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Volume 15, Issue 4
Developing and Grouping Icon-Based Letter Cues for Bahasa Melayu Learners with Dyslexia: A Formative Classroom Study

AUTHORS: Mohd Shahril Iqbal Bin Othman, Wan Muna Ruzanna Binti Wan Mohammad, Syar Meeze Bin Mohd Rashid

Received: 19 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 12 Sep, 2026 | Published: 04 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 1-20

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22083

Independence Day Awareness, Patriotic Attitudes, and Perceptions of Campus-Based Celebrations among University Students: A Case Study at TAR UMT Johor Branch

AUTHORS: Naranthiran Vijayakumaran, Mohamad Aidil Bin Hasim, Tharshini S. Manalan, Sivakanthan Oulaganathan, Nor Azela Binti Md Isa, Lingam Ramachandran

Received: 20 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 14 Sep, 2026 | Published: 03 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 21-39

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22091

Teacher Agency and Adaptive Teaching Styles in Chinese Language Curriculum Implementation in the UAE

AUTHORS: Shi Yueran, Siti Salina Mustakim, Aminuddin Hassan, Norliza Ghazali

Received: 23 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 14 Sep, 2026 | Published: 05 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 40-54

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22092

Digital Intelligent Accounting Talent Cultivation in Higher Vocational Colleges: From the Perspective of Industry Education Integration in Anhui Province, China

AUTHORS: Ni Li

Received: 18 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 12 Sep, 2026 | Published: 02 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 55-76

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22093

The Relationship between Parenting Styles and Preschool Children’s Self-Regulation from Parents’ Perspectives in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China

AUTHORS: Wei Bingqing, Loy Chee Luen

Received: 18 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 12 Sep, 2026 | Published: 06 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 77-86

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22094

Relationship between Awareness, Anxiety, and Readiness to Integrate AI in Education among Primary School Teachers in Selangor

AUTHORS: Ermelinda A/P Wilson Felix, Nor Aniza Ahmad

Received: 19 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2026 | Published: 05 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 87-100

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22097

Innovative Teaching: Conceptualisation, Theoretical Foundations, Dimensions, and Empirical Evidence

AUTHORS: Xinyue Zhang, Mei Kin Tai, Yee Ling Lee

Received: 17 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 12 Sep, 2026 | Published: 06 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 101-114

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22098

The Relationship between STPM Malaysian History Learning Practices and Patriotism Internalisation among Form Six Students

AUTHORS: Puvaneswari Subramaniam, Syafiqah Abdul Rahim

Received: 18 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 14 Sep, 2026 | Published: 07 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 115-128

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22102

From Policy to Practice: Implementing Chinese Language Curriculum in UAE Public Schools

AUTHORS: Shi Yueran, Siti Salina Mustakim, Aminuddin Hassan, Norliza Ghazali

Received: 17 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 19 Sep, 2026 | Published: 06 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 129-146

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22103

Strategic Planning Practices in Supporting Whole-School Improvement: A Conceptual Analysis

AUTHORS: Noor Aimie Othman, Aida Hanim A. Hamid

Received: 21 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 14 Sep, 2026 | Published: 10 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 147-162

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22104

Needs Analysis of School Readiness for 3-Year-Old Children — Based on Triangulation of Observation, Interview and Cross-National Policy Analysis

AUTHORS: Zhu Kejia, Seah Siok Peh, Zhou Lei

Received: 20 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 15 Sep, 2026 | Published: 11 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 163-184

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22116

Story Comprehension and Storytelling Production among Chinese Kindergarteners in Different Family Contexts

AUTHORS: Wan Xiaohui, Loy Chee Luen

Received: 22 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 18 Sep, 2026 | Published: 11 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 185-194

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22122

Investigating Students' Perception and Interest in Physics Education at the Secondary School Level in Selangor

AUTHORS: Siti Khatijah Deramana, Nur Syuhada Mohd Fauzi, Hussein Hanibah, Nor Zakiah Nor Hashim, Nik Norziehana Che Isa

