Journal of Language, Literature, Social and Cultural Studies

Journal of Language, Literature, Social and Cultural Studies (JLLSCS) is an international peer reviewed and open access journal in the studies of language, literature, social and culture. The aim is to publish conceptual and research articles that explore the application of any language studies, literature studies, social studies and cultural studies, including in teaching and the everyday experience of language in education. Its scope is international in that it welcomes articles from academics, researchers, graduate students and policy makers. All articles should be in English. JLLSCS covers, refers to and or is under the Field of Sciences: [51802] SOCIAL SCIENCES - Behavioural and Cognitive sciences -- Linguistics; [62022] HUMANITIES - Language and Culture -- Literature Studies; [62201] HUMANITIES - Language and Culture -- Language Studies; [62204] HUMANITIES - Language and Culture -- Other Language and Culture. The scope of journal: assessment and testing in language learning and education; applied linguistics methodologies and issues; classroom language teaching issues; culture and power in language education; language curriculum development and implementation; effective methods for language teaching; diversity, multiculturalism and language education; gender, language and higher education; language skills, development, and issues; language learning and identity; literacy, bilingualism and bilingual education; and teacher training, gender and equality in language education.

List of Papers (Total 86)

Impact of ‘brown envelope journalism’ on news coverage in Ghana

The study looked at how ‘Brown Envelope Journalism’ affects news coverage in Ghana. It also determined whether journalists in Ghana have the necessary ethics training to fend off the allure of brown envelopes and how the presence of brown envelope journalism impacts the public's confidence in Ghana's media. A questionnaire with 17 data-collection items was distributed randomly to...

The role of digital literacy for poverty alleviation in Nigeria

The 21st century, digital technology has become an integral part of daily life, transforming the way people communicate, access information, and conduct business. Nigeria, like many other developing nations, is experiencing a digital revolution that holds immense promise for alleviating poverty. Digital literacy, defined as the proficiency in using digital technologies and...

Investigating issues confronting women participation in the building construction industry in Ondo state, Nigeria

This study examined the issues confronting women participation in the building construction industry in Nigeria. The nature of work in the construction sector requires physical exactions and it is accompanied with stress which often leads to physical and muscular pain. Also the work environment at work site may not be so conducive as to consider the feminine nature of the woman...

Gender violence in media: A study of Kaduna state media corporation (ksmc)

Gender violence is a global pandemic that has permeated every sector of human life including the media. It is a major public health and human rights problem involving all ages and sexes however, women in media, have taken quite the hit in the form of threats or abuse in connection with their work, as victims of intimidation, sexual harassment, deprivations of liberty or certain...

Journalism and social-political conflict in contemporary society

This study delves into the intricate dynamics between journalism and contemporary social-political conflicts. It aims to comprehend the challenges journalists face when reporting on such conflicts, encompassing physical risks in conflict zones, ethical dilemmas arising from portraying sensitive issues, and economic pressures influencing media coverage decisions. Grounded in the...

Impact of social media on mainstream journalism in Ghana

The study looked at how social media impact mainstream journalism in Ghana. It also determined the benefits and drawbacks of social media for mainstream journalism. 200 journalists were chosen at random from the Sunyani Municipality in the Bono region of Ghana using a purposive sampling technique for a phone and in-person interview to gather data. It was discovered, among other...

Begum Rokeya to Arundhati Roy: An intangible dream of woman emancipation

This review aims to compare the views of Begum Rokeya and Arundhati Roy on women's freedom and explore the current status of women's rights in society. While both authors have advocated for women's liberation, their works have not been thoroughly examined in the context of the contemporary situation of women's suffering. This study seeks to identify the gap in their research. The...

The evaluation research: A comparative analysis of qualitative and quantitative research methods

Researchers often use a mixture of qualitative and quantitative approaches drawn from various fields. It is possible to record or quantify quantitative data. Qualitative data are descriptive, linguistically related, and rely on interpretation. Quantitative data provides information such as how many, how much, or how often something occurs. On the other hand, qualitative data...

Fostering independent learners: Kurikulum Merdeka, Merdeka Belajar, the student-centred learning approach and pedagogical reform

This research uses document review and literature review methods. The document review was carried out by analyzing official documents related to the Independent Curriculum, such as Minister of Education, Culture, Research and Technology Regulation Number 34 of 2022 concerning National Standards for Junior High School Education and Regulation of the Minister of Education, Culture...

The influence of social media on English language learning and academic performance at undergraduate level

This research article imparts new and current knowledge about the essential characteristics of the influence of social media especially Facebook, and YouTube on the English language learning and academic performance of BS English students. The questionnaire was used as a research instrument to collect the data from the sample students. The questionnaire was developed online using...

Impact of education and communication on behaviour change

This paper delved into the intricate relationship between educational interventions and communication strategies in the context of fostering significant behaviour change. With a focus on comprehensive exploration, the investigation aimed to uncover the synergistic effects of these two key components in influencing individuals' behaviours positively. Through an extensive...

