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UniversePG provides journal publishing, special issue publishing, book publishing, and conference paper publishing services.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:17:23 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/the-artha-rin-adalat-ain-2003-and-the-question-of-fair-trial-in-bangladesh-a-socio-legal-analysisThis-study-mostly-focuses-on-the-recovery-of-defaulted-loans-which-has-been-a-major-concern-for-the-financial-sector-of-Bangladesh-In-order-to-address-the-increasing-volume-of-non-performing-loans-the-government-enacted-the-Artha-Rin-Adalat-Ain-2003-which-established-specialized-courts-for-the-speedy-disposal-of-loan-recovery-cases-Although-the-Act-aims-to-facilitate-efficient-financial-dispute-resolution-critics-argue-that-certain-provisions-may-compromise-the-principles-of-a-fair-trial-and-due-process-This-paper-critically-examines-the-Artha-Rin-Adalat-Ain-2003-from-a-socio-legal-perspective-focusing-on-its-procedural-mechanisms-and-their-compatibility-with-constitutional-and-international-human-rights-standards-The-study-analyzes-statutory-provisions-judicial-interpretations-and-scholarly-literature-to-assess-whether-the-law-adequately-balances-efficiency-with-fairness-It-argues-that-while-the-Act-has-contributed-significantly-to-improving-loan-recovery-mechanisms-certain-procedural-restrictions-may-create-challenges-for-defendants-in-accessing-justice-Finally-the-authors-attempted-to-draw-attention-to-this-paper-which-concludes-with-recommendations-aimed-at-strengthening-procedural-safeguards-without-undermining-the-efficiency-of-the-loan-recovery-process-in-a-developing-and-democratic-country-like-BangladeshThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/divergent-antimicrobial-resistance-patterns-in-urinary-versus-non-urinary-clinical-isolates-a-comparative-analysis-of-ciprofloxacin-amikacin-and-gentamicinThis-retrospective-study-conducted-at-a-tertiary-care-center-has-explored-60-Gram-positive-clinical-isolates-in-order-to-study-the-differences-in-antimicrobial-resistance-between-urinary-n15-and-non-urinary-n45-isolates-The-paper-used-the-Kirby-Bauer-disk-diffusion-method-and-discovered-that-it-was-Staphylococcus-epidermidis-533-that-was-the-leading-culprit-with-MRSA-233-and-Staphylococcus-aureus-133-coming-in-second-and-third-places-respectively-The-study-data-showed-a-profound-difference-in-resistance-profiles-urinary-isolates-had-much-higher-resistance-rates-to-ciprofloxacin-733-vs-444-p--005-and-gentamicin-533-vs-311-when-compared-to-non-urinary-ones-Amikacin-on-the-other-hand-performed-better-and-more-consistently-with-only-a-few-cases-of-resistance-seen-in-the-urinary-133-and-non-urinary-89-groups-This-research-has-demonstrated-that-uropathogens-are-frequently-more-resistant-especially-to-fluoroquinolones-which-increases-the-difficulty-of-empiric-treatment-The-effectiveness-of-amikacin-is-still-intact-and-it-can-be-considered-as-the-last-resort-for-treatment-of-resistant-Gram-positive-The-study-identified-that-the-evident-differences-in-resistance-to-various-specimens-warrant-the-use-of-local-antibiograms-in-order-to-guide-specimen-directed-antimicrobial-therapies-and-to-invigorate-antimicrobial-stewardship-in-clinical-environmentsTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/lahari-katha-of-chapainawabganj-a-fusion-of-patterns-heritage-and-artistic-identityThe-traditional-Lahari-Katha-of-Chapainawabganj-celebrated-for-its-intricate-patterns-cultural-heritage-and-artistic-identity-emerges-from-the-hands-of-skilled-women-artisans-Lahari-Katha-is-deeply-intertwined-with-the-social-fabric-of-rural-life-Preserving-traditional-crafts-like-Lahari-Katha-is-crucial-in-an-era-of-rapid-globalization-where-cultural-identities-are-increasingly-at-risk-of-being-overshadowed-by-homogenized-practices-To-explore-the-patterns-heritage-and-artistic-identity-of-Lahari-Katha-in-Chapainawabganj-this-study-employs-a-mixed-method-approach-combining-surveys-case-studies-Observation-and-KIIs-The-triangulation-analysis-indicates-that-although-the-Lahari-Kantha-of-Chapainawabganj-is