Received: 20 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 15 Sep, 2026 | Published: 10 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 195-205

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22123

Storytelling and Preschool Children’s Creativity: From Traditional Narratives to Digital and AI-Supported Learning

AUTHORS: Wan Xiaohui, Loy Chee Luen

Received: 22 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 15 Sep, 2026 | Published: 09 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 206-213

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22124

Teacher Practices and Classroom Interventions for Reducing Mathematics Anxiety in Secondary Education: A Literature Review

AUTHORS: Luo Yuhong, Amelia Alias

Received: 24 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 19 Sep, 2026 | Published: 13 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 214-235

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22125

Exploring Digital Competency Needs for Robotics Integration in Malaysian TVET Education: A Narrative Review

AUTHORS: Marlila Idris, Azda Azlin Ros, Che Ghani Che Kob

Received: 27 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 23 Sep, 2026 | Published: 13 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 236-248

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22131

Impacts of Digital Learning Tools on Enhancing Student Engagement among Private University Students in Malaysia 249

AUTHORS: Md Hidhir B Mohamed, Nur Kamarul Hafiz B Jamil, Harnani Mohamed

Received: 25 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 21 Sep, 2026 | Published: 13 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 249-259

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22132

Teacher Agency and the Enactment of Culturally Responsive Teaching within Prescribed ELA Curricula in the Arab Gulf Region

AUTHORS: Amal Abuwarda, Nurfaradilla Mohamad Nasri

Received: 24 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 19 Sep, 2026 | Published: 14 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 260-277

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22136

Children’s Experiences, Story Comprehension and Appreciation of Moral Values through Read Aloud Activities at Kota Baca

AUTHORS: Mohd Fauzi Md Yunus, Mohd Syazwan Zainal

Received: 25 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 19 Sep, 2026 | Published: 13 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 278-303

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22137

Job Stress, School Support, and Occupational Happiness among Mainstream Teachers in Inclusive Education: A Mixed Methods Study from China

AUTHORS: Zhou Xueping, Khairul Azhar Jamaludin

Received: 28 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 24 Sep, 2026 | Published: 17 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 304-325

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22138

Voices Beyond Sound: Social Capital and Civic Engagement of the Deaf Community in Malaysia’s Emerging Democracy

AUTHORS: Amelia Yuliana Abd Wahab, Anis Shahirah Abdul Sukur, Muhammad Amrullah Drs Nasrul

Received: 30 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 25 Sep, 2026 | Published: 20 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 326-332

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22145

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Group Counselling on Student-Athletes' Self-Efficacy and Coping Mechanisms in Sourthern China Sports

AUTHORS: Shan Liu, Liushan .

Received: 12 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 30 Oct, 2026 | Published: 19 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 333-341

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22150

The Role of Digital Innovation in Enhancing Hifz Al-Quran Achievement in Tahfiz Education: A Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Nor Haliena Rasli, Isa Hamzah

Received: 29 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 26 Sep, 2026 | Published: 20 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 342-357

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22151

Beyond Pronunciation Correction: The Multidimensional Dialect–Vocal Integration Framework for Culturally Responsive Vocal Music Education

AUTHORS: Li Qingyan, Shafizan Sabri

Received: 31 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 26 Sep, 2026 | Published: 21 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 358-377

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22152

Generative AI and Differentiated Instruction in Private Undergraduate English Education: Implementation Pathways and a Conceptual Framework

AUTHORS: Shu Shen, Lijuan Shen

Received: 12 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 20 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 378-384

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22155

Technostress and Mental Health among Physical Education Students: The Mediating Role of Sleep Quality and a Latent Profile Analysis

AUTHORS: Han Yuan

Received: 05 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 22 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 385-398

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22156

From AI Knowledge to Pedagogical Practice: A Conceptual Framework for AI-Integrated STEM Education among Rural Primary Science Teachers

