Marguerite Alofa P. O’Brien-Melford

Code-switching in Philippine English Classrooms: A Systematic Review of Pedagogical Functions and Outcomes (2005–2026)

Marguerite Alofa P. O’Brien-Melford · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

This systematic review synthesizes empirical studies on code-switching in Philippine English classrooms published between 2005 and 2026, focusing on its pedagogical functions and learning outcomes. Guided by the PRISMA 2020 framework, studies were identified through searches of m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2324

Short-term Effects of ChatGPT-assisted Instruction on Professional Email Writing Among Senior High School Learners

Marguerite Alofa P. O’Brien-Melford · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

This study examined whether a short, teacher-guided ChatGPT-supported writing module was associated with pre–post improvements in Grade 12 students’ professional email writing performance in an English for Academic and Professional Purposes (EAPP) context. Using a one-group prete...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1299

Comparative Evaluation of Glycemic and Glycation Markers in Type I, Type II, and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Choba, Rivers State

Chinwebudu Miller Melford, George G. Simeon, Martin Mie-Ebi Wankasi, Merlyn Baraclan & Marguerite Alofa P. O’Brien-Melford · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Diabetes Mellitus is a leading global cause of death, highlighting the need for accurate diagnostic and management markers. This study aimed to assess various diabetes indicators and glycation markers related to glycemic status. Conducted in Rivers State (Choba), the study includ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6334