-culturally-strong-and-a-distinctive-tradition-sustained-across-generations-it-is-facing-challenges-to-sustainable-development-due-to-weaknesses-in-economic-and-institutional-structures-This-research-emphasizes-the-importance-of-safeguarding-such-traditions-providing-insights-into-how-they-can-be-sustained-and-revitalized-in-the-face-of-modern-challenges-With-appropriate-policy-support-market-expansion-skill-development-and-cultural-branding-Lahari-Kantha-can-be-transformed-into-a-sustainable-heritage-industry-Through-coordinated-initiatives-it-has-the-potential-to-become-a-national-model-for-heritage-preservation-and-a-unique-representative-of-Bangladeshs-folk-art-in-the-international-marketTue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/maritime-tourism-a-catalyst-for-advancing-bangladeshs-blue-economy-prospects-and-policy-implicationsMaritime-tourism-is-a-pivotal-yet-an-unexploited-sector-in-Bangladeshs-blue-economy-This-paper-explores-how-maritime-tourism-encompassing-coastal-cruise-and-ecotourism-can-advance-economic-growth-in-ways-that-are-in-line-with-sustainable-inclusive-development-and-conservation-of-the-oceans-and-marine-environment-The-study-explores-that-although-abounding-opportunities-there-exist-several-challenges-including-the-absence-of-infrastructure-environmental-degeneration-policy-incoherence-and-meager-community-involvement-To-fill-this-void-this-paper-suggests-a-holistic-five-pillar-policy-framework-for-mainstreaming-maritime-tourism-into-the-Bangladesh-Blue-Economy-Key-pillars-are-governance-enhancement-through-establishment-of-a-National-Maritime-Tourism-Authority-creation-of-green-infrastructure-zero-waste-policy-promotion-enabling-coastal-communities-and-branding-the-Bay-of-Bengal-as-sustainable-tourism-corridor-By-integrating-these-actions-with-SDG-14-Life-Below-Water-Bangladesh-can-leverage-maritime-tourism-as-a-driver-of-equitable-economic-development-and-climate-resilience-This-paper-provides-several-tangible-inputs-to-policymakers-investors-and-other-stakeholders-concerned-with-advancing-a-resilient-and-diverse-blue-economyFri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/art-and-aesthetic-education-in-bangladesh-at-the-primary-level-historical-development-policy-context-and-contemporary-challengesArt-and-aesthetic-education-play-an-important-role-in-the-holistic-development-of-children-by-fostering-creativity-imagination-emotional-intelligence-and-cultural-awareness-In-Bangladesh-art-education-is-incorporated-into-the-primary-curriculum-through-the-subject-Charu-O-Karukala-Fine-Arts-and-Crafts-Despite-its-formal-inclusion-the-implementation-of-aesthetic-education-in-primary-schools-remains-inconsistent-due-to-limited-resources-insufficient-teacher-training-and-lack-of-institutional-emphasis-This-study-examines-the-historical-development-policy-framework-curriculum-structure-and-practical-implementation-of-art-and-aesthetic-education-at-the-primary-level-in-Bangladesh-Drawing-upon-educational-policies-academic-literature-and-institutional-reports-the-paper-analyzes-the-challenges-faced-in-integrating-art-education-effectively-within-the-national-education-system-The-study-further-explores-the-cultural-significance-of-aesthetic-learning-and-highlights-the-importance-of-strengthening-creative-education-for-young-learners-Finally-the-authors-attempted-to-draw-attention-to-propose-policy-recommendations-including-teacher-training-resource-allocation-community-engagement-and-curriculum-reform-to-enhance-the-quality-and-accessibility-of-art-education-in-Bangladesh-Strengthening-aesthetic-education-is-essential-not-only-for-academic-development-but-also-for-preserving-cultural-heritage-and-fostering-creative-thinking-among-future-generationsFri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/greening-the-marketing-mix-learning-from-positive-examples-of-environmentally-friendly-business-establishmentsClimate-change-pollution-and-global-warming-are-a-few-of-the-urgent-environmental-issues-that-have-an-impact-on-people-and-businesses-over-the-years-This-study-explored-the-lived-experiences-of-environmentally-friendly-business