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Research Consultant| Educational Data Analyst| IT Trainer| Mathematics Educator

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Yusuf is an outstanding graduate of mathematics and mathematics education who is striving for excellence and precision in all positions and circumstances. He works independently with minimal or no supervision, and he is a cooperative team player who cares for team success. He is a meticulous mathematics education researcher and a prolific writer with more than 34 articles published in ISI journals. He won research funds for a master's, PhD, and postdoctoral fellowship with a total worth above 350000 USD. He has teaching experience at all levels of education in Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and Norway. Yusuf is a qualitative researcher by training and simultaneously has seasoned experience working with large educational datasets while using advanced statistical tools for data analysis, including structural equation modelling and causal modelling using SPSS, R and Mplus. A crucial aspect of his portfolio is his ability to learn fast and to adapt emerging technologies into his teaching, research, and community while addressing practical problems in education.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Information & Knowledge Management

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation

Research User Research

Consulting Digital Strategy Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Ahmadu Bello University

January 2014 - Present

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Agder

June 2021 - May 2023

PhD Research Fellow

University of Agder

January 2019 - May 2021

Education

PhD in Mathematics Education (Department of Mathematical Sciences)

University of Agder

January 2019 - April 2021

Ms/ Masters of Science (Mathematics & Statistics)

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

August 2013 - January 2016

BSc.Ed/ Bachelor of Science in Education (Special Education and Curriculum Studies)

Obafemi Awolowo University

February 2008 - March 2012

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Yusuf F. Zakariya, Øystein Midttun, Svein Olav Glesaaen Nyberg, Thomas Gjesteland (2022). Reforming the Teaching and Learning of Foundational Mathematics Courses: An Investigation into the Status Quo of Teaching, Feedback Delivery, and Assessment in a First-Year Calculus Course . Mathematics.

Application of an innovative alignment optimisation method to a cross-cultural mean comparison of teacher self-efficacy: A cross-country study @article{2021, doi = {10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08212}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.heliyon.2021.e08212}, year = 2021, month = {oct}, publisher = {Elsevier {BV}}, volume = {7}, number = {10}, pages = {e08212}, author = {Yusuf F. Zakariya}, title = {Application of an innovative alignment optimisation method to a cross-cultural mean comparison of teacher self-efficacy: A cross-country study}} . Heliyon.

Barattucci, M., Zakariya, Y.F., Ramaci, T.(2021). Academic achievement and delay: A study with italian post-graduate students in psychology . International Journal of Instruction. 14. (4). p. 1-20.

Zakariya, Y.F.(2021). Application Of An Innovative Alignment Optimisation Method To A Cross-Cultural Mean Comparison Of Teacher Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Country Study . Heliyon. 7. (10).

Zakariya, Y.F., Nilsen, H.K., Bjørkestøl, K., Goodchild, S.(2021). Analysis of relationships between prior knowledge, approaches to learning, and mathematics performance among engineering students . International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.

Njoga, E.O., Zakariya, Y.F., Jaja, I.F., Okoli, C.E., Mshelbwala, P.P.(2021). Global epidemiology of coronavirus disease 2019 and lessons for effective control of this and future pandemics . International Journal of One Health. 7. (1). p. 78-87.

Zakariya, Y.F.(2021). Self-Efficacy Between Previous and Current Mathematics Performance of Undergraduate Students: An Instrumental Variable Approach to Exposing a Causal Relationship . Frontiers in Psychology. 11.

Farsani, D., Radmehr, F., Alizadeh, M., Zakariya, Y.F.(2021). Unpacking the black-box of students' visual attention in Mathematics and English classrooms: Empirical evidence using mini-video recording gadgets . Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. 37. (3). p. 773-781.

(2020). Effects of school climate and teacher self-efficacy on job satisfaction of mostly STEM teachers: a structural multigroup invariance approach . International Journal of STEM Education.

Yusuf F. Zakariya (2020). Exposing Empirical Links between COVID-19 Situation Report and Available Data: The Case of Nigeria . Diseases.

