From Constitution to Conversation: Amazigh and the Delayed Dream of Full Recognition

This study explores attitudes toward the Amazigh language among a diverse sample of 150 Moroccan participants, focusing on perceptions of its preservation, maintenance, and integration into public life. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings reveal overwhelmingly positive attitudes toward Amazigh, with the vast majority of respondents emphasizing the importance of preserving and maintaining the language. Most participants identified integration into priority domains of public life as the most effective strategy for achieving this goal. While many participants expressed great satisfaction with the constitutionalization of Amazigh, a notable proportion considered the step ineffective and inadequate, highlighting the lack of activation of its official status. These findings underscore the necessity of implementing tangible measures to elevate Amazigh's presence in Morocco’s sociopolitical and cultural landscape

Social Media as A Tool for Improving Pronunciation Skills in French among Selected English-Speaking Students at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro Ogun State Nigeria

This study examines how well the selected National Diploma and Higher National Diploma students doing French courses at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro in Ogun State, Nigeria, can pronounce French words correctly by using social media as a tool. The study aims to determine the following: 1) how well English-speaking students at the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro can pronounce French words correctly; 2) how the students feel about using social media as an additional tool for learning French pronunciation; and 3) which social media practices and strategies work best for helping English-speaking students pronounce French words correctly. Six hundred (600) students in all (School of Engineering, School of Pure and Applied Science, School of Communication and Information Technology, School of Environmental Studies, and School of Agriculture, School of Management studies), split equally between the experimental and control groups, took part in the study. While the control group practiced pronunciation using conventional means, the experimental group used social media platforms. To identify notable changes, frequency, percentage, and chi-square tests were used to analyse the pre- and post-test scores. The experimental group's results show a significant improvement, indicating that social media can be a useful tool for language learning

The Impact of Parental Involvement on Students' Academic Performance: A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Sri Lanka

Parental involvement in students' studies at the secondary level is crucial for children’s academic success and future well-being. This study aims to explore how parental involvement impacts on the academic performance of their children both at home and school and investigate the relationship between parental involvement and students’ academic performance. A total of sixty-eight parents of secondary school students participated in the questionnaire survey, with data being collected using the convenient sampling method. Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regression analyses were employed to identify the relations between variables. The findings revealed that factors of parent involvement-, involving in the child's homework, discussing parents' expectations of the child,  appreciating the child’s achievements, creating a positive learning environment at home, and parent’s relationship with the class teacher and with the other parents-have a strong relationship with students’ academic performance. Conversely, findings also show that traditional forms of parental involvement, such as attending parent-teacher meetings and supporting extracurricular activities, have no significant connection with academic achievement. The study concludes that a comprehensive approach to parental involvement- including direct support, relationship-building, and community connections- collectively contributes to improved academic performance for students. These findings point to the need for a network of socially supportive parents, which could improve children's entire academic experience

Social Class Inequality in 1912 English Society as Reflected in J.B. Priestley's Play Script An Inspector Calls

This study examines social class inequality in 1912 English society as reflected in J.B. Priestley’s play An Inspector Calls. The play highlights the structure of society based on powerful class differences, where the upper class represented by the Birling family and Gerald Croft have privileges that the working class represented by Eva Smith does not have. The study uses a mimetic approach that views literature as a reflection of human life. To explore how inequality is portrayed through interactions between characters, this study uses a qualitative descriptive method. In addition, it uses the concept of base and superstructure in Marxism to examine how the economic structure (base) shapes and maintains social norms, ideologies, and institutions (superstructure) to perpetuate the dominance of the bourgeoisie over the working class. The results of this study reveal three main aspects: labor exploitation, class domination and social control, and gender inequality in capitalism. The results show that An Inspector Calls not only serves as a play, but also as a critique of capitalist society, by exposing how the economic structure maintains class-based oppression

Self-compassion in Haston’s Paperweight (2015): Its Ways and Effect for a Better Life

The aim of this research is to find out the self-compassion depicted in Paperweight novel to overcome Stevie's bulimia nervosa. Paperweight by Meg Haston is a novel containing psychological issue related to eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, in Stevie as the main character. Stevie, who initially had suicidal thoughts because she felt neglected by her family and friends, eventually realized to recover from bulimia nervosa. Stevie’s realization to recover from bulimia is related with self-compassion because it is a component that reduces negative thoughts in someone with mental illness including bulimia nervosa. Then, in order to solve the problem, self-compassion theory by Neff (self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness) is employed in this research. This research is qualitative research which was done subsequently by reading and rereading the novel, eliminating, identifying, and grouping, interpreting, describing, and analysing the data. In this research, the researchers found that Stevie possessed self-kindness to do treatment and she started doing fun things. Then, common humanity is found when Stevie realizes in this world every individual has his/her own problems. It is indicated that Stevie possessed mindfulness when she chose to leave an unpleasant memory and remember the pleasant one. As a result, self-compassion helps Stevie to recover from bulimia nervosa

Phono-Stylistic Analysis of John Lennon's Stand by Me: Unveiling the Sound of Solidarity

