School dropout is a challenge and a complex issue in post-independence and resource-strained education systems like Timor-Leste. In this research, the convergent mixed-method design was used to understand the factors related to secondary school dropout in the Baucau municipality,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53038
Adolescents and young adults are especially vulnerable to unhealthy eating patterns due to lifestyle transitions, academic pressures, social influences, and exposure to media and advertising. Previous studies have shown that frequent junk-food consumption can lead to adverse heal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53029
Leadership strategies and styles play a crucial role in fostering occupational justice within higher education institutions (HEIs), particularly in promoting fairness, inclusivity, and equitable workplace practices. In selected HEIs, leadership strategies were practiced at a very...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53030
When considering the complexities and spontaneity of real-life classroom scenarios in the 21st century, the student outcome, engagement, satisfaction and quality education are highly dependent on the effectiveness of the teacher and their teaching. The present study adopts a desc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53031
The main purpose of this study was to determine the significant influence of motivational factors on student engagement among Bachelor of Elementary Education students in St. Francis Xavier College. A descriptive-correlational quantitative design was utilized to determine the ext...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53032
Background: The rapid rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence is transforming language education by supporting writing, communication, and interactive learning. In Chinese Language Education, integrating AI with scenario-based learning offers new opportunities to enhance inter...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53033
Diagnostic research design was applied to examine the significance of sports facility and equipment provisions, and nutritional status as determinants of sports performance. The study was conducted in two high school institutions located in the third congressional district of Dav...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53034
Despite various interventions by the Ministry of Education, learner absenteeism remains a persistent challenge in public primary schools within Bangal Sub-county, negatively impacting academic performance and educational outcomes. This study sought to identify the nexus between s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53035
Teacher education systems are increasingly required to prepare graduates for digitally mediated classrooms, where learning, assessment, and administration rely on interconnected technologies. The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) offers potential for data-driven and adaptiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53036
An individual’s disability can significantly influence their life, shaping social experiences, interactions, public perceptions, and community participation (UNESCO, 2020). Children with disabilities often face social stigma, while school-based disability awareness initiatives re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i53037