IJRISS - Volume 10, Issue 21
Articles
Friendship Across Cultures: Malaysian Youths in Online and Real-Life Contexts
Authors: Muhammad Izwan Shafiq Mohd. Asri, Nurizah Md. Ngadiran, Nadia Anuar
Abstract: The application of digital communication tools has emerged as a significant catalyst in stimulating cross-cultural friendships. Therefore, this study analyses the use of communication tools in sustain...
The Perceptions of Communication Patterns among Undergraduate Students of Bachelor's Degree in English Language in Their Social Settings
Authors: Allysyah Su Adriana Syahrizan Su, Muhammad Luthfi Mohaini, Hairul Azhar Mohamad, Muhammad Haziq Abd Rashid, Pavithran Ravinthra Nath, Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli, Sharifah Syazwa Amierah Syed Khalid, Urai Salam
Abstract: The present investigation evaluates the interactional paradigms of undergraduate cohorts specializing in English for Intercultural Communication (EIC) and English for Professional Communication (EPC) ...
Alifchem Kit: A Recycled Plastic-Based 3D Learning Tool for Visualizing and Drawing Organic Skeletal Structures
Authors: Rafidah Selaman, Diana Indim, Tutiyana Mohammad, Siti Sarayati Abdul-Mawah
Abstract: Organic chemistry is one of the challenging subjects in chemistry. The subject requires students to understand and visualize the molecular structures of compounds that cannot be seen directly. One of ...
The Practices of Berdikir and Berbadak as Cultural Heritage among Kedayan Ethnic Marriages in Lawas, Sarawak
Authors: Norita binti Harijaman, Juliana binti Damsik, Mohamad Nik Mat Pelet, Adib Zakwan Al- Qayyum Shahbudin
Abstract: This study examines the berdikir and berbadak ceremony as a cultural heritage in the Kedayan ethnic wedding customs in Lawas, Sarawak. This study was conducted by focusing on the implementation of ber...
The Semiotics of Sambulayang among the Bajau Community in Semporna, Sabah
Authors: Juliana binti Damsik, Norita binti Harijaman, Dr. Mohamad Nik Mat bin Pelet, Adib Zaqwan Al-Qayyum Shahbuddin
Abstract: This study aims to analyze the symbolism of sambulayang in the Bajau community in Semporna based on a semiotic approach. Sambulayang is one of the traditional cultural heritage of the Bajau community ...
Communicating Malay Cultural Identity through Traditional Malay Batik Typography Design
Authors: Siti Sarah binti Adam Wan, Anith Liyana binti Amin Nudin
Abstract: Local cultural identity has become an important source of inspiration for developing contemporary designs that support cultural preservation and representation. Traditional Malay batik represents Mala...
Motivational Dynamics in English Writing Mastery: An Expectancy-Value Approach to Second Language Learning
Authors: Nor Syahiza Shahabani, Mazura Anuar
Abstract: Writing, commonly, comes with writing skills and also grammar and syntax knowledge on top of a writer's natural talent. However, many are in need of extra support such as motivation to enable them sta...
A Conceptual Review of Arabic Vowel Typology
Authors: Azhani Almuddin, Abdul Azim Mohamad Isa, Syahirah Almuddin
Abstract: Mastery of the sound system, including the vowel system, is a fundamental aspect of language learning; however, it has often received limited attention in terms of detailed phonetic analysis. This stu...
Examining Grit and Motivation in Learning French as a Foreign Language Through the Lens of Social Cognitive Theory
Authors: Saidah Ismail, Haslinda Md Isa, Irma Wahyuni Ibrahim, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Nazurah Izzati Yazid, Faatihah Zaharah Mohamed Razif
Abstract: Learning a foreign language comes with its own set of challenges as students are required not only to learn something new but also to familiarize themselves with an entirely different culture embedded...
Rhetorical Appeals and Leadership Style in Trump’s Inaugural Speeches
Authors: Susanna Bithiah Varma, Nur Sherina Zainal Abidin, Nur Fadzilah Muhamad Zamani, Patrick Dylan, Suguna Olakanathan, Shahira Adam, Ira Syaqira Sukimin, Siti Fatimah Mohamad Radzi
Abstract: The current president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has garnered interest in the political discourse mainly for his controversial rhetorical figures of speech. Hence, this study aims to provi...
Workplace Communication Barriers: Types, Effects, and Minimisation Strategies
Authors: Ahmad Eeiman Hafeezd, Faizah Mohamad, Hazwani Qaisarah Ibroni, Myra Tasya Md. Zahari, Nuraliah Filzah Mohd Faisal
Abstract: Workplace communication hinges on the ability for employees and employers to navigate through countless barriers and find methods to ensure messages are delivered successfully. Failure to do so can re...
Sub-Lexical Phonological Cues in Japanese Kanji Reading
Authors: Wan Nur Syazwani
Abstract: Sub-lexical phonological cues in Japanese Kanji refer to the information embedded within parts of a Kanji character that provide hints about the character’s pronunciation. While Kanji is primarily p...
Learning Pathways in General Studies Courses (MPU) in Malaysia: A PLS-SEM Analysis of How Course Impressions, Learning Activities, and Usefulness Shape Overall Learning Impact
Authors: Mohd Idzwan Mohd Salleh, Nor Aziah Alias, Mohd nor Mamat, Khadijah Said Hashim, Jasmine David, Suriyani Ariffin
Abstract: Malaysian higher educational institutions have introduced general studies courses, known as MPU, since September 2013 to create graduates who are entrepreneurs, holistic, and well-balanced. Although t...
Beyond the Classroom: Integrating Experiential Learning Theory into Professional Correspondence
Authors: Diana Othman, Nor Haniza Hasan, Siti Anisah Mohd Hatta, Soo Kum Yoke
Abstract: Effective professional correspondence is increasingly recognised as an essential competency for graduates entering today’s dynamic workplace. As the nature of workplace settings has become more comp...
