Research in Social Sciences and Technology

Current Issue

Vol 9 No 1 (2024)
Published February 4, 2024
Research in Social Sciences and Technology (Vol.9 issue 1, In Progress)
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

Mehmet Soyer, Mehmet Fatih Yigit, Sebahattin Ziyanak, Bishal Bhakta Kasu, Travis Thurston, Jaliyah Suggs
1-30
Enhancing Student Learning Through #DigitalPowerups, “Pushed me to be Creative”: Student Discussions in Environmental Sociology Course
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.3
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Tinyiko Florence Sambo, Tšhegofatšo Phuti Makgakga
31-46
Applying Problem Solving Approach in Teaching Addition and Subtraction Word Problems in Diverse Grade 3 Classrooms
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.1
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Hlamulo Wiseman Mbhiza
47-62
Mathematics Education Lecturers’ Experiences of a Virtual Writing Retreat and its Impact on Publication Output
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.2
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Aschale Moges Belay, France Machaba, Tšhegofatšo Phuti Makgakga
63-84
Introducing a Supportive Framework to Address Students’ Misconceptions and Difficulties in the Learning Mathematical Proof Techniques: A Case of Debark University in Ethiopia
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.4
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Thulani Andrew Chauke, Olusegun Samson Obadire
85-101
The impact of school closures on learners’ mental health in the context of COVID-19 in the City of Cape Town
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.5
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Kgabo Bridget Maphoto, Zuleika Suliman
102-123
Exploring the Impact of E-Learning Strategies on Enhancing Workplace English Competence at an Open Distance E-Learning (ODeL) University in South Africa
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.6
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Gilbert Kereng Pule, Lukholo Raxangana
124-140
The Challenges Entry-Level Mathematics Teachers Face in Conducting Blended Teaching
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.7
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Zizipho Mabhoza, Babawande Emmanuel Olawale
141-155
Chronicling the Experiences of Mathematics Learners and Teachers on the Usage of Guided Discovery Learning (GDL) in Enhancing Learners’ Academic Performance
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.8
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Moeketsi Mosia
156-170
Data-Driven Insights: A Decade of Sol Plaatje University's Research Journey and Development
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.9
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Buhle Stella Nhlumayo
171-184
Rural primary school principals’ leadership strategies for ICT integration
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.10
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Zizipho Mdletye, Sam Erevbenagie Usadolo
185-212
Using a Blended Learning Approach to Encourage Course Interaction in a First-Year Business Communication Module
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.11
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Bafundi Zealous Mapisa, Bulelwa Makena
213-231
The Impact of ICT Adoption in Enhancing Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools of Amathole East District, Eastern Cape
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.12
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Matshidiso Joyce Taole
232-252
ICT Integration in a Multigrade Context: Exploring Primary School Teachers Experiences: Exploring primary school teachers experiences.
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.13
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Asanda Boboyi
253-264
Exploring Ubuntu Philosophy as a Foundation for Holistic School Social Work in South Africa
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.14
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Neliswa Gqoli
265-278
Digital Technologies for Mathematics Learning in Rural Higher Education: Students’ Perspectives
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.15
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Luvo Kasa
279-290
Queer Affirmative Practice in Africa: A Social Work Practice Model for Working with LGBTQIA+ People
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.16
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Mvuyisi Mabungela, Victor Mtiki
291-304
Accelerating Graduate Employability through Work-Integrated Learning
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.17
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Murad A. Ahmed Tamimi
305-328
Effects of Digital Story-telling on Motivation, Critical Thinking, and Academic Achievement in Secondary School English Learners
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.18
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Ahmet Baytak
329-350
The Content Analysis of the Lesson Plans Created by ChatGPT and Google Gemini
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2024.19
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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, DOAJ, 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

DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals. To know more about DOAJ please visit the website: https://www.doaj.org

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.