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A Historical Perspective of the Status of Morpheme Structure Conditions in Makhuwa

Joseph Hokororo Ismail · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Morpheme structure conditions (MSCs) are a term used in generative phonology to refer to conditions imposed on the structure of morphemes of language. Makhuwa is a Bantu language spoken in southern Tanzania, mainly in Masasi district, but also in the south-western parts of Nachin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1302

A Comparative Study of Deductive and Inductive Methods in Grammar Pedagogy

Khalid Yousif Ahmed Elmahboob, Anwer Mohammed Elhassan Hussein, Abdelkareem Mousa Hasan Alzamel & Safa G. Omer · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Teaching Grammar has long been a central and debated issue in English language pedagogy, especially in EFL and ESL contexts, as teachers and learners often face diverse linguistic and instructional challenges. There are many influential approaches to teaching grammar, but the ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1303

The Mediating Effect of Reading Attitude on the Relationship between School Climate and Reading Motivation

Irish Joy C. Casonite & Christian Jay O. Syting · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

This study aimed to examine whether reading attitude mediates the relationship between school climate and reading motivation among Junior High School students. A quantitative, descriptive-correlational design was used, and data were collected from 302 respondents through adapted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1301

Reading Difficulties in Primary Classrooms in Sri Lanka: A Review of Empirical Studies

H.D.C Priyadharshani · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Reading difficulties in primary education remain a constant concern in Sri Lanka. Early reading challenges have long-term consequences for academic achievement and educational participation. This article reviews empirical studies that examine the causes of reading difficulties am...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1300

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

Representations of Gendered Prejudice and Socioeconomic Deprivation in Selected Filipino Novels in English: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis

Noel G. Valenzuela & Matilda H. Dimaano · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Aims: This study examines how selected Filipino novels in English represent women’s experiences of prejudice and deprivation within patriarchal and class-stratified contexts. Specifically, it aims to (1) identify recurrent patterns of objectification, gender inequality, sexism, s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1298

An NLP Pipeline for Bangla Text Understanding and Linguistic Data Processing: Framework and Implementation

Ahmad Galib · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Raw text is the most prevalent form of human language in digital and electronic formats. This research proposes a comprehensive Bangla language processing framework that transitions raw data into structured data and value-added information through clearly defined annotation guide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1297

Post-method Pedagogy and the Reconceptualisation of BANA Methodologies in Saudi Higher Education

Hamza Alshenqeeti · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Building on earlier discussions of appropriating British, Australasian, and North American (BANA) teaching methodologies in Tertiary, Secondary, and Primary English education (TESEP) contexts, this study critically re-examines the feasibility, limitations, and consequences of met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1296

Working Memory and Academic Success: Evidence-based Strategies for Education

Kennedy Nyeseh Ofori · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2026

Working memory is a fundamental cognitive system that plays a critical role in students’ academic functioning, prompting the development of numerous interventions aimed at enhancing memory capacity and efficiency. This review paper examines effective working memory techniques and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2026/v9i1295

From Prescription to Validation: An Evaluation of a Hybrid Translation-Transliteration Model for Technical Texts in Arabic

Hamza Alshenqeeti · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2025

Previous scholarship has argued that the literal translation of technical terminology into Arabic often undermines intelligibility, accuracy, and usability, particularly in highly specialised domains such as information technology, engineering, and medicine. A hybrid translation–...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2025/v8i3294

Current Reading Instruction Practices and Gaps in Sinhala Literacy: A Survey of Primary Teachers in Sri Lanka

H.D.C. Priyadharshani · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2025

Reading is a foundational skill in primary education, though many students in Sri Lanka experience difficulties in Sinhala literacy.  This study examined the current practices of Sinhala reading instruction. Further, it identified common reading difficulties that are observed amo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2025/v8i3293

A Quantitative Study on Sociolinguistic Competence: English Language Communication among Senior High School Students

Fe T. Canoy · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2025

This study aimed to determine the level of sociolinguistic competence in English language communication among Senior High School students from three public secondary schools in Davao Occidental. A quantitative approach, specifically a descriptive-comparative research design, was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2025/v8i3292

Discipline, Ideology, and the Child: Education and Social Conditioning in Amu Djoleto’s The Strange Man

SIDI CHABI Moussa · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2025

This paper explores the impact of education on children through the lens of Amu Djoleto’s novel, The Strange Man. While education is recognised as a fundamental right for children, it is often overlooked by parents. This constitutes a great problem which needs to be solved. Growi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2025/v8i3291

Nüshu (女书): Linguistic, Socio-cultural, and Musical Characterization of a Unique Women's Script

Giulia Falcini · Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies · 2025

This article investigates Nushu: Linguistic, socio-cultural, and musical characterization of a unique women’s script. The world's only writing system historically created and used exclusively by women. Originating in Jiangyong County, China, it is a significant cultural, linguist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajl2c/2025/v8i3290