For small retailers, surviving and standing out in a highly competitive environment has always been a critical issue in business management. From a consumer perspective, this paper attempts to analyze how motivations toward small retailers influence hedonic value and behavioral i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22876
Climate change poses significant threats to the built environment, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa where rapid urbanisation intersects with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, flooding, and energy insecurity. While the building sector is widely recognised for its role in cl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22877
Youth are a valuable resource for any country, and among them, lawyers are a very important class of people who play a crucial role in protecting the rights of citizens. However, legal education has been criticised for being too technical and less focused on the needs of society....
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22878
This study investigated the influence of social media advertising on local tourist preferences in Cateel, Davao Oriental. A descriptive-correlational design was employed, using a structured survey administered to 377 local tourists aged 18–60 across 10 barangays, selected through...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22879
In an era marked by constant change and technological advancement, creativity and innovation become essential for thriving in the modern workforce. The purpose of this study is to develop a predictive model for creativity and innovation in public schools considering the impact of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22870
Gender stereotypes and gender bias affect children’s early learning and social development, but their impacts on Early Childhood Education (ECE) require a systematic clarification. This systematic review summarizes evidence from 66 empirical studies, published between 2020 and 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22871
Aims: This study aims to examine current electricity monitoring practices in an automotive manufacturing plant and to demonstrate how electricity usage data can be visualized using Microsoft Power BI to support better energy-related decision-making. Study Design: This research a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22872
NEP aims to make education more holistic, flexible, well-rounded, and aligned with the needs of the 21st century. The National Education Policy (NEP) intends to enhance student achievement through improving learning outcomes, flexibility, and holistic development. The goal of Ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22873
Homework provides students with opportunities to improve their study habits and performance while aiming to increase their academic success through engagement in learning. This qualitative research examined students’ and teachers’ perceptions of homework at one higher secondary s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22874
The transition from preschool to formal schooling represents a critical developmental milestone with long-term implications for children’s academic achievement, social competence, and emotional well-being. In Sri Lanka, although early childhood education has expanded rapidly, emp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i22866