This study examines the effects of Formulaic Sequence Instruction (FSI) in enhancing the oral English fluency of first-year engineering students at Hubei Engineering University, China. Employing a quasi-experimental design, 41 participants were assigned to either an experimental group receiving explicit FSI or a control group experiencing conventional instruction. Data were triangulated through pre- and posttests measuring fluency, checklists capturing students' recognition of formulaic sequences and dysfluency indicators, and semi-structured interviews yielding qualitative insights. Findings from the statistical analyses indicated that while both instructional approaches positively influenced fluency, the experimental group demonstrated significantly gains (p..

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This research aims to investigate the elements of humour in English language teaching among lecturers in Malaysian higher education setting. A mixed method research design consists of both qualitative and quantitative data. Data were collected through survey, classroom observation, as well as semi-structured interview. Using a purposive sampling technique, a total of 108 English lecturers participated. Descriptive and inferential analyses revealed that among the core elements of humour in the classroom, style ranked as the most significant, followed by content and types. The Friedman test confirmed statistically significant differences between these elements (χ²(2) = 69.815, p < .001). The result also indicates that there are three elements of humour commonly used by lecturers which are types of humour (verbal, visual), content of humour (culture-based, universal-based, linguistic-based), and styles of humour (affiliative, aggressive). The findings show that these elements of humour .....

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The main purpose of this study is to examine the important role of social media as an interactive platform in facilitating cross-cultural communication. This study employs a qualitative research method, focusing on the successful case of Li Ziqi_s videos on YouTube, with the aim to explore how traditional Chinese culture can be effectively spread abroad through video format in the social media era. Based on Stuart Hall_s encoding/decoding theory, the study first conducts semiotic and historical analyses of 65 videos of Li Ziqi to reveal how traditional Chinese culture is encoded and the traditional values conveyed. Then, 11,474 English and 122 French comments are selected for thematic analysis to examine the content that non-Chinese language background viewers focus on and their decoding attitudes. Finally, by comparing the traditional Chinese culture presented in the videos with the the audience_s areas of focus, and by analyzing in-depth three decoding attitudes, to assess the effect.....

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Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) telah wujud di Malaysia sejak tahun 1975 yang berperanan untuk menjaga keselamatan komuniti setempat. Seiring dengan peredaran masa, peranan KRT juga telah mengalami fasa perubahan iaitu daripada menjamin keselamatan penduduk setempat kepada medium kesepaduan dalam kalangan masyarakat pelbagai etnik. Kajian ini mempunyai tiga objektif iaitu menilai tahap aplikasi prinsip Rukun Negara dalam aktiviti KRT, mengukur tahap penghayatan prinsip Rukun Negara dalam aktiviti KRT sebagai medium kesepaduan antara etnik dan mengenalpasti tahap penerimaan kesepaduan sosial dalam masyarakat di KRT. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan instrumen soal selidik serta disokong oleh pendekatan kualitatif yang melibatkan sampel kajian seramai 381 orang penduduk KRT di Tanjong Malim, Perak. Kaedah persampelan rawak digunakan berpandukan jadual Penentuan Saiz Sampel Krejcie dan Morgan (1970). Data telah dianalisis dengan menggunakan perisian Statistical.....

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This study investigates the underrepresentation of Visual Effects (VFX) breakdowns in Malaysian cinema through a case study of Air Force The Movie: Selagi Bernyawa, the award-winning film from the 32nd Malaysia Film Festival (FFM). Employing a qualitative approach, it combines semi-structured interviews with four experienced VFX professionals and visual analysis of selected scenes. Thematic analysis reveals that time and resource constraints, legal and intellectual property (IP) restrictions, and a limited perceived return on investment are major barriers to producing VFX breakdowns. However, the findings also demonstrate that breakdowns provide substantial value by enhancing studio visibility, supporting educational use, promoting creative problem-solving, and strengthening industry communication. The study documents the VFX workflow, tools, and production timeline, and reconstructs three scenes using illustrative breakdowns developed under legal constraints. These reconstructions off.....

