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This study attempts to answer one straightforward question: “what is the relationship between students’ proficiency level and their willingness to communicate?”, i.e., their “readiness to enter into discourse at a particular time with a specific pers...

Grounded in a sociocultural theory, this study investigates how distinct interaction scenarios influence Chinese English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ technology acceptance: perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived ease of use (PEU), and...

Given the burgeoning interest in second language willingness to communicate (L2 WTC) in the context of second language acquisition (SLA) within online learning environments, and the current lack of systematic reviews on the topic, this study employed...

Willingness to communicate in a second or foreign language (L2 WTC) is an important individual difference variable that influences the target language learning process. To cultivate students’ communicative competence for sustainable development...

In the field of second language acquisition (SLA) and language teaching, willingness to communicate (WTC), a construct of oral communication, has been extensively researched as it is considered a facilitative factor for language development. Most stu...

Willingness to communicate (WTC) in a second language (L2) is one of the key concepts in L2 communication and learning. Previously, research practice in this area has been more concerned with investigating the relationship between individual negative...

Willingness to communicate (WTC) in a second language (L2) is a central construct in second language acquisition (SLA), yet the intellectual structure and thematic development of the field remain insufficiently mapped. This study provides a bibliomet...

The current mixed-method study investigated two groups of Korean-speaking short-term sojourners in Australia. One group (students) was composed of learners enrolled in English training programs, whereas the other group (workers) was of learners in th...

In the field of second language acquisition, there is a growing recognition of the importance of emotional factors, particularly emotional intelligence (EI), in influencing learners’ willingness to communicate (WTC) in a second language (L2). H...

For non-English-speaking nations such as Japan, proficiency in English has emerged as an indispensable skill, particularly in scientific fields like medicine. This research paper extends prior investigations into the motivations of Japanese medical s...

This study investigated the intricate relationships among motivational intensity, foreign language enjoyment, boredom, shyness, and second-language (L2) willingness to communicate (WTC) in Pakistani university students. Using a quantitative cross-sec...

The study investigates the interplay among second language (L2) learners’ willingness to communicate (WTC), L2 self-confidence (L2SC), and academic self-concept (ASC) within a cohort of Vietnamese university students studying in the United King...

This research explores the roles of perceived teacher support, L2 grit, and Foreign Language Enjoyment (FLE) in willingness to communicate (WTC) in English among Pakistani university students, thereby filling a contextual gap in Pakistani multilingua...

The increasing incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in English as a foreign language (EFL) instruction has garnered much attention on the importance of technological elements in language instruction. However, while AI in education (AIED) is...

While past research has affirmed the supportive role of growth language mindset (GLM) in fostering L2 willingness to communicate (L2 WTC), there remains a scarcity of studies exploring how growth language mindset may predict L2 WTC. This study aimed...

New tasks are being developed for pharmacy technicians in community practice. The objectives of this study were to (1) assess the willingness of community pharmacy technicians to perform new tasks, and (2) to identify factors affecting technicians in...

Under the dual pressures of climate change and human activities, the restrictions imposed by conservation policies, along with the increasing overlap between wildlife protected areas (PAs) and community living areas, have intensified the contradictio...

The transformation of old neighborhoods involves many important types of livelihood development projects, of which smart transformation is considered one of the most important tasks at present. The smart transformation of old neighborhoods provides a...

Virtual brand communities and users’ knowledge contributions have become strategic resources for enterprises. It is of great significance to explore the driving mechanism of users’ willingness to contribute knowledge in virtual brand comm...

Wearable health devices (WHDs) have become increasingly advantageous in long-term health monitoring and patient management. However, most people have not yet benefited from such innovative technologies, and the willingness to accept WHDs and their in...

This exploratory mixed-methods research involves an intra-/intergroup replication design to analyse the classroom-situated willingness to communicate (WTC) in English foreign language (EFL) student teachers of early childhood education according to g...

Taking the Giant Panda National Park as an example, this paper uses factor analysis to measure residents’ financial awareness and mediating effect models to investigate the influence paths of community governance, financial awareness, and resid...

Coastal forests in Bangladesh provide various essential ecosystem services. However, these face severe threats from deforestation, land-use changes, and climate change. Understanding community perceptions of these services and their willingness to su...

Background: Although the World Health Organization recommends 100% willingness for blood donation, the percentage of blood collected from willing blood donors and the average annual blood collection rate is extremely low in Ethiopia. Adults can serve...

Background: As the average age of the population continues to rise in the 21st century, chronic illnesses have become the most prominent threats to human health. Research has shown that early screenings for chronic diseases are an effective way of lo...