A study on Santali rhymes: collection and discussion

The ancestors of the Santals are the largest ethnic community in India. Santali is their mother tongue, is origin from an Austro-Asiatic language family. Santali is the rich heritage of folk rhymes. In Santali folk literature, however, rhyme holds a place of equal importance to these other forms. The aims of the study mainly focused on Santali rhymes that were intimately related...

The role of NGOs in facing the social and economic repercussions of the corona pandemic in the Islamic society " A field study in Alexandria"

Crises facing a given society represent a milestone in its history as they distinguish social life in its natural form, and its form after the sudden imbalance the society was exposed to. Crises may be economic, social, political, cultural, health-related or medical. They afflict a certain sector with partial paralysis, or permanent breakdown, and each crisis has its victims that...

Revisiting Vygotskian regressions as ‘Living’ processes in second language development: Narrative review

The transient or intermittent nature of Vygotskian regressions in the field of Second Language Development (SLD) has been relatively overlooked. To address this gap, the study employs a narrative literature review approach to enrich the theoretical and practical foundations of this concept. It proposes that they should be read in the context of the so-called living process...

A study on the importance of cross-class interactions of younger children with older students in co-ed schools in India

The importance of factors in the educational environment is very important to build up a future career. Especially among children environmental interaction makes them learn behaviour of the society. The aim of the study is to show the benefits of cross-class interactions and co-ed education among children in Indian schools. A detailed and critical analysis of the factors...

The sound of education: Exploring Filipino students' perceptions of teachers' vocal quality in the classroom

Every teacher needs to develop their vocal skills through continual practice and voice quality improvement. Students will draw judgments and assumptions about the teacher's attitude toward them, as well as the knowledge and concepts that he or she is imparting, based on the tones of the teacher's voice. The purpose of this study was to explore students’ perception on teachers...

Discourse towards understanding the impacts of humour in foreign language classes

The phenomenon of humour in every sphere of one's life has a vital role. This project involves the element of humour in EFL classes. The purpose to conduct this research is to investigate how much is the application of humor important, its role, and effectiveness in EFL classes. Mix method/ Qualitative and quantitative types of research have been used for the study. To collect...

Deconstructing transphobic fallacies and unveiling the realities of transgender phenomenology in India: An empirical inquiry

The community of the trans-gendered or the gender diverse or the gender nonbinary has been the cause of many debates in recent times over their claim of equal rights of existence in India. While several first world countries have taken or are in the course of taking adequate steps to ensure their inclusion among the general masses, India despite its long history of accommodation...

Cohesion in Ali Douagi’s sleepless nights and Shirley Jackson’s the lottery: A comparative study

Since the publication of Halliday and Hasan’s book Cohesion in English (1976), a few studies have been done on cohesion in short stories (Sari, 2016; Abed, 2016; Khaingo, 2016). However, to the best of our knowledge, not one has examined cohesion in Ali Douagi’s Sleepless Nights (1969) and Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery (1948). This paper tries to fill this gap by examining and...

The blended learning, an educational tool for students in the academic places: A descriptive study

The use of blended learning, a style of education that combines conventional classroom teaching with online learning, is one way in which it is feasible to deliver a course and build a favorable learning environment effectively. A descriptive method by reviewing and critical evaluation of the previously published articles has been used to conduct this research on Blended learning...

Interfaith dialogue in India: Its need and challenges

India has been the land of diverse cultures and religions over a long period of time. The adherents to different religions have been coexisting peacefully and sharing both the glories and the downfalls together. Though there is a long and well-established tradition of religious engagement and debate in India, the process of religious dialogue, particularly Hindu-Muslim dialogue...

Book review: laut bercerita, the sinking of untold tales

Leila S. Chudori or full Leila Salikha Chudori (born December 12, 1962) is an Indonesian writer who has written works such as short stories, novels, and television drama scenarios. A few notes about Leila who was selected to represent Indonesia to receive a scholarship to study at "Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific (United World Colleges)" in Victoria, Canada. Then, he...

Examining email etiquettes of Filipino accountancy students: insights from Faculty members in a higher education institution

Effective email communication is not only a means of conveying information but also a reflection of the students’ professionalism and respect for the recipient. This study explored some best practices for accountancy students when composing emails to their faculty members, including developing a professional tone and crafting concise and meaningful emails. Qualitative approach...

Using turnitin for detecting plagiarism: insights from BS accountancy students in a Philippine university

The growing incidence of plagiarism in schools and universities requires the adoption of efficient techniques to identify and discourage academic dishonesty. One of the well-known plagiarism detection technologies that is frequently utilized in educational institutions is Turnitin. This paper aims to explore and learn about the challenges faced by BS Accountancy students using...

Trend starts here: perks on self-esteem among Filipino undergraduate TikTok users

The emergence of the TikTok application represents noteworthy phenomenon in the realm of social media. It became an avenue for self-expression, business, awareness-raising, and entertainment (Insider Intelligence, 2022). This indicates that more individuals will continuously be engaged by this app, especially undergraduate TikTok users, who are usually exposed (Adawiyah, 2020...