as a guarantee of a successful professional and personal life of a person. Also, in the conditions of the rapid development of computer equipment and information technologies, the priority of education development is determined by the introduction of modern information and communication technologies in education, which ensure the improvement of the educational process, the accessibility and effectiveness of education, and the preparation of the young generation for life in the information society. And the most effective means of solving the tasks in our time are projects as an activity for solving various problems. Projects have certain features and significantly increase motivation to study, as they form a reasonable balance between academic knowledge and pragmatic skills. The use of project activities in the educational process makes it possible to comprehensively solve the tasks of education, upbringing and development of the school. The implementation of projects by younger schoolchildren makes it possible to form a personality that better adapts to changing conditions and circumstances, orients itself in various situations, successfully integrates into society, defines and implements its life strategy, is capable of self-organization, self-realization, and creative potential. An important role in solving project problems is played by information technologies, familiarization and assimilation of which takes place in computer science classes in elementary school. The use of information and communication technologies in project activities makes it possible to master new ways of working with alternative sources of knowledge, establish new contacts to expand the sphere of communication. The positive emotions that students receive in project activities using information and communication technologies strengthen their self-confidence, contribute to the development of their cognitive activity, and increase motivation to study school subjects. In this case, the implementation of projects using information and communication technologies should be an integral structural element of the educational process of primary school.

The article discusses the methodology for the development of media competency of students of pedagogical higher educational institutions based on the improvement of knowledge and skills in the field of media in the process of studying the course “Computer sciences and information technologies The content of the course “Computer sciences and information technologies” improved by media knowledge, media competencies and their contents, as well as criteria and levels of development of media competency of students of pedagogical higher educational institutions are offered.

The PhD degree is a mandatory requirement for promotion in academia. Many African countries have problems to offer serious PhD programs because they suffer a severe brain drain which led to a scarcity of qualified PhD supervisors. It is difficult for lecturers (holding Master degrees) at local universities, to find PhD programs and only some lucky ones travel abroad to be enrolled in foreign PhD programs. For women it is more difficult due to economic, social and family commitments. This paper describes a PhD program (particularly in Computer Science and Information Technology) of Sudan University of Science and Technology that is Internet mediated. It provides PhD supervisors from renowned universities all over the world to empower women in higher education. The program is now in its sixth year and nine women (and 2 men) have already graduated with PhDs in computer science and information technology.

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Previous research in STEM education demonstrates that students are engaged in a process of identity trying to integrate their educational experiences with their perception of who they are, and who they wish to become. It appears increasingly apparent from this body of research that students are not well supported in this process by the education they currently receive. The goal of this paper is to analyse a specific aspect of the student experience, participation, in order to gain a better understanding of how computer science (CS) and information technology (IT) students engage with CS prior to and during their studies. Drawing on student interview data we describe and discuss students' qualitatively different ways of experiencing participation in CS and IT. The notion of participation applied here is inspired by Wenger's notion of participation in his social theory of learning. A phenomenographic analysis identifies a spectrum of qualitatively distinct ways in which the students experience participation in CS and IT, ranging from using, to participation as continuous development, and creating new knowledge.

Introduction from the ChairThe 2nd International Conference on Computing and Applied Informatics organized by Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) Medan, Indonesia is published by IOPPin the UK and indexed by Scopus. This international forum provides an opportunity for the community of computer science, information technology and engineering to share and discuss their current area of research.Area of research in this conference includes: (1) Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data, Data Mining, (2) Smart City, E-government, E-commerce, E-health (3) Bio Informatics, Socio Informatics, GIS, Information Security, (4) Human Computer Interaction, Augmented Reality, Image Vision, Natural Language Processing, Natural Language Generation, and (5) Software Engineering, Computer Graphics and Networking.There are 248 papers submitted to this conference and have reviewed by reviewers according to their respective field of interest. The acceptance rate of the paper is 123 (49.5%). Accepted papers come from Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Egypt.We would like to express our sincere thanks to our keynote speakers: Prof Dr. Graham Kendall and Prof. Dr. Masafumi Nishimura. Moreover, our sincere gratitude Prof. Dr. Runtung Sitepu, Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara, Mahyudin Nasution, M.IT, Phd, Vice Rector for Research, Community Service and Cooperation, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. Opim Salim Sitompul, MSc, Dean of Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Universitas Sumatera Utara, all presenters, all participants, all reviewers, all the committee members, faculty staff and students for their effort and supports in this conference.Lastly, on behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to welcome you to our second international conference on computing and applied informatics, ICCAI 2017. Our hope is that you have an enjoyable and inspiring as well as a successful moment during our conference. Thank you for your participation on ICCAI 2017.Dr. Erna Budhiarti Nababan, M.ITChair, ICCAI 2017

