Faculty Publications - Year 2025

 
 
 
 
 
 

Saudi Journal of Language Studies

An International Open-Access, Peer-Reviewed Publication

Dear esteemed scholars and researchers from around the globe,

We cordially invite you to contribute to and explore the Saudi Journal of Language Studies (SJLS), a prestigious open-access, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the field of language studies. As an international platform for cutting-edge research, SJLS welcomes submissions from authors worldwide, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.

Published through a collaboration between King Khalid University  •  SJLS  •  Emerald Publishing

Why publish with SJLS?

  • Global Reach: Indexing in DOAJ, EBSCO, Google Scholar, WorldCat and more provides unparalleled visibility.
  • Rapid Publication Process: Average time to first decision 39 days; acceptance-to-publication 25 days.
  • Impactful Research: Over 16,088 article downloads as of April 2025.
  • Comprehensive Scope: All areas of language studies with an interdisciplinary outlook.
  • Open Access: Your work is freely available worldwide, maximizing impact.
  • Rigorous Peer Review: 27.6% acceptance rate reflects our commitment to excellence.
  • International Recognition: Inclusion in major abstracting and indexing services enhances citation potential.

We encourage submissions from both established and emerging scholars across all areas of language studies. Your contributions will play a vital role in shaping the discourse on language research, pedagogy, and policy.

