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...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2324
Background: Violet Evergarden presents a nuanced portrayal of disability through its protagonist’s prosthetic arms, challenging the traditional concept of Narrative Prosthesis where disability serves merely as a plot device. Instead, the series foregrounds emotional recovery, ide...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2323
Background: Low academic performance may lead to repeated course failures, lower overall GPA, decreased engagement in classroom activities, diminished confidence in learning abilities, higher likelihood of academic probation or dropout, restricted eligibility for scholarships or...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2322
This study provides a descriptive and contrastive phonological analysis of the vowel systems of English and Maithili, identifying segmental convergences and divergences with pedagogical and theoretical significance. While English (Germanic) possesses an extensive inventory of mon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2321
Aims: This study determined which domain(s) of cultural competence among English teachers influence their perceptions of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE). Study Design: A quantitative, non-experimental correlational design was employed. Place and Duration of S...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2320
The idea of sustainable development has increasingly been understood as a social and cultural process that needs fairness, justice, and inclusion rather than just being about the environment or economic concerns . Literature plays a significant role in shaping social awareness by...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2319
Aims: To determine the significance of the relationship between research self-efficacy, student engagement, and research mentoring, and the writing skills. Study Design: This study employed correlation design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Samal Island C...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2317
Purpose: This study examined differences in English-speaking anxiety levels across the 16 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types among Senior High School students in a public secondary school in Davao Occidental during the School Year 2024–2025. Design: A quantitati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2318
Aims: This study aimed to determine the relationship between sources of stress, self-efficacy, and turnover intention among English language teachers. Study Design: Quantitative descriptive–correlational research design was employed. Place and Duration of Study: The study was con...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2316
This study examined how Igbo folklore, oral traditions, and indigenous narrative forms are visually interpreted and re-imagined within contemporary Igbo art practices in Southeast Nigeria. Grounded in folklore studies, visual anthropology, and linguistic symbolism, the research a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i2315