International Journal of Emerging Issues in Social Science, Arts and Humanities ( IJEISSAH)

Sentiment Analysis of Twitter Data: Understanding Public Opinion before the 15th General Elections in Malaysia

Somia Abdul Same’e — 2024-08-17

Amid the ever-growing social media content, sentiment analysis is a technique that is necessary for analyzing public opinion. This paper aims to discover what sentiment prevailed and what reaction took place preceding the election. This paper also presents the results of a study that applied sentiment analysis to Twitter data relating to the 15th General Elections of Malaysia. This research reviews several sentiment analysis techniques based on Twitter data. Using the method of analyzing 1566 tweets, including re-tweets and replies, gathered between November 12th and November 18th, 2022, the findings give us an understanding of the level of emotions that were tweeted by the users of Twitter towards the 15th general election in Malaysia. The results indicate that the sentiments expressed in the analysed tweets are distributed as follows: slightly positive (41%), positive (31%), neutral (24%), and slightly negative (4%).

Pragmatic Analysis of The Translation and Discourse of Surat-Al-Fatiha: A Gracian Approach

Inam Ullah — 2024-08-17

The Study in hands is inspired to study the language of the Holy Quran and its translation to understand the meanings that have been incorporated in the translation of the original text. The researcher took the translation of Jhon Arthur Arberry as a sample for the analysis. It also tries to identify the pragmatic meaning that is lost in the translation. The research adopts a qualitative approach in the analysis of data and discusses different elements under the given methodology. The Study utilizes “pragmatic discourse analysis” and takes Grice’s cooperative principles as a tool for the analysis of source text and target text. The application of the principles has made it easy to draw the connection between the verses of the chapter and their translations. It is observed that the source text is following the principles in totality and no violation or flouting has been observed. Nonetheless, the translation renders the loss of meaning and falls short to convey the meaning as efficiently as the source text of the Holy book. The research also validates that the study of context is necessary for the understanding of implicature.

Role of Teachers and Students: An Analysis of Higher Education Commission Speaking Curriculum at Graduate Level in Pakistan Subtitle: Implication of the Role of Teachers and Students in Curriculum Design

sadia ayub — 2024-08-17

An effective curriculum must clearly define the roles of both teachers and students in achieving its goals. The HEC undergraduate educational policy 2023 emphasizes that the speaking curriculum should align with fieldwork requirements, reflecting in the roles of teachers and students. This study explores these roles in teaching and learning speaking skills at the undergraduate level in Pakistani universities. Teachers need to enhance their knowledge and skills to effectively use various instructional methodologies. Curriculum developers must ensure their curricula support student learning, provide the necessary tools to meet learning objectives, and improve the education system. This qualitative study used a language teaching model, collecting data through interviews with teachers and students, analyzing the functional English curriculum, and observing classrooms focused on speaking skills. Findings indicate that the speaking curriculum needs improvement to redefine teachers as facilitators rather than directors and ensure proper classroom implementation. Additionally, students need more involvement in pair/group activities to develop workplace-related speaking skills. The study suggests revising the curriculum to incorporate practical learning activities that encourage student engagement and speaking skills development.

Study on Protection Strategies of Traditional Villages in the Central Plains of China

Wang Yanjun — 2024-08-17

Background: Traditional villages in the Central Plains reflect the economic, social, cultural, and architectural technology characteristics of the region during a specific period. Their composition not only carries the coordination between people's living environment and the natural environment but also reflects people's social relations and institutional culture in collective living conditions. Therefore, it is of rich sociological and practical significance to explore the causes of the living environment formed by traditional villages in the Central Plains over thousands of years, the mutual influence of productivity and production relations, and the decline and transformation of the spatial environment. Method: With the help of theoretical systems such as architectural typology, residential area, and cultural geography. Research is conducted through on-site surveys and literature collection. Results: Conduct static research on the factors that affect the spatial form of villages and conduct classification and exploration from the aspects of village location, village form, spatial characteristics, courtyard layout, and residential characteristics. And build a research framework based on the formation logic, external morphological characteristics, and internal evolution mechanisms of the Central Plains villages and traditional residences and analyse the causes and cultural attributes of the Central Plains traditional villages and residences. Conclusion: From the perspective of cultural continuity and sustainable development, and based on the current situation, protection difficulties, and development opportunities of traditional villages and residential culture in the Central Plains, multiple protection paths for traditional villages in the Central Plains are drawn.

