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International Social Sciences and Education Journal

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Engagement, Credibility, and Reach: Examining the Strategic Role of Video Content in Jordan’s Digital Journalism

Asem Khaleel Kreishan

This study examines the strategic role of video content within Jordanian online journalism, specifically its influence on audience engagement, perceived credibility, and reach. Using a sample of 389 Jordanian online news consumers, surveys were used to measure video content usage, degree of…

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Effect of Anxiety on Mathematics Achievement among Senior School Students in Anambra State, Nigeria: A Systematic Review from 2015 to 2025

Ezeanyi Benson Chukwunonso

This systematic review examined the effect of Mathematics anxiety on interest and achievement among senior school students in Anambra State, Nigeria (2015-2025). A comprehensive analysis of 15 empirical studies involving over 18,000 students across 267 secondary schools revealed significant…

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Transforming Primary Education in Under-Resourced Contexts: Leadership, Teacher Development, and Community Engagement for Sustainable Learning in Bangladesh

Farhad Ali

The study examines the simultaneous effect of leadership styles, teachers' professionalisation, and community participation on sustainable learning in Bangladesh's resource-constrained primary schools. Mixed-method design was used to collect data from 85 participants in 10 schools with…

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Balancing Sustainability and Comfort: Renewable Energy Solutions for Heat-Resilient Tourism Operations

Karim Sayed Abdelhamid Salem

With the increase in global temperature, the tourism industry has a pressing issue: ensuring the comfort of its visitors and their survival of business, while promoting sustainability objectives. The nature of tourism is being redefined by heatwaves, urban heat island effects, and growing thermal…

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Enhancing Student Outcomes through the Synergistic Integration of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with IB Learner Profiles Attributes (LPA) and Approaches to Learning (ATL) Skills

Mabihi Shuping

The intention of this paper is to summarise the large evidence-base on the integration of SEL, LPA and ATL into schools as a whole education approach. This integration is a demonstration of how the whole child approach could act as a catalyst for empowering and transforming student's engagement,…

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The Impact of Media in Environmental Education in Jos Metropolis

Nanbil Amba, Cleta Gaba, Tony Aku Amba

The media have become a critical force in shaping public awareness and behavior concerning environmental sustainability. This study examines the impact of media on environmental education in Jos Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria. It specifically explores the extent to which media exposure…

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Social Media Use on Mental Health Outcomes among Adolescents and Young Adults in Port Harcourt City

Joseph Omoh Ikerodah, Wilfred Oritsesan Olley

Social media is embedded in the lives of adolescents and young adults globally, raising urgent questions about its impact on mental health. Recent evidence indicates a complex relationship between digital engagement and psychological outcomes, including depression, anxiety, and sleep quality. This…

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PHONICS and WHOLE LANGUAGE: Working Together to Accomplish a Common Goal

Cheray Y. Williams

Phonics-based reading instruction teaches children to break down unfamiliar words into smaller parts and blend them to form complete words, using letter-sound relationships as a decoding strategy. This approach builds on the understanding that 26 letters represent about 44 speech sounds, with…

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The Way Forward For the Development of Local Pottery in Nigeria

Sasa Mofolorunsho John, Adelabu O. S, Akande-Adedeji Olufunke Titiolu

This study explores the current state of local pottery production in Nigeria, emphasizing its cultural significance, economic potential, and developmental challenges. Drawing on secondary data from existing literature, government reports, and cultural studies, the paper critically examines the…

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The Influence of Gerontology Teachers on Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education in Ghana: Appreciative Inquiry

Awudu Salaam Mohammed, Samuel Agyemang

The indispensable significance of gerontology teachers in shaping teaching and learning in early childhood education has largely been marginalized in scholarly discourse, albeit intergenerational learning grooms the emotional, social, and cognitive growth of young ones by enabling comprehensive…

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Leadership, Culture, and Employee Wellbeing in Dealing with Artificial Intelligence and Its Complexities: Effects on Mental Health in the Workplace

Peter Olakunle Alawiye, Samiat Ishola, Basil Ifeanyichukwu Okpara, Charles Chigozie Osakwe, Peace Eniola Odig

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into modern U.S. workplaces presents unprecedented challenges and opportunities for employee mental health and wellbeing. This comprehensive review examines the intricate relationships between leadership practices, organizational culture, and…

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Ethical and Responsible Use of AI in Education: Insights from Bibliometrics

Stephen Naul, John Kenneth Amolata, Lavelle Compendio, Rio Katrina Avila, Cyrene Napoles, Jomar Monte De Ramos

This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global research on the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Using 699 peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in Scopus (1998–2025), the review examines publication trends, leading contributors,…

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Investigating How Career Pathways Influence Outcomes of the 2013 Revised Curriculum: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Chingola District

Mathew Henda Njamba

This mixed-methods study examines how career pathways embedded in Zambia’s 2013 Revised Curriculum influence student outcomes in selected secondary schools of Chingola District. Data were collected via questionnaires (n = 115 returned: 10 administrators, 48 teachers, 57 students), semi-structured…

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Impact of Continuous Professional Development on Teachers’ Professional Growth and Classroom Practices: A Study of Selected Primary Schools in Chingola District, Zambia

Mathew Henda Njamba

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is widely regarded as essential for improving teacher quality and student outcomes. This study examined the impact of CPD on teachers’ professional growth and classroom practices in selected primary schools in Chingola District, Zambia. Using a…

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Leadership Styles and Student Outcomes in Secondary Schools: Exam Pass Rates, Attendance, and Discipline Incidents in Selected Schools of Chingola District, Zambia

Mathew Henda Njamba

This study investigates the relationship between educational leadership styles and student outcomes—exam pass rates, attendance, and discipline incidents—in selected secondary schools in Chingola District, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. Using a mixed-methods descriptive design, data were collected…

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Social Studies Pedagogy Adequacy for Environmental Awareness Learning Outcomes of Students in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Iboro Ukpong, Joseph Okon Effiong

The adequacy of social studies pedagogy remains a critical determinant of students’ environmental awareness learning outcomes, as effective instructional practices are essential for translating curriculum intentions into meaningful environmental knowledge, attitudes, and responsible behaviours.…

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Effect of the Effective Use of Instructional Materials on Pupils’ Understanding of Subject Matter and Interest in Learning

Juliana Fabian Michael

This study investigated the effect of the effective use of instructional materials on pupils’ understanding of subject matter and their interest in learning at the primary school level. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and was conducted among public primary schools in Nkanu…

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