Rural gentrification is transforming China’s countryside, yet the ways gentrified landscapes shape community co-build willingness across social groups remain unclear. Guided by the Hierarchy Effects Model (HEM) and Martin Phillips’ four-d...

Existing research reveals the significance of understanding consumer interactions as an increasingly important determinant of sports consumption behaviors; yet, few studies have focused on the virtual communities of sporting goods brands, particularl...

Nature reserves are among the regions with the richest forest and grass resources. They face dual pressures of protection and development. The non-timber forest products (NTFPs) industry combines ecological protection with economic development. This...

Background: Obesity is a growing public health crisis in Saudi Arabia. Community pharmacists are well-positioned to deliver accessible weight management services, but data on public willingness to pay (WTP) for these interventions remains limited. Ai...

Background: The role of community pharmacists (CPs) in various healthcare settings is well documented in the literature including providing safe and easy access to medications. Oral contraceptives (OCPs) are the most frequently used method of termina...

Electricity production using renewable energy instead of fossil-fuel-based energy sources has been expanding worldwide. Recently, the South Korean government has set a transition from a government and power company-led energy system to a public-parti...

Willingness to pay (WTP) measurements often contain a hypothetical bias (HB) when participants’ responses result from ‘fictitious’ survey scenarios rather than actual purchasing behavior or field studies. This discrepancy usually le...

Community-based tourism (CBT) is deemed a powerful means for enhancing community well-being and ethnic cultural preservation (CP). However, its sustainability has been challenged by resource scarcity, environmental pollution and funding instability i...

The role that individual difference factors play in pragmatic learning behavior has received increasing attention in second-language (L2) pragmatics. However, there is a dearth of studies exploring the relationship between learners’ motivationa...

With the recent shift in community pharmacist services toward in-person services and the growing need for centralized and continuous medication management/monitoring, pharmacist–patient information sharing is crucial. This study investigated th...

Providing health services through remote communications for sub-acute health issues during emergencies may help reduce the burden of the health care system and increase availability of care. This study aimed to investigate the attitudes of the public...

This study examines how international tourists’ perceptions of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices influence their willingness to pay a premium for community-based homestays. Grounded in signaling theory, ESG perception is con...

This paper, grounded in the Stimulus–Organism–Response (SOR) model and event system theory, examines the mechanisms through which public recognition—specifically novel, disruptive, and critical recognition—of the intensity of...

This study investigates asymmetric consumer responses to recycled thermoplastics, with a focus on the roles of eco-consciousness, sustainability knowledge, perceived concerns, trust, and value congruence. Using survey data from Hungarian consumers, t...

In dealing with renewable electricity (RE), individuals are involved both as end-consumers on the demand side and as stakeholders (citizens) in the local production process on the supply side. Empirical evidence shows that in many countries, consume...

With rapid urbanization, community-level governance has become an important aspect of urban sustainability, increasing the need to understand how non-traditional actors participate in local affairs. Although food delivery riders possess a unique spat...

The success of a construction project is a widely discussed topic, even today, and there exists a difference of opinion. The impact of communication and conflict on project success is an important, but least addressed, issue in literature, especially...

Tourism lifestyle entrepreneurs play an essential role in the innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness of tourism destinations. Thus, the ability of a destination to attract and retain this type of entrepreneur is an essential factor in strate...

This study was carried out to assess individuals’ willingness to pay (WTP) for UZIMAX, a novel plant-based biopesticide developed for malaria vector control. The biopesticide is estimated to kill up to 100% of Anopheles larvae within 48 h of ap...

The CRISPR gene-editing (GE) breeding method is used to increase the resilience of high-yielding tomato cultivars against pests and diseases, reducing crop protection requirements. This study investigated consumers’ willingness to buy CRISPR GE...

The use of microbial larvicides, a form of larval source management, is a less commonly used malaria control intervention that nonetheless has significant potential as a component of an integrated vector management strategy. We evaluated community ac...

As a neighborhood-scale derivative of the Business Improvement District (BID) model, the Neighborhood Business Improvement District (NBID) represents a collaborative governance framework aimed at fostering spontaneous urban regeneration. Its successf...

Background: Chronic diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and preventative screenings are the most effective way to reduce the risk of developing a chronic disease. However, many individuals do not take advantage of preve...

Michelin Green Star restaurants combine sustainability with high-end dining, yet it remains unclear whether motivation to visit and willingness to pay reflect the same psychological process. Across two studies, we examined differentiated consumer res...

Gated communities are the most popular residential pattern in the urban areas of China. However, along with the increasing population density in urban areas, this pattern may have negative influences on people’s daily lives, such as traffic jams. To...