Entries by Admin Ijssers

Practicing Empathy and Resourcefulness: The Core of Filipino Counseling Educational Settings

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In the Philippines, the rising prevalence of youth mental health concerns has highlighted a critical gap: current training for Registered Guidance Counselors (RGCs) often fails to address the complex socio-cultural realities of high-caseload, under-resourced schools. While existing local literature documents mandated roles and systemic challenges, there is a dearth of research explicitly exploring how the […]

Factors Affecting Green Transformation in Industrial Clusters in Hanoi, Vietnam

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Although previous studies on green transformation mainly emphasize macro-level policies and environmental management, empirical analyses focusing on industrial clusters in Vietnam remain limited. This paper investigates the factors affecting green transformation in industrial clusters in Hanoi, Vietnam. Based on the theoretical framework of institutional theory and resource-based view, a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was […]

Determinants of Policy Effectiveness in Attracting Investment for the Energy Transition in Vietnam

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Investment in energy transition projects is an effective way to promote sustainable economic growth. Although the sector has strong potential and receives policy support in many countries, projects in developing economies have not yet attracted sufficient investment. This study examines the determinants of policy effectiveness in attracting investment for energy transition projects in Vietnam. The […]

Factors Influencing Governmental Management of Green Credit in Vietnam’s Commercial Banking Sector

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This study investigates the effectiveness of state management of green credit in Vietnam’s commercial banks through a structural model based on survey data from 335 respondents. The findings reveal that all factors positively influence management effectiveness, with the data system having the most substantial impact, followed by inspection and supervision mechanisms, and the institutional and […]

Potential of Nnewi as an Industrious Hub Centre in the Southeast: The Imperatives and Sustainability

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Nnewi, located in Anambra State, Nigeria, has emerged as one of the most prominent indigenous industrial clusters in sub-Saharan Africa. Often described as the Japan of Africa, the town has transitioned from a trading settlement into a manufacturing powerhouse, particularly in automobile and motorcycle components. Despite this remarkable transformation, scholarly attention has largely focused on […]

The Determinants of Economic Activity Elderly Population Work Force in The Post Covid-19 Pandemic: in Indonesia

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In the year 2050, the elderly population in the world is projected to reach 2 billion in hibitants, distributed across 195 countries. About 80 percent of the world’s elderly are expected to reside in low and medium income countries (WHO, 2020). The elderly has been rapidly increasing approximately 21.1% of the total population. Furthermore, life […]

Past, Present and Future of Chinese Education in Malaysia: A Literature Review

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This literature review examines the historical evolution, contemporary structures, and future directions of Chinese education in Malaysia within the broader Southeast Asian context. Historically, Malaysian Chinese education developed under colonial governance and transnational networks connecting Southeast Asian diaspora communities with China, creating a unique educational trajectory distinct from neighboring countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, and […]

Exploring Connections in Co-curricular Activities and Students’ Holistic Development: A Case Study of a High School in Ghana

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Co-curricular programs are increasingly recognized as essential for educating the “whole child,” yet empirical research on how they promote holistic development in Ghanaian schools remains limited. This study investigates the impact of co-curricular activities on students’ cognitive, psychomotor, and affective development at a high school in Ghana. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Systems Theory, qualitative semi-structured […]

Intellectual Capital and Corporate Governance Mechanisms Impact on Firm Value: Evidence from Listed Non-Financial Firms in Nigeria

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This study examines the effect of intellectual capital and corporate governance on the firm value of listed non-financial companies in Nigeria over the period 2014–2023. Anchored on the Knowledge-Based View and Agency Theory, the study employs panel data from 56 firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group and applies fixed effects regression techniques to control […]

From Existential Descent to Spiritual Renewal: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Near-Death Survivors and Their Caregivers

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This qualitative study utilized Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to explore the lived experiences and meaning-making processes of 10 COVID-19 survivors and 6 caregivers in the Philippines. In-depth interviews focused on their multidimensional experiences during acute illness, including hospitalization, intubation, and hemoperfusion, and their subsequent journey of coping and post-crisis growth. The findings reveal that participants […]