-establishments-in-greening-the-marketing-mix-within-the-context-of-Roxas-City-Capiz-Grounded-in-constructivist-epistemology-and-guided-by-an-interpretivist-phenomenological-approach-the-research-examined-how-business-ownersmanagers-and-employees-integrate-sustainability-into-the-core-elements-of-the-marketing-mix---product-price-place-and-promotion-Data-were-collected-through-in-depth-interviews-with-nine-9-business-ownersmanagers-and-nine-9-focus-group-discussions-involving-45-employees-and-were-analyzed-using-Colaizzis-phenomenological-method-Findings-revealed-that-green-marketing-was-implemented-as-a-dynamic-and-experience-driven-process-embedded-in-daily-operations-through-practices-such-as-eco-friendly-packaging-waste-management-energy-efficiency-and-sustainability-oriented-promotion-While-businesses-encountered-challenges-related-to-cost-resource-availability-operational-constraints-and-cultural-acceptance-they-demonstrate-adaptive-strategies-to-sustain-their-initiatives-The-results-further-indicated-that-adopting-green-marketing-practices-yields-both-tangible-and-intangible-benefits-including-improved-business-performance-cost-efficiency-customer-loyalty-and-regulatory-compliance-Beyond-these-outcomes-participants-attach-deeper-meanings-to-greening-their-marketing-mix-viewing-it-as-an-expression-of-environmental-responsibility-ethical-commitment-and-community-stewardship-rather-than-merely-a-competitive-strategy-The-study-contributes-to-the-limited-qualitative-literature-on-green-marketing-in-smaller-climate-vulnerable-cities-and-offers-practical-implications-for-businesses-policymakers-and-future-researchersTue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/analysis-of-growth-and-instability-in-area-production-and-productivity-of-pomegranate-crop-in-tagab-alasai-districts-and-kapisa-provincePomegranate-is-one-of-the-most-widely-grown-fruits-in-Afghanistan-especially-in-the-provinces-of-Kandahar-Kapisa-Samangan-Farah-and-Nimroz-In-Kapisa-province-four-local-varieties-are-known-for-their-high-commercial-yield-and-export-sweet-seedless-Kandahari-and-seeded-pomegranate-The-present-study-aimed-to-estimate-the-compound-annual-growth-rate-CAGR-and-instability-in-the-area-production-and-productivity-of-pomegranate-across-the-two-major-districts-Tagab-and-Alasai-as-well-as-the-entire-Kapisa-province-over-the-period-from-2015-16-to-2024-25-To-achieve-this-statistical-tools-such-as-compound-annual-growth-rate-CAGR-and-instability-CDVI-were-employed-The-findings-revealed-that-the-CAGR-for-pomegranate-production-in-the-Tagab-district-was-positive-and-statistically-significant-However-in-the-Alasai-district-and-Kapisa-province-overall-the-growth-rates-were-positive-but-not-statistically-significant-Furthermore-the-levels-of-instability-in-both-production-and-cultivated-areas-were-higher-in-Tagab-District-and-Kapisa-Province-compared-to-Alasai-DistrictSat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/effects-of-supplementary-irrigation-on-growth-and-yield-of-spring-wheat-triticum-aestivum-lA-study-was-carried-out-in-the-research-farm-of-Agriculture-Faculty-at-for-two-seasons-20202021-The-aim-to-study-the-effects-of-supplementary-irrigation-on-growth-and-yield-of-Spring-Wheat-Triticum-aestivum-L-especially-to-find-the-effect-of-limited-water-in-the-time-of-cease-rainfall-Randomized-Complete-Block-Design-RCBD-was-used-and-had-three-repeats-Five-irrigation-T1--control-T2-one-irrigation-at-tillering-T3--one-irrigation-at-an-thesis-T4--one-irrigation-at-grain-filling-T5--three-irrigation-at-tillering-an-thesis-and-grain-filling--the-plot-size-was-16-3m-consisted-of-8-rows--The-fertilizer-dose-of-Nitrogen-150kgha-1-Phosphorus-100kg-ha-1-was-applied-in-the-form-of-Urea-and-DAP-The-variety-of-wheat-used-was-Lalmi4--Data-obtained-included-crop-growth-and-yield-parameters-of-wheat-adopted-for-analyzing-the-parameters-with-the-supplemental-irrigation-treatments-as-plots-Supplementary-irrigation-significantly-affected-the-yield-the-high-yields-were-obtained-from-three-irrigation-in-tillering-a-thesis-and-grain-filling-stages-whereas-the-lowest-was-obtained-by-the-no-