Developing virtual reality and augmented reality training programs for engine room resource management and cargo handling skills Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging technologies that have the potential to transform the way seafarers are trained and assessed. VR and AR can provide immersive and realistic simulations of various scenarios and tasks that […]

Enhancing Search and Rescue Capabilities in West Africa: Exploring Technological Advancements and Regional Cooperation 1. Introduction 1.1. Background 1.2. Significance of Search and Rescue Capabilities in West Africa 2. Technological Advancements in Search and Rescue 2.1. Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery 2.2. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) 2.3. Communication and Data Systems 3. Regional Cooperation in […]

Human Factors in Maritime Safety: A Study of Fatigue, Stress, and Decision-Making among Nigerian Seafarers 1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Overview of Human Factors in Maritime Safety 2.2 Fatigue and its Impact on Seafarers 2.3 Stress and its Influence on Seafarers’ […]

Assessing the challenges and opportunities for implementing new technologies and automation in Nigerian ports to improve efficiency 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of Nigerian ports 1.2 Importance of efficiency in port operations 2. Challenges in implementing new technologies and automation 2.1 Limited infrastructure and outdated systems 2.2 Resistance to change from stakeholders 2.3 Lack of skilled […]

Greiman, V.A., 2020. Defending the Cyber Sea: Legal Challenges Ahead. Journal of Information Warfare, 19(3), pp.68-821. Martínez, F., Sànchez, L.E., Santos-Olmo, A., Rosado, D.G. & Fernàndez-Medina, E., 2024. Maritime cybersecurity: protecting digital seas. International Journal of Information Security, 23, pp.1429-14572. European Union Agency for Network and Information Security, 2014. Cyber Security Aspects in the Maritime […]

Antidepressants: medicine or placebo? Numerous scandals around drug companies suggest that popular antidepressants may have no real effect and do more harm than good. See if there’s enough evidence to support this point of view. # Antidepressants: Medicine or Placebo? Another interesting and controversial topic is antidepressants: medicine or placebo? Numerous scandals around drug companies […]

Stem cells: ethical issues. Stem cells are often harvested from embryos, which led to restrictions connected to their medical use. Currently, new types of stem cells are being developed, and the attitude towards this subject is changing. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can develop into specialized cell types. They have great potential for treating […]

Cancer Prevention and Control: The Role of Technology Cancer is a major public health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, cancer was the second leading cause of death globally in 2020, accounting for an estimated 10 million deaths. Therefore, cancer prevention and control is one of the crucial […]

Dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (DAT) is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is the most common form of dementia, accounting for about 60-80% of all cases. DAT is caused by a build-up of abnormal protein deposits called amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, which damage and […]

Preparing Effective Special Education Teachers Special education teachers are educators who work with students with various learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. They need to have a range of skills and qualities to effectively meet the diverse needs of their students and provide them with inclusive and supportive learning environments. Some of the essential skills […]

` Unstructured Play: Benefits and Challenges Unstructured play is a type of play that does not follow any predetermined rules, goals, or instructions. It is often spontaneous, creative, and exploratory, allowing children to express themselves freely and learn from their own experiences. Unstructured play can take many forms, such as playing with toys, building forts, […]

Spiral Curriculum: A Powerful Approach to Learning — What is spiral curriculum and why is it important for education? Spiral curriculum is a teaching method that builds on previous knowledge and skills, revisiting and reinforcing them at increasing levels of complexity and depth. Spiral curriculum allows students to master the core concepts of a subject, […]