Entries by Admin Ijssers

From Gesture to Engagement: Understanding the Mediating Role of Teacher–Student Relationship in Hebei’s College Classrooms

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The present study examines the shared and unique contributions of college teachers’ nonverbal behaviors to students’ classroom engagement, and specifically explores the mediating role of teacher–student relationship. Informed by symbolic interaction theory and emotional response theory, the study investigates the influence of two key nonverbal behavior dimensions (i.e., gesture and body distance) on student engagement […]

A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Career Choice Intention Among Nursing Students: The Roles of Self-Efficacy and Psychological Stress

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Nursing staff shortage is an acute issue in health care across the globe and it is no exception in Henan Province, China. As nursing programs have grown, some students question whether they want to pursue a lifelong career in the field. This paper aims to provide a theoretical foundation for understanding how self-efficacy and psychological […]

The Role of Professional Identity and Teaching Efficacy in Shaping Retention Intention among University Foreign Teachers in Guangxi, China

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This study investigates the impact of professional identity—specifically, professional values and professional behavioral inclination—on retention intention, with teaching efficacy as a mediating variable, among university foreign teachers in Guangxi, China. Drawing on Self-Efficacy Theory and the Theory of Planned Behavior, the study adopts a quantitative, cross-sectional design, surveying 384 foreign educators from public universities across […]

Teacher Characteristics, Classroom Management Skills and Students’ Academic Performance of Upper Basic Social Studies Students in Delta State

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Thіs study investigated teacher characteristics, classroom skills and students’ academic performance of upper basic Social Studies students in Delta State. The study adopted ex-post facto correlatіonal research desіgn. The sample of this study consisted of three hundred (300) Social Studies teachers and students drawn from 15 secondary schools across the three Senatorial Districts in Delta […]

The Influence of Apparatus Competence, Organizational Commitment, Community Participation, Budget Target Clarity, and Utilization of Information Technology on Village Fund Management in Paringin District, Balangan Regency

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This study aims to analyze the influence of competence, organizational commitment, community participation, budget goal clarity, and the utilization of information technology on village fund management. The research method employed is quantitative with a survey approach. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 67 respondents in Balangan Regency. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear […]

Promoting Critical Thinking Skills and Speaking Performance: Is Prep Framework Effective?

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It is essential to possess reasoning abilities when communicating. Therefore, this study aims to determine whether the application of the PREP Framework in teaching speaking promotes critical thinking skills and enhances speaking performance among selected students in the English Education Department at Tadulako University. This investigation is significant as it addresses the lack of research […]

Impact of Change Management on the Development of Human Resource Job Performance: An exploratory study of a sample of staff at Baghdad International Airport

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The study aims to explore the impact of change management on job performance and to identify the extent to which the research sample members implement the dimensions of job performance. The research problem addressed several questions revolving around the nature of the influential relationships between the study variables by analyzing the opinions of the job […]

Integrative Islamic Religious Instruction for Character Building: A Case Study at SD Integral Lukman Al-Hakim

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Purpose: This study aimed to examine the implementation of integrative Islamic education (PAI) instruction at SD Integral Lukman Al-Hakim and its impact on students’ character building. The primary focus of this research was to describe the mechanisms of integrating Islamic values with general subjects, identify the applied teaching methods, and analyze their contributions to students’ […]

Development of Virtual Reality-Based Learning Media Tefa SMUD’S In Improving Public Speaking Skills at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang

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The purpose of this study is to develop Virtual Reality-based learning media in improving public speaking skills at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang. This research and development resulted in Virtual Reality (VR)-based learning media at Tefa Smuds, which is designed to improve students’ public speaking skills at SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Malang. This media is implemented in […]

Empowerment Through Protection: A Gendered Exploration of Condom Accessibility and Reproductive Health

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This study examines the perceptions about condom accessibility and its impact on reproductive health among young adult cisgender individuals in rural areas of the Philippines, specifically in Burauen, Leyte. Through individual interviews and thematic analysis, the study identifies three key themes: Stigma and discomfort associated with condom access, societal and cultural influences on condom use, […]