Research in Social Sciences and Technology

Current Issue

Vol 9 No 3 (2024)
Published September 30, 2024
Research in Social Sciences and Technology
Research in Social Sciences and Technology (RESSAT) is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly online journal in the social sciences, technology, and their impact on education.

Articles

Melikhaya Skhepehe
1-10
Profiling Accounting Teachers’ Readiness for Online Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Eastern Cape in South Africa: Who Was Ready?
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.43
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Matsolo Mokhampanyane
11-25
Teachers’ Capabilities in Implementing Inclusive Education: A South African Perspective
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.44
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Peter Ndiangui, Onder Koklu
26-44
Understanding Barriers to STEM: Teachers' Insights on African American Underrepresentation
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.45
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Maokanyane Patricia Magolego, Isaaac Thokozani Mtshali, Ramaligela Sylvia Manto
45-62
A Quest to Nurture Creativity in Technology Classrooms: Are Physical Factors a Spanner in the Works?
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.46
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Yamkela Ntando, Maxhobandile Ndamase, Stenford Matenda
63-76
The Role of the Writing Centre in Enhancing Student Employability a Case Study of a University in South Africa
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.47
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Matthew Damilola Omojemite, Elphina Nomabandla Cishe, Mpongwana Zibongiwe
77-92
Gender Stereotyping and Social Norms: Exploring Theoretical Perspectives and Educational Implications
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.48
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Ntshimane Elphas Mohale
93-109
Accessibility Challenges of Using Podcasts and Vodcasts in a South African Distance Learning University
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.49
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Enid Manyaku Pitsoane
110-121
Conceptualization of student support by university support staff in an open distance e-learning environment
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.50
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Oyinlola Omolara Adebola
122-139
The Dynamics of Slido to Promote Learning in Rural University Classrooms
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.51
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Ifeanyi Mbukanma, Madira Manganyi, Bhekithemba Vellem, Neliswa Gqoli
140-159
Unlocking Potential: The Transformative Role of Gaming in Rural Higher Learning Institutions of South Africa - A Systematic Exploration
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.52
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Afika Fikiswa Magadla-Mateyise, Enoch Zenzile
160-177
A Review of Official Documents and Literature on the Forgotten Victims of Parental Incarceration in South Africa
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.53
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Vikela Liso Sithole, Ifeanyi Mbukanma
178-193
Prospects and Challenges to ICT Adoption in Teaching and Learning at Rural South African Universities: A Systematic Review
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.54
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Oluwayemi IbukunOluwa Odularu
194-209
Is It Germane to Sustain Higher Education Research in The Post-Covid-19 Era?
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.55
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Patrick Agyare
210-230
Contextualizing Human Rights in Multicultural Environments
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.56
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Nomasomi Hilda Matiso
231-248
Reimagining Learner Engagement Through Flipped Classrooms in the Post COVID-19 Era
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.57
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Oluyemi Theophilus Adeosun, Waliu Mulero Adegbite
249-268
Determinants of Quality Jobs Among Youth: An Empirical Investigation Across Occupations in Lagos, Nigeria
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.58
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Nonkanyiso Pamella Shabalala
269-288
Elevating STEM Learning: Unleashing the Power of AI in Open Distance eLearning
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.59
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Patricia Photo, Thabiso Melvar Mohale
289-307
Adapting to Remote Teaching: Experiences and Technological Adjustments of Rural Physical Science Teachers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.60
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Pelokazi Nqabeni
308-326
Transforming Foundation Phase Life Skills Teachers’ Use of Learning and Teaching Support Materials Towards Sustainable Development of Teaching
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.61
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Ntombophelo Sithole-Tetani
327-339
Understanding the Difference Between Autism and the Autistic Spectrum: A Focus on the South African Context
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.62
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Florence Mamoroleng Shange, Sarina de Jager
340-350
Student Teachers’ Resilience During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Navigating Remote Teaching Practice
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.63
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Mabel Moloi, Mogalatjane Edward Matabane
351-369
Enhancing Physical Science Education: The Integration of Digital Practical Work in Teaching Electrodynamics for Experiential Learning
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.64
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Olugbenga Adebayo Ogunsipe, Tšhegofatšo Phuti Makgakga
370-386
Effectiveness of Scientific Calculators’ Usage in the Teaching and Learning of Grade 11 Parabola Functions to Improve Learner Performance
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.65
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Chidubem Deborah Adamu
387-401
Assessment of Item Parameter and Model-Data Fit of 4IR Teachers' Effectiveness Scale in Secondary Schools
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.66
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JOURNAL INFORMATION

Title                            Research in Social Sciences and Technology (RESSAT).

General features        International, online, open access and peer-reviewed academic journal. 

E-ISSN                         2468-6891

DOI prefix                  10.46303

Frequency                  We publish 3 regular issues a year (as of 2020). Special issues can be published additionally.

                                       1st issue: January to April. 
                                       2nd issue: May to August
                                       3rd issue: September to December
 

Publisher                    

Editor-in-chiefs      Anatoli Rapoport, Scopus ID: 26429934000, Purdue University, United States,  Google Scholar

                                 Bulent TarmanScopus ID: 36642742400, Turan University, Kazakhstan,  Google Scholar

 

       

 

RESSAT is indexed and/or abstracted in:

                                                                                           

 

h5-index: 23   h5-median: 32

h5-index is the h-index for articles published in the last 5 complete years. It is the largest number h such that h articles published in 2018-2023 have at least h citations each. h5-median for a publication is the median number of citations for the articles that make up its h5-index. 

RESSAT's Google Scholar Profile 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

RESSAT is now indexed in ERIC, EBSCO H. W. Wilson Databases and DHET Journal List

We are pleased to announce that the Research in Social Sciences and Technology was accepted in ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center), DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), EBSCO H. W. Wilson Education Full-Text Database and DHET Journal List.

ERIC is the world's most widely used index in educational sciences, and sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. ERIC Metrics Report for Research in Social Sciences and Technology

EBSCO is one of the leading provider of research databases, e-journals, magazine subscriptions, e-books and discovery service to libraries in the world. H. W. Wilson databases cover a wide variety of subject areas including art, education, engineering, humanities, social sciences and more. H. W. Wilson Education Full-Text Database includes rigorous curation and indexing of scholarly  journals in education: https://www.ebsco.com/m/ee/Marketing/titleLists/eft-coverage.htm 

DHET Accredited Journal List covers academic journals accredited/approved by Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa. For more information, please visit the website: DHET List

     

RESSAT AUTHOR STATISTICS

In the last eight years of the journal (since 2016), 284 authors from 35 different countries have published their work on RESSAT as of May, 2023. We thank all the contributing authors and reviewers. You can see the distribution of authors by country in the image below. The countries are listed alphabetically.