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Supervisors’ Perspectives on Generic Difficulties Faced by EFL Students in Writing Thesis: A Multiple Case Analysis 导师对英语学生论文写作普遍困难的看法:多案例分析

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2023-06-28 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v13i01.56025

H. P. Tiwari

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The Preparation and Implementation of School Improvement Plans (SIPs): Its Implication in Improving Learning Outcomes 学校改善计划的准备与实施:对改善学习成果的意义

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2023-06-28 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v13i01.56086

Shak Bahadur Budhathoki

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From Rescue Mission to Colonial Ambitions: A Reading of Stanley's My African Travels 从救援任务到殖民野心——解读斯坦利的《我的非洲之旅》

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2023-06-28 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v13i01.56088

Toya Nath Upadhyay

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Estimation of Global Solar Radiation using Angstrom and Gopinathan Model on Sunshine Hour and Temperature in Highland, Nepal 利用Angstrom和Gopinathan模式估算尼泊尔高原日照时数和温度的全球太阳辐射

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2023-06-28 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v13i01.56094

Jayanta Saud, P. M. Shrestha, U. Joshi, B. Tiwari, I. B. Karki, K. Poudyal

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Labour Migration in Nepal: Policy, Institutions, and Governance 尼泊尔的劳工迁移:政策、制度和治理

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2022-06-27 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v12i01.45922

P. Khatiwada, Keshav Basyal

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People for Peace and Republic: A Fantasy Theme Reading of the Representation of ‘Nepalis’ in Movement-Time Editorials 人民追求和平与共和国:对运动时期社论中“尼泊尔人”形象的幻想主题解读

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2022-06-27 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v12i01.45920

Hem Raj Kafle

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An Analysis of Student Assessment Practices in Higher Education of Nepal 尼泊尔高等教育学生评价实践分析

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2022-06-27 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v12i01.45898

Devina Acharya

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The Role of Natural Heritage for the Promotion of Tourism in Ilam 自然遗产在促进伊拉姆旅游业中的作用

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2022-06-27 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v12i01.45907

Lok Nath Dulal

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Research-based Education for Development and Social Change 研究型教育促进发展和社会变革

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2022-06-27 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v12i01.45888

Bhupa P. Dhamala

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American Indian Ideologies in The Round House 《圆屋》中的印第安人意识形态

Molung Educational Frontier Pub Date : 2022-06-27 DOI: 10.3126/mef.v12i01.45921

Niran Khanal

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