This issue comprises a total of 14 scholarly articles authored by 53 contributors from three different countries: Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The diversity of institutional affiliations highlights the international scope and collaborative nature of the research featured in this publication.

The contributing institutions are as follows:

From the Philippines:
- Guimaras State University, Guimaras

From Japan:
- Sakado Senior High School, Ibaraki
- University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki

From Indonesia:
- Universitas Pakuan, West Java
- Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, West Java
- Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ponorogo, East Java
- STKIP PGRI Trenggalek, East Java
- Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri, East Java
- Universitas Tanjungpura, West Kalimantan
- Universitas Riau Kepulauan, Riau Islands
- Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
- Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Yogyakarta

This collection reflects a strong commitment to advancing education, research, and innovation through cross-border academic engagement.