irrigation-treatment-There-was-slight-difference-effect-on-growth-and-yield-components-The-result-of-this-study-showed-that-supplementary-irrigation-affected-the-growth-and-yield-parameters-of-wheat-and-also-it-was-concluded-that-three-supplementary-irrigation-at-tillering-anthesis-and-grain-filling-gave-the-highest-yield-parameter-viz-spike-length-number-of-spikelet-number-of-seed-per-spike-thousand-grain-weights-biological-yield-and-grain-yield-compared-to-othersTue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/communication-behavior-of-wheat-growers-of-ambikapur-union-under-faridpur-districtThe-study-was-conducted-to-study-Communication-behavior-of-wheat-growers-of-Arnbikapur-union-under-Faridpur-District-This-union-is-situated-6-km-north-of-Faridpur-District-bead-quarter-Wheat-growers-of-Duldi-Ooubindhapur-Sbovarampur-Vashanchar-and-Komorpur-village-under-Ambikapur-union-constituted-the-population-of-the-study-An-update-list-of-1069-wheat-growers-from-the-selected-village-was-prepared-with-the-help-of-Sub-Assistant-Agricultural-Officer-SAAO-of-these-areas-Ten-10-percent-of-the-populations-were-randomly-selected-as-the-sample-of-the-study-by-using-random-sampling-method-Thus-107-wheat-growers-constituted-the-sample-of-the-study-A-well-structured-interview-schedule-was-developed-based-on-objectives-of-the-study-for-collecting-information-The-researcher-himself-collected-data-through-personal-contact-during-the-period-The-independent-variables-were-age-level-of-education-family-size-farm-size-annual-income-and-organizational-participation-and-Cosmo-politeness-attitude-towards-wheat-cultivation-innovativeness-and-knowledge-of-wheat-cultivation-Among-the-respondents-the-highest-5140-percent-wheat-growers-belongs-to-the-group-of-medium-level-communication-behavior-followed-by-3271-percent-in-low-level-communication-behavior-group-and-1589-percent-in-high-communication-behavior-group-Among-the-characteristics-of-the-respondent-Level-of-education-annual-income-organizational-participation-attitude-towards-wheat-cultivation-innovativeness-and-knowledge-on-wheat-cultivation-bad-significant-positive-relationships-with-communication-behavior-of-wheat-growersSat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/esg-performance-and-corporate-profitability-evidence-from-philippine-publicly-listed-companiesThis-study-examines-the-relationship-between-Environmental-Social-and-Governance-ESG-performance-and-the-financial-performance-of-publicly-listed-firms-in-the-Philippine-stock-market-from-2021-to-2024-using-environmental-social-governance-and-overall-ESG-scores-as-indicators-of-ESG-performance-and-Return-on-Assets-ROA-and-Return-on-Equity-ROE-as-measures-of-financial-performance-The-data-was-analyzed-based-on-a-balanced-panel-sample-that-included-22-companies-and-a-period-of-four-years-making-an-88-observation-Descriptive-findings-indicate-moderate-ESG-adoption-with-Social-scores-being-relatively-high-compared-to-the-Environmental-and-Governance-score-whereas-Governance-had-the-highest-variation-across-firms-The-financial-performance-was-not-similar-with-some-companies-having-negative-returns-Correlation-analysis-did-not-show-any-significant-relationships-between-ESG-dimensions-or-composite-ESG-scores-with-ROA-and-ROE-Multiple-regression-investigation-demonstrated-that-the-levels-of-Environmental-Social-and-Governance-did-not-turn-out-to-be-significant-predictors-of-financial-performance-and-the-models-accounted-only-minor-part-of-the-variance-of-ROA-and-ROE-The-results-suggest-that-ESG-activities-among-the-sampled-Philippine-firms-do-not-affect-profitability-in-the-short-term-The-findings-indicate-that-in-the-emerging-markets-ESG-practices-might-need-additional-time-the-support-of-the-institutions-or-alignment-with-the-strategic-decision-making-before-being-converted-into-the-financial-benefits-The-research-adds-to-the-knowledge-about-the-application-of-ESG-in-the-emerging-markets-and-provides-information-to-the-investors-and-corporate-managers-who-might-need-to-take-into-consideration-sustainability-practices-in-the-financial-analysis-at-the-firm-levelTue