Education systems worldwide continue to face persistent challenges, including unequal access, inconsistent quality, and outdated curricula, which collectively hinder the attainment of optimal academic outcomes. Within this complex landscape, schools’ internal environments have be...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32887
Mathematics anxiety is a pervasive psychological construct that negatively influences students’ academic performance, self-confidence, and engagement in mathematical learning. The present study examines the level of mathematics anxiety among high school students and explores its...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32888
Survey research design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted in Niger State college of Education, Minna. The population of the study comprised of 9 Electrical/Electronics lecturers in Niger State College of Education, Minna and 15 industry employers/supervisors in e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i32889
Shaina Mae A. Dela Vega, Yieshen B. Saudoc, Andrea G. Camao, Iresh Kenneth V. Manamao, April Mae Jane R. Enriquez & Emmalyn J. Navarro·Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies·2026
This study investigated the factors influencing the intention to use mobile payment services among residents of Barangay Poblacion, Cateel, Davao Oriental, a rural area that remains underexplored in mobile payment research. Guided by technology adoption theories, the study examin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22885
Integration of critical thinking into environmental education underlines how educational systems have a socializing function that shapes students’ values, behaviour, and abilities to deal with challenges, both societal and environmental. Focusing on the Indian context, this paper...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22880
In the 21st century, there is a huge applicability of the technology in every field of the society. ICT in education is the evolving landscape with respect to pedagogy, teaching – learning and assessment and evaluation. Digital pedagogy has been trending in the field of teacher e...
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This article analyses the complex symbolism and psychological aspects of Tree Without Roots (1967) by Syed Waliullah, utilising the theoretical frameworks of Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotics and Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Waliullah, as a post-colonial Bangladeshi auth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22882
This study aimed to assess the management practices of financial institutions in Cateel, Davao Oriental, focusing on the areas of human resources, finance, and marketing. A quantitative descriptive-comparative research design was used, with data gathered through a structured ques...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22883
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly integrated into educational settings, with claims of enhanced student engagement and improved classroom management. However, the empirical evidence supporting these claims requires systematic synthesis. This systematic re...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22884
Background: Multigrade classrooms often present a problematic situation in teaching performance, where teachers are expected to deliver instruction to students across different grade levels within a single period. Poor teaching performance in such settings can have significant co...
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