Sms Based Result Checking System For Faculty Of Science

CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1.1    Summary of Achievements
The aim of this study was to design and implement an SMS based result checking for faculty of science. Analysis was conducted and methodology adopted for the design and implementation of the system. At the end of this work, the following was achieved:
i.    Develop access to the schools’ result database
ii.    Develop a code to check results using Registration number
iii.    Develop a code to verify existing and non-existing results.
iv.    Get results in SMS format to registered phone numbers.
Though not fully implemented as a result of USSD bottlenecks from GSM service provider, but our objective of getting an SMS formatted result statement has been achieved.
5.1.2    Conclusion
SMS result checking is an innovative approach to examination result checking and it should be widely accepted by universities in addition to existing means like website, email and IVRS.
The number of mobile phone users is daily on the increase, and mobile phones complete our clothing today. The fact that fixed wireless phones, land line phones etc all have the capability to send and receive SMS also makes it a viable option.
Finally, most parents, guardians or sponsors who are not computer literate and not familiar with the use of the internet, will be probably comfortable with sending and receiving SMS. This way, they can request for the results or receive them directly from the school. Also, adopting the PUSH approach with SMS provides an advantage over email because it is immediate. Students would receive the grades almost instantly, unlike emails where they wouldn’t until they check their emails.
5.1.3    Recommendations
From our project limitation, it will be of immense use if:
1.    Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) can have a partnership with GSM service providers in order to get a short SMS destination to fully integrate forward and backward delivery.
2.    Security measures are implemented for a more reliable system.
3.    MMS-based and SMS-based functionalities be integrated in a single system.
This may provide both benefits of MMS and SMS to the users. While a cheaper SMS is a good option for personal use of examination result. MMS on the other hand should be opted for formal transactions.