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/comparison-of-high-and-low-caudal-epidural-anesthesia-by-use-of-lidocaine-alone-and-lidocaine-xylazine-combination-in-crossbred-cows-of-khost-afghanistanThe-use-of-caudal-epidural-anesthesia-in-cattle-is-indeed-common-in-veterinary-practice-for-various-purposes-such-as-reproductive-manipulations-obstetrical-and-surgical-procedures-and-controlling-rectal-tenesmus-This-study-aims-to-compare-the-onset-and-duration-of-high-and-low-caudal-epidural-anesthesia-produced-by-lidocaine-alone-and-lidocaine-xylazine-combination-in-cows-Furthermore-this-study-determined-the-side-effect-of-mentioned-drugs-on-physiological-parameters-In-the-present-study-totally-24-non-pregnant-crossbred-cows-were-selected-and-divided-into-two-groups-sample-size-for-each-group-was-n12-Then-each-group-were-divided-into-two-subgroups-1226-each-cow-received-only-one-group-drug-The-onset-of-high-caudal-epidural-anesthesia-for-lidocaine-xylazine-and-lidocaine-were-1366282-and-355124-respectively-Also-the-onset-time-of-low-caudal-epidural-anesthesia-for-lidocaine-xylazine-and-lidocaine-were-1605405-and-400157-respectively-The-duration-time-of-high-caudal-epidural-anesthesia-for-lidocaine-xylazine-and-lidocaine-were-150782641and-66331071-respectively-Also-the-duration-time-of-low-caudal-epidural-anesthesia-for-lidocaine-xylazine-and-lidocaine-were-120283608-and-55772028-respectively-Based-on-the-statistical-analysis-it-was-found-that-the-onset-and-duration-time-of-high-and-low-caudal-epidural-anesthesia-ware-significantly-prolonged-PSat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/a-study-on-risk-factors-of-tennis-elbow-among-the-badminton-players-of-gono-bishwabidyalay-bangladeshThe-present-study-was-a-study-on-risk-factors-of-tennis-elbow-among-the-badminton-players-of-Gono-Bishwabidalay-This-research-was-prepared-for-the-partial-fulfilment-of-the-requirements-of-the-Bachelor-of-Physiotherapy-BPT-Degree-of-Gono-Bishwabidyalay-A-total-of-34-patients-with-Tennis-elbow-in-Gono-Bishwabidalay-were-studied-and-it-was-a-cross-Sectional-Study-Inclusion-criteria-were-both-male-and-female-Age-between-20-and-65-years-Subjects-with-chronic-lateral-epicondylitis-who-are-willing-to-give-consent-and-participate-in-the-interview-34-patients-confirmed-with-tennis-elbow-were-analyzed-where-the-male-group-was-more-affected-in-tennis-elbow-and-the-20-24-age-group-was-more-affected-in-tennis-elbow-571-married-group-was-affected-60-student-affected-in-tennis-elbow-514-no-warm-up-group-was-affected-by-tennis-elbow-It-is-possible-to-help-the-patient-return-to-normal-life-through-proper-treatment-and-a-controlled-lifeTue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/kepler-college-students-perceptions-on-using-generative-ai-in-education-a-descriptive-perspective-on-chatgptThis-study-explores-Kepler-College-students-perceptions-of-using-generative-AI-specifically-ChatGPT-in-education-Through-a-descriptive-research-design-data-was-collected-from-134-students-via-an-online-survey-to-assess-their-familiarity-with-ChatGPT-its-application-in-academic-settings-concerns-about-academic-integrity-and-its-potential-impact-on-future-employment-The-findings-reveal-that-74-of-students-mean--374-are-familiar-with-ChatGPT-and-88-mean--431-believe-they-should-be-explicitly-taught-how-to-use-it-for-academic-purposes-Students-generally-view-ChatGPT-as-a-helpful-tool-for-learning-with-88-mean--44-agreeing-that-it-is-effective-for-learning-and-83-mean--414-stating-that-it-allows-them-to-study-more-efficiently-However-concerns-about-accuracy-persist-as-only-54-mean--272-believe-ChatGPTs-answers-are-always-accurate-and-66-mean--33-worry-that-it-could-make-academic-cheating-easier-Additionally-72-mean--361-think-employers-should-consider-ChatGPT-proficiency-a-valuable-skill-while-65-mean--325-believe-it-could-threaten-jobs-The-study-concludes-with-a-proposed-framework-for-a-Generative-AI-Literacy-Hub-which-includes-components-such-as-introduction-to-ChatGPT-prompt-writing-evaluating-AI-accuracy-and-integrating-AI-with-active-learning-This-framework-aims-to-address-students-concerns-and-promote