Research on educators' research capability has surged in recent years, as scholars and practitioners remain intrigued by how teachers develop investigative skills alongside pedagogical mastery. To ensure evidence-based decision-making, policy formulation, and program development, school leaders must inspire teachers to contribute empirical evidence. However, previous literature has often neglected the link between teachers' research capability and the administrative support provided by school leaders. To address this gap, an explanatory study was conducted to examine the crucial role of…