Dr ALI SORAYYAEI AZAR

@education.um.edu.my

Senior Lecturer
University of Malaya

Dr ALI SORAYYAEI AZAR


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Dr Azar is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Language and Literacy Education within the Faculty of Education, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia. He also earned his Ph.D. in applied linguist from the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, University of Malaya, Malaysia. In a career spanning 27 years, he has worked as an EFL/ESL senior lecturer, researcher, and curriculum developer in Iran, Turkey, Qatar, and Malaysia. He has published and presented research papers on his topic of interest namely TESL, Academic Discourse Analysis, Genre Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, Educational Technology, and English Language Teaching Strategies in several prestigious journals including GEMA Online@ Journal of Language Studies (UKM, Malaysia), Asian ESP Journal, Asian EFL Journal, Studies in English Language and Education, World Journal of English Language, and Education and Information Technologies (Springer). He is the Editor of three books, including ‘Reconceptions of Policies, Strategies, and

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Linguistics and Language, Education, Literature and Literary Theory
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Scopus Publications

1113

Scholar Citations

17

Scholar h-index

23

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Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Digital Humanities 5.0 and AI for Transformative English Language Pedagogy: The AIMED Framework
    AS Azar
    Sustainable Global Societies Initiative 1 (5) , 2026
    2026
  • Enhancing Cognitive and Linguistic Development in Early Childhood Education: Exploring Influential Theories, AI-Powered Practices, and Parenting Dynamics in the Digital Age
    AS Azar, MM Nor, S Curle
    Springer , 2026
    2026
  • Leveraging AI for Future-Ready Writing Education
    A Sorayyaei Azar, RK Ghosh, E Çela
    IGI Global , 2026
    2026
  • Comparing Teacher and ChatGPT Feedback in EFL/ESL Writing: A Systematic Review
    M Hamzehloo, AS Azar, M Hamzehloo
    Leveraging AI for Future-Ready Writing Education, 143-164 , 2026
    2026
  • Technology Assisted Through Virtual Robot Tutor (VTR) in Writing English Short Stories: From Tools to Innovative Pedagogy
    M Muthmainnah, LM Cardoso, M Nagalakshmi, E Apriani, A Al Yakin, ...
    Leveraging AI for Future-Ready Writing Education, 213-238 , 2026
    2026
  • The Sociology of English Language Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI
    MA Al-Saggaf, AS Azar, T Hossain
    IGI GLOBAL , 2026
    2026
  • AI-Powered Solutions for Bilingual Proficiency and Communication
    AS Azar, S Shakib Kotamjani, M Milad, S Ahmad Shah
    IGI GLOBAL , 2026
    2026
  • From Chalkboards to Chatbots: The Transformation of Language Learning Through AI
    A Asrifan, R Vivekanantharasa, N Aini, AS Azar, JC Jakob
    AI-Powered Solutions for Bilingual Proficiency and Communication, 33-62 , 2026
    2026
  • AI for Bilingual Mastery: Personalized Learning and Intelligence Tutoring in Language Education
    A Asrifan, LR Octaberliana, AS Azar
    AI-Powered Solutions for Bilingual Proficiency and Communication, 177-206 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Online or In-person? Exploring English Students' Classroom Format Preferences and Motivations
    AS Azar, M Hamzehloo, M Hamzehloo
    Asian Journal of University Education (AJUE) 21 (3), 1002- 1015 , 2025
    2025
  • Data-Driven Analysis of EFL Teaching Factors: Classroom Environment and Collaboration Effects on Students’ Performance: A Study at Secondary Schools of Guiyang City, China
    L Minfang, AS Azar
    IJLTER. ORG 24 (10), 928-952 , 2025
    2025
  • Can ChatGPT Analyze Textual Data? The Case of Conceptual Metaphors in Short Stories of Language Assessment
    H Geng, H Wei, V Nimehchisalem, AS Azar
    Journal of Language Teaching and Research 16 (5), 1665-1672 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Humour discourse in ESL classrooms: a critical literature review
    AS Azar, Y Huang
    The European Journal of Humour Research (EJHR) 13 (2), 257- 269 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Integrating AI and sustainability in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
    A Sorayyaei Azar, S Kant Gupta, H Taherdoost, F Alhamaty
    IGI Global , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Cultivating Inclusive Educational Leadership Ecosystems: Women Trailblazers and the Path Forward: Women Trailblazers and the Path Forward
    M Yousefi, A Sorayyaei Azar, C Anderson, S Gray
    IGI Global , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Revolutionizing healthcare experience with digital medical tourism
    VI Hassan, A Singh, AS Jaboob, A Sorayyaei Azar
    IGI Global , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Innovations in Educational Robotics: Advancing AI for Sustainable Development: Advancing AI for Sustainable Development
    A Sorayyaei Azar, T Elyas, M Muthmainnah, S Curle
    IGI Global , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Male EFL Teachers’ Perspectives on Error Correction in Language Education
    M Hamzehloo, AS Azar, M Hamzehloo
    LANGUAGE ART 10 (1), 35-48 , 2025
    2025
  • Smart education and sustainable learning environments in smart cities
    A Sorayyaei Azar, SK Gupta, KB Al Bataineh, N Maurya, P Somani
    IGI Global , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 8
  • Transformative Approaches to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Integration in Modern Education
    S Behera, AS Azar, S Curle, J Dials
    IGI Global , 2025
    2025