Yusuf F. Zakariya, Hans Kristian Nilsen, Simon Goodchild, Kirsten Bjørkestøl(2020). Assessing first-year engineering students' pre-university mathematics knowledge: Preliminary validity results based on an item response theory model . Journal of Technology and Science Education. 10. (2). p. 259. Omnia Publisher {SL}

Umar A. Ginga, Yusuf F. Zakariya(2020). Impact of a Social Constructivist Instructional Strategy on Performance in Algebra with a Focus on Secondary School Students . Education Research International. 2020. p. 1--8. Hindawi Limited

Yusuf F. Zakariya, H. K. Nilsen, Simon Goodchild, Kirsten Bjørkestøl(2020). Self-efficacy and approaches to learning mathematics among engineering students: empirical evidence for potential causal relations . International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. p. 1--15. Informa {UK} Limited

Yusuf F. Zakariya(2020). Investigating Some Construct Validity Threats to TALIS 2018 Teacher Job Satisfaction Scale: Implications for Social Science Researchers and Practitioners . Social Sciences. 9. (4). p. 38. {MDPI} {AG}

Yusuf F. Zakariya, K. Bjørkestøl, H.K. Nilsen, S. Goodchild, M. Lorås(2020). University students’ learning approaches: An adaptation of the revised two-factor study process questionnaire to Norwegian . Studies in Educational Evaluation. 64. p. 100816. Elsevier {BV}

Zakariya, Y.F., Bjørkestøl, K., Nilsen, H.K., Goodchild, S., Lorås, M.(2020). University students’ learning approaches: An adaptation of the revised two-factor study process questionnaire to Norwegian . Studies in Educational Evaluation. 64.

Seadawy, A.R., Nuruddeen, R.I., Aboodh, K.S., Zakariya, Y.F.(2020). On the exponential solutions to three extracts from extended fifth-order KdV equation . Journal of King Saud University - Science. 32. (1). p. 765-769.

Yusuf F. Zakariya, K. Bjørkestøl, H.K. Nilsen(2020). Teacher job satisfaction across 38 countries and economies: An alignment optimization approach to a cross-cultural mean comparison . International Journal of Educational Research. 101. p. 101573. Elsevier {BV}

Zakariya, Y.F., Bjørkestøl, K., Nilsen, H.K.(2020). Teacher job satisfaction across 38 countries and economies: An alignment optimization approach to a cross-cultural mean comparison . International Journal of Educational Research. 101.

Zakariya, Y.F.(2020). Investigating some construct validity threats to TALIS 2018 teacher job satisfaction scale: Implications for social science researchers and practitioners . Social Sciences. 9. (4).

Zakariya, Y.F., Nilsen, H.K., Goodchild, S., Bjørkestøl, K.(2020). Self-efficacy and approaches to learning mathematics among engineering students: empirical evidence for potential causal relations . International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.

Ginga, U.A., Zakariya, Y.F.(2020). Impact of a Social Constructivist Instructional Strategy on Performance in Algebra with a Focus on Secondary School Students . Education Research International. 2020.

Zakariya, Y.F., Nilsen, H.K., Goodchild, S., Bjørkestøl, K.(2020). Assessing First-Year Engineering Students’ Pre-University Mathematics Knowledge: Preliminary Validity Results Based on an Item Response Theory Model . Journal of Technology and Science Education. 10. (2). p. 259-270.

Zakariya, Y.F.(2020). Effects of school climate and teacher self-efficacy on job satisfaction of mostly STEM teachers: a structural multigroup invariance approach . International Journal of STEM Education. 7. (1).

(2019). Calculus Self-Efficacy Inventory: Its Development and Relationship with Approaches to learning . Education Sciences.

Yusuf F. Zakariya (2019). Study Approaches in Higher Education Mathematics: Investigating the Statistical Behaviour of an Instrument Translated into Norwegian . Education Sciences.

Rahmatullah Ibrahim Nuruddeen and F. D. Zaman and Yusuf F. Zakariya(2019). Analysing the fractional heat diffusion equation solution in comparison with the new fractional derivative by decomposition method . Malaya Journal of Matematik. 7. (2). p. 213--222. Malaya Journal of Matematik

Zakariya, Y.F.(2019). Study approaches in higher education mathematics: Investigating the statistical behaviour of an instrument translated into norwegian . Education Sciences. 9. (3).

Zakariya, Y.F., Goodchild, S., Bjørkestøl, K., Nilsen, H.K.(2019). Calculus self-efficacy inventory: Its development and relationship with approaches to learning . Education Sciences. 9. (3).

(2018). Analytical Solutions to Fractional Fluid Flow and Oscillatory Process Models . Fractal and Fractional.

Zakariya, Y.F., Afolabi, Y.O., Nuruddeen, R.I., Sarumi, I.O.(2018). Analytical solutions to fractional fluid flow and oscillatory process models . Fractal and Fractional. 2. (2). p. 1-12.

Zakariya, Y. F. (2018). Development of mathematics anxiety scale: Factor analysis as a determinant of subcategories. Journal of Pedagogical Research, 2(2), 135-144.

