DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DOCUMENT VERIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ONLINE STUDENT ADMISSION

INTRODUCTION: There are many different ways to define a system, but one method that may be understood literally in the context of computers is as a collection of the many pieces of hardware and software that make up a computer. According to Byron (2021), a system is a collection of components that work together toward the accomplishment of a certain objective. In a different meaning, a system is a set of components that are connected to one another or that interact with one another to create a coherent whole. A verification system, such as the one that is being developed for this project, is an application software that may be used to verify the rightful and legal ownership of someone or something by a collection, an organization, or a person. There are several types of verification systems, the most common of which are the address verification system, the adult verification system, and the card verification system, to name just a few. The purpose of a student verification system is to ascertain whether or not a student is now or formerly registered in an appropriate and legal manner. In this context, it is used to verify that a student belongs to or once belonged to an institution and to check that the student is correctly enrolled in a certain department that is conducting any of the institution's programs (Sikiru, 2019). This verification technique for students is also known as the Uniuyo Admission System. The Student Admission system uses the internet as its primary data repository. It is an electronic and computerized method of verifying a person's claim of studentship to an institution by means of their matriculation number (Mat No) being input, hence using an output clearly showing the truth or false of his or her claim to be a student at the institution. This method is referred to as e-verification.. 

1.1      BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

In this day and age, computers have provided conclusive evidence on their origin. The introduction of computers into our society has resulted in a great deal of criticism over the threat that they represent to society. Those who are opposed to new technologies and computers often voice their concern that computers will one day be able to do the work of humans, which would inevitably lead to widespread unemployment. The critic was proven wrong by the fact that computers are present in virtually every aspect of modern life's frenetic pace. Moreover, the development of new technologies and computers continues to generate additional employment opportunities for people who identify themselves as being associated with such developments (Stella, 2016). Because of this, computers may now work alongside people in any profession that requires their expertise. Due to the fact that papers, certificates, and studentships may be forged at a high rate and in an easy manner, utilizing a computer in a negative way has resulted in a big issue with student identification and verification throughout the course of the previous several decades at large institutions. Falsifiers are ignorant to the fact that in today's fast-paced world, the computer has also functioned as an assistance in the decision-making process, as well as verification and authentication. This is because computers are so efficient in a variety of ways, including speed, precision, dependability, cost, and security, to name a few. In recent years, individuals have become more aware of the use of computers for verifying, authenticating, and other security-related activities, and this knowledge has been generated in them. These activities may be web-based (on the internet), or they can be window-based (Suhansa, 2021). The company makes use of a decision support system in addition to other systems such as management information systems and information systems. The use of expertise and sound principles as guiding factors in decision-making is common. The value of every degree is tied to the reputation of the academic institution that awarded it as well as the students it produced. Because dishonesty and forgery pose the greatest threat to the success of any academic institution, this threat must be countered with verification and authentication processes and systems. "In recent years, efforts have been made to integrate intelligence into computer systems, so that computers may be utilized to analyze vast volumes of organized and unstructured information for the sake of decision making." Said Uzoka, 1998.

1.2      STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

The epidemic of fake admission is ravaging the Nigerian tertiary institution as victims to such fraud are often left frustrated. Students are sometimes offered fake admission with fake documentations from fraudulent persons posing as University Officials. This practice has led to many students losing their time and money studying in a University where they are not authentic students(Uzoka, 2022).

Another Issue is that the admission verification process in most tertiary institutions in Nigeria is very strenuous. During the analysis and data collection of this project, it was discovered that there existed a manual form of verifying students’ admission status, and for future purpose by the Students Affairs Department of the University of Uyo.

That is to say that the process of daily task and activities are done manually which is quite unfortunate; manual procedural for over one million admitted students yearly, the execution is always delaying and reduces result output quality.

1.3      AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

1. The importance of authentic verification of student admission system certificate cannot be overemphasized as the reputations of institution are affected in every counterfeit or forged document.

2. To design and implement student verification system for University of Uyo, The system will –

3. Prove the authenticity of students’ admission status thereby expunging forged and counterfeit admission status and document from circulation.

4. Show the valid and legally registered student of University of Uyo.  

5. Prove its supremacy over the existing manual system of verification and identification.

6. To highlight the importance of verifying and authenticating students for future purpose.