“…Several articles point out that one of the benefits of using biometric technology is the prevention of identity theft and attendance forgery [21], [22], [27], [28], [30], [31], [32], [34], [35], [38], [39], [40], [41], [27], [28], [30], [31], [32], [34], [35], [38], [39], [40], [41] which contributes to the integrity of records [21], [24], [25], [26], [27], [28], [29], [35], [36], [37], [38], [42]. Likewise, biometric technology saves time and work for teachers and students, as these technologies simplify attendance taking and reduce the administrative burden for both teachers and students [21], [23], [33], [34], [37], [38], [41], [43], thus fostering a culture of accountability and transparency in the educational environment [23],…”