..., a novel method for evaluating doctoral research design in higher education. Hadi Nur can be contacted at: hadinur.fmipa@um.ac.id Declarations: The authors declare no financial or non-financial competing interests. 17 03 2026 01 08 2026 19 08 2026 19 08 2026...

...Kifory Ouattara; Silue Holoh Purpose This study examines whether artificial intelligence (AI) use practices are associated with perceived learning improvement among higher education students in Côte d’Ivoire. It focuses on AI-use frequency and personal integration strategy while controlling...

... Generative AI Higher education Engineering education Instructional design Critical reflection AI-Assisted learning With the rapid development of information and communication technologies, learning environments have evolved from static content delivery systems toward more interactive, adaptive...

...Nashir Ngoobi; Robale Haji Abdi; Nor Azilah Husin Purpose This study examines the relationship between gamified learning practices and undergraduate students' motivation and perceived academic performance in higher education. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional survey collected data...

... performance alone is insufficient; students also need communication, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving and clearer career planning. Higher education institutions should therefore integrate academic learning with transferable skills training and structured career support to improve students...

... aligns recognition, scheduling, digital delivery, context-responsive tasks and accountable flexibility with students’ working realities. Social implications The study shows how higher education can widen meaningful opportunity for in-service teachers in geographically dispersed settings without...

... only when it is converted into personal meaning. Doctoral persistence AI self-efficacy Doctoral meaning AI adoption Higher education H2. The dimensions of AI self-efficacy Doctoral positively influence Doctoral Persistence H3. The dimensions of AI self-efficacy...

... of TCs in the early stages of higher education. Other competencies – self-motivation and self-awareness, problem-solving and quality orientation – showed more variable outcomes influenced by reflective learning challenges and certain methodological constraints. The study offers insights...

...Abd. Syakur; Joko Slamet Purpose This study investigated EFL undergraduates' emotional responses to high-stakes English proficiency examinations in Indonesian higher education, with particular attention to the prevalence, sources and consequences of test anxiety and the coping strategies deployed...

..., showing how these factors interact and transform as a function of academic progression. The objective, therefore, is to provide evidence on the mechanisms that sustain self-regulated learning and its impact on retention and academic success during higher education. Design/methodology/approach...

... sectors, including higher education. In this context, universities play a crucial role in integrating sustainability issues into the educational process to enhance students’ awareness and social responsibility. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating climate change themes...

... to sustainable and data-driven management practices in higher education. Design/methodology/approach A Mixed-Integer Linear Programming goal-programming model was formulated to minimize deviations in advisor workloads and class distributions while accounting for advisor preferences and student risk...

... that occurs within students' behaviours. Practical implications The findings provide actionable guidance for universities and policymakers seeking to advance SDG 4 (Quality Education) through responsible generative AI integration. Higher education institutions should embed structured AI literacy...

...Asmaul Husnah Amri; Rusijono Rusijono; Utari Dewi; Andi Surya Anugerah; Wirawan Setialaksana Purpose This study integrated the SD-R and CLT to explain how resources, demands, and cognitive load shape engagement and satisfaction in AI-mediated higher education. Design/methodology/approach...

...Nicoleta Laura Popa; Monica Gabriela Assante Purpose The main goal of this meta-analytic study was to explore the effects of the gamified flipped classroom (GFC) in higher education, considering both cognitive (i.e. academic achievement) and non-cognitive (i.e. motivation and engagement) learning...

... American higher education contexts. Alicia Guerrero can be contacted at: aguerrer@espol.edu.ec 10 07 2025 26 10 2025 02 01 2026 08 04 2026 08 05 2026 09 05 2026 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only...

... in AI-mediated learning within higher education. It also identifies their response strategies and reflections on the evolving roles and authority in pedagogy. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a qualitatively driven explanatory sequential mixed-methods design. Data were gathered through...

...Kelly Angelly Hevardani; Yerizon; Yarman; Alwen Bentri; Yulyanti Harisman Purpose This study investigates how innovative digital pedagogical strategies in higher education mathematics shape students' engagement and conceptual understanding, with particular attention to the role of interactive...

... graduate employability, reduce digital skills inequalities and support youth participation in digitally enabled supply chains. The framework also aligns higher education curricula with inclusive Fourth Industrial Revolution agendas and workforce transformation goals. Originality/value The article...

...Esma Çukurbaşı Çalışır; Alev Ateş Çobanoğlu; Gökhan Genç Purpose Blended learning has become a defining instructional approach in higher education (HE), particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. It integrates online and face-to-face (F2F) components to provide flexibility and personalization...