Abstract Individuals make decisions in different styles. The Decision-Making Style (DMS) influences personal development and predicts important clinical indicators. This research aimed to adapt and validate the Melbourne Decision-Making Questionnaire (MDMQ) in the Moroccan context. This questionnaire allows us to identify four DMSs: vigilance, buck-passing, procrastination, and hypervigilance. The factor analysis confirms the four dimensions […]

Abstract This systematic review provides results on the methodologies and instruments utilized to assess metacognition in children aged 5 to 9 years over the past 8 years (2013-2021). It provides a synopsis for the type of instruments and methodologies utilized, matched to the age considered initially. The main research question of this review is: To […]

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Abstract The research aims to develop the creative imagination of pre-school children, using different working techniques in practical activities. An experimental, formative methodology was developed. Thirty preschool children of the “Nicolae Iorga” Secondary School, Bacău,  in the 5-6 years age group, namely Group B “Sunbeam”, participated in the research. To stimulate creative imagination, specific working […]

Abstract The present article explores the evolution of the concept of metacognition from its philosophical origins to current interdisciplinary applications, focusing on integrating metacognitive theories across multiple fields such as neuroscience, psychology, and education. First, the progressive nature of the development of the metacognitive theory is emphasized, followed by highlighting the elements that establish it […]

Abstract By the nature of the concept, parents need to ensure the growth and development of their children, the creation of an appropriate, non-confrontational environment, their emotional preparation to face adverse life events so that they are manageable and not traumatic. In practice, post-divorce parental interactions are unsatisfactory and damaging because they often transmit to […]

Abstract This study investigated procedural justice and leadership styles as predictors of organizational commitment among non-academic staff of Benue State University Makurdi. The cross-sectional survey design to investigate the influence of perceived procedural justice on organisational commitment among non-academic staff of Benue State University Makurdi among 215 staff using the purposive sampling technique; Three hypotheses […]

Abstract The teaching and learning needs of the 21st century have changed significantly from those a few decades ago. Changing economic conditions, new technologies, and labor market demands have changed the competency expectations. There is an increasing emphasis on independent creative work, critical thinking, and collaboration. Competence development and effective education of both children and […]

Abstract Access to quality education in rural settings remains a persistent challenge, characterized by vast distances, limited resources, and inadequate transportation infrastructure. This study introduces an innovative approach that leverages “Steiner-Based Societal Partitioning” for optimizing transportation networks, targeting rural education improvement. The primary objective is to improve educational access and reduce the rural-urban educational disparity, […]

Abstract Recent research in the neurosciences, booming during this period, is beginning to develop increasingly relevant conclusions regarding aspects of brain function. Two of the central concepts derived from the enrichment of the field of knowledge of the human brain and mind refer to neuroplasticity and epigenesis. Understanding the coping mechanisms in the educational context […]