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Volume 10 Number 4 October 2024

Devising Speaking Activities Based on Core Text (Syllabus textbook) for Improving Reading Comprehension: A Case Study Conducted at Intermediate Level in Bahawalpur


Authors: Sana Mansoor ; Dr. Muhammad Rashid
Pages: 36-41
DOI: doi.org/10.32861/jssr.104.36.41
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to observe the usefulness of devising speaking activities based on the core text of English for developing language proficiency in English specially in reading comprehension skills. The research has been conducted at Federal Government College Bahawalpur and the participants were students of Intermediate level and teachers from private and Government colleges. Quantitative experimental research design was employed. A total 62 students were selected and divided into control group and experimental group. During the first stage six speaking activities were conducted with both the groups. The findings show that group discussion was the most successful speaking activity. In the second stage lesson plans involving speaking activities based on reading comprehension texts were devised and conducted in the experimental group classroom.  The findings reveal that there is a marked increase in the post test scores of experimental group which indicates that English speaking activities based on core text result in an improvement of students’ reading comprehension.

The Role of Chatbots in Enhancing Job Seekers' and Employee Experience: A Case Study on CV Warehouse


Authors: Dr. Zohaib Azhar
Pages: 23-35
DOI: doi.org/10.32861/jssr.10.4.23.35
Abstract
The way HR and organizations interact and support their workforce has been changed forever by conversational AI chatbots. This study investigates chatbots’ role in enhancing job seekers’ and employees’ experiences, using CV Warehouse a case study, a leading resume writing and CV distribution service provider. The research focuses on how the integration of chatbots into HR processes at CV Warehouse affected recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and support. The results show that chatbots are helpful for users through personalized assistance given promptly, making HR work smoothly and increasing productivity. In addition to this, there are challenges such as technological limitations, user adaptation, and data privacy concerns. Furthermore, perspectives have been provided for discussions relating to the benefits of using chatbots in HR and the associated challenges faced by organizations that might want to implement them. These findings will help us understand how conversational AI can be used to optimize HR practices supporting organization objectives.