Beyond Physical Movement: A Speech Act Analysis of the German Verb Gehen in the Film Good Bye, Lenin!
Authors: Nor Hidayah Binti Md Khanapiah
Abstract: According to pragmatic theory, the meaning of an utterance is determined not only by its linguistic form but also by the context in which it is produced and interpreted. Although the German verb gehen...
University Students' Perception on Online Engagement in Learning
Authors: Siti Nurshafezan Binti Ahmad, Noor Hanim Binti Rahmat, Nor Syahiza Binti Shahabani
Abstract: Online learning has emerged as an advanced mode of learning and shaped learning developments in recent years. Online learning allows learning to take place remotely when needed and ensures the process...
An Investigation of Writing Using ChatGPT Through McClelland’s Theory
Authors: Nur Huslinda Che Mat., Nur Maizura Lin, Suzana Hamzah, Laila Ulsi Qodriani, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Vivemarylne F. Mudin, Abdul Kabeer Abdul Aziz
Abstract: In the digital age, artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are increasingly used to support writing practices. Grounded in David McClelland‘s Theory of Needs (1965), this study explores writi...
Outdoor Education for Design Thinking: An Experiential Learning Approach in Built Environment Education
Authors: Puteri Yuliana bt Samsudin, Wan Nur Rukiah Mohd. Arshard, Noor Ashikin Mohamad Bahari
Abstract: Outdoor education has played an important strategy in the education of the built environment to promote the experiential learning. However, limited research exists on the role of outdoor activities in...
Uncovering Strategies: How Post-Secondary Students Approach Definite Integral Problems
Authors: Nurhayani Romeo, Syarifah Yunus
Abstract: A persistent and concerning gap characterizes the calculus proficiency of students within technical education, particularly as they transition from secondary to post-secondary mathematics. This transi...
Modeling the Relationship Between Cognitive Strategies, Effort Regulation, and Metacognitive Writing Strategies: The Mediating Role of Affective Factors
Authors: Nur Huslinda Che Mat, Noor Hanim Rahmat., Nur Maizura Lin, Mohammad Radzi Manap, Rusreena Rusli, Nor Fazlin Mohd Ramli, Fazlina Harun Narasid
Abstract: Academic writing is a complex process demanding cognitive control as well as motivation, persistence and emotional control. While some research has focused on the strategies used for writing alone, fe...
The Relationship of Emotional Intelligence Components in Learning English at a Public Malaysian University
Authors: Norfarhana Fadilla Mohd Zaki, Nik Mastura Nik Ismail Azlan, Siti Sarah Roselan, Shairah Hana Sulaiman
Abstract: Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a vital role in determining language learning success and student motivation. This quantitative study explored the relationship between the four core components of em...
Navigating the Digital Classroom: Instructors' Insights into Online ESL Reading Learning
Authors: Nor Fazlin Mohd Ramli, Nur Maizura Lin, Malissa Maria Mahmud, Siti Fauziana Zakaria, Venny Karolina
Abstract: Presently, higher education institutions use an online learning platform as a teaching and learning portal for online programmes. Ever since the start of fully online learning at the beginning of the ...
Modelling the Mediating Role of Cognitive Load Overload on Listening Anxiety and Mandarin Phonetic Perception among Non-Native Mandarin Learners
Authors: Ting Hie-Ling, Huang Le
Abstract: Learning Mandarin as a foreign language has become essential for career and academic progress due to rapid economic development of China, international trade dominance, and important strategic framewo...
Investigating the Use of the Wayground Platform in Arabic Language Learning among LG242 Students at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam
Authors: Ibrahim Youssef Abdelhamid, Hazrati Yahaya, Abdul Azim Mohamad Isa, Hanis Najwa Shaharuddin, Ragab Ibrahim Ahmed Awad
Abstract: The integration of e-learning platforms has become increasingly important in twenty-first-century education. Among these platforms, Wayground has emerged as an effective tool for enhancing student eng...
Perceptions and Readiness Towards Mobile Learning for Arabic Speaking Skills
Authors: Hazrati Yahaya, Ibrahim Youssef Abdelhamid, Abdul Azim Mohamad Isa, Hanis Najwa Shaharuddin, Ragab Ibrahim Ahmed Awad
Abstract: Mobile learning has emerged as an innovative educational approach that supports flexible and interactive language learning, particularly in the development of Arabic speaking skills. The integration o...
Crossword Puzzles for Pinyin-Based Chinese Vocabulary Retention
Authors: Jenny Yap Tze Kie, Leona Kiu King Chieh, Loh Siaw San, Ting Hie Ling (Dr.)
Abstract: Vocabulary retention remains one of the major challenges for learners at the early stage of Chinese language learning. Exploring alternative instructional strategies is necessary to tackle the challen...
Learner’s Perceptions of Group Work through the ARCS Motivational Model
Authors: Shafiyah Mohamad Khalil, Noor Ahnis Othman, Musaddiq Mohamad Khalil, Zachariah Aidin Druckman, Farha Wahidah Bahruddin, Noor Hanim Rahmat
Abstract: Group work is widely used in tertiary foreign-language classrooms, yet the motivational mechanisms that sustain learner engagement in group-based tasks remain under-examined. Drawing on Keller's ARCS ...
Exploring Students’ Perceptions of the Effects of Video Games on English Communication Skills
Authors: Dayana Fatihah Jeffry, Mafarhanatul Akmal Ahmad Kamal, Mohd Fadhli Shah Khaidzir, Nor Eleyana Abdullah, Noor Shariena Zaraini, Ilham Alia Mat Isa
Abstract: Video games have become a prominent form of entertainment and engagement, particularly among students. While they offer immersive and interactive experiences, their impact on communication skills rema...
