CDA as an Approach to Analyze Language Ideologies in Supervisory Meetings

This qualitative case study research set out to look at the concepts of hegemony and power in supervisory meetings centered on the idea of linguistic ideologies. Two BS (English) study supervisees and their supervisors were chosen for the study as two case studies their supervisory meetings were recorded and later transcribed for analysis purpose. The study adopted Halliday’s Systematic Functional Linguistics (SFL) for data collection and Norman Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) analytical methodology for the empirical investigation of the concepts of power as well as hegemony in supervision procedures (1989; 2003). The study's findings show how language contributed to the development of power relationships among the study's participants. In research supervisory meetings, language was a significant issue along with educational experience and knowledge that contributed to the development of unequal power relations among the participants. In terms of methodology and supervisory style, case B was slightly different from case A, due to its flexibility. This study suggests a fair and democratic style of supervision that can be beneficial and flexible for participants involved in research supervision regardless of their educational background. Keywords: Critical discourse analysis (CDA), SFL, Power, Research supervision, Hegemony, Language ideologies. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-33-13 Publication date: November 30th 202

Efficiency of Acerophagus papayae on different host stage combinations of papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus

Acerophagus papayae is a koinobiont endoparasitoid of the invasive papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus and has been introduced as a classical bio-control agent of the mealybug in many countries. Considering the importance, parasitism efficiency of A. papayae against various life stages of P. marginatus was conducted in choice experiments. Results suggested that A. papayae showed higher parasitism efficiency towards third instar female nymphs and adult female P. marginatus in comparison to second instar male. However, second instar male nymphs were more preferred in comparison to second instar female nymphs. Acerophagus papayae exhibited a highly significant sex-biased development ratio as a female dominant progeny emerged while feeding on female hosts and vice versa. No difference was recorded in the developmental time of male and female A. papayae, however, females matured one day later than males. The only gregarious behaviour of A. papayae was recorded on adult female P. marginatus as more than one adult parassitoid emerged from a single host. Study results suggested that A. papayae has a tremendous potential to be utilized in classical biological control programs against P. marginatus as it showed more preference towards female hosts; hence not only reducing available pest population but also will affect the pest population of next generation

Examining the role of social media in shaping modern storytelling

This study investigates the influence of social media on contemporary storytelling, specifically analysing narrative frameworks, audience engagement, and the culture of active participation. Survey data shows that social media has a substantial impact on storytelling practices by making the process more accessible to everyone and giving a platform to a wider range of viewpoints. Novel formats such as microfiction are created and influenced by social media metrics, which play a vital role in affecting the creation and reception of stories. Ensuring ethical standards is crucial for preserving genuineness, and involving the audience improves the storytelling experience. The capacity of social media to catalyse social transformation is recognised, despite intrinsic obstacles. In general, social media is widely regarded in a favourable light due to its ability to promote genuineness, interaction, and content created by users. Suggestions encompass endorsing ethical conduct, fostering cooperation, assisting emerging writers, harnessing user-generated material, utilising data analysis, campaigning for transparency in algorithms, and investing in research to increase social media storytelling