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The purpose of this study was to develop a Task-driven Mobile Learning model to enhance the Information Communication Technology (ICT) competencies of the pre-service teachers. The model adopted the Design Development Research (DDR) methodology. In this study, the needs analysis phase consisted of three parts: a survey of 278 pre-service teacher students using a questionnaire, semi-structured interviews with seven university lecturers, and analysis of seven official documents and relevant course documents. The results of the data analysis in this phase showed that undergraduate pre-service teacher students lacked ICT skills, and that upgrading their information technology skills required a task-driven and mobile learning combined strategy. During the design and development phase, a literature analysis and expert survey methodology was used. The initial prototype of the model was identified by analyzing the literature, and then the final TDML model was identified after two consultative .....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneroka pembinaan naratif dalam fiksyen detektif Cheng Xiaoqing dari perspektif ruang. Melalui kaedah analisis teks secara kualitatif oleh kajian ini meneliti bagaimana ruang fizikal dan psikologi digambarkan serta bagaimana ruang-ruang ini berinteraksi dengan perkembangan watak, kemajuan plot dan penyampaian tema. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa Cheng Xiaoqing mempunyai keprihatinan yang mendalam terhadap golongan yang terpinggir dalam masyarakat. Gambaran terperinci beliau terhadap ruang-ruang fizikal ini seperti rumah batu gaya Shikumen, jalan-jalan, dewan tarian dan vila bergaya asing ini memberikan representasi realiti sosial yang autentik pada zaman itu, sekali gus menyediakan latar konteks yang jelas untuk peristiwa-peristiwa dalam cerita, membolehkan pembaca memahami kehidupan golongan bawahan dengan lebih mendalam. Selain itu, Cheng turut membina ruang ingatan, ruang psikologi dan ruang rekaan yang memainkan peranan penting dalam pembentukan narat.....

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Grounded in the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) model, this study aimed to determine the effect of Co-creation Experience (CCE) dimension [i.e., Co-creation Behavior (CCB) and Experiencescape (EXP)] on Post-trip Perceptions (PP) dimension [i.e., Memorability (MEM) and Satisfaction (SAT)], the effect of CCE and PP dimensions on Homestay Revisit Intention (HRI) and the mediating role of PP dimension in the effect of CCE dimension on HRI. This study was conducted in Henan Province, China. The sample for this study consisted of 433 homestay tourists, who were selected using a cluster sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire as an instrument and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings showed that CCB (_=0.705, p < 0.001) and EXP (_=0.183, p < 0.001) have a significant positive effect on MEM. The findings also revealed the significant positive effect of CCB (_=0.243, p < 0.001) and EXP (_=0.620, p < 0.001) on SAT. Furthermore, CCB (_ = 0.243, p <.....

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The computer science subject poses significant challenges to learners, including cognitive overload due to abstract concepts, low motivation, and a lack of adequate visualization and learning materials. Thus, this study addressed these challenges by designing and developing an interactive Augmented Reality (AR) module (SmartAR Module) for programming. In particular, this study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate the SmartAR Module by examining its usability and effect on student achievement and motivation in learning computer science among secondary school students. Employing a one-group pre-test-post-test research design, this study utilized the ADDIE instructional design framework and Jonassen's (1977) problem-solving learning strategy to develop the module. Accordingly, the development process began with a needs analysis through semi-structured interviews with five computer science students and two teachers, followed by validation from seven experts. The experts agreed that the S.....

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This study investigates the identity of China_s new-generation rural novice English teachers (post-1990s) within the Western Development Plan. Using a mixed-methods approach that integrates quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the research systematically examines these teachers_ identity. First, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 339 novice English teachers (with 0-6 years of teaching experience) from rural primary schools across seven provinces under China_s Western Development Plan, with data analyzed using SPSS. Subsequently, based on growth backgrounds, six novice teachers were selected from the quantitative sample for semistructured interviews, and the interview transcripts were coded using NVivo through grounded theory. The integration of quantitative and qualitative methods enabled a comprehensive analysis of teachers_ identity satisfaction level and its determinants.The findings highlight the urgent need for multifaceted reforms that integrate equitable poli.....

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