An Analysis of the Competency-Based Assessment Process in Mathematics Education at the Senior Secondary Level in Sri Lanka

Fathima Ruzeika Fairoz — 2024-08-17

Background: Sri Lanka has a long history of having an examination-based education system that caters to three main examinations conducted nationally. After over a decade, the country has yet to achieve its objective of the competency-based education system introduced in 2007. Sri Lanka practices an eight-year curriculum cycle reform, which is presently overdue. The current study analyses the existing situation of the competency-based assessment process, which will provide information from the classroom level. The research will address three questions: 1. What assessment methods are used? 2. What are the challenges teachers face in the application? 3. What types of training and support are given by the authorities for applying CBE-based mathematics assessments at the senior secondary level? Methods: The study employed a quantitative approach, using a stratified random sampling method. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 276 mathematics teachers who teach grades ten and eleven in the Western Province. Results: The results revealed that the challenges were a lack of support facilities and resources, long working hours, overcrowded classrooms, and a low understanding of CBE concepts among teachers. Paper-and-pencil tests and questioning are the most common evaluation methods used in classrooms. Conclusion: It is recommended that the Department of Education, with the help of the school authorities, monitor the assessment process and provide adequate training for the teachers to integrate assessment with classroom activities, and provide necessary resources. A school-based assessment method must be integrated with the end-of-term examination, giving it equal weight.

Driver Education and Awareness of In-Vehicle Air Pollutants and Health

Benedict Owusu Yankyera — 2024-08-17

Background: The confined space of vehicle cabins exposes drivers and passengers to high levels of pollutants such as carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide (CO₂) and particulate matter (PM). Rising levels of in-vehicle air pollutants in public transport are of public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. This study explores the educational levels of commercial vehicle drivers and their association with in-vehicle pollution. Methods: Employing a mixed-method approach, the study utilized a self-administered questionnaire and air pollutant exposure monitors. Purposive sampling selected 89 drivers and corresponding 89 passengers of vehicles that travel an average of 1 hour per trip. Logistic models and non-parametric tests were used for statistical analyses. Results: Findings show that CO and PM are common in-vehicular air pollutants at different levels across diverse compartments in a vehicle. In addition, 64% of drivers had formal education up to the senior high school level. Breathlessness and coughing were respiratory symptoms common among drivers with a low level of education compared to their highly educated counterparts. Moreover, drivers had limited knowledge of the negative impact of in-vehicular air pollutants on respiratory health. Drivers predominantly associated pollution with exhaust emissions. Conclusion: The pivotal role of formal education in mitigating in-vehicle air pollution is emphasized by the study. It advocates for intensified driver education initiatives that result in the protection of both drivers and passengers from the health risk of pollution.

The Impact of Overseas Learning Experience on EFL Teachers’ Performance in Oral English Course

Qin Li — 2024-08-17

This study explores the impact of overseas learning experience on oral English teaching in China, focusing on the cognitive learning theory's application. Despite varying oral English teaching abilities among teachers, the research investigates whether overseas experiences enhance teaching effectiveness. The cognitive-code approach, emphasizing meaningful practice over rote memorization, is central to this study. This approach encourages learners to actively use language for self-expression and meaning making rather than merely focusing on grammar and vocabulary. The research, conducted in application-type universities in Henan province, involves 20 oral English teachers and includes a self-administered questionnaire for students. This questionnaire collects demographic data, evaluates teaching performance, and gauges reactions to teaching approaches. Observations of teaching practices also contribute to the data. The study aims to compare teaching performances of teachers with and without overseas experience and to assess the effectiveness of the cognitive approach in these settings. Results suggest that teachers with overseas experience generally perform better, effectively implementing the cognitive approach. Data analysis, performed using SPSS, includes frequency, mean, and crosstab analyses to evaluate teaching performance and the relationship between students' English levels and their evaluations of their teachers. The study concludes that overseas learning experience positively impacts the ability to teach oral English using cognitive methods, promoting better self-expression and practical language use among learners.

