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English-Major Student Reflections on Challenges of Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation in an EFL Country Vu Van, Tuan; Bui Thi Kieu, Giang
Journal of Language Learning and Assessment Volume 3, Number 1, June 2025
Publisher : Naifaderu Cipta Sejahtera

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71194/jlla.v3i1.121

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Purpose Interpretation is a crucial skill for English-major students in EFL countries, particularly as they prepare for professional careers in language services. However, both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation have many difficulties, needing good cognitive, linguistic and memory skills. This study investigated students' perceived difficulty, cognitive load, memory, fluency, accuracy, effectiveness of training, language proficiency, and stress and coping strategies in both modes of interpretation.   Methodology Using a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 125 English-major students through structured Likert-scale questionnaires and performance-based assessments. Statistical analyses, including t-tests and ANOVA, were conducted to identify gender and residence-based differences in interpretation challenges.   Results/Findings The findings reveal that simultaneous interpretation is perceived as significantly more difficult than consecutive interpretation, with students reporting higher cognitive load, more significant mental fatigue, and fluency breakdowns under pressure. Difficulties in memory and note-taking appeared as consistent challenges of consecutive interpretation and stress, as well as confidence in one's own language capacity, affected overall performance. Gender analysis showed that female students rated their linguistic proficiency lower than male students despite similar performance levels.   Implications The study concludes that enhanced cognitive training, fluency-building exercises, stress management techniques, and earlier interpretation training in academic curricula can improve student interpreters' skills. The findings provide insights for developing curriculum and interpretation training programs in EFL contexts.
Marine Conservation in the East Sea: Legal, Political, and Economic Constraints on Vietnam’s Environmental Governance Chu Manh, Hung; Do Qui, Hoang; Vu Van, Tuan
Sriwijaya Law Review Volume 10 Issue 1, January 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Law, Sriwijaya University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28946/slrev.v10i1.5104

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The study investigated the challenges and prospects of marine resource management in regions with overlapping maritime claims. It particularly focused on Vietnam’s efforts to conserve Vietnam’s East Sea. Geopolitical constraints, legal uncertainties, and economic mechanisms are the main factors that impede the effective management of maritime resources in disputed areas, as seen in the 1982 UNCLOS and regional legal regimes. This qualitative study employed a structural, analytical approach to exploit secondary resources, using case studies and literature analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of Vietnam’s policies in sustainable fisheries management, marine protected areas, and international collaborations with neighbouring countries. The results reveal that Vietnam has made progress in adopting preventive measures pursuant to the 1982 UNCLOS; however, it also faces serious challenges in implementing them, including insufficient regional cooperation, territorial disputes, and scientific uncertainties. The study underscores the urgent need for a robust legal and institutional framework to facilitate sustainable resource management across overlapping maritime claims. Therefore, the findings highlight the necessity of enhanced cooperation, stronger enforcement of legal frameworks, and greater scientific collaboration to address the conservation challenges of Vietnam’s East Sea.