AUTHORS: Caroline Anak Edmund Kenawang, Nurfaradilla Mohamad Nasri

Received: 10 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 20 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 399-414

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22163

Effects of the Orff Approach on Dance Learning Outcomes among Eight-Year-Old Children: A Controlled Teaching Experiment

AUTHORS: CaiWen Long, Han Yuan

Received: 09 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 22 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 415-424

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22164

Pedagogical Mediation of Fundamental Movement Skills Teaching in Early Childhood Education: A Meta-Aggregative Qualitative Systematic Review

AUTHORS: Zheng Xin, Borhannudin Abdullah, Shamsulariffin Samsudin

Received: 10 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 20 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 425-445

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22165

Achievement Emotions in Secondary Education: Emotional Profiles and Gender Differences

AUTHORS: Wan Nursyahida Wan Abd Malek, Shahlan Surat

Received: 10 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 24 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 446-452

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22166

Undergraduate Engagement and Motivation toward Theoretical Disciplines: An Empirical Investigation at Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Terengganu, Kampus Kuala Terengganu

AUTHORS: Najdah Binti Abd Aziz, Syahrul Hezrin Bin Mahmud

Received: 10 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 20 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 453-463

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22170

Strategic Planning for Enhancing School Excellence

AUTHORS: Nur Anis Amira Salim, Aida Hanim A. Hamid

Received: 12 Oct, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 24 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 464-477

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22171

Top-Seed Title Conversion, Draw Structure and Semifinal Load in Olympic and World Championship Badminton, 1992–2025

AUTHORS: Hussain Haleem

Received: 18 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 08 Oct, 2026 | Published: 24 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 478-510

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22172

Interactive Digital Applications among Teachers: Issues and Challenges

AUTHORS: Nur Fahima Binti Abdul Rahman, Khairul Azhar Jamaludin

Received: 18 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 05 Oct, 2026 | Published: 24 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 511-521

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22173

Analysis of Environment Creation’s Role in Early Childhood Science Enlightenment: Based on the Observation of Senior?Class Groups in Linyi Municipal Kindergarten

AUTHORS: Song Xiangwei, Romarzila Omar

Received: 19 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2026 | Published: 22 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 522-533

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22174

Primary School Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions and Challenges in Implementing Classroom-Based Assessment (CBA) in STEM Mathematics Education

AUTHORS: Nor Hamiza Binti Hamzah, Norulhuda Binti Ismail

Received: 18 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 24 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 534-542

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22175

The Use of Comics and Visual materials in Arabic Language Learning: Challenges and Factors Influencing Effectiveness in a Systematic Literature Review

AUTHORS: Khairunisaa Harun, Khairul Azhar Jamaluddin

Received: 31 Aug, 2026 | Revised: 26 Sep, 2026 | Published: 24 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 543-556

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22183

Restricted-Round Performance and Winning Margins in Olympic Synchronised Diving, 2000–2024

AUTHORS: Hussain Haleem

Received: 19 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 25 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 557-583

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22184

A Descriptive Profile of Big Five Personality Traits among Volunteers at the MIECC Vaccination Centre, Malaysia

AUTHORS: Erwan Ismail, Shahrulanuar Mohamed, Asniyani Nur Haidar Abdullah, Siti Nazariah Abdul Razak

Received: 12 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 30 Sep, 2026 | Published: 20 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 584-597

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22185

From Knowledge Organisation to Knowledge Application: Designing Mind-Mapping Instruction for Senior High School Regional Geography in China

AUTHORS: Honglin Deng, Khairul Azhar Jamaludin

Received: 19 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 27 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 598-611

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22197

Integrating Enthymemic Pedagogy to Enhance Critical Thinking and Oral Communication Skills in Bachelor of Elementary Education at Suan Dusit University, Suphanburi Campus

AUTHORS: Rechele Ballovar Ella

Received: 19 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 26 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 612-624

