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International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
ISSN : 22528822     EISSN : 26205440     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of the field of education and plays an important role in promoting the process that accumulated knowledge, values, and skills are transmitted from one generation to another; and to make methods and contents of evaluation and research in education available to teachers, administrators and research workers. The journal encompasses a variety of topics, including child development, curriculum, reading comprehension, philosophies of education and educational approaches, etc.
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Climate change anxiety scale: psychometric validation among university students in environmental sustainability contexts Makram, Bassam M. A.; Abdellatif, Mohamed Sayed; Elnhal, Ahmed Abdelhalim; Nemt-allah, Mohamed Ali
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.37598

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This study employed a cross-sectional, two-sample validation design to develop and validate the climate change anxiety scale (CCAS) among Egyptian university students, addressing the critical gap in Arabic-language assessment tools for climate-related psychological distress. Two independent samples from Al-Azhar University participated: 540 students completed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and 977 students completed confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Content validity was established through expert review (content validity indices (CVI)=.778-1.000), resulting in an 18-item scale. EFA revealed a three-factor structure explaining 53.981% of variance: cognitive-emotional impairment, functional impairment, and behavioral engagement. CFA confirmed excellent model fit (comparative fit index (CFI)=.944, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=.067), significantly superior to a single-factor model. Internal consistency was robust across subscales (ω=.817-.907, α=.813-.906) and total scale (ω=.910, α=.909). Test-retest reliability demonstrated strong temporal stability (r=.714-.886). Convergent validity was supported through significant inter-dimensional correlations (r=.394-.710). The CCAS provides a psychometrically sound, culturally appropriate instrument for assessing multidimensional climate anxiety, enabling systematic identification of students requiring targeted mental health interventions within Egyptian higher education contexts.
Digital assessment formats in higher education: an empirical analysis of the process efficiency of e-assessments compared to paper-pen exams Giusto, Flavio Di
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.36697

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Digitalization is reshaping higher education, including the way examinations are designed and administered. Electronic assessments (EA) are widely regarded as promising tools to enhance process efficiency. This article presents the findings of a mixed-methods study conducted at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), comparing traditional paper-pen exams (PPE) and EA across both multiple-choice (MC) and open-question (OQ) formats. Using a process cost analysis across three modules (n>700), supported by interviews and student surveys, the study investigates time, cost, and acceptance outcomes. Results show that EA with MC formats yield substantial efficiency gains—reducing overall costs by up to 85%—primarily due to automation in grading and archiving. However, for OQ formats, digitalization provides only marginal cost benefits, as manual grading remains a major cost driver. The study offers nuanced insights into the process dynamics of digital exams and emphasizes that the economic advantages of EA strongly depend on exam format and institutional implementation strategies.
Professional development of EFL teachers through constructivist-oriented training programs Kieu Oanh, Pham Thi; Van Trao, Nguyen; Hong Nhung, Nguyen Thi
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.38654

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Despite increasing policy endorsement of constructivist-oriented (CO) teacher training, limited empirical evidence has clarified how such programs reshape English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ beliefs and classroom enactment under curriculum reform. This study examines the influence of CO teacher training programs on the professional development (PD) of secondary English teachers in Vietnamese general education. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was adopted to capture both general patterns and nuanced forms of change. Quantitative data were collected from 192 secondary English teachers through a questionnaire survey to identify patterns in teachers’ beliefs, reported practices, and perceived contextual constraints, while qualitative data were obtained from 22 teachers through semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, lesson plan analysis, and reflective journals to provide triangulated classroom-based evidence. Findings reveal that belief-level endorsement was more consistent than sustained pedagogical restructuring, particularly in assessment for learning (AfL) practices. Teachers increasingly reconceptualized their roles as facilitators and demonstrated greater attention to learning task design, classroom interaction, and competency-aligned assessment. However, the enactment of constructivist teaching (CT) remained uneven and was shaped by contextual constraints such as large class sizes, limited instructional time, and curriculum-related pressures. The study conceptualizes PD as a non-linear and contextually mediated process. By integrating large-scale survey data with sustained classroom-based qualitative documentation, this research offers triangulated and context-sensitive empirical evidence from a reform-driven EFL system, contributing nuanced insight to international scholarship on teacher PD.
Development external quality assessment utilization model for improving internal quality assurance system of the child development center Prommaboon, Treekom; Boongthong, Siriluck; Pinthong, Krit; Seesun, Piyaporn; Nuangchalerm, Prasart
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.34726