The Use of Social Media Slang in Selected Tiktok Videos by Malaysian Gen Z Influencers
Authors: Muhammad Aqmarafiq Mohd Sukri @ Mohd Zahir, Nor Eleyana Abdullah, Mafarhanatul Akmal Ahmad Kamal, Ilham Alia Mat Isa, Noor Shariena Zaraini, Mohd Fadhli Shah Khaidzir
Abstract: This study investigates the linguistic forms and social functions of social media slang in TikTok videos produced by Malaysian Generation Z influencers. Drawing on Labov’s (1972) sociolinguistic the...
The Impact of Academic Burnout on the Motivational Orientations of Learners of French as a Foreign Language: A PLS-SEM Approach
Authors: Saidah Ismail, Haslinda Md Isa, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Jamel Othman, Anis Ilani Wan Kamaruddin, Nazurah Izzati Yazid
Abstract: With growing pressure in today’s world, students are facing burnout from meeting academic demands. This may influence students’ motivation and academic engagement, which causes growing concern in ...
The Influence of Chatgpt on Discourse & Content Knowledge
Authors: Siti Saleha Sanusi, Raja Rosila Raja Berahim, Nor Ili Ahmad Tajuddin, Nur Afiqah Ab Latif, Husna Abdul Ahad, Noor Hanim Rahmat
Abstract: ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model that generates human-like text based on user input. It is trained on large datasets and produces clear and relevant responses, making it a useful t...
First Language Influence on Mandarin Vocabulary Learning among Malay Learners
Authors: Lee Ai Chat (Prof. Madya, Dr.), Leona Kiu King Chieh, Wan Mohamad Iskandar Bin Haji Harun, Chong Ni Pei, Stephanie Tay Cin Wun, Hong Wei San, Tan Su Ling, Chia Jee Luen (Dr.)
Abstract: While vocabulary learning strategies (VLS) in second and foreign language contexts have been widely investigated, limited attention has been given to how first language (L1) linguistic features shape ...
Factors Influencing the University Students’ Acceptance of ChatGPT in English Academic Writing
Authors: Faizah Mohamad, Nur Ashfaraliana Abd Hadi, Zaemah Abdul Kadir, Elia Md Johar, Yuan Weiliang
Abstract: ChatGPT is a renowned AI writing tool that offers students various advantages, including personalised assistance, instant responses, and comprehensive feedback. While ChatGPT has demonstrated great ac...
Explanatory Rhetorical Techniques in Malay Blog Writing
Authors: Farah Hanini Abdul Rahman, Lee Ai Chat, Midiyana Mohamad, Noriza Daud
Abstract: Blogs have evolved from personal diaries into hybrid media that combine social and commercial roles. They function as spaces for writers’ self-expression, marketing, and the construction of influenc...
Student Acceptance and Motivation in Online Mandarin as a Third Language Learning
Authors: Leona Kiu King Chieh, Lee Ai Chat (Assoc.Prof. Dr.), Lim Siew Mei, On Yee Min, Tan Su Ling, Serene Ong An-Yu, Elya Elfira Binti Azman, Fong King Yap
Abstract: The growing integration of mobile technologies into higher education has created new possibilities for language learning beyond conventional classroom settings. While technology-enhanced language lear...
King's Leadership in Malay Manuscripts through a Language Perspective
Authors: Nurul Afifah Adila Mohd Salleh
Abstract: Malaysian society should get to know more closely and know about the position of the king who should be respected unconditionally. Writings related to the king through Malay manuscripts often display ...
“Bro”, “Bestie”, and “Slay”: Slang and Digital Identity Among Generation Z WhatsApp Communication
Authors: Mafarhanatul Akmal Ahmad Kamal, Ilham Alia Mat Isa, Noor Shariena Zaraini, Nor Eleyana Abdullah, Mohd Fadhli Shah Khaidzir, Siti Umairah Mohd Ashar
Abstract: The increasing use of social media platforms has significantly influenced the communication patterns of Generation Z, particularly through the widespread use of slang in digital interactions. As digit...
Investigating Mandarin Writing and ChatGPT Using the Sociocultural Theory
Authors: Lim Siew Mei, Lee Ai Chat, Chee Sie Ching, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Ang Wei Yin, Cai Ziyu, Lim Siew Chu, On Yee Min
Abstract: The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed language learning methods. ChatGPT has become one of the most popular tools in language learning as it can assist learners in diff...
Chinese Tea Art and Mandarin Learning: Perceptions of Malay University Students
Authors: Lee Ai Chat (Assoc. Prof. Dr.), Chan Jie Yan, Chong Pei Qi, Leona Kiu King Chieh, Huang Weizhong, Yap Teng Teng (Dr.), Ding Dongliang (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Abstract: In increasingly multicultural educational settings, culturally responsive pedagogy has become an important approach to enhancing learner engagement and motivation in third language (L3) acquisition. A...
US-China Trade War: Grammatical Cohesion in Malaysian Editorials of The Star
Authors: Nor Diyana Saupi, Amirah Ahmad, Midiyana Mohamad, Noriza Daud, Saliza Ismail
Abstract: This study investigates how media institutions construct international economic narratives through hard news reporting, focusing on the deployment of grammatical cohesion within newspaper editorials p...
Exploring the Interplay Between Challenges and Engagement in Oral Presentation Assessments Among ESL Undergraduates
Authors: Siti Fauziana Zakaria, Jacinta Ann Xavier Belaman, Siti Nor Azim Zainal Abidin, Venny Karolina
Abstract: Oral presentation assessments are widely used in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms to promote communication skills and higher-order thinking. However, students’ experiences of this metho...
Mixing Augmented and Virtual Reality for Low-Proficiency Learners in Rural Areas: A Single-Group Repeated-Measures Study of Vocabulary Growth
Authors: Ilyana Jalaluddin, Ramiza Darmi, Lilliati Ismail
Abstract: In many schools, the conventional resources used to teach English are often inadequate for learners with low- proficiency levels. This challenge is heightened for rural students who struggle with seco...
