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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)

International Social Sciences and Education Journal

Published April 8, 2026

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Meta-analysis of Leadership Competencies and Performance in Military-affiliated Institutions for Strategic Management Development

Vernadeth M Torres, Kelvin C Villanueva

This study examined the relationship between leadership competencies and organizational performance among educational personnel at Wallace Air Station, aiming to provide evidence-based insights for strategic management development. Organizational performance in educational institutions is shaped…

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Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Mixed-Methods Case Study of AI-Mediated Adaptive Teaching Using Large Language Models

Nicki James Shepherd

The integration of large language models (LLMs) into secondary education presents both significant opportunities and pedagogical challenges. This mixed-methods case study examines the effectiveness of ChatGPT's adaptive learning modes - AI-Tutor, AI-Student, and AI-Simulator - in augmenting…

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Sociocultural Dynamics and Students’ Engagement in Studying Mathematics in Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District

Asukwo Okon Uya

This study determined the influence of sociocultural dynamics on students’ engagement in studying mathematics in Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design. A sample size of 525 respondents representing senior secondary II…

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Effects of Instructional Materials on Pupils’ Participation, Literacy and Numeracy Development, and the Formation of Scientific and Reflective Thinking in Primary Schools

Juliana Fabian Michael

This study investigated the effects of instructional materials on pupils’ participation, literacy and numeracy development, and the formation of scientific and reflective thinking in primary schools. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Primary data were collected from one…

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Educational Migration across Ecological System Levels: Broadening the PPCT Model to Incorporate International Students’ Migration and Cross-setting Transitions

Mabihi Shuping

This article considers the implications of educational migration for the students who move. More specifically, it considers how their educational migration changes the ecological niches in which they develop following their particular developmental requirements. Guided by Bronfenbrenner's PPCT…

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Smallpox in Yorubaland: The Role of Indigenous Vaccinators, 1925-1955

Olusola Bamidele Ojo, Noah E. Attah

Smallpox virus is the most lethal pathogen known to mankind. It has annihilated millions of lives for many centuries, thereby shaping kingdoms, culture, and economies. Fortunately, the WHO eliminated the scourge globally in 1980 via widespread vaccination efforts. However, there were many…

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Delineating Competences and Coordination Mechanisms between Provincial- and Commune-Level Governments in Vietnam’s Current Two-Tier Local Government Model

Nguyễn Thế Vinh

This article examines the delineation of competences and coordination mechanisms between provincial-level and commune-level governments in the context of Vietnam’s strong push for reform of the state apparatus—streamlining organizational structures, reducing intermediate units, and improving the…

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on University Students’ Learning Autonomy and Academic Engagement: Evidence from Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Diem Quyen

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed students’ learning practices in higher education. AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Grammarly, and AI-based learning platforms are increasingly used to support information searching, content summarization,…

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The Influence of Digital Learning Self-Efficacy on Student Engagement and Academic Resilience in Higher Education: Evidence from Vietnamese University Students

Tran Thanh Hanh

Digital transformation has reshaped higher education by expanding the use of learning management systems, online classrooms, digital libraries, mobile applications, and AI-supported learning tools. While these technologies provide students with more flexible access to learning resources, they also…

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Dialogic Assessment in IB MYP Science: A Conceptual Framework for Enhancing Evidence of Students’ Learning through Theoretical and Reflective Inquiry

Mabihi Shuping

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) science curriculum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) employs inquiry-based learning to promote whole development of students. However, the prevalent emphasis on written products only measures individual aspects of student performance, omitting the changing…

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Effects of Rainfall Variability on Cassava Cultivation and Farmers' Adaptation Strategies in the Bertoua 2 Subdivision (Eastern Cameroon)

Chanceline NGUEKEU, Joakim Saint-Clair SEUMO, Sophie Diane MUKAM TCHETCHOUA, Simon Blaise Rémi OKIOBE, Martial Ntang NGOUMGANG

Cassava production is an important socioeconomic activity for producers and households in the bertoua2 district, but it remains constantly disrupted and vulnerable to rainfall variability. Faced with this situation, this study examines rainfall patterns in the Bertoua2 area to highlight the…

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