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22199

Consumers or Producers? The Feedback–Autonomy Paradox of AI Tools in Blended ESP Learning

AUTHORS: Kawkab Al Balushi, Mahizer Hamzah

Received: 19 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 29 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 625-639

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22200

Bridging the Curriculum-to-Classroom Translation Gap: Differentiated Instruction Under Revised KSSR in Malaysian Primary Schools

AUTHORS: Mastura Athira Marin, Khairul Azhar Jamaludin

Received: 19 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 28 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 640-652

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22212

Effectiveness of Digital Learning in Primary School Science Education: A Conceptual Framework

AUTHORS: Jagan A/L Arumugam, Nurfaradilla Mohamad Nasri

Received: 19 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 28 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 653-671

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22213

Mandarin Learning in Multilingual East Malaysia: Language Choice, Locally Situated Communication, and Institutional Learning at a Confucius Institute

AUTHORS: Asmaa AlSaqqaf, Ke Hu, Sabariah Abd Rahim, Rasyiqah Edora Rudie Adie, Nor Dawirah Rahman, Nur Shafiekah Binti Sapan

Received: 18 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2026 | Published: 26 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 672-686

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22214

The Didik Hibur Strategy in Teaching Malay Reading Skills in Tamil National-Type Schools: A Conceptual Discussion

AUTHORS: Balamurugan Subramaniam, Nurfaradilla Mohamad Nasri

Received: 17 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 29 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 687-696

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22215

The Effect of Technology-Integrated Curriculum Dimensions on Student Engagement among Higher Education Students in Shandong, China

AUTHORS: Song Juanjuan, Mohd Syaubari Bin Othman

Received: 18 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 31 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 697-706

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22216

Examining the Effects of Technology-Integrated Curriculum Dimensions on Academic Performance among University Students in Shandong, China

AUTHORS: Song Juanjuan, Mohd Syaubari Bin Othman

Received: 30 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 16 Oct, 2026 | Published: 30 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 707-717

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22221

The Relationship between Learning Inputs and Perceived Employability among University Students in Shandong Province, China

AUTHORS: Huo Jingjing, Mohd Asri Bin Mohd Noor

Received: 21 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 29 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 718-728

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22222

Needs Analysis for a Role-Playing Entrepreneurship Learning Module in Higher Education in Shandong, China

AUTHORS: Wang Yuntian, Mohd Afifi Bin Bahurudin Setambah

Received: 19 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 30 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 729-741

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22223

Design and Development a Role-Playing Entrepreneurship Learning Module for High School Students in Shandong, China

AUTHORS: Wang Yuntian, Mohd Afifi Bin Bahurudin Setambah

Received: 20 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 10 Oct, 2026 | Published: 30 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 742-753

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22224

The Effect of Knowledge-Sharing Intention on Knowledge-Sharing Behaviour among TVET Academicians in Malaysia

AUTHORS: Wan Zuhaila Wan Abd Rahman, Siti Fatimah Mardiah Hamzah, Suzila Mat Salleh

Received: 20 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 09 Oct, 2026 | Published: 29 Oct, 2026

PAGES: 754-766

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22225

Investigating the Pre-University Students’ Perception of Using AI in Improving English Writing Skills

AUTHORS: Nor Fadzilah Arom Karoman, Nur Nadiah Fatihah Johari, Mohd Shahrudin Mohmud

Received: 18 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 11 Oct, 2026 | Published: 02 Nov, 2026

PAGES: 767-781

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22226

A Study on the Use of Game-Based Learning in Solving Hots Mathematics Questions among Unitar International University Students

AUTHORS: Rabiha Maya Adiera Binti Ab Rahim, Lee Fei Naa, Tharane Raj Kumar, Maisarah Nurulhusna Mohd Roslan

Received: 21 Sep, 2026 | Revised: 15 Oct, 2026 | Published: 01 Nov, 2026

PAGES: 782-800

DOI:10.46886/IJARPED/v15-i4/22234