Analysis of the Needs for the Development of a Model Framework Based on the Principles of Language Politeness for Indigenous Children
Authors: Mohamad Nik Mat Pelet, Anida Sarudin, Nor Hani Suhaimi
Abstract: Teaching and learning using new media such as model frameworks and modules in various forms is increasingly gaining acceptance among the community. Efforts to develop a framework model play an importa...
An Empirical Analysis of Remote Sensing Teaching Innovations in Postgraduate Built Environment Education
Authors: Nor Aizam Binti Adnan, Ainon Nisa Othman, Zaharah Mohd Yusoff
Abstract: Although remote sensing is an important part of the curriculum for students of built environment, traditional classroom-based courses may not be able to keep up with the pace of modern geospatial tech...
Interpersonal Communication Through Affectionate-Themed Pantun in Kurik Kundi Merah Saga
Authors: Noriza Daud, Nurrissammimayantie Ismail, Nor Azita Che Din, Farah Hanini Abdul Rahman, Amirah Ahmad
Abstract: Pantun has long been regarded as a distinguished communicative channel, inherited across generations. Despite the challenges posed by globalization, this traditional oral art continues to endure. Beyo...
Exploring Interactionism in Group Work through PLS-SEM Analysis
Authors: Haslinda Md Isa, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Saidah Ismail, Rozita Che Omar
Abstract: This study explores interactionism in group work by examining the relationships between behaviour, environmental factors, and personal characteristics using a Partial Least Squares Structural Equation...
The Impact of Social Media Language on ESL Students' Grammatical Awareness
Authors: Nur Fadzilah Muhamad Zamani, Nur Sherina Zainal Abidin, Susanna Bithiah Varma Raja Ravi Varma
Abstract: Social media has become a primary platform for communication among students, shaping how they interact and use language in their daily lives. The widespread use of informal digital language features s...
Masculine and Feminine Language: A Conceptual Paper on Theoretical Triangulation
Authors: Zuhairi, Q. Z, Raslee, N. N
Abstract: This conceptual paper examines the theoretical triangulation of the Dominance Model, Genderlect Theory, and Deficit Theory to provide a more nuanced perspective on masculine and feminine language. By ...
From "No Cap" To Empirical Truth: A Qualitative Inquiry into AI-Driven Register Translation as an Academic Writing Scaffold for Generation Z LG120 Undergraduates
Authors: Nur Sherina Zainal Abidin, Susanna Bithiah Varma, Nur Fadzilah Muhamad Zamani, Siti Fatimah Mohamad Radzi, Nur Arisya Zainal Abidin, Zeeshan Akhtar Qadri
Abstract: With the rapid surge in the use of this new technology called generative artificial intelligence (AI), university students are also undergoing a transformation in their academic writing. The transitio...
Multimodal Communication in Informal Learning: Learners' Perceptions of Interactive Multimedia for Supporting Language Understanding
Authors: Nurul Nadia Samud, Nadiah Suboh (Dr.)
Abstract: This study explores learners' perceptions of multimodal communication in informal learning environments, with particular emphasis on the perceived role of interactive multimedia in supporting language...
A Conceptual Framework for Learning Arabic Morphology Assisted By AI Chatbots: Integrating Three Theoretical Perspectives
Authors: Nur Shuhadak Ismail, Dr Abdul Azim Mohamad Isa, Dr Mohd Akashah Mohamad Yusof
Abstract: Arabic morphology poses persistent challenges for second language learners due to its non-concatenative, root-and-pattern system, which imposes a high cognitive load. This complexity limits opportunit...
University-Industry Collaborative Teaching Innovation: A Step-By-Step Implementation Guide for TAC101 (Foundation Arabic Level I)
Authors: Nur Aini Ariffin, Norwati Roslim, Farhana Ghazuddin
Abstract: University lecturers have been encouraged to practice collaborative teaching; however, many are still in search of the best practice to implement it effectively. In response to this need, a lecturer f...
Understanding AI Use in Education: Language Learning and Academic Integrity In 2026
Authors: Zuraidah Sumery, Haniza Sarijari, Siti Zarikh Sofiah Abu Bakar, Norhafizah Amir, Dia Widyawati Amat, Diana Othman, Fairuz Husna Mohd Yusof, Nur Aizuri Md Azmin
Abstract: In the year 2026, a highly revolutionary period has commenced due to the fact that Artificial Intelligence was combined with language learning, which was led forward by educational institutions such a...
Digital Communication Tools and Online Cross-Cultural Friendship Patterns among Malaysian Working Adults
Authors: Nursyahira Abdul Hamid, Nurizah Md. Ngadiran, Nadia Anuar
Abstract: In the age of digital communication, internet platforms have become increasingly vital for maintaining cross-cultural connections. While numerous studies have explored intercultural interactions among...
Humble-Bragging Discourse among Malaysian Influencers on Threads
Authors: Hanani Mohamed Hamdan, Mazni Muslim, Nurma Abdul Manap, Aishah Baharudin
Abstract: This article examines the sociolinguistic and pragmatic dimensions of humble-bragging among Malaysian influencers on Meta’s Threads platform. Integrating Speech Act Theory, Grice’s Cooperative Pri...
Power and Persuasion: A Systematic Literature Review on the Persuasive Impact of Political Speech Acts
Authors: Muhammad Nasiruddin Aziz, Fatin Fatinah Shamshul Bahrn, Sharifah Syakila Syed Shaharuddin, Nurhafeza Mohd Akhir, Nasiha Nasrudin
Abstract: This study systematically examined the persuasive impact of speech acts in political speeches. This was to understand the influence of such speeches in shaping public opinion, social realities, and po...
The Influence of External and Internal Factors on Communication Strategies: A PLS-SEM Analysis
Authors: Ainaa Mardhiah Zaharuddin, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Ahmad Luqman Ahmad Kamal Ariffin
Abstract: This study examines the influence of external and internal factors on learners’ communication strategies using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Communication strategies ...
