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Traditional Institutions and Women's Political Participation in Anglophone West Africa: A Critical Review

Vivian Ukamaka Nwokedi, Nnenna Chioma Esomchi, Anne Chinye Aibor & Nitebhar Ikpokpo · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Chieftaincies, lineage councils, ritual associations and the female offices attached to them retain constitutional recognition and considerable social authority across Anglophone West Africa, yet the five states of the sub-region record levels of women's legislative representatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2339

Conditional Belonging: Identity, Power, and Social Recognition in Waywaya through Postcolonial and Sociocultural Perspectives

Johniel A. Seño · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Aims: This study examines identity formation in Waywaya by F. Sionil Jose, focusing on how identity is imposed, negotiated, and socially recognised within a precolonial social order shaped by unequal power relations, internal hierarchy, and patriarchal authority. Study Design: Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2337

Catch-Up Friday Program: Teachers' Practices as Basis for a Proposed Reading Literacy Program

Luna Christine T. Cerda · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Aims: This study examined the practices of English teachers in the conduct of the Catch-Up Friday Program in selected secondary schools in Northern Samar and used the findings as the basis for a proposed reading literacy programme. Study Design: The study employed a descriptive-q...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2338

Reimagining Home in Child Refugee Narratives: Trauma, Memory, and the Reconstruction of Belonging

Mansub Manzoor Lone · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

This study examines how contemporary child refugee narratives reconfigure home as an emotional, relational and psychological space rather than a fixed geographical location. It comparatively analyses Veera Hiranandani’s The Night Diary, Alan Gratz’s Refugee, and Victoria Jamieson...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2336

Teachers’ Perspectives on Instructional Planning and Curriculum Alignment in the Philippines and Thailand: A Qualitative Comparative Study

Johjen D. Mag-atas · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Background: Instructional planning is central to curriculum implementation because it connects curriculum expectations, learner needs, teaching strategies and assessment practices. Understanding teachers’ planning experiences across educational contexts can provide useful insight...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2335

Reading Comprehension as Predicted by Vocabulary Knowledge and Academic Reading Strategies among Grade 11 Senior High School Learners

April Rose I. Añora · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Background: Poor reading comprehension remains a significant global challenge. Developing foundational literacy and comprehension skills is essential for achieving quality education and ensuring that learners gain the proficiency necessary for continuous lifelong learning. Aims:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2334

Teacher Discourse and Student Participation in English and Igbo Reading Comprehension: A Comparative Classroom Study

Ifeanyi Achi Uche & Florence Chinyere Ngoka · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

This qualitative case study examines classroom interaction in reading-comprehension lessons conducted in English and Igbo. Its purpose is to examine the discourse features employed by teachers in lesson delivery in both languages and to determine how these features enhance active...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2333

Students’ Experiences with AI Writing Assistants in English Language Learning: A Phenomenological Study

Brix D. Castillo, Patricia Ramiel B. Donquilab, Berjel S. Tatoy & Genesis G. Genelza · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

This study explored the experiences of BSED-English students in using artificial intelligence writing assistants for English language learning. Using a qualitative phenomenological design, data were gathered from fourteen English major students through in-depth interviews and a f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2332

Syntactic Complexity in the Ghanaian Context: A Review of Literature and Implications for Future Research

Lydia Owusuwaa Nyamekye & Evans Atteh · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Syntactic complexity is widely recognised as a key indicator of writing proficiency in first and second language contexts, yet research on this construct within the Ghanaian educational setting remains critically underdeveloped. This literature review traces the theoretical and m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2331

Influence of Language Learning Strategy and Learning Channel Preference on Reading Comprehension among Grade 7 Learners

Jayson N. Garson · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Poor reading comprehension is a widespread global concern. By identifying the specific Language Learning Strategies (LLSs) and learning channel preferences that contribute to reading achievement, English language educators can develop more targeted, learner-centred instructional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2330