Visit Journal Website

2025 – 31 papers published (list in progress)
  1. Alamir, A. H. (2025). The English past tense oral performance of Saudi EFL learners. Saudi Journal of Language Studies. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  2. Alhamami, M. (2025). Intention over motivation: A holistic analysis of psychological constructs in Arabic as a foreign language learning. Acta Psychologica, 258, Article 105142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105142. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  3. Alhamami, M. (2025). Validating ajzen’s theory of planned behavior in Saudi translation education programs using a reflective structural equation model. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 1-12. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  4. Almalki, I., Metwally, A., Asiri, E. (2025). The Role of Online Dictionaries in Translating Literary Collocations: An Experimental-based Case Study of BA Students at KKU. Dragoman Journal of Translation Studies, (17), 136-156. Antwerp, Belgium: ATI. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63132/ati.2025.therol.99950666. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  5. Metwally, A., Asiri, E. (2025). A Descriptive Corpus-Based Study of the Translation of Islamic Culture-Specific Expressions on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Website. Dragoman Journal of Translation Studies, (17), 64-96. Antwerp, Belgium: ATI. DOI: https://doi.org/10.63132/ati.2025.adescr.93408973. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  6. Alrabai, Fakieh & Algazzaz, Wala. (2025). Testing Experimental-Based Models on the Influence of Teacher Emotional Support on Students’ Basic Psychological Needs, Emotions, and Emotional Engagement. Applied Linguistics. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  7. Derakhshan, A., & Alrabai, F. (2025). Emotional factors underlying Iranian and Saudi bilingual English learners’ well-being: exploring the role of hope and enjoyment. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1-17. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  8. Alamer, A., Alrabai, F., & Sparks, R. (2025). Reducing language anxiety by increasing language achievement: A new experimental study. Language Teaching Research, 13621688251322840. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  9. Mekheimer, M. A., & Fageeh, A. I. (2025). Prioritizing information over grammar: a behavioral investigation of information density and rhetorical discourse effects on EFL listening comprehension. Discover Education, 4(1), 24. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  10. Rababah, L. M., Alqaryouti, M. H., Huwari, I. F., Alruzzi, K., & Al-Khasawneh, F. M. (2025). The Impact of Gamification on Motivating Middle-Aged EFL Students and Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition in Jordan. Language Learning, 42, 45.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  11. Alqaryouti, M. H., Hadla, L. S., Huwari, I. F., Al-Khasawneh, F. M., Rababah, L. M., Sadeq, A., & Alshehadat, F. (2025). Unveiling Symbolic Layers: Analyzing Style in the Poetry of TS Eliot and Sylvia Plath. Journal of Language Teaching & Research, 16(3). Click here for a summary of the paper.
  12. Al-Khasawneh, F. (2025). A pragmatic analysis of deictic expressions used in the IELTS speaking test. Training, Language and Culture, 9(1), 65-77. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  13. Otaif, F. A. (2025). The Cultural Alterity in Translated Media Discourse: A Critical Analysis of Translating the Term'LGBT'Into Arabic. Journal of Language Teaching & Research, 16(3). Click here for a summary of the paper.
  14. Otaif, F. A., & Asiri, A. (2025). 'Why do they not want to play with me?': a multimodal critical discourse analysis of the construction of colourism in cartoon films. Multimodal Communication, (0).  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  15. Alqarni, A., Altalidi, B., & Sahari, Y. (2025). A Socio-Historical Mapping of Translation Fields: A Case Study of English Self-Help Literature in Arabic Translation. Open Cultural Studies, 9(1), 20240039.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  16. Jaashan, H. M. S. (2025). Large Language Model (LLM-ChatGPT) and Learner Autonomy: Teaching Present Simple Tense as a Model. Open Journal of Applied Sciences, 15(2), 450-462.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  17. Jaashan, H.M.S., Alashabi, A.A., 2025. Using AI Large Language Model (LLM-ChatGPT) to Mitigate Spelling Errors of EFL Learners. Forum for Linguistic Studies. 7(3): 328–339. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8438. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  18. Mishu, A., Ahamed, M. M., Akan, M. F., Abdul-Rab, S. D., Chowdhury, G., Ahmad, J., & Sultana, I. (2025). How AI Is Ushering in a New Era in ELT: Teachers' Perspectives. Theory & Practice in Language Studies (TPLS), 15(2).  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  19. Khan, A. S., Gallo, A. M., Comite, U., KOÇ, E. S., Alkholi, A. A., Prabavathy, M., & Pande, D. (2025). Assessing the impact of education system reforms on student learning outcomes: A longitudinal study. Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development, 9(1), Article 10468.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  20. Metwally, A. A., & Bin-Hady, W. R. A. (2025). Probing the necessity and advantages of AI integration training for EFL educators in Saudi Arabia. Cogent Education, 12(1), 2472462.  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  21. Abdelkarim, M. B. A., Alhaj, A. A. M., & Hakami, A. H. (2025). Fidelity in Rendering the Quranic Arabic Homonymous Words Sawai into English in Light of Skopos Theory. World, 15(4).  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  22. Ahmed Abdelkarim, M. B., Mohammed Alhaj, A. A., & Hakami, A. H. (2025). Semantic Loss in Some Selected Verses of Sūrat Yā-Sīn: A Comparative Study of Three Trustworthy English Translations. Theory & Practice in Language Studies (TPLS), 15(1).  Click here for a summary of the paper.
  23. Abdelkarim, M. B. A., Alhaj, A. A. M., & Hakami, A. H. (2025). Studying Gains and Losses at the Grammatical, Lexical and Stylistic Levels in Three Notable Qur'an Translations From the Context of Translation Theories. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 16(2), 617-626. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  24. Akan, M.F., Al-Rezgi, A., Abdul-Rab, S.D., et al., 2025. The Form and Meaning of Words: A Linguistic Discourse. Forum for Linguistic Studies. 7(3): 177–185. DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8124. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  25. Albahiri, M. H., Alhaj, A. A. M., & Abdelkarim, M. B. A. (2025). Utilizing Cultural Conceptualizations as a Literary Translation Strategy and Framework in Rendering Arabic Culture-Specific Puns in the Poetry of Ghazi Al-Gosaibi. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 15(3), 937-946. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  26. Kouraichi, B. (2025). ESP teachers’ use of motivational strategies: A classroom-oriented view of Estonian university teaching. Crossroads. A Journal of English Studies, (01 (48)), 22-37. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  27. Metwally, A. A., Busabaa, N. A., & Mohammed, H. A. N. (2025). University Students’ Diverse Perspectives on Google Translate: Enhancing EFL Writing Skills or Hindering Progress?. An-Najah University Journal for Research-B (Humanities), 39(10). Click here for a summary of the paper.
  28. Alzaanin, E. (2025). Achievement emotions: Their relationship with academic performance and learning styles in EFL learners. Australian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 8(1), 102451. https://doi.org/10.29140/ajal.v8n1.102451. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  29. Alzaanin, E. Rhetorical Strategies in Gaza GoFundMe Campaigns: How Pathos, Ethos, and Logos Drive Crowdfunding Success. Corpus Pragmatics (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41701-025-00194-5. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  30. Mohamed, K. A. A., Halim, T., & Halim, S. (2025). Stop, Stretch and Think: Incorporating Brain Breaks in EFL Classrooms. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 15(3), 910-920. Click here for a summary of the paper.
  31. Halim, S., Jaashan, H. M. S., Wahid, R., & Halim, T. (2025). Analysis and Evaluation of the Course Objectives and Course Contents of the Intensive English Program at a University in Saudi Arabia. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 15(4), 1277-1285. Click here for a summary of the paper.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Research Citations Database (2016-2024)

Access our comprehensive Excel database containing publications from 2016-2024, complete with yearly citation counts, publication dates (Hijri & Gregorian), and research-domain categorization.

Download Excel File

Click here for a guide on connecting your ORCID iD to your Scopus ID