Investigating Malaysian ESL Students' Insights into the Use of Smartphone Apps for Informal Language Learning
Authors: Azrina binti Abu Bakar
Abstract: Many students utilise mobile-assisted language learning (MALL) applications such as YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook in learning English as a Second Language (ESL). Although there are numerous studies on...
An Error Analysis of Undergraduate Students’ Formal Email Writing
Authors: Nurhafeza Mohd Akhir, Nasiha Nasrudin, Rusreena Rusli, Muhammad Nasiruddin Aziz
Abstract: Nowadays, email communication is considered prominent in daily communication, regardless of the field in which it is used. In the context of tertiary-level education, email communication also plays a ...
Translation Procedures of Cultural Elements in the Poem Takkan Hilang
Authors: Nur Hidayah bt Yahaya, Ahmad Fazli bin Yusof
Abstract: This study examines the translation procedures of cultural elements in the Malay poetry collection Takkan Hilang by Abdul Ghafar Ibrahim and its English translation by Harry Aveling. The main focus of...
Royal Address as a Linguistic Device for the Construction of National Identity
Authors: Nor Azita Che Din, Amirah Ahmad, Nurrissammimayantie Ismail, Nor Diyana Saupi, Midiyana Mohamad
Abstract: Royal addresses constitute a form of formal institutional discourse through which a monarch articulates values, directives, and visions fundamental to national development. As a linguistic device, the...
A Conceptual Model of English Language Learning Engagement among Orang Asli Students
Authors: Zuriani Yaacob, Abdul Mutalib Embong, Abd Hakim Mohad
Abstract: This paper proposes a conceptual model of English language learning engagement among Orang Asli students in Pahang, Malaysia. Grounded in Gardner’s Socio-Educational Theory, the proposed model expla...
Presupposition Triggers in the Royal Address of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Selangor
Authors: Nurrissammimayantie Ismail,, Nor Azita Che Din, Nor Diyana Saupi, Farah Hanini Abd Rahman, Amirah Ahmad
Abstract: Public controversies involving socioreligious sensitivity, community welfare, and environmental responsibility require institutional responses that are firm, measured, and socially calibrated. This st...
Online Learning Motivation and ChatGPT: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective
Authors: Eliyas S. Mohandas, Aini Faridah Azizul Hassan, Nor Azyyati Md Saad, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Jasmin Hassan, Wiwiek Afifah, Muhammad Khair Ikhwan Bin Zulkefli, Nurbaya Mohamad Aris
Abstract: Growing use of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT has changed online learning and increased student motivation. This study explores online learning motivation and ChatGPT using Self-Determination...
Formation of Legal Register Terminology in the Federal Constitution of Malaysia
Authors: Midiyana Mohamad, Sri Qamariah Mohd Samsir, Nurul Huda Mohd Saad, Farah Hanini Abdul Rahman, Nor Azita Che Din
Abstract: The systematic and well-grounded formation of legal terminology within legal register texts is essential to ensure clarity of meaning and uniformity of interpretation in courts and in the administrati...
Feedback Mechanisms in Digital Game-Based Language Learning: A PRISMA-Based Systematic Review
Authors: Aisyah Hani Mohd Habali, Nur Syafiqah Abdul Kadar, Nur Amalina Zaharudin, Afiqah Abd Aziz, Bazrina Ramly, Kairanbayeva Nazym, Muhammad Danish Johari
Abstract: Digital Game-Based Language Learning (DGBLL) is an important approach in language education. Yet, the role of corrective feedback, which helps connect gameplay with language learning and development b...
The Interplay of Self-Regulation, Grit, and Motivational Beliefs among Learners of French as a Foreign Language
Authors: Haslinda Md. Isa, Saidah Ismail, Norliza Che Mustafa, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Nazurah Izzati Yazid, Faatihah Zaharah Mohamed Razif
Abstract: As foreign language learning, particularly French, becomes increasingly important in Malaysia, there is a growing need to understand how learners’ confidence, motivation, and determination influence...
Hate Speech in Social Media Comments on the UEC Issue: A Linguistic Analysis of Malaysian Online Discourse
Authors: Amirah Ahmad, Nurrissammimayantie Ismail, Farah Hanini Abdul Rahman, Nor Diyana Saupi, Noriza Daud, Azhar Ab. Wahab
Abstract: 1. Azman, N. F., Zamri, N. A. K., & Hassim, M. N. (2023). Hate Speech on Social Media in Malaysia - A Thematic Review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(6)...
The Story Space
Authors: Nur Dellisha Shafian, Farah Zahidah Mohd Noor
Abstract: The teaching of literature is often perceived as text-heavy and disengaging, which may limit students’ comprehension and appreciation of literary texts. To address this issue, The Story Space podcas...
Evaluating the Impact of TED Talks on the Development of Listening Skills among Uitm Shah Alam Students
Authors: Nur Izzati Husna Tahiruddin, Noor Shariena Zaraini, Mohd Rafie Suhaimi, Ilham Alia Mat Isa, Mafarhanatul Akmal Ahmad Kamal, Nor Eleyana Abdullah
Abstract: This study explored how watching TED Talks influences the listening skills of the undergraduate students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam. Grounded by Cognitive Load Theory, it examined w...
Patriarchal Rhetoric: Deconstructing Gender Misrepresentations in Politics by Malaysian Media
Authors: Mazlin Azizan, Zaamah Mohd Nor, Hanita Hanim Ismail, Nur Huslinda Che Mat
Abstract: Malaysian political discourse has a crucial role in constructing gender misrepresentations by framing nonchalantly at times sexist political rhetoric and sensationalizing women's vulnerabilities via d...
