*denotes corresponding authors

 

Journal Articles
Du, Y.* (2024). The impact of emojis on verbal irony comprehension in computer-mediated communication: A cross-cultural study. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2024.2356398

Du, Y.*, He, H., & Chu, Z. (2024). Cross-cultural nuances in sarcasm comprehension: A comparative study of Chinese and American perspectives. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1349002. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1349002

Zou, B., Du, Y., Wang, Z., Chen, J., & Zhang, W*. (2023). An investigation into artificial intelligence speech evaluation programs with automatic feedback for developing EFL learners’ speaking skills. SAGE Open, 13(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440231193818

Du, Y.* (2023). A corpus-based study to evaluate the generativist explanation of children’s error patterns in questions. Journal of Language Teaching, 3(3), 26-38. https://doi.org/10.54475/jlt.2023.007

Book Chapter
He, H.*, & Du, Y. (in press). The effectiveness of dialogical argumentation in supporting low-level EAP learners' evidence-based writing: A longitudinal study. in B. Zou & M. Trevor (Eds), English for Academic Purposes in the EMI Context in Asia: XJTLU Impact. Palgrave Macmillan. http://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/YED3C

Conference Paper
Chen, X., Du, Y.*, Qu, M., & Gao, S. (2022). A Study on the Effect of L1 to L2 Transfer on the Production of Idiomatic Expressions in L2 Among Mandarin-speaking Intermediate Learners of English: 2021 International Conference on Public Art and Human Development (ICPAHD 2021), Kunming, China. https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.220110.117 

Preprint
Du, Y.*, Wang, C., Zou, B.*, Xia, Y., Ji, Y., Liu, Z., & Yan, Z. (2024). Examining Gender, Autistic Traits, and AI Tool Perceptions for L2 Speaking Practice in Neurotypical University Students. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/gjeup 

He, H., Zou, B., & Du, Y.* (2024). Exploring artificial intelligence technology for enhancing EAP learners’ speaking skills: A case study of EAP Talk. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/syb62 

Zou, B., Liviero, S., Li, M., Zhang, W., Du, Y.*, & Xing, P. (2024) Exploring EFL learners’ perceived promise and limitations of using an artificial intelligence speech evaluation system for speaking practice. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/ec68h 

Under Review
Wang, C., Zou, B. Du, Y., & Wang, Z.* (under review). The Impact of Generative AI Agents’ Avatar on EFL Learners: An Analysis of Willingness to Communicate, Speaking Anxiety, and Communicative Confidence.

Wang, C., Du, Y., & Zou, B.* (under review). Exploring Chinese EFL Learners’ Acceptance of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in Informal Digital Learning of English.

Zou, B., Wang, C.*, Du, Y., & Han, Y. (under review). A Study on University Students’ Acceptance of Using Generative Artificial Intelligence for Personalised English-speaking Learning.

Zou, B., Wang, C.*, & Du, Y. (under review) Embracing AI in Higher Education: Insights from Chinese University EFL Teachers on ChatGPT Integration.

In Preparation
Du, Y.*, Liu, Z., Xia, Y., & Yan Z. (in prep). Exploring the influence of personality on university students’ acceptance of ChatGPT-assisted language learning. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/982KV