Sustainable Intelligent Pedagogy: Integrating Puzzle-Based Instruction and Artificial Intelligence for Emotionally Resilient Learning Ecosystems
Guest Editor
Name: Dr. Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh
Affiliation: Zerodale Inc. Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development, Toronto, Canada
Name: Rimajon Sotlikova, PhD
Affiliation: Adjunct Professor, MA TESOL Faculty, New Uzbekistan University
E-mail address: rima.sotlikova@gmail.com
Name: Dr. Sarah Attia,
Affiliation: Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature, Muscat University, Oman.
Email: sarahattia2023@gmail.com
Possible Themes
Note: The themes outlined below are illustrative rather than restrictive
- Theoretical models of Sustainable Intelligent Pedagogy
- Cognitive and metacognitive mechanisms in puzzle-driven learning
- Reframing human-centered learning in AI-supported environments
- Critical and Transformative Dimensions of Puzzle-Based Instruction
- Learner engagement, curiosity, and productive struggle in PBI
- Emotional regulation, resilience, and affective dynamics in AI-enhanced contexts
- Self-regulated learning and metacognitive development through PBI
- Emotional analytics and affective computing in sustainable learning systems
- Ethical and pedagogically aligned integration of AI in Puzzle-Based Instruction
- Learning analytics for monitoring and supporting puzzle-driven progress
- Adaptive feedback, intelligent tutoring, and data-informed scaffolding
- Digital platforms and infrastructure for sustainable intelligent education
This issue has been available online since December 2025 for the regular issue of December 2025. All articles in this issue (5 original research articles) were authored/co-authored by 18 authors from 7 Institutions and 6 Different Countries (Indonesia, Canada, India, Iran, Malaysia, & United States). There are:
Universitas Bengkulu, Indonesia 
Universitas PGRI Silampari, Indonesia
Zerodale Inc, Canada 
Kurukshetra University, India 
Islamic Azad University, Iran 
INTI International University, Malaysia 
Kent State University, United States 
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Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
Universitas Bengkulu, Indonesia
STKIP PGRI Trenggalek, Indonesia
University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan 
Kano State Polytechnic, Nigeria 
Northwest University Kano, Nigeria
Federal University Dustin-Ma, Nigeria
Federal University of Education, Nigeria
Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), Nigeria
University of Madras Chennai, India 
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Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor, Indonesia
Universitas Bengkulu, Indonesia
Universitas Gunadarma, Indonesia
Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
STKIP PGRI Trenggalek, Indonesia
SDN 2 Buluagung, Indonesia
The Open University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka 
Kampala International University, Uganda 
Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan
Kathmandu University, Nepal 
Federal University Kashere, Nigeria
Taraba State University, Nigeria
Indira Gandhi National Open University, India
Turan International University, Uzbekistan 
This issue has been available online since December 2024 for the regular issue of December 2024. All articles in this issue (5 original research articles) were authored/co-authored by 14 authors from 8 Institutions and 2 Different Countries (Indonesia & Nigeria). There are:
Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor, Indonesia
Universitas Bengkulu. Indonesia
SD Negeri 37 Kota Bengkulu, Indonesia
Insan Cerdik Cendikia Home Schooling, Indonesia
Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State , Nigeria
Bayero University Kano, Kano State , Nigeria
Federal University Kashere Gombe State, Nigeria
Damaturu, Yobe State Nigeria 
This issue has been available online since August 2024 for the regular issue of August 2024. All articles in this issue (5 original research articles) were authored/co-authored by 14 authors from 2 Institutions. There are:
Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor, Indonesia
Universitas Bengkulu. Indonesia
This issue has been available online since April 2024 for the regular issue of April 2024. All articles in this issue (5 original research articles) were authored/co-authored by 12 authors from 4 Institutions. There are:
Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup, Indonesia
Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia
Universitas Ibn Khaldun Bogor, Indonesia
This issue has been available online since December 2023 for the regular issue of December 2023. All articles in this issue (5 original research articles) were authored/co-authored by 14 authors from 2 Institutions. There are:
Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup, Indonesia
Universitas Bengkulu. Indonesia 
This issue has been available online since August 2023 for the regular issue of August 2023. All articles in this issue (5 original research articles) were authored/co-authored by 5 authors from 2 Institutions. There are:
Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup, Indonesia
Universitas Bengkulu. Indonesia 