This issue consists of 9 articles from 36 authors affiliated with 13 institutions from 7 countries including:

• Philippines (University of the Philippines)
• Malaysia (Taylor’s University)
• Bangladesh (Nizam Uddin Ahmed Model College)
• Thailand (Mahasarakham University)
• Indonesia (Universitas Djuanda; Universitas Negeri Surabaya; IKIP Siliwangi; Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta)
• Nigeria (Obafemi Awolowo University)
• Uzbekistan (Alfraganus University; Fergana State University; Center for Strengthening the Material and Technical Base of Higher and Professional Educational Institutions; Karshi State Technical University)

Articles

Academic Performance of Left-Behind Senior High School Students in the Philippines: Impacts of Parental Migration

Martina Chloe Mari Apolinario, Inero Ancho, Rufo Gil Albor, Nephtaly Joel Botor, Daisy Pelegrina, Phrygian Almeda

Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology at the Crossroads of Science and Education: A Bibliometric Review (2009–2025)

Abdulkareem Sh. Mahdi Al-Obaidi

Educational Impact and Trends of Ethnic Language Loss in Bangladesh: A Statistical and Policy-Based Review (2013-2023)

Ritesh Karmaker

Enhancing Innovative Thinking through a Theory-Based Instructional Model in Design Education to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Rui Di, Tatsirin Sawangboon, Jiraporn Chano

Gender, Region, and Field of Expertise in Vocational Education: A Map of Inequality among Vocational High School Students

Agustina Multi Purnomo, R. Siti Pupu Fauziah, Martin Roestamy, Abraham Yazdi Martin, Helmia Tasti Adri, Maura Najwa Noor Raina Tirta

Acceptance and Commitment-Therapy Based Counseling Group to Improve Self-Confidence of Junior High School Students

Bakhrudin All Habsy, Adelia Kusuma Sriandi, Elisabeth Christiana, Michael Adeniyi Omoyemiju

Elevating the Prestige of the Teaching Profession Through Educational Reform and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Integration

Mukhlisa Dustnazar Omonova, Malyudaxon Musurmonova, Gulasal Tadjalievna Khojikarimova, Oxistaxon Qosimjonovna Dehqonova, Gulnigorbonu Barkhayotjon Mamatkulo, Bobomurot Saitxonov Pulatovich, Doniyorova Iroda Baxtiyor, Sanam Fakhriddinovna Abduvositova

Personalized Sustainability Education in the Digital Age: Effects on Learner Engagement and Environmental Awareness to Support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Jajang Bayu Kelana, Duhita Savira Wardani, Trisna Nugraha, Galih Septiyan Rahayu

A Synectic Approach to Listening Learning: Integrating Local Culture and Audiovisual Technology in Indonesian Language Education

Yuni Ertinawati, Maman Suryaman, Kastam Syamsi