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Alternation of must, have to, and need to in English as a lingua franca

World Englishes, EarlyView.
Abstract This study explores the grammatical variability of modal auxiliary verbs in English as a lingua franca. Focusing on the ongoing change must, have to, and need to, this research utilizes two spoken corpora: the Vienna–Oxford International Corpus of English (VOICE) and the Asian Corpus of English (ACE).
Chunyuan Nie, Lea Meriläinen, Mikko Laitinen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sweet as – The [ADJ + as] intensifier construction in Māori English/Aotearoa English

World Englishes, EarlyView.
Abstract We introduce the Waikato Māori English Conversation (MEC) corpus, which consists of 43 dyadic conversations between 49 young adults who self‐recorded informal conversations with close friends, in their own homes, with no topic of conversation specified (83 hours of dialogue; nearly 800,000 words).
Andreea S. Calude, Hēmi Whaanga
wiley   +1 more source

The Science of Reading on Social Media: TikTok Content Creators' Discourse Patterns and Bodies of Knowledge

Reading Research Quarterly, Volume 60, Issue 4, October/December 2025.
Using a walkthrough method of platform integration, we analyzed 156 TikTok videos using #ScienceofReading to capture the discourse of the space. Findings describe categories of Science of Reading content found on TikTok, as well as narrative trends and bodies of knowledge used to promote Science of Reading content on this platform. ABSTRACT The Science
Lindsey W. Rowe, Sarah Jerasa, Heather Dunham, C. C. Bates, Tobi Pirolla, Meghan J. Malloy   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Popular Political Attitudes in Vanuatu: Findings of the Pacific Attitudes Survey

Asia &the Pacific Policy Studies, Volume 12, Issue 3, September 2025.
ABSTRACT This paper presents the findings of the second Pacific Attitudes Survey (PAS), conducted in Vanuatu from August–October 2023. Drawing on a nationally representative sample (n = 1330) of ni‐Vanuatu of voting‐age (18+), the PAS gauges the views of ordinary ni‐Vanuatu citizens on a range of questions related to democracy, economics, governance ...
Christopher Mudaliar, Michael Leach, Kerryn Baker, Julien Barbara, Milla Vaha, Krishna Kotra, Trevor Leodoro   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Insights From Language‐Trained Apes: Brain Network Plasticity and Communication

Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues, News, and Reviews, Volume 34, Issue 3, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Language is central to the cognitive and sociocultural traits that distinguish humans, yet the evolutionary emergence of this capacity is far from fully understood. This review explores how the study of the brains of language‐trained apes (LTAs) offers a unique and valuable opportunity to tease apart the relative contribution of evolved ...
Begun Erbaba, Mira Sinha, Elaine E. Guevara, Erin E. Hecht, William D. Hopkins, Chet C. Sherwood   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Communication‐Related Vulnerability of War Refugees: The Case of Ukrainians Escaping Russia's Invasion

Risk, Hazards &Crisis in Public Policy, Volume 16, Issue 3, September 2025.
ABSTRACT When war refugees arrive in a host country, they may find themselves in a vulnerable condition and struggle to cope in a foreign setting. This article presents a systematic approach to identifying important communication‐related challenges that should be addressed by policymakers at the national level of the host country to reduce the ...
Kristi Aav, Ida Joao‐Hussar, Sten Hansson, Kati Orru   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Let's Hear it from Them: An Interview‐Based Exploration of Male Teachers' Perceptions of Gender Imbalance in the English Language Teaching Profession

TESOL Quarterly, Volume 59, Issue 3, Page 1199-1224, September 2025.
Abstract The presence of gender disparities, marked by a shortage of male teachers, has been a longstanding concern within the TESOL profession. Drawing on the concept of human flourishing, which advocates for equality and respect beyond gender and social standing, this research seeks to challenge gender stereotyping in foreign language teaching ...
Natalia Wright
wiley   +1 more source

Reports of Non‐Physical Beings Assisting in Reiki Sessions

Anthropology of Consciousness, Volume 36, Issue 2, Fall 2025.
ABSTRACT The belief in non‐physical beings playing crucial roles in illness and healing is widespread across diverse cultures. Our previous study found reports of alleged non‐physical beings during energy medicine sessions. To evaluate the perceived presence and characteristics of non‐physical beings mentioned during Reiki sessions.
Helané Wahbeh, Beth Glick, Juliette Gallo, Garret Yount   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Virtually Shamans: An Anthropological Perspective on AI Chatbots

Anthropology of Consciousness, Volume 36, Issue 2, Fall 2025.
ABSTRACT This article explores the emerging relationship between humans and AI chatbots through the anthropological lens of shamanic practice, proposing the concept of “virtually shamans” to understand these digital interactions. Drawing on ethnographic traditions of studying magic, spirituality, and technological mediation, we argue that AI chatbot ...
Mark Friis Hau, Jakob Krause‐Jensen
wiley   +1 more source

Introduction to the special issue on Nigerian English

World Englishes, EarlyView.
Kingsley O. Ugwuanyi
wiley   +1 more source