This study aims to help students improve their knowledge capability based on their active participation through gamification. Gamification is one of the newer methods of education that has the potential to improve student learning. This research looked into gamification's efficacy in student engagement and learning retention during teaching and learning sessions for computer science or information technology courses. The assessment involved in this study is through Pre-Test and Post-Test through instructional intervention by adapting interactive Quizizz gamification e-learning web-based application. The flow of research works begins with a survey of the problem, pre-intervention analysis, and action was taken during the intervention, ending with the implementation and observation phase. The pre and post-analysis of test results and questionnaires were accomplished and discussed. Fifty-six respondents participate in this study. Results show that 87% of the respondents have increased their percentage of marks. In the pre-test result, 56% of the respondents achieved below the 55 marks, while in the post-test, it reduced to 14%. Adoption of other gamification applications, a larger target demographic, and the addition of computer science or information technology courses will help improve the study in the future.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I am pleased to present the Proceeding of the 5th International Conference on Computing and Applied Informatics (ICCAI). The event, organized by The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universitas Sumatera Utara, is the 5th of the conference series. In this proceeding, we present 49 outstanding works from authors from 6 different countries. With the acceptance rate of 59%, we are confident that these manuscripts are able to fulfill the high standard of an international conference. These works have been through a though review process by our international board and editorial team and has been revised accordingly. Our highest appreciation to every author that has been participated in this event and has collaborated tirelessly with our editorial team to meet the high standard that we expect in this conference.This event is one of our many efforts to establish our faculty as a reputable education institution internationally. As part of Universitas Sumatera Utara, who recently just listed in the QS World University Rankings, we are obligated to contribute to the global research effort to develop the society. However, over the past few months, the pandemic limits our interaction significantly. Conducting an international conference while maintaining the quality of the event can be challenging. Thus, we have decided to perform this event both on-site and online and set up a few new rules to preserve the quality we have been established in the previous conferences. I am pleased to inform you that The 5th ICCAI has met the requirement of a high quality international event.I would also like to appreciate the keynote speakers that have presented their best work in the conference: Prof. Dr.-Ing Hendro Wicaksono from Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH, Germany; Prof. Matthew N. Dailey from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand; and Prof. Gyun Woo from Pusan National University, South Korea. Their contribution has become a valuable insight for the future research.Lastly, I would like to give my highest gratitude to all the international committee, the steering committee, and the organizing committee, who have spent countless times to support this conference. It is my privilege to work alongside the current committees that have repeatedly shown an outstanding effort to make this event possible.Thank youDr. Eng. Ade CandraChair of The 5th ICCAI 2021Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Universitas Sumatera UtaraEmail: ade_candra@usu.ac.idList of Committees are available in this pdf.

Computer and Communication Technology (CCT) are now involved in governmental, industrial, and business domains more than ever. Thus, it is important for CCT personnel to continue academic research to improve technology and its adoption to modern applications. The up-to-date research and technologies must be distributed to researchers and CCT community continuously to aid future development. The intent of the activity is to let the participants acquaint with transcendental growth, recent trends, innovations and security issues involved in the domain of communication technologies, high performance computing, big data, social media, hardware & software design, advanced software engineering, Internet of Things (IoT), e-governance etc. and their impact on societal applications through various brainstorming sessions. The conference will facilitate the young researchers, industries and research agencies especially, those, who are carrying out their research work in the aforesaid domain of Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering with valuable discussions in order to make the outcomes more realistic. The technical committee of GC-RDCT 2022 (second edition) received 150+ papers, out of which 38 are shortlisted for the Conference for oral. Through this Conference, we have tried to bring in researchers from various universities and institutions to interact and deliberate within and get ideas for their future scientific endeavors. Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, the conference was organized in FULL VIRTUAL MODE. The conference was held in Google Meet online platform. All the speakers and the presenters have been connected through goggle meet platform and the inaugural function of the conference was held physically at AJIET and was live streamed through Google Meet and Youtube.I am pleased to acknowledge the unstinting support from my colleagues at AJIET, the International Advisory, the Technical Program, and the Local Organization Committee members. I am incredibly grateful to our Management, Principal & Administrative Staffs, for providing required support.List of Committees of GC-RDCT 2022 is available in this Pdf.

