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Abstract: Mathematics education in rural Zambia remains disconnected from real-world applications, limiting student engagement and problem-solving skills. This study investigates the integration of mathematical modelling into agricultural education to bridge this gap through an interdisciplinary approach. This study investigates the integration of mathematical modelling into agricultural education in Kalomo District, Zambia, as a means to enhance student engagement and problem-solving skills through an interdisciplinary approach. Despite mathematics being a fundamental discipline, its abstract nature often leads to disengagement among students, particularly in rural areas where education systems face resource constraints. Agriculture, being the primary economic activity in Kalomo District, provides a relevant context for applying mathematical concepts in real-world scenarios. However, traditional teaching methods rarely incorporate interdisciplinary approaches that connect mathematics to practical agricultural applications. This study addresses this gap by embedding mathematical modelling within the agricultural curriculum, enabling students to apply mathematical concepts to optimize crop yields, analyse soil conditions, and address climate variability. A mixed-methods explanatory sequential design was employed, combining pre- and post-test assessments, structured surveys, focus group discussions, classroom observations, and teacher interviews. Paired t-tests revealed a statistically significant improvement in student problem-solving performance (t(119) = 10.37, p < 0.001), with median test scores increasing from 52% to 75% post-intervention. ANOVA results indicated significant variations in post-test performance across different schools (F(2,117) = 4.62, p = 0.012), suggesting that school-specific factors influenced learning outcomes. Regression analysis demonstrated a strong positive correlation (r = 0.68, p < 0.001) between student motivation and performance improvement, confirming that engagement was a key predictor of mathematical proficiency. Qualitative findings from teacher interviews and student focus groups highlighted increased engagement, enhanced critical thinking skills, and greater confidence in applying mathematical concepts to agricultural problems. Teachers also reported a shift in instructional strategies, with interdisciplinary teaching fostering collaborative learning and higher student participation. The study underscores the transformative potential of interdisciplinary education in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. Findings suggest that contextualized learning enhances student engagement, strengthens problem-solving competencies, and prepares students for STEM careers in agriculture. The results advocate for scaling interdisciplinary approaches into rural mathematics curricula to improve learning outcomes. Future research should explore long-term impacts, scalability across diverse educational settings, and the role of digital tools in enhancing interdisciplinary teaching.

Keywords: Mathematical Modelling, Agricultural Applications, Interdisciplinary Education, STEM Education, Rural Education, Kalomo District.

Title: Bridging Mathematics and Agriculture: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Mathematical Modelling in Kalomo District

Author: Kaziya Kadonsi

International Journal of Recent Research in Interdisciplinary Sciences (IJRRIS)

ISSN 2350-1049

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2025 - March 2025

Page No: 26-51

Paper Publications

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Published Date: 22-March-2025

Abstract: It is the production and implementation of projects for demolition, reconstruction, revitalization, rehabilitation or restructuring in order to reconsider urban development in terms of social, economic and spatial aspects and to make problematic areas in the city healthy and livable. In summary, urban transformation means eliminating the problems that disrupt the fabric of a city. In slum transformation/urban renewal projects, it is aimed to "restructure the illegal construction areas and areas that have reached the end of their economic life in the city, in accordance with the rezoning standards, by providing all the necessary urban and social equipment services and taking into account all possible natural disaster risks." Urban transformation should not turn into a practice of dispossessing and displacing the urban poor; This resource transfer should not proceed through the liquidation of slum areas and informal settlements, which are the places of lower income groups, through urban transformation and the opening of their lands to expensive projects (Harvey 2008). In Istanbul, worn-out historical areas within the city (Sulukule, Tarlabaşı, Fener, Balat, Ayvansaray, Tokludede Türk Mahallesi, etc.) and slum areas (Küçükçekmece Ayazma, etc.) are being liquidated through urban transformation. The process is carried out in cooperation with local governments and TOKİ.

Keywords: Developing countries, housing finance, quality, design, architecture, real estate, capital markets, appraisal applications.

Title: URBAN TRANSFORMATION URBAN FRONTIERS AND ISTANBUL EXAMPLE

Author: DR. PELIN YIGIT

International Journal of Recent Research in Interdisciplinary Sciences (IJRRIS)

ISSN 2350-1049

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2025 - March 2025

Page No: 16-25

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Published Date: 19-March-2025

Abstract: This research aims to analyze the morphogeomorphic characteristics of Al-Hawad valley within the arid cycle of erosion so as to curb its floods by prospecting agro-animal investment that will support into flood mitigation; by applying the morphometric analysis approach and GIS techniques. Al-Hawad valley runs across an area of 598 meters high and 359 meters low; characterized by a moderate ruggedness; a gentle slope of 1.28 m/km, a relative topography of 54.4 m/km; and a roughness value of 0.006; as well as a stability rate of 2.5 km² for each 1 km, and a dense water drainage network with a dendritic drainage pattern. It also holds rank 5 at its entrance into the river Nile; and owns 789 watercourses; almost regular with large numbers of water courses concentrated in the first and second orders. The total length of channels for all ranks is 2947 km decreasing gradually from first rank to third rank; with an overall average height of 198 for all ranks; and the fourth rank owns the smallest length ratio followed by the second rank, while the largest length ratio was in the fifth rank. The average bifurcation ratio is 5.88 while the highest branching ratio is in the third rank. The basin area is 7476.33 km² with a basin circumference value of 439 km of 178 km; the drainage density is 0.024; river frequency is 0.11; the texture of the basin is 1.8; shape facto is 0.24, rate of roundness is 0.04, and the elongation rate is 0.27. These Morphometry and geomorphic characteristics distinguish Wad-Al-Hawad within the arid cycle with predictions for becoming a source for water security and future governmental investment initiatives.

Keywords: morphometric analysis, geomorphic analysis, erosion cycle, investment initiatives.

Title: Morphometry and Geomorphic Characteristics of Al-Hawad Valley within the Arid Cycle of Erosion in Semi-Arid Northern Sudan

Author: Samir Muhammad Ali Hassan Alredaisy; Nagi Obaid Naeem Khalafala, Ahmed Suleiman Mustafa Al-Siddiq, Wijdan Dirar Omar Ahmed, Al-Tayeb Ibrahim Ahmed Wadi, Hatem Al-Obaid Ibrahim Nouh

International Journal of Recent Research in Interdisciplinary Sciences (IJRRIS)

ISSN 2350-1049

Vol. 12, Issue 1, January 2025 - March 2025

Page No: 1-15

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Published Date: 27-February-2025