Entries by Admin Ijssers

Towards an African Epistemic Rebirth: Balancing the Values of Science and African Cultural Values

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The study explores “towards an African epistemic rebirth: balancing the values of science and African cultural values” explores the enduring tension and potential harmony between Western scientific rationalism and indigenous African epistemologies. Anchored in an exploratory design, the study adopts a qualitative methodology relying on secondary data drawn from philosophical texts, African cultural studies, ethnographic […]

Manager’s Management Style, Employees’ Satisfaction and Employees’ Productivity at North Park Noodle House

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This research study aimed to examine the manager’s management style, including the parameters such as the autocratic, consultative, democratic, and laisse – faire, at North Park Noodle House. Additionally, it explored the relationship between manager’s management style , and employees’ satisfaction and productivity. The study sought to determine whether there were significant relationships between the […]

Spiritual Conversion as an Inward Pilgrimage Toward Filipino Family Transformation: A Phenomenological Study

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This study aims to explore the factors that influence family dynamics, growth, and transformation during spiritual conversion. By recounting participants’ lived experiences during and after spiritual conversion, these experiences contribute to shifts not only in one’s inner perspective but also in family relationships and the overall quality of family life. A descriptive phenomenological approach was […]

“Authorship of One’s Life”: A Narrative-Oriented, AI-Assisted Intervention for Self-Realization in Crisis-Affected Ukrainian Adults Aged 35–55

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Self-realization in mid-adulthood is increasingly disrupted by prolonged societal crises, yet structured, evidence-grounded intervention programs that target the narrative and motivational dimensions of this process remain scarce. This study reports the development and preliminary efficacy testing of “Authorship of One’s Life,” an eight-week, narrative-oriented psychological program that integrates structured group and individual sessions, an artificial-intelligence […]

From Experience to Interpretation: The Mediating Role of Openness to Artistic Experimentation in Abstract Art Preference

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The growing prominence of China in the global art market contrasts with the relatively limited engagement of art students with abstract art, highlighting an important gap in understanding the determinants of abstract art perception. Existing studies have primarily focused on cognitive or stylistic interpretations, with insufficient attention to the combined influence of socio-personal and psychological […]

What Does Not Predict AI Adoption: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study

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This pilot cross-sectional study examined the extent to which perceived resilience, mindset orientation, and demographic variables are associated with attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, secondary data from 88 adult participants were analyzed. Participants completed measures of AI attitudes (AIAS-4), perceived resilience (Brief Resilience Scale), and mindset orientation (adapted Theories […]

Effectiveness of Applying Deep Learning Strategies on Developing Dimensions of Algebraic Proficiency within Adaptive Learning Systems (ALS) among (8th) Grade Students in Jordan

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The study aimed to identify the impact of applying deep learning strategies and adaptive learning systems (ALS) on enhancing algebraic proficiency among eighth-grade students in the Jerash Directorate of Education. The study tools and materials were prepared, including the development of a proposed instructional unit within the algebra curriculum based on the application of deep […]

Determinants of Use and Integration of New Technologies in Military Education and Training Institutions in Cambodia

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Modernizing education and training within the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) is critical to strengthening national defense capability and operational readiness amid evolving regional and global security participation. This study examines the key factors influencing modernization initiatives in RCAF training and educational institutions. It adopts the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology […]

The Effectiveness of Task-Based Listening Instruction in Improving Listening Comprehension of First-Year EFL University Students

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The research evaluates Task-Based Learning (TBL) effectiveness for enhancing listening skills of first-semester students who study English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Despite the importance of listening comprehension in second language acquisition, many EFL learners struggle to understand spoken English due to limited vocabulary knowledge, fast speech rate, and insufficient exposure to authentic listening activities. […]