Beyond Linguistic Errors: Communicative Variation in Malaysian ESL Undergraduate Writing
Authors: Zaamah Mohd Nor, Mazlin Azizan, Nur Huslinda Che Mat, Farina Nozakiah Tajizan, Hadayat Rahmah Hassan, Marzura Abdul Malek
Abstract: This study qualitatively analyses recurrent patterns of linguistic errors and communicative writing tendencies of Malaysian ESL (English for Second Language) undergraduates by examining two functional...
High- And Low-Frequency Arabic Verbs and Their Semantic Fields in Everyday Communication: Evidence from Selected Episodes of Hello Jadoo Arabic Cartoon Series
Authors: Husna Abdul Ahad, Nor Asyikin Hasan Adali, Nor Asiah Yunus
Abstract: This study examines the frequency distribution, semantic fields and usage patterns of Arabic verbs in everyday communication as represented in selected episodes of the Arabic-dubbed Hello Jadoo cartoo...
The Role of English Exit Tests in Employment Decisions: An Employer Perspective Study
Authors: Zaemah Abdul Kadir, Doreen Azlina Abdul Rahman, Diane Sima Douglas, Nor Azah Mohd Rathi
Abstract: English proficiency is widely recognised as a critical asset for enhancing graduate employability in a globalised job market. To ensure graduates meet these linguistic expectations, Universiti Teknolo...
Sentiment Analysis of Selected Comments on #SaveGaza on Tiktok Posts
Authors: Hairul Azhar Mohamad, Muhammad Haziq Abd Rashid, Muhammad Luthfi Mohaini, Amir Lukman Abd Rahman, Pavithran Ravinthra Nath, Sharifah Syazwa Amierah Syed Khalid, Arifuddin Abdullah, Venny Karolina
Abstract: This study examines the sentiment expressed in TikTok comments under the hashtag #SaveGaza to explore the emotional dynamics and key themes within this digital public. TikTok’s unique short-video fo...
A Systematic Review on ESL Educators’ Discursive Construction of Professional Identities: Unpacking the Intersecting Factors (2016 – 2026)
Authors: Norazrin Zamri, Wan Syariza Wan Yadri, Sathiyaperba Subramaniam, Doreen Dillah
Abstract: This systematic literature review (SLR) synthesises global research on the discursive construction of professional identities among English as a Second Language (ESL) educators between 2016 and 2026. ...
Barriers To Effective Presentation Skills Among Architecture Undergraduates
Authors: Rusreena Rusli, Malissa Maria Mahmud, Nor Fazlin Mohd Ramli, Nur Maizura Lin, Farina Nozakiah Tajizan
Abstract: Effective presentation skills are essential for architecture undergraduates as they are required to communicate design ideas, justify decisions, and engage in critical discussions throughout their aca...
Lester’s Multi-Layered Communication Perspectives of Skincare Advertisement on X (Formerly Twitter) By Top Malaysian Brands
Authors: Amir Lukman Abd Rahman, Hairul Azhar Mohamad, Pavithran Ravinthra Nath, Muhammad Haziq Abd Rashid, Rasyiqah Batrisya Md Zolkapli, Sharifah Syazwa Amierah Syed Khalid, Arifuddin Abdullah, Urai Salam
Abstract: This study investigates the communication strategies employed in skincare advertisements posted on X (formerly Twitter) by top brands in Malaysia. Using Paul Martin Lester’s (2013) six perspectives ...
An Analysis of Learning Strategies through Self-Regulation Theory
Authors: Ahmad bin Wan Abd Rahman, Mohamad Nor Amin bin Samsun Baharun, Abdul Azim Mohamad Isa., Lutfi bin Hassan, Fahed Maromar, Bashasunnahar bin Puasa, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Abderrahman Hibaoui
Abstract: This study examined learners’ perceptions of learning strategies across three phases of self-regulated learning (SRL): forethought, performance and self-reflection stages. In particular, the study f...
Integrating AI-driven Business Simulations into Malaysian Entrepreneurship Curriculum Using Kolb’s Learning Cycle: A Concept Paper
Authors: Hemavathi Gunasegaran, Muhammad Haziq Zaini, Kartina Abu Bakar, Nurul Hidayah Mohd Yusof, Md Aynul Hoque
Abstract: Traditional entrepreneurship education within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) often relies on passive pedagogical frameworks that fail to equip graduates with the dynamic competencies required to...
Exploring the Development of Intercultural Competence through Pedagogical Drama
Authors: John Helvy Akam, Pavithran Ravinthra Nath, Hairul Azhar Mohamad, Muhammad Haziq Abd Rashid, Amir Lukman Abd Rahman, Muhammad Luthfi Mohaini
Abstract: Traditional pedagogy often fails to translate internal cultural competence into external behavior. This qualitative case study investigates how a drama course shapes the intercultural competence of fo...
Exploring the Role of Online Group Interaction in Reducing Speaking Anxiety Among ESL Undergraduates
Authors: Raja Nur Hidayah binti Raja Yacob, Anis Idayu binti Aziz
Abstract: Speaking anxiety remains a common challenge among English as a Second Language (ESL) undergraduates, affecting their confidence and willingness to communicate in English. As online learning becomes in...
Chef’s Arcade: A Cooking Simulation Game for Beginners with Ideal Portion Sizes for Daily Meals
Authors: Nur Suhaily Husni, Hazrati Zaini
Abstract: Cooking is a fundamental life skill, yet many individuals, particularly beginners lack confidence and knowledge in preparing healthy meals with the correct portion sizes. There is also limited awarene...
Beyond Machinery: Understanding Technology through Local Knowledge in Natural Textile Dyeing
Authors: Nurul Syahida binti Mat Hussin, Daeng Haliza binti Daeng Jamal, Nawwal binti Abdul Kadir
Abstract: Natural textile dyeing represents one of the earliest forms of human technological practice developed through continuous interaction with natural resources and local environments. Despite growing inte...