-the-responsible-use-of-generative-AI-in-educationFri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/spatial-variation-and-effect-of-environmental-factors-in-the-world-mortality-rateThe-World-Health-Organization-reported-a-decrease-in-mortality-rates-from-126-million-in-2012-to-87-million-in-2021-due-to-environmental-factors-such-as-ambient-temperature-low-humidity-low-precipitation-and-increased-air-pressure-highlighting-the-importance-of-understanding-spatial-variation-and-association-This-study-analyzed-data-from-1981-to-2021-on-the-UNWPP-death-rate-and-NASA-power-data-access-viewer-data-analyzing-8-independent-variables-across-five-continents-Descriptive-statistics-were-used-to-analyze-the-distribution-of-environmental-factors-and-mortality-rates-and-correlation-coefficients-were-used-to-measure-the-strength-and-direction-of-the-association-between-mortality-rates-and-environmental-variables-Regression-analysis-was-performed-for-predictive-modeling-using-SPSS-and-Python-software-with-a-5-significance-level-Across-all-continents-higher-surface-pressures-and-colder-temperatures-were-generally-associated-with-lower-mortality-rates-In-the-Asian-continent-wind-speed-significantly-impacted-mortality-rates-as-higher-wind-speeds-were-linked-to-lower-death-rates----0843-p--0001-Additionally-there-was-an-inverse-relationship-between-sky-clarity-and-death-rates-in-this-area----15249-p--0001-Higher-humidity-and-precipitation-levels-were-also-negatively-associated-with-mortality-rates-p-values-of-002-and-0004-respectively-On-the-African-continent-wind-speed-and-surface-pressure-were-significantly-negatively-correlated-with-fatality-rates-In-the-North-American-continent-there-was-a-strong-negative-correlation-between-wind-speed-and-death-rates----2864-p--0001-In-the-Oceanian-continent-wind-speed-showed-a-substantial-negative-correlation-with-mortality----2715-p--0001-This-suggests-that-understanding-the-relationship-between-environmental-factors-and-mortality-is-crucial-for-improving-public-health-policy-disease-prevention-health-equity-and-sustainable-developmentWed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0600https://www.universepg.com/ejmhs/role-of-ai-powered-tools-in-reducing-foreign-language-anxiety-among-bangladeshi-efl-learners-a-mixed-methods-studyRecent-growth-in-conversational-artificial-intelligence-automated-speech-evaluation-systems-and-generative-feedback-tools-has-renewed-interest-in-whether-such-technologies-can-reduce-foreign-language-anxiety-in-English-language-learning-This-article-presents-an-illustrative-mixed-methods-manuscript-based-on-a-dataset-designed-for-manuscript-prototyping-in-a-Bangladeshi-university-EFL-context-A-quasi-experimental-design-was-modelled-with-148-undergraduates-across-an-experimental-group-n--74-using-ChatGPT-ELSA-Speak-and-Grammarly-supported-low-stakes-rehearsal-tasks-for-eight-weeks-and-a-comparison-group-n--74-receiving-conventional-speaking-practice-Quantitative-measures-included-an-adapted-eight-item-foreign-language-anxiety-scale-and-a-six-item-speaking-self-efficacy-scale-qualitative-data-consisted-of-12-illustrative-semi-structured-interviews-The-analyses-showed-that-the-AI-supported-group-demonstrated-a-larger-reduction-in-anxiety-Mpre--352-SD--046-Mpost--283-SD--045-than-the-comparison-group-Mpre--345-SD--052-Mpost--331-SD--049-with-a-significant-post-test-between-group-difference-t146---509-p--001-Speaking-self-efficacy-also-improved-more-strongly-in-the-experimental-group-In-regression-modelling-perceived-feedback-quality-and-self-paced-control-were-the-strongest-negative-predictors-of-post-test-anxiety-while-the-qualitative-themes-highlighted-private-rehearsal-repeatable-feedback-and-increased-control-over-learning-pace-The-other-issues-were-still-that-there-were-some-instances-of-distrust-towards-automated-feedback-and-a-potential-of-overreliance-The-paper-posits-that-AI-based-technologies-are-less-helpful-when-used-to-replace-teachers-but-as-low-stakes-rehearsal-partners-that-can-help-to-mitigate-but-not-avoid-anxiety-related-to-speakingTue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0600