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Greening the Public Sector of Uganda: Institutionalising Green Human Resource Management for Sustainable Governance

Irene Nayera · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2026

Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) encompasses the integration of environmental objectives into HR functions: recruitment, selection, training and development, performance appraisal, compensation, and employee participation. This study investigates how GHRM practices are adop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i1859

Impact of Urban Sprawl on the Socio-economic Structure of the Inhabitants in Imphal Urban Agglomeration, Manipur, India

Laishram Amitraraj Singh & Subrata Purkayastha · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2026

Urbanization has brought about a monumental change in the structure of the existing urban landscape. Urban sprawling has often caused problems in the structural and spatial alignment that disrupts the planned and balanced growth of a city. The Imphal Urban Agglomeration (IUA), th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i1857

Bridging the Gap: Integrating Participatory and Area Based Planning for Local Development in Tanzania

Palanda Ninoo, R · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2026

Planning at its initial stage is always targeted in nature. Geographical targeting of development interventions or plans is mainly adopted to ensure the effectiveness of the plans in delivering the anticipated deliverables to the targeted groups within a manageable context. The a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i1856

AI Competency of Higher Education Students of Odisha, India: An UNESCO Framework Analysis

Dinesh Satapathy, Sunit Biswaprakash Nanda, Sonali Jena & Deepak Kumar Pradhan · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2026

The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education necessitates a re-evaluation of students’ digital readiness, particularly in resource-constrained regions. This study investigated the AI competency of higher education students in Odisha, India, using UNESCO’s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i1855

The Relationship between Coaching Behavior and Sports Anxiety in College Athletes

Jecelyn B. Nano, Glody Joy D. Garcia & Divo Miguel S. Intong · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2026

Aims: The research aims to determine the coaching behavior and sports competition anxiety among college athletes, and how these affect the athletes' perception. Study Design:  Quantitative, Descriptive-Correlational Design. Place and Duration of Study: University of Mindanao Digo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2026/v24i1854

Realities and Challenges in Home Economics and Hospitality Education in Secondary Schools in Zambia

Josephine Mabo · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

Home Economics and Hospitality has broadened its scope significantly, reflecting shifts in societal needs and educational priorities. This study aimed to investigate the teaching of Home Economics and Hospitality as a practical subject in secondary schools in Zambia, focusing on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12853

Spenser’s Sandcastles: Modification of Medieval Castle Building Tradition in the Faerie Queene

Ekmel Emrah Hakman · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

This article examines how castles function as central allegorical structures in Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene, shaping both the narrative progress of quests and the moral “fashioning of a gentleman.” Its purpose is to demonstrate that castles are not decorative romance backd...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12852

Civic Imagination in the Classroom: The Influence of Visual and Digital Art in Strengthening Democratic Literacy among Secondary School Students in South-East Nigeria

Alexius-Ugwulebo Getrude Chinyere, Ogbuehi Ngozi Caroline & Ohanele Rita C. · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

This study examined the impact of visual–digital art interventions on democratic literacy among senior secondary school students in Southeast Nigeria. Employing a quasi-experimental design, 360 students from six purposively selected schools were assigned to experimental (n = 180)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12851

Fostering Psychologically Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments: The Critical Role of Preschool Teachers in Sri Lankan Early Childhood Education

Dilani Jesuiya · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

Aims: This study aims to examine preschool teachers’ perceptions and self-reported practices in fostering psychologically safe and inclusive learning environments for young children in the Batticaloa District. It explores teachers’ understanding of psychological safety, inclusive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12849

Teachers’ Perceptions of Multi-text Reading Instruction and Pedagogical Change in Chinese Language Education

Meng Huiling · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

This study investigates teachers’ perceptions of multi-text reading instruction in a school in Shenzhen and examines how such instruction is implemented in classroom practice, as well as its influence on teaching practices and pedagogical approaches. With recent curriculum reform...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12850

Ranking Women’s Well-Being across Countries: A Comparative Analysis Using Preference Selection Index and Artificial Neural Networks

Özlem DENİZ BAŞAR & Deniz GERÇEKER · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

One of the most fundamental indicators of a society's level of development is the achievement of gender equality. In countries where equality has been achieved, women's welfare levels have been found to be higher than in other countries. In this study, 12 European countries were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12848

Examining the Interplay between Body Mass Index (BMI) Categories and Self-Esteem in the Workplace: Implications for Psychological Safety and Employee Wellbeing

Pavithra Sankara Subramanian, Shree Soni & Arti Oza · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

This study delves into the intricate relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) categories and self-esteem within workplace dynamics. In contemporary society, mental attributes are increasingly valued alongside personality traits. Self-esteem, a fundamental psychological construc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12847

Media Pathways to Women’s Empowerment: Evidence, Challenges and Policy Directions from Kerala

Haseena V.A & Jesla Galibdeen P · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

Media serves as a powerful catalyst for women’s empowerment in Kerala, offering new possibilities while also presenting notable challenges. Digital platforms, television, and print media have expanded women’s visibility, improved access to information, and opened spaces for socia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12846

The Effects of Financial Variables on Firm Value: The Moderating Role of Capital Structure

Ainia Ayu Silvia & Yuniningsih Yuniningsih · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025

This study aims to analyze the effect of investment decisions, dividend policies, and sales growth on firm value, with capital structure as a moderating variable. The background of this study is the fluctuation in firm value in the Food and Beverage sector listed on the Indonesia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i12845