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Learners’ attitudes toward the effectiveness of mobile assisted language learning (MALL) in L2 listening comprehension
    AS Azar, H Nasiri
    Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences 98, 1836-1843 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 256
  • The application of ICT techs (mobile-assisted language learning, gamification, and virtual reality) in teaching English for secondary school students in Malaysia during covid …
    AS Azar, NHI Tan
    Universal Journal of Educational Research 8 (11C), 55-63 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 133
  • Motivation in second language acquisition among learners in Malaysia
    AS Azar, D Tanggaraju
    Studies in English language and education 7 (2), 323-333 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 124
  • The effect of ascorbic acid and H_2O_2 treatment on the stability of anthocyanin pigments in berries
    E Nikkhah, M Khaiamy, R Heidary, AS Azar
    Turkish Journal of Biology 34 (1), 47-53 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 52
  • The impact of effective educational leadership on school students’ performance in Malaysia
    AS Azar, EJ Adnan
    Education Quarterly Reviews 3 (2) , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 36
  • The Impact of Teacher Quality Management on Student Performance in the Education Sector: Literature Review
    Q Guo, AS Azar, A Albattat
    World Journal of English Language 13 (3), 156-171 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 34
  • The impact of attitude markers on enhancing evaluation in the review article genre
    AS Azar, A Hashim
    GEMA Online Journal of Language Studies 19 (1), 153-173 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 34
  • The self-promotion of academic textbooks in the preface section: A genre analysis
    AS Azar
    Atlantis 34 (2), 147-166 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 31
  • The effectiveness of hospitality experiential learning from academic and industry perspectives
    AS Azar, A Albattat, AY Kamaruddin
    Journal of Critical Reviews 7 (12), 296-301 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 29
  • The Impact of Transformational Leadership on the Work Performance of University Teachers through the Mediation of Organization Culture: Literature Review.
    L Chunhui, AS Azar, A Ahmad
    UCJC Business & Society Review , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 27
  • Iranian EFL learners’ attitudes toward correction of oral errors
    AS Azar, S Molavi
    The European Journal of Social & Behavioural Sciences , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 25
  • Collaborative Learning in the Classroom: The Study of Malaysian University Students' Attitude.
    AS Azar, OB Keat, JS Arutus
    Ilkogretim Online 20 (4) , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 23
  • A Stylistic Analysis of “Maria” in “Clay”: The Character in James Joyce’s Short Story’
    AS Azar, NS Yazdchi
    Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research 2 (2), 1050-1055 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 22
  • A comparative study of the inclusive education policy in Vietnam and Malaysia: Proposed solutions for sustainable development education in Vietnam
    PHT Linh, AS Azar
    Education Quarterly Reviews 2 (3) , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 21
  • Metadiscourse in applied linguistics research articles: A cross-sectional survey
    AS Azar
    published three times a year, by Mediterranean Center of Social and … , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 21
  • Towards an Analysis of Review Article in Applied Linguistics: Its Classes, Purposes and Characteristics.
    AS Azar, A Hashim
    English Language Teaching 7 (10), 76-88 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 19
  • Interaction markers in the written output of learners of English: The case of gender
    D Kuhi, A Shomoossi, N Shomoossi, AS Azar
    Journal of Education 1 (2), 79-90 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 17
  • Navigating education 5.0 robotic technique for teaching foreign languages in todays classroom: Unveiling the potential of virtual pedagogical agents
    M Muthmainnah, E Apriani, AG Marzuki, A Al Yakin, N Aeni, AS Azar, ...
    Preconceptions of Policies, Strategies, and Challenges in Education 5.0, 118-138 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Text presentation or video: Malaysian university students’ preferences with synchronous and asynchronous learning
    AS Azar, NHI Tan
    Education and Information Technologies , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 16
  • Factors Affecting Malaysian Undergraduate Students' Motivation in Improving English Proficiency in Academic Environments
    AS Azar, SABM Sahar
    Higher Education Challenges in South-East Asia, 35-73 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14