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This research focuses on the development of an external quality assessment (EQA) utilization model for enhancing the internal quality assurance system within child development centers. The research employed research and development (R&D) methods along with parallel mixed methods, the study unfolds in three distinct phases. Phase 1 involves a comprehensive survey of current conditions, problems, needs, participation, and the utilization of EQA in developing the internal quality assurance system of child development centers. Phase 2 constitutes a multiple-case study, employing in-depth interviews for data collection. Phase 3 integrates findings from phases 1 and 2 to synthesize a model for utilizing test results. Finally, the study involves the trial and evaluation of practice guidelines employing EQA utilization to improve the internal quality assurance system. The findings indicate that the current conditions of quality assurance operations in child development centers under local administrative organizations are mostly complete but exhibit problems at a low level across all standards. Organizational commitment, participation in internal quality assurance operations, adaptation from external assessment results, and attitude towards quality assurance are crucial contributors. In conclusion, the EQA utilization model for improving the internal quality assurance system of the child development center as a practical and effective tool for enhancing quality assurance processes.
Influence of the overseas on-the-job training program in the student’s employability Alera, Evelyn Q.; Nicolas, Honeylet J.; Ceniza, Ryan P.; Chaves, Maria Adela B.; Cruz, Cindy S.; McNatt, Aisanne Marie S.
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.27835

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The study investigated the influence of the overseas on-the-job training (OJT) program in the employability of the students of three undergraduate degrees, namely Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA), Bachelor of Animal Science (BAS) and Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (BSAM) in an agricultural state college. A validated instrument was used to survey a sample of 47 trainees. Findings of the study demonstrated a significant positive correlation between the impacts of the overseas OJT and the measured employability skill set. Personal qualities, work attitude and habits, work performance, and professional skills are all construed to be effectively improved by the trainees’ involvement and admission to the overseas OJT program. The perceived effectiveness in the employability skill is also evidenced in the high employment rate of the graduates and the high percentage of them being employed in the field connected to their degrees. The study also strengthened the findings from other internship reports that both soft skills and hard/technical skills are valued greatly when it comes to securing employment. The present study is the first local documentation of the insights of the trainees who participated in the Agrostudies which consolidated their learned skills and raised their concerns on the implementation of the said training program. From here, it is recommended that further studies are to be conducted to validate the present findings and an in-depth review of the underlying issues of the trainees should be addressed to ensure the success and continuity of the program.
Examining the ontological and epistemological differences between evaluation and assessment in the education context Chang, Chew-Hung; Ratnam-Lim, Christina; Ming, Wong Hwei; Ow, Phoebe; Hao, Joshua Wong Jia
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.36369

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In the field of education, assessment and evaluation (AE) are defining strategies for improving school practices with the overall goal of enhancing student outcomes. While AE is understood and considered by educators as two distinctly different domains, they are often used interchangeably among practitioners in the field. The aim of this paper is three-fold: to identify and clarify the epistemological and ontological differences between AE; develop operational definitions of AE that are transferable from research to classroom through a comprehensive literature review; clarify any misconceptions between the two domains, if any. A comprehensive meta-synthesis of literature from articles published in 32 journals between 2014 and 2024 revealed four frames to distinguish assessment from evaluation: i) information gathered; ii) methodology; iii) purposes and outcomes; and iv) stakeholders. To corroborate these conclusions, we also conducted a social lab which is based on the principle of the Delphi method with 11 participants. Additionally, insights from two social lab sessions revealed that apart from the ontological distinctions between AE, there were also epistemological distinctions. Eventually, three frames for exploring the difference between AE emerged from the data: ontology, epistemology, and stakeholders. By refining and developing this area of AE, the research hopes to contribute to a more informed and integrated educational landscape, encouraging further work in areas of AE.
Belonging mediates the relationship between emotional contagion and digital competence among university students Nemt-allah, Mohamed Ali; Abdelhafiez, Ghada Mahros; Abdelbadie, Randa Rabie; Elfeshawy, Soma Abdelrazek; Mohammed, Sara Awadallah; Ibrahim, Ashraf Ragab
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.37371

