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In a recent critique of the work of Patricia Benner in relation to expertise, skilled intuitive grasp and the Dreyfus model of skill acquisition, English (Journal of Advanced Nursing 1993, vol. 18, pp. 387-393) uses the tenets of positivism and cognitive psychology to criticize Benner's work for lacking objectivity, va…

BACKGROUND: Universities in Thailand are preparing for Thailand's integration into the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by increasing the number of tests in English language. English language is not the native language of Thailand Differences in English language proficiency may affect scores among test-takers, even when…

This work intends to drive reform and innovation in English teaching evaluation and support personalized English instruction. It utilizes deep learning (DL) and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data mining technology to explore a reliable and efficient method for university English teaching evaluation. By employing…

This study investigated the relationship between English language learners` Instagram engagement and second language (L2) motivation. It also aimed to determine engagement types (behavioral, cognitive, and affective engagement) as predictors of L2 motivation. Through stratified sampling, we recruited 102 Iranian users…

BACKGROUND: Racial and ethnic disparities in pain management are well documented. Differences in pain assessment and management by language have not been studied in the postoperative setting in gynecologic surgery. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the association between language and immediate postoperative…

This paper assesses the role of socio-demographic triggers on Kolmogorov-based complexity in spoken English varieties. It thus contributes to the ongoing debate on contact and complexity in the sociolinguistic typological research community. Currently, evidence on whether socio-demographic triggers influence the morpho…

Speech perception skills have been implicated in the development of phoneme-grapheme correspondence, yet the exact nature of speech perception and word reading ability remains unknown. We investigate phonological sensitivity to native (English) and nonnative (Spanish) speech syllables within an auditory oddball paradig…

Doctoral students are expected to contribute to their academic community by presenting their research findings in an internationally acceptable manner and to submit their dissertation. Students from non-English-speaking backgrounds might face challenges when writing publishable papers and dissertations in English. The…

Most international academic papers are written in English, and the use of tenses in English academic papers often follows some conventional rules. Automatically extracting and analyzing English tenses in scientific papers have begun to attract researchers' attention for the global environment. In the analysis of the En…

This article was migrated. The article was marked as recommended. Objective The University of Ottawa MD program has two different streams to which candidates may apply: a francophone stream and an anglophone stream. As the admissions office receives applications in both French and English, they are required to ensure t…

OBJECTIVES: The Children's English and Spanish Speech Recognition (ChEgSS) test is a computer-based tool for assessing closed-set word recognition in English and in Spanish, with a masker that is either speech-shaped noise or competing speech. The present study was conducted to (1) characterize the psychometric propert…

BACKGROUND: Aviation English, a specialised language field for areas like aircraft maintenance, involves more complex pedagogy than general English, as it addresses specific learner needs within an aviation context. Teachers in this field must understand aviation-specific content and students' linguistic needs to desig…

For several decades, extensive research has been conducted on motivation in language learning. However, how motivation impacts learning behaviours with the moderation of factors related to emotions, attitude, environment, and teachers has not been reported. This study aims to examine the moderating effects of these fou…

This study aimed to investigate the impact of demographic and contextual variables on boredom in English and mathematics, and to test structural models of boredom, learner burnout, learner engagement, and life satisfaction. Using a cross-sectional survey design and employing a convenience sampling technique, 544 second…

This article reports the development and validation of an instrument, the Technology-Based Self-Regulated English Learning Strategies Scale (TSELSS), in terms of its multifaceted structure of self-directed use of technology in English learning among Chinese university EFL students. TSELSS was developed through a three-…

BACKGROUND: The Lidcombe Program is a stuttering treatment approach for children between the ages of 3 and 6 years. Most papers about the Lidcombe Program, however, are based on studies conducted in native English-speaking countries. The aim of this paper is to systematically review the delivery and implementation of t…

BACKGROUND: Language proficiency plays an important role in healthcare choices and access. Differences in access to biologic medications exist, but it is unknown how much English proficiency influences access in US psoriasis patients. OBJECTIVE: To compare biologic medication use for psoriasis patients with differing…

BACKGROUND: Data collection by smartphone is becoming more widespread in healthcare research. Previous studies reported racial/ethnical differences in the use of digital health technology. However, cross-language group comparison (Chinese- and English-speaking older adults) were not performed in these studies. This pro…

AIM: To demonstrate the self-perceived communication competence and communication apprehension of nursing students before and after taking English for Nursing courses. BACKGROUND: Despite the growing demand for English as a foreign language courses for nursing students in Indonesia, relatively little research has been…

Language and culture ecological environment introduces ecological theory into language and culture research, expanding the horizon of language research. The influence of language and cultural, ecological environment on English writing covers many aspects. The cognitive process of English writing involves preparation be…