This study primarily aimed to determine whether there are significant differences in the mathematics performance of learners with special educational needs (LSENs) across selected demographic variables—namely gender, age, economic status, type of learning difficulty/disability, g...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63131
Research has become a vital rather than an alternative skill for undergraduate students. Statistical anxiety (SA), characterised by apprehension and discomfort associated with statistical analysis, plays a significant role in shaping researchers' attitudes towards data analysis a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63132
Digital lending platforms have expanded credit access for MSMEs, particularly those with limited access to traditional banking services. While these platforms support financial inclusion through faster and more convenient loan provision, they may also expose borrowers to risks su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63133
Instructional approaches play a vital role in shaping students' academic achievement. While independent learning promotes self-directed learning and autonomy, explicit instruction provides structured guidance and systematic teaching. This study compared the effects of independent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63123
Being one of the fastest growing sectors, tourism, being an important service industry sector plays a crucial role in economic development, job creation and regional development. Shivamogga district of Karnataka popularly termed as "Gateway to the Western Ghats" holds considerabl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63124
Researchers have reported that teaching is one of the noblest, most challenging, and stressful professions in the world. Effective teaching is essential for improving students’ learning outcomes, and this becomes possible when teachers adapt to new educational policies, pedagogic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63125
Improving early-grade literacy requires understanding not only instructional programs but also the lived realities of teachers who implement them. This study explored the lived experiences of Grade 2 teachers in implementing the ARAL Reading Program, focusing on their instruction...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63128
Background: Poor reading proficiency remains a persistent concern among Filipino learners, affecting comprehension and overall academic performance. In response to this challenge, there is a need for engaging and developmentally appropriate instructional materials. Interactive wo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63119
This study aimed to investigate whether teacher communication skills could mediate the relationship between senior high school students’ attitudes toward mathematics and their mathematics achievement. Employing a causal-correlational research design, the study surveyed 338 Grade...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63120
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) is a qualitative research approach that focuses on exploring how individuals make sense of their lived experiences. It has gained increasing relevance in educational research where understanding one’s perceptions, emotions, and meani...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i63121