Creating Sustainable Artistic Homestay: Approaches to Design Weizhou Island into an Ideal Tourist Attraction Homestay

Huishan Huang — 2024-08-17

This article explores the development of sustainable artistic homestays in Weizhou Island, China, a burgeoning tourist destination rich in cultural and ecological heritage. In this study, a narrative review method is employed, which involves a comprehensive examination of existing literature, focusing on several key themes: sustainable tourism, homestay development, infrastructure challenges, and ecological conservation. By synthesizing insights from a wide range of scholarly articles, books, and reports, this narrative review aims to provide a holistic understanding of the factors influencing the development of sustainable artistic homestays in the context of Weizhou Island. It assesses the current state of homestays, identifying key challenges such as environmental sustainability, cultural erosion, and economic viability. The article proposes innovative strategies for sustainable development, emphasizing ecological conservation, cultural preservation, and community involvement. It also discusses the potential benefits of these homestays, including promoting local arts, fostering cultural exchange, and generating economic opportunities for residents. The findings suggest that a balanced approach, combining sustainable practices with cultural authenticity, can transform Weizhou Island into an exemplary sustainable tourist attraction, setting a benchmark for similar destinations worldwide.

Assessing the Impact of Student’s Evaluation of Teachers (SET) on English Speaking and Writing Anxiety among BS English Students in Peshawar, Pakistan

Shahzad Dilshad Khan — 2024-08-17

Background: Language learning anxiety, especially in speaking and writing, significantly affects students' academic success. This study examines the correlation between student’s evaluation of teachers (SET) and anxiety levels in English speaking and writing among BS (Bachelor of Science) English students in Peshawar, Pakistan. Methods: Utilizing a quantitative research approach, the study recruited a random sample of 154 undergraduate students enrolled in BS English language classes. Data collection involved a well-designed questionnaire incorporating validated scales: The Student’s Evaluation of Teaching Scale the adapted Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS), and the English Writing Anxiety Scale (EWAS). Descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including Pearson correlation coefficients, were employed to analyze the data. Results: The findings revealed a minimal negative correlation between SET and anxiety in both speaking (-0.02) and writing (-0.02). This suggests that as students' anxiety about speaking and writing increases, their evaluations of teachers tend to be slightly less favorable, although the correlation is weak. The results underscore the complexity of factors influencing student evaluations and highlight the nuanced role of anxiety in language learning contexts. While anxiety is a factor in students’ perceptions of teacher effectiveness, other elements such as teaching methods, teacher-student relationships, and course content may play more significant roles. Conclusion: The study contributes to understanding the intricate dynamics between teacher evaluation and student anxiety, emphasizing the need for supportive teaching strategies to alleviate language learning anxiety and improve educational outcomes. Further research is warranted to explore these relationships in diverse educational and cultural contexts.

Analyzing the Factors Influencing English Language Speaking Anxiety of Sri Lankan Primary Students in Oman

Samaha Rashard — 2024-08-17

Background: This study was carried out to investigate the factors of speaking anxiety among Sri Lankan primary students who learn English as second language learners in Oman and aimed to shed light on the possible solutions to overcome the English-speaking anxiety. Methods: This study is done using a mixed method. Forty-six Sri Lankan students participated in a quantitative study, in which the sampling method was convenient sampling, and two teachers who teach Sri Lankan students participated in a qualitative study, in which the sampling method was purposeful sampling. The instruments of this study are a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. Results: The findings of quantitative research revealed that the major source of speaking anxiety in English learners in Sri Lanka is the fear of negative evaluation. Conclusion: The findings of qualitative research revealed that the effective solutions for overcoming the speaking anxiety of English learners in Sri Lanka living in Oman are a relaxed and friendly classroom environment, teachers using various techniques and approaches to boost confidence, and teachers encouraging the students to speak up.

A Study of The Effects of Feedback on College Students’ Self-Regulated Learning in an Online Learning Environment

Mengying Chen — 2024-08-17

Background: Effective feedback positively impacts students' learning by stimulating motivation and enhancing cognition. In self-regulated learning, feedback is crucial. Given the moderate self-regulated learning abilities of Chinese college students and the demands of online learning, this study aims to provide feedback tailored to the self-regulated learning process, implement it in an online setting, and examine its effects to evaluate its effectiveness. Methods: This study combines literature analysis, experimental research, and a questionnaire to conduct an in-depth study of the impact of feedback on undergraduate self-regulated learning in an online learning environment. Sample: 37 students’ final grade point average in the previous semester is taken as the pre-test score. Based on this data, the study subjects are divided into two groups that are not statistically different. A teaching experiment lasting one semester is conducted on two groups of students: one receiving feedback and the other not, serving as the experimental and control groups. Results: (1) Feedback has a positive impact on college students' self-regulated learning level; (2) Feedback does not have a significant impact on college students' academic performance in the short term. Conclusion: This study investigates three aspects of model construction, feedback design, and empirical evidence to provide feedback based on learners' self-regulated learning processes in online learning environments to improve college students' self-regulated learning.