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Emotional contagion (EC) significantly influences student experiences in university settings, yet its relationship with digital competence—a key requirement for contemporary academic success—remains unclear. This study examined the mediating role of sense of belonging in the relationship between EC and digital competence among Egyptian university students. Two samples from Al-Azhar University were recruited: a psychometric validation sample (N=486) and a main study sample (N=737). Participants completed validated Arabic versions of the sense of belonging inventory, the susceptibility to emotional contagion (SEC) scale, and the digital competence scale for university students. Data were analyzed using correlation analyses and structural equation modeling (SEM) with bootstrap testing. Results showed that sense of belonging partially mediated relationships between both types of EC and digital competence. Positive EC had significant direct effects on belonging (β=.354) and digital competence (β=.195), with 39.4% of its total effect mediated through belonging. Negative EC also had significant direct effects on belonging (β=-.119) and digital competence (β=-.141), with 23.4% mediated through belonging. These findings suggest that higher education institutions should implement belonging-enhancement initiatives to strengthen digital competence and maximize the benefits of positive EC while mitigating negative emotional influences.
Exposure to nature through an urban natural monument Muñoz-García, Isabel María; Alcántara-Manzanares, Jorge; Torres-Porras, Jerónimo
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.33911

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Society is experiencing a decrease in opportunities to connect with nature, a problem that is particularly acute during childhood. Numerous studies indicate that increasing the frequency of participation in nature-related activities in urban environments, through elements such as interpretive trails and sensory trails, improves important variables such as connection with nature (NC) and biodiversity awareness. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine whether it is possible to foster NC and improve biodiversity awareness in children through a sensory trail in a natural urban environment. This study is part of a project carried out by an educational association that operates in three schools in the city in collaboration with the University of Córdoba, Spain. Therefore, the student population was determined by the association itself, with a total of 111 students aged 10 to 12 (48% female, 52% male). The study consisted of pre-post analyses, and the instruments used were the Cheng and Monroe NC scale and questions to determine children’s knowledge of environmental biodiversity. Data analysis included descriptive statistics to determine correctly identified biodiversity, correlation analysis between variables, and nonparametric tests to determine significant differences. The results reveal a relationship, before completing the route, between NC and nature awareness, and that the intervention had a positive impact on all variables. It is concluded that sensory routes in urban green spaces are an excellent educational resource for fostering NC in children, and their knowledge about biodiversity.
Prototype development of an AI-powered conversational coaching system for graduate research supervision Sinlapaninman, Unyaparn; Yonwilad, Wannatida
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.37032

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This study developed a prototype of an AI-powered conversational coaching system to address recurring challenges in graduate research supervision. Using a design-based research approach integrated with design thinking, the study engaged 49 stakeholders—comprising students, faculty, and alumni—to pinpoint critical pain points and pedagogical requirements. These insights were distilled into a robust design framework centered on three core dimensions: problems, contexts, and learner needs (P-Q-R), integrated with the goal, reality, options, will (GROW) coaching model to facilitate goal setting and reflective practice. Expert evaluations underscored the system’s high utility, pedagogical relevance, and adaptability for resource-constrained academic environments. Beyond technical implementation, this study contributes empirically grounded design principles for AI-supported graduate supervision and offers a scalable evaluation framework for early-stage educational AI interventions.
Inclusive education journey: comparative insights from gifted and differently abled learners Arante, Ramil B.; Estillore, John O.
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 2: April 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i2.37782

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This study aimed to comparatively examine the educational needs of learners with disabilities (LWDs) and potentially gifted learners (PGLs) within higher education institutions, highlighting their distinct yet overlapping requirements for inclusive learning. Using a qualitative-comparative research design, 20 participants, 10 from each group, were selected through purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic framework to identify convergent and divergent themes. Results revealed that both groups face systemic and pedagogical barriers, including rigid curricula, limited institutional support, and insufficient guidance in developing social-emotional skills. While LWDs emphasized accessibility, assistive technologies, and equitable participation, PGLs highlighted the need for enrichment, mentorship, and intellectual challenge. Despite differing emphases, both groups shared the need for inclusive policies, emotional support, and a sense of belonging. The study proposes an integrated model of inclusivity that unites adaptive pedagogy, personalized mentorship, and wellness programs under coherent institutional policies. This framework reframes inclusion from fragmented interventions toward a holistic, equity-driven approach that values diversity as a resource for learning. Findings contribute to the global discourse on inclusive education by demonstrating that authentic inclusivity in higher education emerges when accessibility and excellence are addressed through a unified, transformative educational system.

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