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From Problem to Triumph: Thesis and Dissertation Writing Practices in State Universities

This mixed-methods study of state universities in CALABARZON, Philippines, reveals that while thesis and dissertation practices are generally well-established, significant perceptual gaps exist between advisers and students regarding implementation, highlighting the need for aligned expectations, strengthened mentoring, and institutionalized support systems to address shared challenges like time pressure and communication barriers.

Mark Adrian Perez2026-08-26
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Latent Factors Shaping Early Childhood Development: Insights from a Longitudinal Study in Gauteng, South Africa

This longitudinal study in Gauteng, South Africa, utilizes advanced statistical methods like Exploratory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modelling on a sample of 138 children to identify latent factors such as emotional regulation and safety that significantly shape early childhood development trajectories.

Arnesh Telukdarie, Godfrey Mpho Nkadimeng, Leila Patel, Tatenda H Katsumbe2026-08-26
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Service-Learning in the Context of Pre-Professional Training in Health Sciences: Perceived Professional Usefulness of the Service Dimension

A quantitative study of 343 health sciences students in Ecuador found that Service-Learning is perceived as highly useful for their professional development, particularly in integrating theory with practice and fostering ethical reflection, with no significant differences observed across service modalities, gender, or academic semesters.

Kevin Geovanny Sidel-Almache, Marco Orlando Fuel-Herrera, Andy Joel Sidel-Almache, Alex Fabian Robalino-Moya, Karen Este (…)2026-08-26
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Grassroots Social Innovation in Waste Management: Pathways to Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Futures

This qualitative study demonstrates how community-led social innovations in Bandung, such as the Waste-Free Zone and Bangbara Bedas initiatives, successfully transform waste management into inclusive, sustainable urban solutions by converting waste into valuable economic products and livestock feed, while highlighting the critical role of local context in scaling these efforts.

Muamar Haqi, Armansyah Armansyah, Andy Ahmad Zaelany, Ade Latifa, Bayu Setiawan, Dani Saputra, Devi Asiati, Sri Rum Giya (…)2026-08-26
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The Effect of the Difference in Presenting Digital Stories (three-dimensional – interactive) in the Flipped Classroom Environment on the Development of Arithmetic Skills Among Sixth Grade Students in Mathematics in Muscat Governorate Schools

This quasi-experimental study demonstrates that utilizing three-dimensional and interactive digital stories within a flipped classroom environment significantly enhances arithmetic skills among sixth-grade female students in Muscat Governorate compared to traditional teaching methods.

Rahima ALrubkhy, Sami ALMAZRUII2026-08-25
📄 social_science

Cybersecurity Awareness for AI-Enabled Learning Environments: Evidence from Higher Education Institutions in Kuwait

This study of 270 participants across seven Kuwaiti higher education institutions reveals that cybersecurity knowledge and cyber threat awareness are significant independent predictors of secure digital practices, highlighting the need for enhanced training to support trustworthy AI-enabled learning environments and align with national cybersecurity strategies.

Abdullah F Alenezi2026-08-25