Monther R. Alfuraidan, Department of Mathematics & Statistics King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia, Yusuf F. Zakariya, Departments of Science Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria(2017). Inverse graphs associated with finite groups . Electronic Journal of Graph Theory and Applications. 5. (1). p. 142--154. The Institute for Research and Community Services ({LPPM}) {ITB}

Alfuraidan, M.R., Zakariya, Y.F.(2017). Inverse graphs associated with finite groups . Electronic Journal of Graph Theory and Applications. 5. (1). p. 142-154.

(2017). Development of Attitudes towards Mathematics Scale (ATMS) Using Nigerian Data - Factor Analysis as a Determinant of Attitude Subcategories . International Journal of Progressive Education.

Owolabi, T.O., Zakariya, Y.F., Olatunji, S.O., Akande, K.O.(2017). Estimation of melting points of fatty acids using homogeneously hybridized support vector regression . Neural Computing and Applications. 28. p. 275-287.

Zakariya, Y.F., Ibrahim, M.O. & Adisa, L.O. (2016). Impacts of Problem-Based Learning on Performance and Retention in Mathematics among Junior Secondary School Students in Sabon-Gari Area of Kaduna State. International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, 9(2), 42-47.

Taoreed O. Owolabi, Yusuf F. Zakariya, Sunday O. Olatunji, Kabiru O. Akande(2016). Estimation of melting points of fatty acids using homogeneously hybridized support vector regression . Neural Computing and Applications. Springer Nature

Yusuf F. Zakariya, Department of Science Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria zafey23@yahoo.com(2016). Investigating Validity of Math 105 as Prerequisite to Math 201 among Undergraduate Students, Nigeria . International Journal of Instruction. 9. (1). p. 107--118. {ISER} Publications

Zakariya, Y.F.(2016). Investigating validity of math 105 as prerequisite to math 201 among undergraduate students, Nigeria . International Journal of Instruction. 9. (1). p. 107-118.

Yusuf Feyisara Zakariya, Emmanuel Folorunso Bamidele(2016). Investigation into causes of poor academic performance in mathematics among Obafemi Awolowo University undergraduate students, Nigeria . GYANODAYA - The Journal of Progressive Education. 9. (1). p. 11. Diva Enterprises Private Limited

(2015). Investigation into the Causes of Poor Academic Performance in Mathematics among Nigerian Undergraduate Students. World Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.

CONFERENCE PAPER

Analysis of relations between attitude towards mathematics, prior knowledge, self-efficacy, expected and actual grades in mathematics @inproceedings{zakariya:hal-03745922, TITLE = {{Analysis of relations between attitude towards mathematics, prior knowledge, self-efficacy, expected and actual grades in mathematics}}, AUTHOR = {Zakariya, Yusuf F and Barattucci, Massimiliano and Fern{\'a}ndez-C{\'e}zar, Raquel and Solano-Pinto, Natalia}, URL = {https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03745922}, BOOKTITLE = {{Twelfth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME12)}}, ADDRESS = {Bozen-Bolzano, Italy}, YEAR = {2022}, MONTH = Feb, KEYWORDS = {Affect ; higher education ; item-level modeling ; path analysis ; self-efficacy}, PDF = {https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03745922/file/TWG08_23_Zakariya.pdf}, HAL_ID = {hal-03745922}, HAL_VERSION = {v1}, } .

Impact of attitude on approaches to learning mathematics: a structural equation modeling approach @inproceedings{zakariya:hal-03113844, TITLE = {{Impact of attitude on approaches to learning mathematics: a structural equation modeling approach}}, AUTHOR = {Zakariya, Yusuf F. and Nilsen, Hans Kristian and Bj{{\o}}rkest{{\o}}l, Kirsten and Goodchild, Simon}, URL = {https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03113844}, BOOKTITLE = {{INDRUM 2020}}, ADDRESS = {Cyberspace (virtually from Bizerte), Tunisia}, ORGANIZATION = {{Universit{\'e} de Carthage, Universit{\'e} de Montpellier}}, HAL_LOCAL_REFERENCE = {TWG2: Mathematics for engineers; Mathematical Modelling; Mathematics and other disciplines}, YEAR = {2020}, MONTH = Sep, KEYWORDS = {students' practices ; deep approach ; surface approach ; attitude ; structural equation modeling}, PDF = {https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03113844/file/YFZakariya_etal_2020_INDRUM2020_TWG2_Sept_14.pdf}, HAL_ID = {hal-03113844}, HAL_VERSION = {v1}, } .