The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into engineering education has emerged as a transformative force, offering innovative tools to enhance teaching, learning, and administrative processes. This study presents a systematic review of the current landscape, focusing on the AI technologies application, the regulatory frameworks, and the challenges encountered in engineering education. The findings reveal how AI can improve student learning outcomes, personalize educational experiences, and automate complex processes. The review also addresses critical issues, such as ethical considerations and the imperative for regulatory compliance. Furthermore, it identifies key barriers to adoption, such as technological limitations and the preparedness of educators and students to embrace AI-powered solutions. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the potential and limitations of AI in engineering education, offering actionable insights for educators, policymakers, and stakeholders aiming to foster effective and ethical AI integration in academic settings.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the demands of the global workforce, technical education must evolve to meet these emerging challenges. This chapter examines the integration of AI in technical education with an emphasis on the critical need for modern infrastructure and technical expertise. It highlights the importance of investing in facilities such as AI-equipped laboratories, reliable internet, and educator training programs to foster innovation and personalized learning. Collaboration between educational institutions and industry is explored as a means to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world applications. Additionally, the chapter advocates revising curricula to combine AI literacy with technical skills, alongside critical thinking and adaptability, to meet evolving workforce demands. It concludes with a call for educators, policymakers, and institutions to prioritize inclusive, forward-thinking strategies to modernize technical education and ensure equity in access and opportunities.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education rapidly transforms the teaching and learning process. Recent systematic reviews have shown an increase in research studying the opportunities and challenges associated with AI in education. This trend reflects a growing recognition of its potential to revolutionize educational practices. However, there are also growing concerns and issues with skill obsolescence leading to job displacement, algorithm bias, and misuse of AI for academic dishonesty. As educational institutions increasingly rely on AI to enhance academic outcomes, proactively addressing these challenges ensures the ethical and responsible use of AI in education. Pitfalls of AI Integration in Education: Skill Obsolescence, Misuse, and Bias offers a targeted exploration of the critical challenges and concerns that arise as AI becomes more embedded in educational systems. Focusing on emerging issues, it addresses the gaps in current research and practice, shedding light on the ethical, practical, and pedagogical dilemmas that educators, students, and institutions face. Covering topics such as school infrastructure, critical academic skills, and intellectual property protection, this book is an excellent resource for educators, school administrators, policymakers, professionals, researchers, academicians, and more.

The Pitfalls of AI Integration in Education: Skill Obsolescence, Misuse, and Bias book is a response to the research gaps and unanswered questions. It is a deliberate shift away from techno-utopianism toward a grounded, critical engagement with AI's role in shaping educational futures. While much of the prevailing discourse celebrates possibility, we have chosen to examine peril: the risk of skill atrophy when generative tools supplant creative labor, the encroachment of surveillance technologies under the guise of pedagogical support, and the entrenchment of biases within algorithmic systems that claim neutrality while operationalizing historical inequities. Our contributors span the domains of education, computer science, ethics, policy, and cognitive science, offering a multidisciplinary interrogation of the unintended, often unanticipated, consequences of AI integration in classrooms, curricula, and institutional systems. We are not alarmists but realists. We do not advocate abandoning AI, nor do we harbor nostalgia for a pre-digital past. Rather, we argue for a more discerning adoption—one anchored in pedagogical intent, procedural transparency, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity. In many ways, this book could be read as a companion to the emerging genre of speculative nonfiction—not because it forecasts distant futures, but because it interrogates the ones currently under construction, often without democratic deliberation or ethical guardrails. If history and speculative fiction alike have taught us anything, it is that technological progress, when left unchecked, tends to obscure the deeper values at stake. We invite you, therefore, to read these chapters not merely as a critique but as a provocation—to think more deeply, act more responsibly, and imagine more boldly the kinds of educational futures we truly want to build.

Advocates of AI in Education (AIEd) assert that the current generation of technologies, collectively dubbed artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), promise results that can transform our conceptions of what education looks like. Therefore, it is imperative to investigate how educators perceive GenAI and its potential use and future impact on education. Adopting the methodology of collective writing as an inquiry, this study reports on the participating educators’ perceived grey areas (i.e. issues that are unclear and/or controversial) and recommendations on future research. The grey areas reported cover decision-making on the use of GenAI, AI ethics, appropriate levels of use of GenAI in education, impact on learning and teaching, policy, data, GenAI outputs, humans in the loop and public–private partnerships. Recommended directions for future research include learning and teaching, ethical and legal implications, ownership/authorship, funding, technology, research support, AI metaphor and types of research. Each theme or subtheme is presented in the form of a statement, followed by a justification. These findings serve as a call to action to encourage a continuing debate around GenAI and to engage more educators in research. The paper concludes that unless we can ask the right questions now, we may find that, in the pursuit of greater efficiency, we have lost the very essence of what it means to educate and learn.

