Effective policy implementation is essential for ensuring quality governance, accountability, institutional effectiveness, and sustainable development in higher education institutions. Despite the existence of governance structures and regulatory frameworks, State Universities an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73170
This study assessed the data interpretation proficiency of third-year students in the College of Arts and Sciences of Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College during the first semester of academic year 2025–2026. Using a descriptive and developmental research design, the study involv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73171
Internal migration is one of the most significant yet still insufficiently recognised forces shaping children’s educational access in India and many other developing countries. Migration can increase household income, connect families to expanding labour markets and, in some circ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73172
This study examined the relationship between traffic congestion and commuter stress among undergraduate student commuters at the University of Mindanao, Matina Campus, Davao City. Specifically, it aimed to determine the level of traffic congestion experienced by students, assess...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73165
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has become a significant sustainability regulation affecting global agricultural commodity trade. By requiring commodities entering the European Union market to be deforestation-free, legally produced, and supported by traceable...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73166
Background: Fisherwomen in coastal regions of India represent a socio-economically marginalised group whose access to education is constrained by poverty, gender norms, occupational demands and limited awareness of welfare provisions. Aim: The present study aimed to analyse the f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73167
The present study examined the relationship between teacher educators’ authority style and student teachers’ classroom management efficacy. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected from 83 B.Ed. student teachers using validated research instruments. The st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73168
Foundational mathematics skills acquired in the early years are among the strongest predictors of later academic and economic outcomes, yet conventional textbook-centred instruction often struggles to engage young learners or to capture the embodied, exploratory character of earl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73169
This study examined the relationship between operational strategies and financial stability among hardware and construction companies in General Santos City, Southern Philippines, using the Resource-Based View framework. It assessed the extent to which firms implemented operation...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73160
This study examined how the availability and use of digital devices support students’ access to electronic learning resources in public secondary schools in Singida Region, Tanzania. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach guided by a pragmatic research philosophy. Quantitativ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73161
This study examined classroom interactional competence and differentiated instruction as predictors of work task motivation among English teachers. Using a predictive quantitative research design, the study involved 150 English teachers from Cluster 10 of Marilog District, Davao...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73162
Leadership competency is an important requirement for the effective implementation of Outdoor Education programmes, particularly in teacher education settings where trainees are expected to plan, manage, and lead outdoor learning activities. This study aimed to determine the cont...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73163
This paper describes the impact of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) on public procurement performance in Tanzania. Procurement has developed from a simple purchasing activity into a strategic function that enhances organisational performance; therefore, technologies su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73164
This study examined the perceived influence of Nigeria’s Local Content Programme on the development of electrical machine maintenance competence among technical college teachers in Delta State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. Three research questions guided the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73159
Background: In science learning, students frequently encounter challenging academic tasks that require persistence, adaptability, and effective coping strategies, making academic resilience an important factor in educational success. Aims: This study examined the relationship bet...
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Research Article10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i73157