Exploring the Influence of Personality Traits on Students’ Adoption of Artificial Intelligence for Literature Appreciation
Authors: Siti Zarikh Sofiah Abu Bakar, Zuraidah Sumery, Norhafizah Amir, Dia Widyawati Amat, Diana Othman, Haniza Sarijari, Renda Lestari
Abstract: Learning literature requires deep and creative analysis to support an in-depth understanding of a literary work. However, most current students are challenged by that idea because their dependency on ...
Positive and Negative Language in Queen’s Lyrics: A Sentiment and Thematic Analysis of Personal Struggle and Self-Identity
Authors: Nur Annisa Shamsul Anwar, Muhammad Haziq Abd Rashid, Hairul Azhar Mohamad, Nur Balqis Binti Khairul Effendy, Amir Lukman Abd Rahman, Muhammad Luthfi Mohaini, Pavithran Ravinthra Nath, Venny Karolina
Abstract: Music is a powerful medium for emotional expression, yet the lyrics of classic rock bands have received far less systematic linguistic attention than contemporary pop. This study examines how the Brit...
A Study on the Effectiveness of the TV Series of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU)” In Learning Legalese through English Vs Malay Language Subtitles among Law Students
Authors: Nur Balqis Binti Khairul Effendy, Muhammad Haziq Abd Rashid, Hairul Azhar Mohamad, Nur Annisa Shamsul Anwar, Amir Lukman Abd Rahman, Muhammad Luthfi Mohaini, Pavithran Ravinthra Nath, Nur Izzati Khairuddin
Abstract: English has become the working language of legal study in Malaysia, yet law students must still master a dense professional register, “legalese”, that classroom hours alone rarely cover. This stud...
The Shared Scaffold: A Metacognitive Framework of AI’s Influence on Self-Regulated Writing
Authors: Ong Elly, Noor Hanim binti Rahmat
Abstract: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and writing needs systematic self-regulation to encourage authentic learning despite transforming the writing process in the fast-...
Informality in Academic Writing: An Analysis of ESL Undergraduate Written Discourse
Authors: Nasiha Nasrudin, Nurhafeza Mohd Akhir, Muhammad Nasiruddin Aziz
Abstract: Business correspondence is a foundational genre for ESL undergraduates, especially those preparing for professional roles that demand formal written communication. Despite its importance, research con...
The Impact of Gaming on English Language Learning Among University Students
Authors: Muhammad Iman Marhalim, Wardah Ismail, Doreen Azlina Ab.Rahman
Abstract: Video games have become one of the world’s most popular forms of entertainment, attracting many people including teenagers and young adults. However, there has been a lack of research regarding vide...
Managerial Grid Leadership and Strategic Communication in Malaysia Madani Governance: A Conceptual Analysis
Authors: Nadiah Abdul Aziz, Darussalam Abu Bakar
Abstract: The Malaysia Madani economics and social agenda under the current premiership pursues six significant values: Sustainability, Prosperity, Innovation, Respect, Trust, and Compassion. This governance fr...
An Analysis of Interpersonal Communication for the Film Pride and Prejudice
Authors: Nur Sharah Arinah Mior Shariffuddin, Doreen Azlina Ab.Rahman, Wardah Ismail
Abstract: This study investigates interpersonal communication in the 2005 film Pride and Prejudice from a sociolinguistic perspective. It focuses on communication issues arising from inadequate interpersonal in...
Enhancing Email Writing Skills through ChatGPT: Perceptions of Diploma Students
Authors: Nurul Alia Hasni binti Mohd Sani, Khamizatul Baizura binti Idris, Siti ‘Aishatul-Humairah bt Muhammad Fisol, Muhamad Khairul bin Ahmad, Nur Farhani binti Zainudin
Abstract: Effective email writing is an indispensable communication skill for higher education students, functioning as a critical prerequisite for both academic discourse and future professional engagement. Re...
Students’ Coping Mechanisms in Adapting to Cultural Challenges: A Case Study of African Students in a Private University
Authors: Aini Syahira Jamaluddin, Najat Jakpa, Nur Aalia Arifin
Abstract: This study explores the cultural challenges faced by African international students and the coping mechanisms they employ while studying at a private university in Malaysia. Using a qualitative case s...
Designing the Storyboard for the SmartShifa Application to Support Learning Arabic Communication in Healthcare Settings
Authors: Nasirah Ismail, Mohd Akashah Mohamad Yusof
Abstract: The growing number of Arabic-speaking patients seeking treatment in Malaysia has increased the demand for effective communication support in healthcare settings. However, public relations officers oft...
Bridging the Grammar Gap: Evaluation of a Powtoon-Based Video Innovation for Non-Native Elementary Mandarin Learners in Malaysia
Authors: Low Hiang Loon, Tan Hua An
Abstract: The rapid economic growth of China has significantly increased global demand for Mandarin language acquisition. In Malaysian higher education institutions, Mandarin courses for non-native speakers are...
Podcast-Based Learning: A Case Study of Malaysian Architecture Undergraduates
Authors: Rusreena Binti Rusli, Nik Amirul Afiq Bin Nik Hassim, Fatihah Binti Hashim, Nur Suhaila Binti Aminudin
Abstract: This study explores the student perceptions and receptivity toward podcast-based learning in language classrooms for their future careers. Communication skills are extremely important in today's busin...
Omani English Teachers’ Perspectives on Implementing Communicative Language Teaching in Post-Basic Schools: A Case Study
Authors: Amal Salim Alhanashi, Prof. Dr. Tajularipin bin Sulaiman
Abstract: Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) has been widely promoted as an approach emphasizing communicative competence and purposeful language use. Despite its prominence in English language education, a ...
Request Refusal in Historical Arabic Cinematic Dialogues: A Pragmatic Study of Lion of the Desert
Authors: Fahed Maromar, Muhammad Afif Zuhaili bin Hasan, Norhayuza Binti Mohamad, Ahmad Bin Wan Abd Rahman, Zuraini Binti Mohd Ramli
Abstract: This study analyzes strategies of request refusal in the dialogues of the film Lion of the Desert with the aim of classifying these strategies according to the Beebe, Takahashi, & Uliss Weltz (1990) m...