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the agricultural sector using advanced sensor systems has garnered significant interest in the recent year, especially in promoting food security. This study shows an application of this to Spondias purpurea (Philippine Pias Prunes), an important fruit in the Philippine Archipelago. The developed system places significant importance on the connection of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and the Google Cloud Platform. This integration enables real-time monitoring, data storage, and analysis, therefore providing valuable insights into enhancing the drying process and mitigating spoilage by maintaining moisture levels within the recommended range of 12-14%. The technology provides farmers with the opportunity to extend the shelf life of the prunes, reduce food wastage and increased profitability. While the system focused on Spondias purpurea, the system is highly adaptable and scalable to other fruits and crops. The research employed a DHT11 sensor that is linked to a Raspberry Pi Microcontroller, together with a Google Cloud-Based Platform for the purpose of data storage and processing. Results of the experiments indicate that the temperature measurements remain consistent at varying conditions. Moreover, the humidity levels remain to be high while the prune’s moisture content continue to be steady. To enhance the system's functionality, future endeavours should focus on integrating the system with other agricultural processes. Additionally, it is recommended to broaden the scope of the cost-benefit analysis by considering aspects such as the initial investment, maintenance costs, energy consumption, and potential rewards in terms of product quality, loss reduction, and increased output.

Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) has revolutionized the way students learn. In health professions education, TEL is particularly impactful as it ensures that future healthcare professionals are well-prepared to meet the demands of modern medical practice. Given the continuous advancements in educational technology, there is a pressing need to examine the integration of these technologies in this field. Therefore, this chapter reviews the current trends and applications, including artificial intelligence, smart classrooms, extended realities, digital game-based learning, mobile learning applications, metaverses, the Internet of Medical Things, robotic telepresence, telemedicine training, and virtual simulations. Doing so guides educators, policymakers, and technology developers in creating more engaging, efficient, and inclusive educational environments. Overall, the chapter underscores the necessity of ongoing research and thoughtful technology integration to prepare competent, knowledgeable, and adaptable health professionals for the ever-changing demands of the healthcare field.

The quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has grown significantly over the last 10 years, accounting for nearly one-third of all restaurant revenues, making it a fiercely competitive sector. In order to remain competitive in the marketplace and subsequently expand, businesses need to recognize the importance of service quality and customer satisfaction. Using the SERVQUAL model as the base framework, this research aims to determine the factors that influence customer satisfaction. Using the quantitative descriptive correlational method, the study examined the data from 300 Millennial customers of QSR. A mediation analysis was conducted using Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the mediating effect of corporate image and customer trust. The results found that service quality, customer trust, and corporate image influence customer satisfaction. Moreover, corporate image and customer trust mediate the relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction. Furthermore, customer trust is a mediator between corporate image and customer satisfaction. The findings suggest that Millennial customers are no longer dependent on service quality but are also putting a premium on corporate image and trust. With these findings, QSR owners, business strategists, marketing practitioners, and store personnel must offer the highest level of quality service, must ensure that the image as seen by customers is not tarnished, and must exhibit authenticity, honesty, and transparency.

The global shortage of skilled programmers remains a persistent challenge. High dropout rates in introductory programming courses pose a significant obstacle to graduation. Previous studies highlighted learning difficulties in programming students, but their specific weaknesses remained unclear. This gap exists due to the predominant focus on the overall academic performance evaluation. To address this gap, this study employed cognitive diagnostic modeling (CDM) to profile the skill mastery of programming students. An empirical analysis was conducted to select the most appropriate model for the data, and the linear logistic model (LLM) was determined to be the best fit. Final examination results from 308 information technology (IT) and 279 computer science (CS) students were analyzed using the LLM. Unfortunately, findings revealed that programming students exhibited proficiency primarily in code tracing and language proficiency but displayed deficits in theoretical understanding, logical reasoning, and algorithmic thinking. From a practical standpoint, this deficiency in fundamental skills sheds light on the factors contributing to academic failures and potentially eventual dropout in programming education. When comparing the student population by academic program, CS students demonstrated superior mastery compared to their IT counterparts, although both groups exhibited a lack of mastery in code tracing. These deviations underscore the pressing need for tailored educational strategies that address the unique strengths and weaknesses of each student group. Overall, this study offers valuable insights into programming education literature and contributes to the expanding application of CDM in educational research.

This study introduces a centralized Business Management System (BMS) tailored for small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs), with an innovative approach due to the integration of a foot traffic detection system through video processing. The system allows businesses to access common business management features such as point of sales, staff scheduling, inventory management, and reports. With the integration of YOLOv7, foot traffic detection for customer count is made possible through LACAD. By automating data collection and providing foot traffic counts, alongside graphical reports, the system empowers SMEs to make better decisions for their businesses. This research highlights the strategic advantage of leveraging foot traffic insights to drive performance and competitiveness in the modern business landscape. As a guide for the study the researchers used Scrum methodology. The study was then evaluated through a quantitative survey using FURPS with 12 IT professionals and 7 beneficiaries as the respondents where the calculated total weighted mean for both the respondent types resulted in 4.60 which means that the users “Strongly Agree” with the system's overall components.