iosr-JRME   Volume-15 ~ Issue-3 ~ May – Jun. 2025

Abstract: Blended learning can enhance learners’ enthusiasm, sovereignty, engagement, and participation in education, both in offline and online modes, in a more challenging but adaptable environment. This study tends to examine students’ perceptions of blended learning and its usefulness for learning English at tertiary-level institutions in Bangladesh. The researcher collected data from several students through a structured questionnaire. Collected data were processed and analysed through SPSS‒ 26. A quantitative research method was employed to achieve the objective of the....

Keywords: Blended learning, e-learning, traditional instruction, Tertiary Level education, Skill development

[1]. Albiladi, W. S., and Alshareef, K. K. (2019). Blended learning in English teaching and learning: A review of the current literature. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 10(2), 232-238.
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Abstract: Using the literature research method, this article delves into the research findings on Chinese college students’ scientific research ability, explores the innovation talent training models in regional higher education institutions. It also seeks specific training paths and improvement measures through literature research. The study reveals that students in China’s local universities have insufficient scientific research ability, mainly shown in poor research innovation concepts, lack of research innovation spirit, and prominent research topic selection problems. Factors in the educational environment like curriculum design, teaching staff, and experimental facilities also.....

Keywords:College Students’ Research; Research Ability; Regional Universities; Review
Fund Information: This article has received funding from Zhaoqing Education Research Institute，N.O.：ZQJYY2022039.

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[3]. Guo, X. S., Hu, Z. L., Yu, Y., Huang, W.. Research on the Current Situation and Countermeasures of Undergraduate Research and Innovation Ability Cultivation [J]. Journal of Pingxiang University, 2021, 38 (05): 108-111.
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Abstract: This study addresses the issue of school absenteeism, discussing its impact on children's learning and development. Its general objective is to investigate the causes of school absenteeism and its impact on the teaching-learning process, with the students of the Professor Tiago Montalvo Municipal Indigenous School, located in the municipality of São Gabriel da Cachoeira/AM, as the object of study. Methodologically, the research adopts a qualitative and quantitative approach, of a descriptive and exploratory nature. Instruments such as documentary analysis (class diaries, attendance and performance reports), application of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with students, teachers and school administrators will be used. The triangulation of data allowed.....

Keywords: Absenteeism; Learning; Teaching.

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Abstract: In the present 4.0 era, an increasing number of websites are created to help teachers make their teaching process simpler and more efficient. To provide AI-supported learning experiences, the Twee website was created specifically for language instructors and students. To improve content creation, lesson planning, and student assessment, the website offers a variety of AI-powered solutions. In this study, the Twee website was used to design vocabulary reinforcement exercises with the purpose to enhance the vocabulary acquisition and retention of high school students.....

Keywords: High school students, the Twee website, vocabulary reinforcement excercises, design vocabulary exercises, vocabulary retention

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Abstract: The persistent STEM education disparities in rural Kenyan schools are compounded by infrastructural constraints, underprepared teachers, and low learner engagement, particularly among girls. This study evaluated the impact of localized PhET simulations integrated with structured teacher development on instructional practices, self-efficacy, and learner STEM competency under Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). A convergent mixed-methods design was employed, involving 18 teachers from a rural primary school who participated in a.....

Keywords: PhET simulations, STEM competency, CBC, teacher development, educational equity

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Abstract: The trade war between the United States and China that began in 2018 (George et al., 2025). The trade war between the US and China reached a temporary ceasefire in January 2020. The return of Trump to the White House, a new trade war has just started and the second wave of trade war initiated in 2025 (Miguel et al., 2025). In the current context, there are many predictions that the trade war between the US and China will not only increase but also expand to many other countries and territories. This study focuses on analyzing and evaluating Vietnam's.....

Keywords: Export strategy, Vietnam’s export, export market, export turnover, trade war

[1]. Biao Wu, Shaohua Zhang, Chenxin Yuan, Xian Wang, Fei Wang, Shengqi Zhang (2024). Cooperative energy and reserve trading strategies for multiple integrated energy systems based on asymmetric nash bargaining theory. Energy. Volume 313, 30 December 2024, 133703. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.133703.
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Abstract: Background: Listening remains one of the most challenging skills for EFL learners, particularly for non-English majors who often lack both exposure and confidence in dealing with authentic spoken English. This study investigates the effectiveness of using pre-listening questioning techniques to improve listening comprehension and learner motivation among first-year university students in Vietnam Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental.....

Keywords: Pre-listening questioning; Listening comprehension; EFL learners; Vietnamese university students; Learner motivation

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Abstract: This study investigates the multifaceted factors influencing English grammar learning among first-year English major students at a university, Vietnam. Recognizing the pivotal role of grammar in effective language acquisition and communication, this research aims to identify both internal (student-related) and external (environmental and pedagogical) challenges encountered by learners. A mixed-methods approach, combining a survey questionnaire administered to 100 first-year English major students and classroom observation, was employed to gather comprehensive data.....

Keywords: English grammar learning, determinants, English major students, language acquisition

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Abstract: The implementation of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) curricula at the tertiary level at UTAS- Suhar is typically confronted with numerous structural, pedagogical, and administrative challenges. This study critically examines the intricate obstacles to EAP program effectiveness, such as centralized leadership structures, no input from teachers, limited communication channels, and institutional resistance to change. It also examines issues related to curriculum development, mismatch between learner needs and program goals, low academic performance, and diminishing........

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