This study investigates the phonostylistic features of John Lennon’s 1975 rendition of Stand by Me, focusing on how vocal elements such as consonants, vowels, pitch, rhythm, and stress patterns contribute to the emotional depth and thematic complexity of the song. The pokok masalah of this research is understanding how phonetic choices shape the song’s expression of solidarity, vulnerability, and resilience, and how these themes are reinforced through vocal dynamics. The tujuan of this study is to examine how phonostylistic features enhance the song’s message of unwavering support and emotional connection. The metode used is a qualitative phonostylistic analysis, which involves analyzing the consonantal and vowel patterns in the lyrics, identifying key phonetic elements, and examining their relationship with the song's emotional and thematic impact. The data is derived from transcriptions of the song’s lyrics, focusing on prominent consonants and vowels, as well as shifts in pitch, rhythm, and vocal stress. The analysis reveals that the repetition of key words such as “stand,” “night,” and “I” amplifies the song’s central message of support and connection. The study concludes that Lennon’s vocal delivery not only intensifies the song’s emotional resonance but also transforms Stand by Me into a timeless symbol of collective strength and solidarity, continuing to resonate across generations

Constructing the ‘Healthy Self’ on Instagram: An Appraisal and Critical Discourse Analysis of Health Narratives in Social Media Captions

This study aims to explore how the identity of “Healthy Self” is formed discursively in Instagram captions that promote ideal healthy lifestyles. It investigates the evaluative language and ideological narratives in creating self-representation through social media. The qualitative approach was employed to analyze 26 captions in English tagged with #health, #diet, #healthylifestyle, or #bodygoals. The data were examined using Appraisal Theory (Martin & White) to identify evaluative meanings and Critical Discourse Analysis (Fairclough) to interpret the ideology underlying the language use.  The findings indicate that the captions express various affect, judgment, and appreciation dimensions to construct an image of “a healthy life.” Users tend to impose aspects of emotional recovery, discipline, self-acceptance, and personal empowerment. This discourse indicates a shift from traditional beauty standards towards a more balanced and compassionate approach to health. Still, it contains neoliberal ideological values such as individual responsibility, productivity, and control over the body. Instagram serves as a platform for self-expression and a discursive space that reproduces and negotiates dominant ideology about health. This study confirms the importance of critical reflection on health standards established through seemingly neutral personal narratives

Metaphorical Landscapes: Exploring Metaphors in Hindi, Bhojpuri and English Proverbs

This study, titled “Metaphorical Landscapes: Exploring Metaphors in Hindi, Bhojpuri, and English Proverbs,” investigates the intricate and culturally rich use of metaphors in the proverbs of these three languages. Proverbs, known for their brevity and depth, serve as vessels of communal wisdom, encapsulating cultural values, societal norms, and collective experiences. Metaphors within these proverbs enhance their expressive power by enabling the conveyance of abstract ideas through vivid, concrete imagery. This research seeks to uncover the underlying conceptual frameworks that shape the worldviews of Hindi, Bhojpuri, and English-speaking communities. Focusing primarily on Hindi and Bhojpuri due to their geographical and cultural proximity, this study also includes English to explore potential overlaps and borrowings in metaphorical expressions. Employing a qualitative comparative methodology, this study analyses a curated selection of proverbs to identify universal themes and distinct metaphorical constructs. Proverbs, as carriers of cultural wisdom, offer a window into the collective psyche and values of a community. Through this exploration, the present study aims to understand these metaphorical landscapes to foster empathy, cross-cultural dialogue, and a deeper appreciation of the intricate ways in which language shapes our perception of the world

Writing a Blog Script to Promote Instant Cuko as Culinary Innovation from Palembang

This final report aims to know how to write a blog script to promoteinstant cuko as culinary innovation from Palembang using Research andDevelopment (R&D) Method by Sukmadinata (2017). The method hasthree stages: (1) preliminary study; (2) model development; (3) finalproduct testing. The techniques of collecting the data were literature studyand interview. Then, the data was analyzed by classifying data, writing,and uploading the blog script. After collecting the information from theliterature study and field survey, the first draft of the blog script wasdeveloped based on Balkhi (2015) about the stages of structures in writinga blog script. The script of the blog contains the title, the introduction,the main body, and the conclusion. The blog script entitled “Instant Cukoas Culinary Innovation from Palembang” is a medium to promote instantcuko. The script is put in a blog and uploaded on Blogger. The blog helpstourists get information about instant cuko and aims to make it easy to bringcuko from Palembang. This research was conducted using the Research& Development approach with the Preliminary Study, Model Draft, andFinal Product Testing and Dissemination stages. Data was collectedthrough interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The research wasconducted in July-November 2023. The outputs of this research are finalreport, proceeding FIRST, scientific article published journals accreditedby SINTA, Blog Script, and partnership

The Impact of Songs on Vocabulary Acquisition by ESL Undergraduate Students

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of music on vocabulary acquisition among ESL undergraduate students at the UM School of Languages, students’ preferences for music choices, and their motivations for using music as a learning tool. By analyzing the questionnaire responses of 81 participants, the study found the following results. First, the vast majority of participants found listening to English songs helpful in learning the English language. Second, pop music was the most preferred genre of music among the participants, but rock, jazz, and rap also received a significant amount of support. A small number of participants chose other types of music. In addition, students’ motivations for using music as a learning tool mainly included singing along with songs, listening to songs repeatedly, and reading lyrics. These motivations stemmed from students’ concerns about pronunciation accuracy, vocabulary recall, and song meaning. Strengths of the study include the fact that the quantity and quality of the data were adequate and the results were well presented. However, there are some limitations of the study, such as the limitations of the study population and the subjectivity of the data. Therefore, this paper suggests further expansion of the study population, incorporation of objectivity measurement tools, exploration of the effects of different music genres, and provision of relevant training and guidance for teachers. In conclusion, the results of this study validate the effectiveness of music as a tool for vocabulary acquisition and have practical implications for promoting students’ language learning