Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)

Articles

• Articles

  Exploring Maritime Insecurity Management Strategies for Comparative Advantage in Nigeria’s Maritime Zones

  Ukpai Ukpai Eni, Nwosu Chinenye Racheal , Ukpong Philip Efiong

  Maritime insecurity has emerged as one of the most decisive structural constraints undermining Nigeria’s ability to convert its vast maritime endowments into sustainable economic advantage. This study investigates the implications of maritime insecurity threats on economic sustenance in Africa.…

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  Flipped Classroom: As Academic Support for Basic Calculus

  Reynaldo G. Gamon, Jr.

  This study investigated the effectiveness of the flipped classroom as an academic support strategy in improving the Basic Calculus performance of Grade 11 STEM students at Himay-angan National High School. Employing a pre-experimental one-shot case study and descriptive survey design, the research…

  View Article → 19-33
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  Mental Health Literacy and Its Association with Help-Seeking Intention among Filipino College Students

  Emmarlone Ravago, Beverly Ravago

  Mental health concerns among college students have worsened globally, yet help-seeking remains low, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Mental health literacy (MHL) has been widely identified as a key factor influencing individuals’ willingness to seek help; however, evidence…

  View Article → 34-41
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  Effect of Instructional Materials on Learning Transfer and Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils

  Juliana Fabian Michael

  This study examined the effect of instructional materials on learning transfer and academic performance of primary school pupils. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and focused on public primary schools in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The population…

  View Article → 42-50
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  Stigma and Distorted Self: A Sociological Study of Internal Shame and Identity Reconstruction among Released Prisoners According to Irving Goffman's Theory

  Hany Gerges Ayad, Mohamed El-Sayed Soliman, Ahmed Abdel-Fattah Ahmed

  This study analyzes the experiences of released prisoners from a sociological perspective, focusing on the concept of stigmatized identity and internal shame, through the application of Erving Goffman's theory of "distorted identity." The study employs a single-case study methodology, selecting an…

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  Stepping, Striving and Rising: Classroom Experiences of SHS Learners with Orthopedic Special Needs in Physical Education

  John Clark M. Mesias, Elizabeth Y. Abinguna

  This study explored the classroom experiences of senior high school learners with orthopedic special needs in Physical Education (PE) at Burauen Comprehensive National High School, Leyte. Using a phenomenological research design, the study focused on understanding the barriers these learners…

  View Article → 76-85
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  Utilization of Artificial Intelligence in School Management and Principals' Administrative Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria

  Obono Ebri Emmanuel, Okwa Mary Bassey

  Specifically, the study sought to investigate the extent of utilization of artificial intelligence in school management among secondary school Principals, and to find out whether there is a relationship between the utilization of artificial intelligence in school management and principals'…

  View Article → 86-91
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  Sociodemographic and Environmental Determinants of Insecticide Treated Net Utilization among Reproductive Age Women in Liberia: A Multilevel Analysis

  Flomo Mau Maiwo, Viola H Cheeseman

  In Liberia, malaria remains hyperendemic with a year-round transmission despite a major scale-up of ITN distribution. The 2022 Liberia Malaria Indicator Survey indicated high household ownership but persistently low utilization among women of reproductive age. Understanding why women do not use…

  View Article → 92-103
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  Sustaining Catholic Educators: An Analysis of Teacher Retention and Spirituality in Bohol Association of Catholic Schools, Bohol, Philippines

  Ma. Soledad A. Atun, Renante M. Avergonzado

  This study examined the relationship between teacher retention and spirituality among 221 randomly selected teachers within the Bohol Association of Catholic Schools (BACS, Bohol, Philippines. Utilizing a descriptive-quantitative design, data were collected via survey questionnaires and analyzed…

  View Article → 104-116
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  Educational Learning Resource Inequality in the United States: Funding, Composition, and the Persistent Gap in K–12 Learning Opportunity

  Reuben Offei Duodu, Evans Kwame Egyin

  Educational resource inequality in the United States is not merely a question of how much is spent on public schooling it is fundamentally about how resources are distributed, who controls allocation decisions, and whether the students who need the most support are actually receiving it. This…

  View Article → 117-129
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  Impacts of Formative Rubrics on Secondary Mathematics Self-efficacy: A Quasi-experimental Study in Zambia

  Eustasy Mwamba, Overson Shumba, Henry Mulenga

  Rubrics have the potential to support student learning through transparency of learning outcomes and formative feedback. However, their value in improving mathematics self-efficacy is contradictory and is significantly biased towards higher education students. Therefore, this study investigated…

  View Article → 130-147
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  Preventing Extremism: The Role of National Security Forces in Countering Terrorism in Bangladesh

  Bikash Chandra Das

  This paper will examine how national security agencies prevent extremism and counter terrorism in Bangladesh and how these mechanisms of operation and organization can influence the effectiveness of counterterrorism. This study combines both quantitative and qualitative data analysis of the trends…

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