Background: Health Information and Communication Technology (HICT) is an interdisciplinary field that integrates computer science and information technology with healthcare delivery. It involves the design, development, and implementation of IT-based systems such as electronic health records, patient scheduling systems, and online appointment platforms. These technologies can enhance the accessibility and flexibility of patient information, reduce costs, and minimize time waste for both patients and healthcare providers. Methods: This observational study was conducted at a non-digitized hospital in Bangladesh. The researcher recorded patient activities from arrival to completion of treatment. Key timestamps included ticket collection, consultation start time, and total time spent in the hospital. A total of 100 patients were observed. The average waiting time and total time wasted were calculated and compared with the expected time saved using digital systems such as online appointment scheduling. Results: In the traditional system, patients arrived early in the morning and experienced prolonged waiting periods at multiple stages—ticketing, doctor consultation, and treatment—resulting in a time loss of 3 to 8 hours per visit. In contrast, the use of digital health systems, particularly online appointments, significantly reduced waiting times. Patients who used such systems typically spent only 5 to 10 minutes waiting for the doctor after arriving at the hospital at their scheduled time, thereby saving several hours of productive time. Conclusions: The findings suggest that adopting health information technology can significantly reduce time waste for patients. This study highlights the need for a national health server-based system in Bangladesh to streamline healthcare services and enhance efficiency. Widespread implementation of HICT in hospitals could substantially improve patient satisfaction and overall healthcare delivery.

The rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) has accelerated the adoption of microlearning in education; however, a comprehensive overview of its research trends remains limited. This study aims to examine the development of microlearning research in education over the past decade, with particular attention to publication growth, dominant subject areas, and leading contributing countries. A bibliometric approach was employed to analyze 201 documents indexed in the Scopus database, published between 2016 and 2025. Literature retrieval was conducted using the keywords “microlearning,” “micro-learning,” and “education.” Inclusion criteria covered English-language journal articles and conference proceedings focusing on microlearning applications in educational contexts, while unrelated documents and incomplete records were excluded. Data were analyzed using Bibliometrix (Biblioshiny) and VOSviewer to identify publication trends, subject area distribution, country contributions, and network structures through co-authorship, keyword co-occurrence, and citation analyses. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications, particularly between 2020 and 2025, with strong representation in social sciences, psychology, economics, and politics, surpassing computer science and information technology. The United States, Germany, and China emerged as the most influential contributors. Overall, microlearning demonstrates strong potential to enhance learning outcomes through flexible, concise, and technology-supported instructional approaches.

A "Body of Knowledge" is a comprehensive inventory of the intellectual content that defines a field. Following the lead of such allied fields as Computer Science and Information Technology, a team of seven editors and over 70 contributors completed the first edition of Geographic Information Science and Technology Body of Knowledge (BoK 1/e) in 2006. Specifying 329 individual topics in terms of over 1,600 formal educational objectives, the BoK 1/e is designed for use by curriculum planners and evaluators, certification and accreditation bodies, current and prospective students, and geospatial professionals in government, industry, and academia.

The Covid19 pandemic has significantly impacted on our lives, triggering a strong reaction resulting in vaccines, more effective diagnoses and therapies, policies to contain the pandemic outbreak, to name but a few. A significant contribution to their success comes from the computer science and information technology communities, both in support to other disciplines and as the primary driver of solutions for, e.g., diagnostics, social distancing, and contact tracing. In this work, we surveyed the Italian computer science and engineering community initiatives against the Covid19 pandemic. The 128 responses thus collected document the response of such a community during the first pandemic wave in Italy (February-May 2020), through several initiatives carried out by both single researchers and research groups able to promptly react to Covid19, even remotely. The data obtained by the survey are here reported, discussed and further investigated by Natural Language Processing techniques, to generate semantic clusters based on embedding representations of the surveyed activity descriptions. The resulting clusters have been then used to extend an existing Covid19 taxonomy with the classification of related research activities in computer science and information technology areas, summarizing this work contribution through a reproducible survey-to-taxonomy methodology.

Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) education needs to find new ways to boost students' interest in selecting and completing undergraduate degrees in these disciplines. In addition to retaining them in the major, we need to equip them with the right skills and knowledge so they are workforce ready when they graduate. In this paper, the authors present a novel learning model in IT, The IT Experience Course. Through a unique partnership with the IT department, the course leverages both traditional classroom teaching methodology and internships to form a new style of engaged learning. Engaged learning allows students to participate in real-life activities through collaboration, exploration, and discovery with peers. The course has three components, learning, shadowing/training, and a real world IT experiential project. The three components give the students a better understanding of the diversity of the field of IT, an insight into different career paths, and the confidence to see themselves working in the field through mentorship. The IT Experience Course, can be replicated at institutions across the country since most institutes of higher learning have an IT department, potentially increasing the future IT-capable workforce.

This paper details the development of an elective undergraduate course Fundamentals of Business IS which presents fundamental business concepts to Computer Science and Information Technology studen...