iosr-JRME   Volume-16 ~ Issue-3 ~ May – June 2026

Abstract: This study is an integrated and comparative analysis of theory of human development as propounded by Craig and Baucum (2002), Craig and Dunn (2010), Dewey (2009), and Illich (1970 & 2010). The analysis of the theory of human development enabled the identification of the forms and structures of human development, the impact of education in shaping cognitive development, and the consequences of industrialization on human development. The integration......

Keywords: Academic freedom, Intellectual competence; Human Development; Deschooling society

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Abstract: Background: Suicide bereavement involves particular emotional and social complexities that distinguish it from other forms of grief. In contemporary society, individuals who experience the loss of a loved one by suicide are also confronted with the sociohistorically constructed stigma surrounding suicide. This stigma intensifies experiences such as silence, social isolation, and fear of judgment, directly affecting the grieving process. Therefore, this study aims to understand how suicide stigma impacts the bereavement process experienced by suicide loss survivors.....

Keywords: Suicide; Stigma; Suicide grief; Suicide postvention

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Abstract: Background: Strategic and Critical Minerals have become increasingly important in the twenty-first century due to their essential role in advanced technologies and industrial development. In this context, mining and the industrialization of these resources have emerged as significant drivers of economic growth and national competitiveness. This study examines the importance of Strategic and Critical Minerals, including Rare Earth Elements, as catalysts for economic development through industrialization. .....

Keywords: Strategic Minerals; Critical Minerals; Rare Earth Elements; Industrial Development.

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[3]. Bezerra, F. D. (2025). Critical and strategic minerals in Northeastern Brazil. Caderno Setorial ETENE, 10(404). https://www.bnb.gov.br/revista/cse/article/view/3274
[4]. Blengini, G. A., et al. (2020). Study on the EU’s list of critical raw materials (2020): Final report. Publications Office of the European Union. https://bit.ly/3tSBKUq
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Abstract: This study is made compelling by the seeming confusion surrounding the choice of appropriate research designs and strategies, to best answer the research questions. Many upcoming researchers and graduate students dread this phase of their academic endeavors due to the clouds surrounding the selection of appropriate methods of study. I have herein reviewed emerging strategies and approaches which underpin current investigations. The philosophical landscapes, the ontologies of the researcher which informs the understanding of worldviews are intrinsically tied to the choice of methods and designs......

Keywords: Ontology; Philosophical Assumptions; Triangulation; Worldviews

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Abstract: Introduction: The rapid development of technology, along with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, has led to significant changes in education systems and to a current trend towards the widespread use of distance and digital learning environments. A Learning Management System (LMS) has been widely used as an educational platform to provide essential knowledge resources and support for communication, assessment, and learning. The emphasis on digital learning systems, such as LMSs, is supported by many higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia......

Keywords: Learning Management Systems; Blackboard; Distance Learning; Digital Education; Saudi Universities; Higher Education

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