Couscous as the Teaching and Learning Aid for Nutraceutical Course
Authors: Ibtisam Abdul Wahab, Nor Hayati Abu Samah, Nor Amlizan Ramli
Abstract: This presentation describes couscous and its ingredients. It also serves as a concept paper recommending the cereal as teaching and learning material for the nutraceutical course, offered to pharmacy ...
Exploring the Potential of Physical Gamification for Meaningful English Language Learning: Evidence from Sound Expedition
Authors: Noor Durrah Farahi Alias, Nur Jannah Jamil
Abstract: Meaningful English language learning requires learners to participate actively in authentic communicative experiences that integrate listening, speaking, collaboration, and purposeful language use. Al...
Assessing the Role of English Language Skills in Law Subjects Among UiTM Accounting Students
Authors: Mohd Naqiuddin Zulkarnain, Muhamad Ikhwan Mohd Zain
Abstract: The English language skills are predominantly recognised as the medium of delivery for the instruction in the majority of Malaysia’s higher education sector, encompassing law subjects. Consequently,...
Scripting the Silent War: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Passive-Aggressive Marital Conflict in Malay Television Dramas
Authors: Shahira Adam
Abstract: The Malay community is known to value culture and courtesy especially in their daily conversations and interactions which consequently leads to the adoption of covert confrontation including in the ma...
Academic Integrity in Educational Psychology: A Chronological Review
Authors: Nor Syamimi Mohamed Adnan, Junainor Hassan, Suzana Sulaiman3, Syed Muhamad Shahril Syed Jaafar, Kamarul Zaman Khamis, Siti Balkis Mohamed Ibrahim
Abstract: Academic integrity has become an increasingly important area of discussion within educational psychology due to its significant role in shaping ethical behaviour, moral reasoning, learning practices, ...
Fluency in Second Language Learning: A Conceptual Review of Proficiency and Language Anxiety
Authors: Fariz Azzuan Bin Amat Suparia, Muhammad Syaffiq Bin Mohammed Raffi, Abdul Azim Bin Mohamad Isa, Fitri Nurul'ain Binti Nordin, Muhamad Zaidi Bin Zakaria
Abstract: Fluency has become an important focus in second language (L2) acquisition research because it is a strong indicator of oral proficiency. Alongside complexity and accuracy, fluency is widely used to as...
Systems of Address and Titles in the Semai Indigenous Community of Kampung Chinggong, Behrang, Perak
Authors: Noor Saadah Salleh, Nurul Afifah Adila Mohd Salleh, Nurul Afnieza Md Zain, Umaimah Kamarulzaman, Mohamad Nik Mat bin Pelet
Abstract: Language is a core instrument in shaping identity and maintaining the social harmony of a community. This study aims to explore and analyse the systems of address and titles within the Semai Orang Asl...
“Stronger Immunity, Smarter Future”: Biopolitics and the Discursive Construction of the Smarative Child in Aptamil KID Advertising
Authors: Anis Athira Syahirah binti Saifuddin
Abstract: Commercial milk formula advertising increasingly incorporates biomedical terminology and developmental claims to position nutritional products as essential tools for supporting children’s health and...
Morphosyntactic Analysis on the Toponyms in Banda Hilir, Melaka
Authors: Norhazlina Husin, Sailal Arimi, Mohd. Fadzeli Jaafar, Sukma Erni Harahap, Saliza Ismail
Abstract: Toponymy is the study of place names. It studies the origins, linguistic forms, and historical background of a place. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banda Hilir in Melaka has a long history that sha...
The Influence of Metacognitive Strategies and Resource Management on Japanese Language Learning: A PLS-SEM Analysis
Authors: Noor Aizah Abas, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Nadiah Zubbir, Mohamed Hafizuddin Mohamed Jamrus, Nurfarah Saiful Azam, Marites Adan Doña
Abstract: The level of regulation for learners’ cognitive strategies and learning behaviours is frequently influenced by how effective their language learning is, namely, the foreign language. Thus, this rese...
A Study of Japanese Language Learning Strategies from the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory
Authors: Noor Aizah Abas, Nadiah Zubbir, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Nurfarah Saiful Azam, Mohamed Hafizuddin Mohamed Jamrus, Marites Adan Doña
Abstract: Language learning strategies (LLS) are central to second language acquisition, and their success depends on learner motivation. This study looks at how autonomy, competence, and relatedness shape the ...
Influence of Grit on Self-Efficacy and Self-Regulation in Language Learning Using the PLS-SEM Analysis
Authors: Nadiah Zubbir, Noor Aizah Abas, Noor Hanim Rahmat
Abstract: The study of self-efficacy and self-regulation has been a frequent trend in the language learning field as of recently. However, when discussing these topics, it is undeniable that the consistency of ...
A Study of Learner’ Motivation Using the Social Cognitive Theory
Authors: Nadiah Zubbir, Noor Aizah Abas, Noor Hanim Rahmat, Chua Tung Er
Abstract: Motivation is vital when it comes to an effective language learning. The continuous significant motivation can not only achieve excellent academic performance, but also creates the habit of continuous...
Tiktok and Gen Z Slang:The Functions and Its Effects on English Language Proficiency
Authors: Nurhafeza Mohd Akhir, Illie Saffiya Zaire, Amar Aizat Sabarudin
Abstract: The widespread use of social media platforms has significantly influenced the way Gen Z communicates, specifically new slang expressions. The focus of this study was to determine the functions of TikT...
Transforming Higher Education Through AI-Driven Digital Learning: Sustainability and Student Readiness Perspectives
Authors: Aida Hazlin Ismail, Suria Majdi, Hazlina Hassan
Abstract: The recent rapid development of information and communication technologies (ICT) and accelerated expansion of online learning during the COVID-19 period have transformed the global education landscape...