Achieved or Deceived: A Postfeminist Critique on Weldon’s The Life and Loves of She-Devil

Mashhood Ahmad — 2024-08-17

The primary concern of postfeminist literature is the emancipation of modern women from the clutches of patriarchal characters in various literary works. Literary characters adopt multiple strategies to deal with submissive patriarchal practices in literary works. Ruth Patchett, the protagonist of The Life and Loves of a She-Devil by Fay Weldon, decides to transform herself physically and psychologically to avenge her patriarchal husband. This transformation resulted in her success at the end of the novel. The related literature on the novel appreciates Ruth’s transformation from an “ugly duckling” to a she-devil. However, this study explores the negation of Ruth’s self and her subjugation through the patriarchal ideals of femininity. Postfeminist literary theory has been used with the conceptual framework of The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf to draw the desired conclusion.

A Study on The Protection of Lecturer’s Rights According to Employment Law No. 13 of 2003 for Higher Education Organisation

Gokma Toni Parlindungan — 2024-08-17

Lecturers are crucial for enhancing higher education in Indonesia, and their well-being and rights must be secured for optimal performance. This study examines the protection of faculty rights based on the application of Law No. 13 of 2003 on Employment by higher education foundations. Using normative juridical methods along with conceptual and contextual approaches, the research involved literature reviews, legislation analysis, and interviews with 30 lecturers and foundations. Findings reveal that faculty rights protection by foundations is insufficient. Evidence includes lecturers not receiving salaries and benefits per legislative provisions and an imbalance between their workload and rights. Additionally, there is a lack of clear legal protection for lecturers. The study suggests that improvements are needed from various stakeholders. The government should strengthen regulations related to lecturers' rights protection, university foundations must commit more to safeguarding these rights, and lecturers need to be more aware of and assertive about their rights. By addressing these issues, the research aims to enhance the quality of higher education in Indonesia by ensuring lecturers receive their due rights.

The Effect of Parental involvement of working and non-working parents on education above the standard in CBSE schools in Dubai.

Aysha Siddekha Khaleel — 2024-08-17

This research goal was to find out how parental involvement and academic achievement relate to elementary school students (grades 1 – 5) enrolled in CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) institutions. The basic education curriculum at CBSE schools, which is known for its demanding academic standards and emphasis on holistic development, necessitates parental engagement. This research primarily looks at the impact of working parents and non-working parents on academic results, considered the daily amount of time that these parents spend with their kids studying. Since kids spend so much time with their families outside of school, family relationships are expected to significantly affect their academic performance. Therefore, the research goal was to examine the connection between a child's academic achievement and their parents' involvement in their schooling. To determine the level of parental support and its impact on academic success, 140 primary school parents, including single parents who stay at home and those who work, filled out a Microsoft Forms questionnaire. Hence, a quantitative research approach was used in the study.

Community Preference for Children's Education

Malar San — 2024-08-17

In Myanmar, a pressing concern exists regarding the community's preferences and attitudes towards children's education. Despite the country's commitment to improving its education system, a lack of comprehensive understanding of community preferences for children's learning spaces poses a significant obstacle. The community's preferences regarding children's education in Myanmar are very important within the ever-changing educational environment. This study examines community preferences for their children's learning spaces during crises. The study utilizes a qualitative methodology. The results indicate that primary school-age children have the highest attendance rates in community-run educational spaces, whereas formal schools rank second in attendance. Nevertheless, the persistent civil fighting has diminished confidence in conventional educational institutions due to regular aerial bombardments. Temporary learning spaces, educational spaces affiliated with churches or faith-based organizations, and tuition centers have important roles, each with unique attendance patterns. Responses to ethnic, monastic, and vocational education spaces are scarce, suggesting a restricted supply. The study underscores the disparity between educational facilities managed by the local community in villages and those in refugee camps, underscoring the significance of the surrounding circumstances for evaluating access to education. Despite their obstacles, community learning spaces are essential in both stable and critical contexts. The research offers useful insights into how conflict dynamics affect educational decisions in the community and lays the groundwork for intervention efforts to improve education in various community settings.